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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls
Here I was thinking the Ford Ranger is the thriftiest vehicle with a 5000lbs tow rating, but the Caprice wagon delivers slightly better EPA ratings and probably more cargo space.
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Plus, they have that awesome V8 for situations where you need it (passing, freeway entrance ramps, getting out of the way of a downhill speeding semi).
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Still, it's a thirsty vehicle, especially around town. Settling for a 1000lbs tow rating will dramatically improve your mileage.
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I agree, but it sounds like TEX doesn't want anything like that.
TEX, if what you're towing is under 2000 lbs, get something like a Buick LeSabre, Chevy Impala LS, or Pontiac Grand Prix (with the 3800 V6). My wife had a loaded '03 Impala LS and we'd get 33-34 mpg on our semi-annual 1100 mile round-trip to my inlaws'. That was going 70-75 mph with two (large) adults, two kids and a trunk full of luggage and coolers. I've heard many similar stories from others with that engine.
