What econ car can haul Plywood Laying Flat???

[JRMichler]

Originally Posted by Cardinal Grammeter

JR!

Thanks for stirring the pot!

I didn't think what you have was possible, but it might be the best compromise for me. Do you have the 175hp 4cyl?

They put the 175 hp 2.8L in Colorados and Canyons from (I think) 2004 through about 2006 or 2007. After that, the base engine is a 185 hp 2.9L 4 cylinder. You might check out the 06 Canyon Modding thread to find how I get that mileage.

These trucks have to be driven slow to get good mileage. MPG drops fast over 55 MPH.

[Frank Lee]

Why so many small fills?

[SOURKRAUT]

It would be killer if Volkswagen made a ext or crew cab version of the rabbit truck, with a slant back bed cover and beefier suspension, perfect little work truck

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

Why so many small fills?

MIne is much the same. Keep it topped off to keep it consistent. Keep it always ready for work. Etc.

[greif]

Do It Yourself (DIY) Humor - Vastly Overloaded Car - Idiot Driver.

this is how it's done

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by greif

Do It Yourself (DIY) Humor - Vastly Overloaded Car - Idiot Driver.

this is how it's done

They all get prettier at closing time . . especially when they have most of their teef and a runnin' car.

And gotta love that boozy brunch the next morning before just a quick stop at the Depot on the way home . . s'more o' this, babe?

[Frank Lee]

Originally Posted by slowmover

MIne is much the same. Keep it topped off to keep it consistent. Keep it always ready for work. Etc.

Oh. Thought maybe the girl at the register was cute or something.

[Tango Charlie]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

You like those Escorts- I do too even though I've never had one- so get one. It won't take a full sheet of plywood flat though. Not even close. Not even close in the relatively big Sable wagon. Not even close in any wagon I can think of, short of a Suburban.

My Buick Roadmaster wagon can.
And it's for sale.

[Ryland]

I grew up with roof racks on cars and always found them to work great! we have a photo from when I was younger, we were hauling a wind generator in the back of a VW rabbit and the tail and tower were strapped to the roof rack, of course I think it was only 60 or so feet of tower in 20 foot sections, it worked great and that roof rack went on to haul all kinds of lumber.

How often you need your vehicle to perform this type of task is also a question that is helpful to ask, because if it's every day or every few days then getting a vehicle that it just fits in can be nice, but if it's just a few times a year then digging out the folding trailer or the roof rack with extra supports for ply wood can make the cost savings well worth it.

[morphector]

I don't know if you can import them in the us but you could get a carry truck
these get around 40mpg with a 660cc engine.