Baller ozski Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 After more than a decade of Toyota ownership I don't feel the latest offerings are as good as the alternatives so I've just placed an order for a 2015 Jeep GC Limited. At least in Australia the Jeep GC is now the top selling SUV in the category so I took one for a drive and decided to take a punt on one for the next few years to see how we get along. Going with the diesel / 8 speed auto, I reckon its going to be a really good tow rig with all that torque.. Plenty of people giving me grief about US built cars already :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 Don't let them give you too much grief. This is my 1996 Tahoe that I bought new 20 years ago. 262,000 miles and I tow the boat 200 miles every weekend. US built cars seem to be OK. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2009 Ram Crewcab 5.7L Hemi 2wd with 117K miles so far. http://oldjeep.com/images/Malibu/WP_20140405_005.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 I use a 1996 Chevorlet Suburban with 307000 miles on it. Still the original 5.7 liter engine, rebuilt the transmission at about 260k. What diesel are they putting in the GC there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 9, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Developed by Fiat - http://www.jeep.com.au/blog-news/267-jeep-turbo-diesel-grand-cherokee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rockdog Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @ozski I use a 2004 X8 Crewman. I can't live without a ute so options are limited unless I spend $50k on a new diesel Hilux, Navara etc. The 5.7 Gen 3 V8 with four wheels give a lot of torque, really thirsty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rpc29 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2004 Chevy Tahoe with 290k, just did 1700 miles of towing with it the other weekend. Original motor and transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aussiemc Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @ozski You'll be pleasantly surprised. Even though it's US built with a European developed drive-train, it's one of the best vehicles I've owned. Fuel efficient and tows really well. I got the Limited, but upgraded to the Quadra-lift (self levelling) suspension. Best value for money SUV in Aust. at the moment. I test drove a Touraeg, loved it, but the Jeep did everything at a cheaper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2005 Toyota Tundra! Tows my Malibu like it was custom made for the truck. "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller david_ski Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2000 Tahoe with 140k and 2015 V6 Tacoma with 5k miles. Both tow my 1993 Prostar 190 with ease. Most of my summer towing distance is 1/4mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2014 Toyota Tundra Crew Max. 2nd tundra I have owned, first one (2002) had almost 200,000 miles on it with only 2 oxygen sensors that I swapped out on my own, and only front brake pads! Total of $210 dollars in parts for almost 200,000 miles........... That is why I will keep buying Toyota! No american car company can even come close on that one, in my opinion. With that said, you don't buy a tundra for the sparkling fuel economy......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted June 9, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @aussiemc Glad to hear your happy with it, I'm trading a 12 Prado Altitude diesel which I think is selling purely on reputation. I can't think of one area that it betters the Jeep GC except the Toyota reputation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalskier Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 2015 GMC Denali HD 3500 crew cab long bed Duramax/Allison Nice Rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allycat Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 just got a 2011 model patrol 7 seater diesel as a family car come tow rig seems okay so far.good luck with the jeep :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 +1 what @GOODESkier said. 2001 Toyota Tundra with 214,000 miles, 4.7 V8, 4x4. 2 O2 sensors & brake pads. Love this truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 2004 Ford Lightning and a 1996 modified Chevy Tahoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 +2 @GOODESkier Our little Rav4 Limited pulls our 196 like nothing. The V6 is almost 300hp in it. Stopping isn't all that fun though, so I'm working my wife over on a new Tundra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slvrbulit Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2009 Chevy Silverado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bookm_dano Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 Just switched to a 2014 Chevy Silverado 5.7 last year. Nice truck, barely notice the boat behind it. Actually pulled a 19.5 Mastercraft with a 2.4 L Toyota Tacoma for several years. It pulled it up the ramp with no problem; did just find until I would try to climb a hill at freeway speed and would fall flat on it's face. Glad to hear some success stories with V6 Toyota as I really would rather drive a smaller truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 5.7 2014 Silverado? 5.3L maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bookm_dano Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 @oldjeep Yeah, you are correct....5.3 L Silverado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2006 4Runner V8, bought new in 06. 112K on it. Air bags in the rear. Body on frame construction with an incredibly reliable and powerful drivetrain. I have the opinion that it's the best mid-size platform out there for towing with the V8 and 5spd trans in it. We love it and it hasn't given us one lick of trouble. Plan to drive it into the ground. Be on the lookout for these if you want a great used deal on an all-around tow rig/SUV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 I use a GC Limited with the Standard V6 and it does quiet well. I wish they had a towing mode for the 8 speed transmission but overall it does just fine. Had an ML350 before and it towed great but I find the Jeep a nicer overall vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 An added bonus of our Rav4 V6 is the 27mpg when I'm not towing. I don't think I'd tow anything larger than a 196 though. It's only rated at 3,500lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstateskier Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 2007 Tundra, 5.7L. Its a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2004 Toyota Sequoia. 