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    Hey! :idea: I was thinkin' about getting one of those trailers that motorcycles pull behind 'em to use for road trips, but I was wondering if the B3 would have enough oomph to pull one? I know that the Honda Goldwings pull 'em but they've also got like 1400cc motors... Says the trailers weigh about 200 lbs.
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    Yes, I pulled my jet ski behind my Festiva without any trouble.
    Brian
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    • #3
      Yeah, you'd be amazed what cars can do if really necessary. My Subaru Loyale, a medium-sized car with a little 1.8 L motor, pulled 2000 lbs worth of trailer plus stuff in the car from OR to VA. Even over steep parts of the Rockies--once I even had to go down to first gear! No doubt this shortened the clutch life, but still.

      Especially if you upgrade to Aspire brakes--and maybe a motor upgrade; even a B6 would make a big difference.
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        Well the B3 has more lb-ft of torque than hp. I really am surprised at how well it does climbing for how little power it has. Obviously weight is a big factor too though. I think it should suffice. I can't say for sure, just how it seems to me.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by DriverOne View Post
          Hey! :idea: I was thinkin' about getting one of those trailers that motorcycles pull behind 'em to use for road trips, but I was wondering if the B3 would have enough oomph to pull one? I know that the Honda Goldwings pull 'em but they've also got like 1400cc motors... Says the trailers weigh about 200 lbs.

          I have towed all kinds of trailers.


          Dean
          Raleigh, NC

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          • #6
            I've towed entire other festivas across country, a small MC trailer? You will hardly know it's there.
            Because....45 MPG.

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            • #7
              I pulled a full size chevy truck out of the mud with one of mine.
              youtube.com/neanderpaul 88 festiva LX w/BP G25 MR 5 speed waiting for wiring- 93 Festiva GL auto w/ air, waiting for B6t/G4A-HL - 98 Nissan Quest - 02 Mazda protege 5 wife's DD

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              • #8
                ^WHAT!?!
                roflmao

                That would be the best video!!! mwahahaha...

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by V8Festiva View Post
                  I have towed all kinds of trailers.


                  Dean
                  Raleigh, NC

                  That pic just gave me an idea..... we have a similar trailer for our two dirtbikes.... no more using the jeep to haul them around...
                  Previous owner of a '89 Graphite L, 4spd, GL Seats, Aspire Brakes, 14x6's, 185/60/14's

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