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Last post on Jun 17, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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#6 of 8 towing capacities
by jenilinsky
Jun 09, 2009 (8:59 am)
I'm looking at used '05 to '08 Imprezas to tow my tiny 850 lb. pop-up. Consumer Reports info gives towing capacities for the '02 to '06, but then says it's not recommended for the '08. Why the change?
Thanks!
#7 of 8 Re: towing capacities [jenilinsky]
by rsholland
Jun 09, 2009 (9:04 am)
It's a good question, as new Imprezas in other countries are rated for towing.
FYI: 2007 and earlier Imprezas are rated to tow 2000 pounds—if the trailer has trailer brakes. If not, they can only tow 1000 pounds. Sounds like you should be okay.
All Foresters, except first-generation models, are rated at 2400 pounds, but with the same trailer brake restrictions, if that's of any interest.
Bob
#8 of 8 Re: towing capacities [jenilinsky]
by ateixeira
Jun 17, 2009 (8:05 am)
Try a Forester, should cost about the same and it is usefully bigger. Plus the towing harness is pre-wired so it'll probably even be an easier installation (plug and play).