Having lived and driven in SF area, there is no way I would be trying to tow my boat around those hills with less than a V8 engine. I pulled my M15 here in the foothills of the Appalachians with an Isuzu Rodeo the first year I had her, it was not fun, no power on the hills. Now I have a Toyota Tundra with the tow package and 4x4. Granted the gas mileage is lousy, but it is a trade off. I love the pick up! Time for a cool change! Sandra(Seawitch #617)