"Geoff Jennings" <geoff_at_texaskilonewton.com> wrote: > I've been very happy with my 2005 Toyota Tacoma. Bigger than earlier > models, > but still very compact. With 2 wheel drive and a manual transmission, I've > been averaging 26-28 MPG in mixed driving (granted, I live in the country, > so > little of that is stop ang go city driving) Tons of space for paddling > gear ... Exactly the kind of rig I have used for 12-13 years of hauling sea kayaks all over the North West. With 2WD and stock tires (and no lift), only a couple inches higher than a Subaru wagon or similar. An easy lift for yaks, and even fits into the passenger vehicle category for BC ferry transport (IOW, not "over height" -- saves bucks on ferries). Never needed the 4WD despite tons of gravel road travel, and never complained about the good gas mileage (25 - 28 on the road; 20 in town) for a 1996 Toyota Tacoma and, prior to the Toy, a 1987 Mazda. Both with small engines and manual trannies, and both with cab-height canopies. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR . *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue May 24 2005 - 14:15:16 PDT
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