Well, I ended up ditching the 4Runner and getting an 04 Honda Pilot.
I really like the truck a lot, and it will tow up to 3500 lbs (4500 if it's a boat, wonder what the difference is?).
Just gotta get the tow package stuff for it (PS and AT coolers), as well as a hitch and the wiring box.
I learned today how much room the Pilot has over the 4Runner. I used to struggle getting the kid's bike in the back of the Runner. Today I bought him a new mountain bike (shhh, don't tell him!) and just flipped the seats down, tossed it in the back, no problem. :)
Quote from: robpoeWell, I ended up ditching the 4Runner and getting an 04 Honda Pilot.
I really like the truck a lot, and it will tow up to 3500 lbs (4500 if it's a boat, wonder what the difference is?).
Just gotta get the tow package stuff for it (PS and AT coolers), as well as a hitch and the wiring box.
I learned today how much room the Pilot has over the 4Runner. I used to struggle getting the kid's bike in the back of the Runner. Today I bought him a new mountain bike (shhh, don't tell him!) and just flipped the seats down, tossed it in the back, no problem. :)
Congrats on the "new" '04 Honda! What kind of an engine does it have?
That's a new one on me, too; a 3500 lb tow rating except for a boat and then that makes it 4500 ... must be boats are not weighed the same! (LOL)
Fly
Quote from: flyfishermanCongrats on the "new" '04 Honda! What kind of an engine does it have?
That's a new one on me, too; a 3500 lb tow rating except for a boat and then that makes it 4500 ... must be boats are not weighed the same! (LOL)
Fly
That must only pertain to while you are towing it in the water :p .
Quote from: flyfishermanCongrats on the "new" '04 Honda! What kind of an engine does it have?
It's a 3.5L V-6 with VTEC..
Same engine as in the Acura MDX, or from what I understand, anyway :)
It's got a lot of giddyup and go, thats for sure (though I don't giddy up and go often).
Quote from: robpoeWell, I ended up ditching the 4Runner and getting an 04 Honda Pilot.
I really like the truck a lot, and it will tow up to 3500 lbs (4500 if it's a boat, wonder what the difference is?).
From what I have understood:
Boat trailer weight balance is different compared to an RV.
They're somewhat more aerodynamic
They come with surge brakes
Congrats on the Pilot!! Lets not get carried away calling it a truck however :p
Quote from: bountyhunterCongrats on the Pilot!! Lets not get carried away calling it a truck however :p
It's more of a truck than, say, an Accord ;)
Or my Goldwing :)
Quote from: robpoeIt's more of a truck than, say, an Accord ;)
Or my Goldwing :)
Um, sure... :p