My fiancé and I have a Subaru Impreza (2006) and I was wondering how much you guys think we would be able to tow with it? We are going to be moving soon, and I'm just trying to think ahead.
According to my Consumer reports information, your vehicle is capable of towing 2000 pounds IF the trailer has brakes...1000 pounds if not. I am very well informed about towing and can tell you even a small utility or box trailer will tax your vehicle to the limit. My 6X12 ALUMINUM utility open trailer weighs 750 pounds, I can tow it with either the GMC in my avatar, or with my '04 Saturn L-300, which has a tow rating of 1000 pounds, but the tow rating limits me to a load of no more than a few hundred pounds in the trailer at most. A steel utility or box trailer the size of mine would weigh well over 1000 pounds, and trailers with brakes are usually heavier duty than than mine and weigh upwards of 1500 pounds themselves. To tow with your Subaru you would need a hitch installed, that would be $150 to $200. Then you need a light wiring harness installed to operate the trailer lighting, and that would be another $50-75. Trailer rental would be $20-30 per day, more if one way (not returning to the rental location)
Do moving of small stuff with your car, and for the bigger items rent a cargo van or 14-16 foot box truck for a day or two. You can do an unbelievable amount of damage to a car trying to pull more weight than it is designed to haul. Feel free to ask queries if you need more info.
