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    Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 10:54am
sarahjamie - welcome.
 
Wheelbase is an important factor for a tow vehicle, and a WDH will take care of suspension issues.
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I looked at a lot of smaller trucks when I got my F150 and the price difference is not that large. Some of the smaller trucks are more expensive than the F150 I wound up buying. Interestingly the fuel economy ratings aren't that different either.

We all need to get what we want, and don't have to rationalize it to anyone.

P.S. My other vehicle is a Smart Car.
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Our other primary car is a Prius.
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Originally posted by techntrek

Our other primary car is a Prius.


We do Prius too... This is our second one.
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Just to add more fodder to this post.  I am needing to replace our Tahoe next year.  I looked at the Honda SUV, not sure of the model. Very interesting.  Now has increased their towing capacity to 4500 lbs.  Honda has had the least number of recalls of the Japanese manufacturers.  Toyota seems to be leading with the number of recalls they have had.  I still can't forgive or forget Ford and their fiasco with the Pinto fuel tanks.  Penny pinching killed a great number for want of a 50 cent fix.  For me either another Tahoe in the $50K range or the Honda for about $35k.  Do some serious comparisons, before purchasing.  Safe Travels. 
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Our other primary car is a Prius.

We do Prius too... This is our second one.

Our Prius will even power most of our house...  http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/showthread.php?12962-Using-a-Prius-as-a-generator
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Originally posted by Camper Bob

Just to add more fodder to this post.  I am needing to replace our Tahoe next year.  ...

What is driving the replacement?  Miles on the odometer?
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We're approaching 90,000.  When the odometer hits 100,000 it falls off the Blue Book price guide.  Want to have some residual value to use as a down payment on new vehicle.  I'm sure many have vehicles that have twice the mileage, but would rather not be in Possum Trot Falls, Idaho when the tranny gives up.  New car, new warranty.  Plus, don't want to have to make payments on new $50K auto with no down payment.  Capice?  Safe Travels.
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for what it's worth, we have an older Honda pilot (2007), and it has been great. it works well for us as a tow vehicle, but we only have time for short-distance trips. various friends have various other model years, and we all love them. As mentioned above, you just need to figure out what works best for your needs.
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Originally posted by Camper Bob

Just to add more fodder to this post.  I am needing to replace our Tahoe next year.  I looked at the Honda SUV, not sure of the model. Very interesting.  Now has increased their towing capacity to 4500 lbs.  Honda has had the least number of recalls of the Japanese manufacturers.  Toyota seems to be leading with the number of recalls they have had.  I still can't forgive or forget Ford and their fiasco with the Pinto fuel tanks.  Penny pinching killed a great number for want of a 50 cent fix.  For me either another Tahoe in the $50K range or the Honda for about $35k.  Do some serious comparisons, before purchasing.  Safe Travels. 

Gee Bob, sounds like you would never buy a Ford F 150 over something happened over 30 years ago.Confused

Better not buy  Japanese made car because of WWII.  To each there own.  You could say even more money and just replace the transmission with a new one now .

I hope you find the TV you want but please no more lame reasons not to buy a very good product.

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