I have a 2005 turbo manual Baja and it tows like a champ. In case anyone come across this thread here is a pic near Aspen,CO with my Homeade teardrop (~1500lbs). I can pull it at 80 mph up mountain passes like it's nothing.
Honestly I was considering picking up a 19' scamp to upgrade bit not sure she could handle it, even with heavier springs. Although i would probably be the first person to pull a "5th wheel" with a baja.
Interesting
But do you realize you are responding to a thread from 2014