160k miles and still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 2001 Expedition 5.4. Added a transmission oil cooler and some stiffer shocks in the rear and it has been rock solid for the eleven years we have owned it. It only does boat and Christmas travel duty. So it's got a mere 120k miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 My Dad's Chrysler Town and Country. It does the job for launching, and an occasional trip to the marina. I would not use it for towing on a long trip though. The boat is on the lift all season long. When it comes time to trade in my Pontiac G6 I am thinking a Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee, or Chevrolet Equinox. GM I have found are cheaper to fix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 My father inlaw used to tow and launch his SSLXI and RLXI with a T&C minivan (company car). It pulled and launched it just fine, and with 2-3 people sitting on the hood it retrieved it fine too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 2013 Pathfinder platinum, I chose it because it is the most fuel effecient vehicle that can tow the boat. (the explorer is slightly better but the initial $15k premium never pays off). I drive this mostly on road trips for work and rarely towing, so its barely adequate towing is still OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 2001 Sport Trac with 241,000 miles. A few of those with the 196 in tow. Baught it new in 01. Was made to tow with oil cooler, different tranny and full tow package vs the standard Trac. Been a good truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 2011 Ford Explorer XLT with 4WD and tow package. Pulls our 4,100 lbs of boat and trailer pretty well for a V6. If I was pulling a 200, CP, Prostar, or TXi I don't think there would be any problem pulling it 75 mph and 65 mph up hills. As it is now I can pull our boat about 60 mph up decent hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 1996 Suburban or 2001 Yukon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DefectiveDave Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 1995 Ford F-150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dano Posted June 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2015 '69 Bronco if its a short trip. 2003 V8 Explorer for a more comfortable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Last years boat but having the camper for 18 tournaments make the wife happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted June 9, 2015 @Nick Sullivan holy crap that is awesome. Brings back memories as well. In 1975 my father special ordered a short box 4 door crew cab Ford (very rare back then) but common now. He had a custom camper built where they extended the over hang above the cab just passed the windshield of the truck (a one off for sure back then). He had the rear bumper of the truck tube fitted to the frame and it could be extended to accommodate the lengthy over hang off the back of the camper. We towed our 1965 Glastron ski boat all over the place. We actually got pulled over by a state trooper once who wanted to do nothing more then figure out what that rig was all about. Thanks for the memories and LOVE IT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_T Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 And it will do the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 Han must've been in the Cantina prior to his parsec statement, being it's a measurement of distance, not speed:) The Falcon would be the ultimate tow vehicle however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hemlock Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 2013 Nissan Titan Pro4x, 2003 Malibu Sunsetter LXI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 I took this picture for no particular reason this weekend. Now I know the reason. I love my Silveraydoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogboy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hope the aluminum stands up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 MB ML63 AMG(505 hp/480lbs-ft torque)...don't even know anything is back there towing. Prior vehicles that towed great were Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango with hemi v8's. Nice boats in the rig pics above. @horton waterski mag did a rig contest many yrs ago...perhaps a BOS rig contest with tow vehicle and boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiOrDie Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 2010 Chevy Silverado. Besides being a great tow vehicle, it has saved me from having to get a minivan for a baby-mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skirvind Posted June 10, 2015 Members Share Posted June 10, 2015 79 Chevrolet Step side. Great tow vehicle with the exception of gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 @bogboy Nice trophy mounts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 2001 Ford Ranger with 76K pulling 2002 SN 196. Works just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 I guess this guy went for the 2 for 1 approach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DaveD Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 It probably tracks real nice in a shallow lake. Might have a slight rooster tail at 22off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted June 10, 2015 How could a person not like that? Betting you won't find him in the toothpaste aisle at Walmart. Also doubt relatives would change if ever remarried....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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