# Tow vehicle suggestions **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 20, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806 "2009-09-20T18:12:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/1 "2009-09-20T18:12:31Z")
I’m looking for a inexpensive truck I can tow around my track car with (about 1 ton plus trailer) I didn’t realize how cheap 98+ F150s have gotten and they seem perfect for what I need. The question is, can the V6 model tow well enough? specs are: 4.2 L V6 1997–2004 202 hp (151 kW) 252 lb·ft (342 N·m) If that doesn’t do it well enough, what are my other sub $3000 options that get decent mileage when they’re not towing? ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/2 "2009-09-20T18:13:47Z")
I would NEVER tow with a V6. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/3 "2009-09-20T18:15:03Z")
my first assumption was no, V6 won’t do… but some people had me convinced otherwise this weekend. the V8 only has 40 more ft/lbs ---
**Author:** ![Dtown611](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dtown611/32/5340_2.png) [@Dtown611](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown611)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/4 "2009-09-20T18:18:31Z")
dodge ram with the 5.2 v8. they aren’t insanely awful on gas, but most deff not the best. [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1359110740.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1359110740.html) obviously it needs a new bumper, but still rough idea. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/5 "2009-09-20T18:24:30Z")
Your track car is light! What kind of trailer do you plan to use? If you get an all aluminum open trailer they are pretty light, and with trailer braking you should be okay. Of course a V8 is going to pull better. If I were in your market I’d try and find a V8 Chevy in the same year range. I’m a fan of the 5.3l. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/6 "2009-09-20T18:27:17Z")
hrm, still poking around on craigslist for the chevys and dodge trucks. I’m not sure of what trailer yet, odds of it being aluminum are slim since its gonna have to be dirt cheap. I do really want a manual trans too. This one looks promising, just drop the price a little bit and pull that cap. [http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1370049636.html](http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/1370049636.html) ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/7 "2009-09-20T18:27:42Z")
BRAKING! ---
**Author:** ![Dtown611](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dtown611/32/5340_2.png) [@Dtown611](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown611)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/8 "2009-09-20T18:32:53Z")
fucking do it. truck looks mint of those pics. plus 5speed with posi will be shitloads of fun. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/9 "2009-09-20T18:35:26Z")
Don’t forget that the V8 probably has a stronger suspension and better brakes. Braking is very important to consider when towing a car. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/10 "2009-09-20T18:38:16Z")
Yea… make sure you have stopping power… ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/11 "2009-09-20T18:47:48Z")
forget stopping, its all about going. let the cars in front of you stop you. the cars in front of you cant get you going. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/12 "2009-09-20T18:50:10Z")
> [@Dtown611](#): > > fucking do it. truck looks mint of those pics. plus 5speed with posi will be shitloads of fun. only problem at all is no 4x4 which would be a blast in the winter/off road. ---
**Author:** ![Dtown611](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dtown611/32/5340_2.png) [@Dtown611](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown611)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/13 "2009-09-20T18:55:10Z")
yes yes it would be. [http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1381626261.html](http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1381626261.html) i have been eying this one for a week or 2 now but i just don’t have the money to purchase it. ---
**Author:** ![Storamin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@Storamin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Storamin)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/14 "2009-09-20T18:58:04Z")
im in the same situation… looking for a tow vehicle for my boat. it’s nearly impossible to find a decent v8, manual 4x4 truck. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/15 "2009-09-20T19:02:40Z")
a v8 would probably get better gas mileage because it wouldnt have to work so hard towing something. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/16 "2009-09-20T19:03:23Z")
> [@Dtown611](#): > > yes yes it would be. [http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1381626261.html](http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1381626261.html) > > i have been eying this one for a week or 2 now but i just don’t have the money to purchase it. fuck, thats perfect. He just needs to drop the price the cost of the tires IMO. Email sent, thanks for sharing. ---
**Author:** ![Dtown611](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dtown611/32/5340_2.png) [@Dtown611](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown611)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/17 "2009-09-20T19:07:20Z")
welcome bro. lmk how it works out for ya. ---
**Author:** ![bpipe95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bpipe95/32/7294_2.png) [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/18 "2009-09-20T22:22:20Z")
If you go gas motor go gm. The v8 motors are better by leaps an bounds. If you don’t need 4x4 just find a 2wd reg cab with the 5.3 and enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2009, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/19 "2009-09-21T05:32:25Z")
Manual is a pain in the dick for towing. How much weight are you pulling? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2009, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806/20 "2009-09-21T05:34:46Z")
The mileage is pretty high, but looks clean. [http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=267587416&dealer\_id=63601341&car\_year=1993&rdm=1253536163530&model=F150PICKUP&num\_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start\_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body\_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search\_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search\_lang=en&sownerid=57996639&showZipError=y&make=FORD&keywords\_display=&color=&page\_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min\_price=&drive=&default\_sort=priceDESC&seller\_type=b&max\_mileage=&style\_flag=1&sort\_type=priceDESC&address=14150&advanced=&end\_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max\_price=3000&cardist=237&standard=false](http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=267587416&dealer_id=63601341&car_year=1993&rdm=1253536163530&model=F150PICKUP&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=200&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=57996639&showZipError=y&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=14150&advanced=&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=3000&cardist=237&standard=false) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-vehicle-suggestions/73806.md?page=2)