12-12-2007, 06:33 PM
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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.
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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.
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Last edited by pteam; 12-12-2007 at 06:42 PM.
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12-12-2007, 06:58 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
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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! 
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12-12-2007, 07:11 PM
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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.
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12-12-2007, 07:13 PM
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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.
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12-12-2007, 07:42 PM
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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.
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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.
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Ferrari 360 Spider
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
911 Cab
Boxster S (current)
08 Hummer H2 (current)
BMW Z3 (current)
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12-12-2007, 08:11 PM
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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.
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I mean the taho sized, rather than the suburban sized.
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12-13-2007, 02:02 AM
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The Porsche Cayenne makes an excellent tow vehicle. My boat and trailer weigh in at about 6500lbs. depending on what’s stored below.
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12-19-2007, 06:01 PM
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Location: New Orleans, LA
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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.
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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.
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12-19-2007, 07:37 PM
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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.
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12-19-2007, 07:39 PM
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LoveBunny, I don't need it, but if it is a low mileage GX, I might know someone who is looking.
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12-19-2007, 08:40 PM
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Location: New Orleans, LA
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nope, not a GX. It's a 2001 RX300.
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