You're welcome.

"Pete McKinney" wrote in message
m...
Thanks for the really great responses. Most of my hauling should be
short distances, so I think I'll try and stay with the Sienna. Nice
to get such quick, friendly and informative responses.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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Can't speak about the Tacoma but I've had a Tundra for almost three
years and it's a great truck.


the local dealer is walking distance from my house. A couple of years ago
they bought a very big property and built a big sterile showroom. i went
down to see the trucks and all they had were overpriced crew cab types. The
Tundra was almost as expensive as a Sienna. I'd really like a 'Highlander'
SUV but they cost about $38k CDN. I'd have to end my 7 month retirement
and go find a job to afford that baby.

On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:26:46 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:
the local dealer is walking distance from my house. A couple of years ago
they bought a very big property and built a big sterile showroom. i went
down to see the trucks and all they had were overpriced crew cab types. The
Tundra was almost as expensive as a Sienna. I'd really like a 'Highlander'
SUV but they cost about $38k CDN. I'd have to end my 7 month retirement
and go find a job to afford that baby.
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I have the extended cab Tundra (4 doors, small back seat) with a
fitted cap over the cargo area, painted to match. From a distance it
looks like a large SUV and has many of the advantages at a much lower
price ( a bit over $30K USD plus $1700 for the cap). Those are three
year old prices of course. I can carry five people for short
distances, or longer distances if they are small or have a high pain
threshold :-)

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
news
On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:26:46 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:
the local dealer is walking distance from my house. A couple of years ago
they bought a very big property and built a big sterile showroom. i went
down to see the trucks and all they had were overpriced crew cab types.
The
Tundra was almost as expensive as a Sienna. I'd really like a
'Highlander'
SUV but they cost about $38k CDN. I'd have to end my 7 month retirement
and go find a job to afford that baby.
===========================================

I have the extended cab Tundra (4 doors, small back seat) with a
fitted cap over the cargo area, painted to match. From a distance it
looks like a large SUV and has many of the advantages at a much lower
price ( a bit over $30K USD plus $1700 for the cap). Those are three
year old prices of course. I can carry five people for short
distances, or longer distances if they are small or have a high pain
threshold :-)


I understand the double cab version is pretty comfortable. Even in my
Tacoma, my 6' son is comfortable in the back, with the front seat at its
rearmost position.

(Pete McKinney) wrote in message . com...
I know I will be buying a boat in a few years and I'm considering what
I will need to tow it. Currently, I own a Toyota Sienna and am about
to replace my other vehicle. The Toyota website says the Sienna has a
towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Is this enough to pull a ski boat?
One of the vehicles I'm considering is the Tacoma, which also lists a
capacity of 3,500 pounds.

Would there be a towing difference between the two vehicles, or should
they perform about the same?


A few things to look for that come to my mind:

- Unless you only pull on level ground and short distance, have some
buffer for the boat weight and towing capacity
- 4 WD helps with pulling boats up slippery ramps
- Low gears particularly help with pulling boats up ramps AND backing
and maneuvering a boat trailer (as long as you can disengage your hubs
for that)


Matt