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Originally Posted by TheNewGirl
Diesel? What about the Volkswagen Jetta? 1985 ford escort or 1985 mercury lynx? What vehicle would you guys recommend?
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The Ford diesels are not very common around here, not sure if they had the same problems as other American made diesels did of the '70's and '80's or if they were just rare and rusted out quickly.
The Volkswagen Jetta is a heavier car then the golf and it has the same engine and brakes, it also has a greater distance between the rear bumper and the rear axle so it will be less stable while towing.
When I've towed with my old Civic, my mileage did drop from around 47-48 down to 40mpg and found driving my parents Ford Ranger truck to have about the same stopping distance and acceleration while towing as the civic does, so a TDI that has a more powerful engine should be even better.