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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Default Can a tC pull a jet ski????

well I am thinking about purchasing a jet ski.... but I was wondering if the tC is going to be able to pull it or if I should just trade it in and get a truck to haul the jet ski?

Keep in mind if i get a truck... I will be keeping it in the Toyota family and getting the new Tacoma X-Runner( thts my #1 option)... soo let me know what you guys think

I know i can prolly tow it from one place to another but I'm pretty sure I'ma have trouble getting it in and out of the water.. ( the jet ski for the slow ppl ) lol jk but ye. thnx for the input

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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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No, Scions are not designed for towing anything, it is in your manual and on the Scion website.

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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Can it? Yes. Should you? No.

I'd hate to see a tC with a trailer hitch. But if you decide to, look into putting a trans cooler on it.
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haha i didnt look in the manual for tht.. most likely i will trade it in for a truck but i dont know which one...
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ummm, I thought you already had your mind made up on an X-runner? You confuse me...
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how about you save the "jet ski money" for something more important that might come along in life? you could rent a jet ski at the dock.. and not have to worry about towing..
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my bad.... thts my number 1 option... but im trying to look at other trucks like the nissan frontier or maybe even an SUV..
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the new toyota tundra looks hot
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how about you save the "jet ski money" for something more important that might come along in life? you could rent a jet ski at the dock.. and not have to worry about towing..
the thing is when u go and rent a jet ski is 95 buks for an hour ... u can finance 1 for about 150 a month for however many hours u want.. i mean sure im not goin to ride it in the winter time.. but since im in florida,,, its hot more then its cold
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does toyota still make the x-runner? or do you have to look for a used one?
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they still show it on their website so im guessing they still make it
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where? whenever i try to build a tacoma 4x2 with a v6 and a 6 speed, it automatically makes it into a 4x4 extended cab
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Originally Posted by SeanstC
how about you save the "jet ski money" for something more important that might come along in life? you could rent a jet ski at the dock.. and not have to worry about towing..
Yup, buying an entirely new truck AND jet ski AND towing gear just doesn't make sense just for a few hours of jet ski fun

easier to just rent one
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
where? whenever i try to build a tacoma 4x2 with a v6 and a 6 speed, it automatically makes it into a 4x4 extended cab
http://www.toyota.com/tacoma/index.h...N_TACOMA_INDEX

whenever you click on the x-runner itll say tacoma access cab 4x2 and then the last optioni is the x runner
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ehhh.. get the 5.7L Tundra
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ur 19 and u wanan trade in ur 07 for a truck to tow a jet-ski?


buy a old POS truck dude
Old May 2, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tC_2NeR
ur 19 and u wanan trade in ur 07 for a truck to tow a jet-ski?


buy a old POS truck dude
+1 to that. I'm actually might be looking to buy a POS truck sometime in the near future to haul my bike to the track. If you look, you can find one for $500-$1000. Get liability only insurance on it and your set.
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
ehhh.. get the 5.7L Tundra
I hear Toyota is having a heck of a time making it (that is, keeping up with demand)... massive shortages ensue
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
ehhh.. get the 5.7L Tundra
if gas wasnt sooo much hahaha



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