DaveTDIpassat
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After living within walking distance of a lake for many years, I have decided to get a boat. Well actually my father, who lives over 100 miles away, has decided to get a boat. It will primarily be used where I live. Part of the stipulation was he buys the boat, I buy the vehicle. I think I got the good part of that deal! And since the old trusty Passat can't tow the boat I am looking for another vehicle.
Currently he is looking for a bass boat between 17 and 23 feet.
My only stipulation is I do not want an American made truck. Everyone and their brother has one here and while that may be convenient for maintenance, I like driving different vehicles than the norm (hence the Passat in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks).
A current prospect is an older 4 runner with a manual transmission. I don't want it to be a small vehicle because it is difficult enough pulling a boat out on a slippery ramp. I saw a highlander the other day almost loose everything, and highlanders have grown in size in recent years.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Currently he is looking for a bass boat between 17 and 23 feet.
My only stipulation is I do not want an American made truck. Everyone and their brother has one here and while that may be convenient for maintenance, I like driving different vehicles than the norm (hence the Passat in the middle of the Missouri Ozarks).
A current prospect is an older 4 runner with a manual transmission. I don't want it to be a small vehicle because it is difficult enough pulling a boat out on a slippery ramp. I saw a highlander the other day almost loose everything, and highlanders have grown in size in recent years.
Does anyone have any suggestions?