[Fot] Towing

[Larry Young]

I'm a firm believer in diesel technology.  After all, its 
thermodynamically more efficient and now very clean.  Unfortunately, 
only the Europeans have embraced it.  There are now four choices without 
going to a big 3/4 ton or larger pickup -  Mercedes, BMW, Audi and VW.  
I like the BMW engine, but towing appears to be an afterthought.  The 
others have 3.0L V6 engines with about 400 ft-lb of torque.  Of course, 
they are all a bit more expensive than what Tony is after.
Larry

Bill Babcock wrote:
> I suspect we're going to replace it with a Mercedes ML350 Bluetec Diesel
> unless some american car manufacturer comes out with something with similar
> specs. 7200 pound towing capacity, 25 MPG and Diane likes driving it.