Doug Hoffman wrote in news:BC900EF1.46FA%
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Michael wrote:


For trailer towing I would recommend European cars only.

Interesting statement. What is your reasoning?

-Doug



Consider a diesel, particularly at ABQ altitudes. Theoretically, a Jetta
TDI would pull a trailer, but I don't think you'd have any fun running it
down Tijeras.

I have known people to routinely get 20-22 mpg with a 3/4 ton Dodge (2wd,
manual - 4.10, 3.73 respectively). Ford/ Powerstroke & GM/Isuzu get a
little less, but still beat gas. The GM/Isuzu is reportedly more
reliable than the Ford/Nav. Any of them will provide gobs of torque, and
little to no altitude penalty below 10k feet.

Supposedly, Jeep Liberty will soon be available with a VM Motori 4 cyl,
good for around 30mpg, but I don't know exactly when. A little short,
but might be OK. Detroit Diesel bought VM shortly before Penske sold out
to DCX. I don't know much about them other than that.

Disclosu I work for a supplier of one of the above named companies.

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