V70r
Jan 29, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Anyone run one of these? How are they? How do they handle? How's fuel economy?
And most important, how are they at towing? I'm looking for funner, less fuelish motorcycle hauler alternative to a pickup. I'm looking at the 2004ish generation.
And most important, how are they at towing? I'm looking for funner, less fuelish motorcycle hauler alternative to a pickup. I'm looking at the 2004ish generation.
Jan 29, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Dave Letterman and Paul Newman dropped V-8's into Volvo Wagons years ago. Very nice cars. I would consider an E39 Wagon for towing a motorcycle. I've read about several European BMW owners that tow w/M5's; 540's and 528's.
It's not TS correct but the Ridgeline is also an option though I love the a good, understated fast wagon!
It's not TS correct but the Ridgeline is also an option though I love the a good, understated fast wagon!
Jan 29, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Dave Letterman and Paul Newman dropped V-8's into Volvo Wagons years ago. Very nice cars. I would consider an E39 Wagon for towing a motorcycle. I've read about several European BMW owners that tow w/M5's; 540's and 528's.
It's not TS correct but the Ridgeline is also an option though I love the a good, understated fast wagon!
It's not TS correct but the Ridgeline is also an option though I love the a good, understated fast wagon!
Jan 29, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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I hate trucks, and it would double as a DD. Having to go way around back to park the 5600lb SUV every time I step out for takeout food gets old fast. So does 12.5mpg. But yeah, hauling a motorcycle in a truck is a brazillian times easier than fiddling with trailers.
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Jan 29, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Did you get rid of it or something?
Jan 29, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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If you're going to tow, why mess around? Look into a preowned Cayenne S or X5.