SUVs let's hear it!

[nola911]

Originally Posted by John V

I could never deal with the image of owning a Cayenne (it's the ultimate yuppie poseurmobile)

haha, I thought I just read a thread that said the boxster was... written by a nissan guy.

I don't think my wife would mind the looks of angry people wondering who the "poseur" is driving the cayenne. What the hell is a poser anyway??

Once again, I am not worried about the tow rating. The v6 caynne base has the same tow capacity as the v8 s, the turbo, and the turbo s. I am not going far and not getting enough speed pull myself off the road.

As far as I am concerened the ratings are based on vehicle size and length more than their actual abilities. You cannot tell me a turbo s with more power than an h1 hummer cannot pull an 8k lb boat up a gentle boat ramp slope.

If my range rover that weighed 4401 with a 7700 lb tow capacity could handle it with ease, the 4950 lbs cayenne with the same tow capacity can do the same. Thats enough tow talk.

[pteam]

Originally Posted by maxferran

As far as I am concerened the ratings are based on vehicle size and length more than their actual abilities. You cannot tell me a turbo s with more power than an h1 hummer cannot pull an 8k lb boat up a gentle boat ramp slope.

Although I did own an H1 open top back in the day and pulled 2 jet skiis with it, I do not recommend an H1, theyre terrible for highway use, and seating is terrible (only seats 4) . Also they stopped making the H1 and sticker prices were well over 100k.

The 08 H2 / Cadillac Escalade (same engine / drivetrain / 400 horsepower / 6 speed tranny) is what I recommend, which has seating for 8, leather everywhere heated seats in front and rear and lots of stuff for around low 50K's new with 100,000 mile warranty. The cayennes are nice but dont have a 3rd row seat I believe, they have less horsepower, less torque, smaller engine size, less seating, for more money. Also the escalade hybrid is due out anytime now.

[rick3000]

I would seriously consider renting dock space, or a mooring. If you factor in the time you spend hauling the boat, extra gas, etc. every weekend. Paying $10 or so a foot for dock space a month makes more sense. Especially, with $3 a gallon gas.
But if you want to go with an SUV, you have the Boxster for luxury and fun, go buy a truck that was made to haul stuff around, that you can beat up, instead of looking like a fool towing a big boat about behind a luxury SUV. Luxury SUV's were made to look cool, not be used practically as often as you mention (every weekend).
Just my Opinion!

[nola911]

Rick, unfortunetly, there is not many options for dock space where I fish. It's in the very lowest point of Louisiana, and needless to say, not many developers want to put money into something they cannot insure. What was there before is now gone with Katrina.

Buying a truck is not an option. I sold my 2007 4x4 trd double cab toyota tundra that hauled 11k lbs just yesterday. I will let you guys know how it goes.

[nola911]

PTeam, I like the escalades, and will take run a test drive with the smaller of the two soon.

I have all the time in the world to decide what I want/need, I am having a ball driving the boxster as my dd.

[pteam]

Originally Posted by maxferran

PTeam, I like the escalades, and will take run a test drive with the smaller of the two soon.

I have all the time in the world to decide what I want/need, I am having a ball driving the boxster as my dd.

MAX, theres not really a smaller one unless you mean the regular escalade one vs the ESV, all the ESV does is add a little bit of extra room behind the 3rd row seat but all other interior room and everything else is the same. Theyre great cars and have everything. I like the hummer h2's more just because theyre more unique even though theyre pretty much the same car not counting exteriors.

[nola911]

Originally Posted by pteam

MAX, theres not really a smaller one unless you mean the regular escalade one vs the ESV, all the ESV does is add a little bit of extra room behind the 3rd row seat but all other interior room and everything else is the same. Theyre great cars and have everything. I like the hummer h2's more just because theyre more unique even though theyre pretty much the same car not counting exteriors.

I mean the taho sized, rather than the suburban sized.

[LoveBunny]

Originally Posted by maxferran

Rick, unfortunetly, there is not many options for dock space where I fish. It's in the very lowest point of Louisiana, and needless to say, not many developers want to put money into something they cannot insure. What was there before is now gone with Katrina.

Buying a truck is not an option. I sold my 2007 4x4 trd double cab toyota tundra that hauled 11k lbs just yesterday. I will let you guys know how it goes.

I just noticed you're in Mandeville. Wanna buy my Lexus SUV? I don't think it would tow much though.

I used to have a boss who went and bought himself a boat. He drove a little tiny pickup truck. I don't think he really factored in the issue of towing when he bought the boat. I think he had a lot of trouble towing it behind his truck.

[nola911]

Actually, I just got back with my new ride.

I bought a black Touareg v8 with air suspension, 4 zone AC, locking differentials, keyless entry/start, nav, parking sensors, heated seats, ect. ect. ect... I am totally in love with the car, and the boxster gets to rest in the garage for a few days.

My dealership had 1 on the lot and it had a v6, so I started looking elsewhere for a deal. You really get a lot for your money in this car, I highly recommend a test drive if anyone is in the market.

drburton, I appreciate the headsup on the Touareg. I am very pleased.

[nola911]

LoveBunny, I don't need it, but if it is a low mileage GX, I might know someone who is looking.

[mtch]

Originally Posted by maxferran

Once again, I am not worried about the tow rating. The v6 caynne base has the same tow capacity as the v8 s, the turbo, and the turbo s. I am not going far and not getting enough speed pull myself off the road.

You should be!!! You will ruin an expensive vehicle is you repeatedly tow over a vehicle's capacity.

Originally Posted by maxferran

You cannot tell me a turbo s with more power than an h1 hummer cannot pull an 8k lb boat up a gentle boat ramp slope.

Power is not the determining factor. A turbo s need RPMs to spool the turbo which generates its power and torque to move the load. The high RPM and a slow moving vehicle = new tranny.

The H 1 makes no power, but LOADS of TQ off throttle. Plus it has torque multiplying hubs and a super low granny gear, so can tow a small village with stressing it's tranny or other hardware.

Originally Posted by maxferran

If my range rover that weighed 4401 with a 7700 lb tow capacity could handle it with ease, the 4950 lbs cayenne with the same tow capacity can do the same. Thats enough tow talk.

There are many factors that go into tow ratings, and you should research the topic more thoroughly before spending serious $$. Based on your comments it seems that your understanding in not complete.

[Bambino Don]

What about a Range Rover or Range Rover Sport??

[racer_d]

I believe the Dodge Durango can be equipped to tow in the 8-9,000lb range.