Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 - Page 2

siko · 11-23-2006, 09:37 AM

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Yannis · 11-23-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

No thanks, give me a Toyota Landcruiser V8 over this slow and smelly diesel anyday.

Touareg RULZ and Landcruiser SUX.

Sorry the VW troll just woke up inside of me...

j/k

kovachian · 11-23-2006, 10:26 AM

A VW Dealer service manager told me that Touaregs are piles of junk. I still want one, since I don't see too many "piles of junk" towing passenger planes around.

warot · 11-23-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Touareg RULZ and Landcruiser SUX.

Sorry the VW troll just woke up inside of me...

j/k

Talking about one of the most legendary 4x4s of all time. hehe

This shows the sheer torque of a diesel engine. I know a whole bunch of you like airplanes here, any clue to how much that thing weighs?

Mirage77 · 11-23-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kovachian

A VW Dealer service manager told me that Touaregs are piles of junk. I still want one, since I don't see too many "piles of junk" towing passenger planes around.

The early production Touaregs may be a little problematic, but those produced later and after the facelift should be just fine. I know of an owner who lived in Dubai and owned a Touareg there, came back to Singapore and purchased another one.

I know notic has one problematic Touareg, though.

kovachian · 11-23-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by warot

Talking about one of the most legendary 4x4s of all time. hehe

This shows the sheer torque of a diesel engine. I know a whole bunch of you like airplanes here, any clue to how much that thing weighs?

The article says that particular 747 weighs 155 tons. Strangely, that seems like a featherweight compared to what I'd figure one weighs.

warot · 11-23-2006, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kovachian

The article says that particular 747 weighs 155 tons. Strangely, that seems like a featherweight compared to what I'd figure one weighs.

Woops sorry. Was enjoying the pics too much that I didn't read the article. I thought it would weigh more as well, but then again, those things do have to fly. Plus with all passenger and luggage, that thing should be quite heavy.

Giannis · 11-23-2006, 03:32 PM

Now, i am impressed. I wouldn't expect it from a car. But this is way too much. Diesel power baby

I am 99% sure that an X5 wouldn't do that...

Yannis · 11-23-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kovachian

The article says that particular 747 weighs 155 tons. Strangely, that seems like a featherweight compared to what I'd figure one weighs.

Planes are constructed with lightweight materials like Aluminium , Titanium ect.

cawimmer430 · 11-24-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Giannis

I am 99% sure that an X5 wouldn't do that...

An X5 with a V10 TDI might be able to do that. An X5 3.0d probably can't.

Makes me wonder if the Mercedes GL420 CDI / ML420 CDI could do this?

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