I towed my M-17 with a '96 Toyota Tacoma extended cab 4X4 last season
and it did a good job with the exception of a bit of a choppy ride down
our pristine California interstates (Not!).  My impression is that the 4
banger would probably do the job too but I would definitely lean towards
the 6.  This year Alina's being dragged around by a V8 Tundra... What
trailer???

Bob Campbell

Montgomery 17 #615 "Alina"
Lodi CA

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Thanks, Sandy:  Today, a different dealer contradicted the claim.  This
different dealer said the Tacoma 4-cylinder had 3,500 lbs towing
capacity,
the V6, 5,000 lbs:  Correct or no, this seems to make more sense.  I
would
think, with the M17, I would want the V6.  --Craig

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In a message dated 04/29/2002 12:30:10 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
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 4-cylinder Tacoma has the same towing capacity as the
 6-cylinder.

I'm not an expert on Toyotas but it's possible that the 4 cyl has the
same
torque as the 6. Toyota's 6 has a bad rep for torque. It's a high
revving
motor that doesn't like being lugged. It develops it's HP at higher
RPM's.
The 4 has a longer stroke and develops torque at lower RPM's. The dealer
should have engine specs to see before buying.

Sandy



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