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    Subaru Outback for Towing?

    I need a new vehicle, one capable of towing my Formula Car and trailer (approx 1700 pounds). It must also be garageable, and not an SUV. Is this weight within the comfort range of an Outback 3.6R for towing?
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    Fold flat Back Seats in 2019 or 2020 RAV4

    My load is a light weight Utility Trailer containing a small vintage Formula Car. Total weight around 1700lbs. I currently tow with my SAAB 9-5 sedan which is rated 1500/3500 pounds towing capacity. The 1500 lbs is 70 MPH with an unbraked trailer, the 3500 lbs is 70 MPH with a braked trailer. I...
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    Fold flat Back Seats in 2019 or 2020 RAV4

    We are considering a recent used RAV4 but want one with the fold-flat rear seats. Did they still exist in 2019 or 2020? Second Question: What is done to achieve the 3500 lb Towing Capacity of the Adventure model? One article said it is achieved via use of an over-sized radiator, and addition of...
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    Racing Oil

    Two stroke engine in my Formula Car when it is completed. I am sure my selection of Redline Synthetic or Ravenol Racing Castor is not what you had in mind.
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    I learned that if I install brakes on my trailer, my 9-5 is good for 3500 pounds! Obviously the drive train and suspension are more than robust enough for what I will tow. Even the current brakes, since it is an Aero, are an upgrade over base tow capacity. Looks like trailer brakes only, no new...
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    225K miles on the current 9-5. I need to replace it with something. I prefer to buy used low mileage vehicles as they are half the cost of new, and I own for a long time. The 21 years of 9-5 ownership is only two cars. I put 318K miles on the first one. Service and parts availability is a...
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    Jaguar 4L80e - how different is it from the GM version?

    Spring ratings in the valve body might be different to provide the car with a different "feel" during shifts and maybe different shift points. Back in the day when Chevy, Pontiac, and Buick used the THM350 (also called the CBC transmission at one point), Oldsmobile used a THM 375 in their...
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    Yes, that will be a real bummer. I have had a 9-5 as my daily driver for 21 years now. Flat land towing was fine, climbing the hills in North Central PA on two lane twisty roads was no fun. Manually shifting down and dropping speed to keep RPM's under 3500 and temp gage in middle of the scale...
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    I noticed the Chrysler products have extremely high tow ratings. Are they really that capable or does Chrysler tweak their ratings?
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    I will be towing a 1964 Formula car (800 lbs) on a 900 lb trailer. Total of 1700lbs. I am currently using a SAAB 9-5 Aero which is rated for 2000/3500lbs. Depending if trailer has electric brakes. No fun towing through the hills or mountains of Central Pennsylvania! Car has 225K miles so will...
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    Recommendations for Tow Vehicle

    Vehicle must easily tow 2000 lbs, eve. Fit in a standard garage with the wife's car. Achieve good fuel economy. Have broad Dealership support. Looking for suggestions. Thanks!
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    Ontario Nuclear Update

    I got hired by a Nuclear Site in the US at age 56. The entire industry seems to be populated by a lot of older workers.
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    Price on a NOS 2019 G70

    Effectively a 2-year old car in marketing speak. MSRP is $48K at local Dealer. Dealer already has 2021 G80's and G90's on their lot. Any guesses as to a reasonable offer for a NOS 2019 G70? $35K is probably too low.
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