I had an '05 Tacoma, Quad Cab, long bed, 4wd, tow package. the best truck I've ever owned... not the nicest... but the best.

I towed a 21' travel trailer that maxed out the towing capacity (3500lb)and it towed pretty damn good! Hell - it even stopped good the few times I forgot to hook up the brakes on the trailer. Fuel economy took a big dip when towing (about 9-10 mpg) and I usually kept it out of overdrive and below 60-65. It was nice to get 20+ without towing though.

I lost it in the divorce. I had the truck up to 120k and towed with it the last weekend I drove it - believe it or not it was still on the original brakes. Without a trailer, off the line or in passing gear that thing will suprise the sh!t out of you.

Went shopping for trucks after the divorce and guess what - couldn't afford a used F'n Toyota... ended up with a used half ton GMC. Dont get me wrong - It is a super nice truck - way more comfortable than the Toyota - the climate control, heated leather seats and electric everything kick a$$ till you have to fix it. But if I had my choice now I would still be driving a Toyota...