Toyota Tacoma people
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Yeah, you get a big drop in MPG with the 6.0 from the 5.3... You can get it 2 ways, either option it by itself or option the tow max package(or whatever it's called).
Anyway, I got a chance to test out a new Tundra saturday and I'd have to say it's closely tied to the new GM truck depending on what you want. GM is still going to beat it in fuel economy but the toyota has a lot of extra power for the mpg it gets.. which is still pretty good.
I'm about to buy a new truck too
which is why I know all this stuff. Only 2 halftons I'd look at would be the GM trucks and the Tundra.
Anyway, I got a chance to test out a new Tundra saturday and I'd have to say it's closely tied to the new GM truck depending on what you want. GM is still going to beat it in fuel economy but the toyota has a lot of extra power for the mpg it gets.. which is still pretty good.
I'm about to buy a new truck too
which is why I know all this stuff. Only 2 halftons I'd look at would be the GM trucks and the Tundra.
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We just drove one today. (Double cab Tacoma) My wife really likes it. Gunna do some more research from all dealers and different options. Thanks for all the inout so far.
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Thanks guys for the replies so far. That is just the kind of info I needed. It will probably be an 06, (or 07) 4X4, 4 Full Doors, SWB, V6 like Boost described. I did not know about the different gear ratios. I'll keep an eye out for that when looking.
Anybody else have some real world MPG figures??
What kind of engine mods can be done to these Tacomas?
Knowing my wife like I do she will also want to put a lift and slightly larger tires on it. I know this affects mileage but if I could get some of it back with engine and/or intake mods I'll do it.
Anybody else have some real world MPG figures??
What kind of engine mods can be done to these Tacomas?
Knowing my wife like I do she will also want to put a lift and slightly larger tires on it. I know this affects mileage but if I could get some of it back with engine and/or intake mods I'll do it.
What I just traded in for my MegaCab 2500.
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I used to drive a 98 Tacoma with the 3.4L. I had 190K on it and didn't have a single problem. I never got better than 19mpg but it had way more power than a Frontier or ZR2. As far as the newer ones go I believe you'd get about the same mileage. Only downfall is that you'll almost be driving a fullsize, it's not the same as the last generation Taco's. Good luck in your search!
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