Help selecting a truck!

I'm looking to purchase a "new" truck 2004-2009.  I can't decide on Chevy Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, GMC Sierra, or Toyota Tundra.

Needs:  Crew cab, 4WD, towing 19' Starcraft boat, will be used as 2 vehicle in family of 4 w/ daily commuting.

Any suggestions to limit my search?  I've heard good things about Silverado, but to stay away from 5.3L because of mpg.

Thanks!
- Paul  

Any particular reason you're not considering the F-150? It has the highest towing capacity of the half-tons. Even though "on paper" it doesn't have the most power, it's not that underpowered. The 5.4 Triton actually has quite a bit more torque than the GM 5.3.

Re: GM trucks. If possible, try to buy one with a 6-speed transmission. That'll give you a lot better fuel economy and acceleration. I want to say they started offering that transmission in late 2008.

Tundra has a TON of power, but is a little flimsy in some other areas. But there are a ton of them sitting on dealer lots right now, so you'd probably be able to make a smokin' deal on one.  

If you want something SUPER Spacious I would go with the Tundra CREW MAX  the back see slides forward and reclines more room in the cabin then my suburban.  (If you dont factor in the 3rd row I have).   HOWEVER you lose out on the Bed it is like 4 ft.   Or you can go with the Tundra Double Cab with a 6.5 ft bed.  Less inside more bed though.  Both are V-8s and great trucks.  My wife and I are getting a Crew Max next month when I get out of the Marines.  

not a bad selection, but if it was me, i would go with the 2009 gmc sierra vortec max.it has a 6 speed transmission and a 6.0L and plenty of power (somewhere around 370hp), and as far as the mpg on the 5.3, its not true it gets great gas mileage.i have one and i average 20 mpg NO LIE!!i can easily get 400 miles out of my 27gallon tank.not to mention the sierra has the best warranty in the buisness.              5 years/100,000 miles.you cant go wrong with it, and if you did get the 5.3 you can still get the 6 speed transmission and easily pull that boat in and out of the water with the eaton g80 locking differential.good luck on your search  

Some Toyota dealerships are doing free oil changes for life.  On a full synthetic oil change that is quite the deal  

How are you getting 20mpg? Just bought my third GMC Sierra, went with the 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 SFI Engine active fuel mgt, All Terrain package,Off road,18 wheels, 4 speed trans. Love the truck, she's got the get up. I do only highway driving, was hoping for better MPG. Seemed like I got more off my 2001 Sierra with the same features. Are you using the cruise control to get that #? I know the truck still has time to break in, just got it last month. Maybe things will improve.  

If you are comfortable, please check for Chevy Silverado 1500  

I have a 2000 silverado 5.3 and i get about 450-460 to a tank