Hey Chum.....

[C YENSEN]

you got a toyota tacoma right? 4 or 6 cylinder? and do you think a 4 cylinder would tow the V?

[chumbucket]

Yes. I have an '04 Tacoma with V6 and Auto.
The V6 has enough nuts to tow the V20. I don't believe the 4 is enough though IMO.
Do a little research and you'll find that the V6 automatic gets as good or slightly better gas mileage as the 4 cyl standard shift. It was a no-brainer for me when I was looking. My mileage range is 19-21 mpg.

[randlemanboater]

I was gonna say, I work with a guy who has a 4 cylinder that gets the same mileage as my old truck with the 350.....but Chum let you know so I won't say it.

[C YENSEN]

well i am selling my jeep. if anyone wants it. and looking for a 1990-2002 toyota tacoma V6 SR5 ext cab 5 speed. and i dont want to spend more that $6000. they are out there, but it is like finding a needle in a haystack.:head: dont care about mileage as long as it is under 150K.

[willy]

Good trucks Cy, had the tacoma TRD like you are describing in the V6 with auto. The four will do it but work too hard and the mileage will suffer. The four will get better mileage with the five speed though than the V6's with either the manual or auto. If towing was not the issue or carrying any heavy loads and mileage was paramount that combo with the four and five speed is tough to beat.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I miss my old JEEP COMANCHE pick-up. It used to get me 21-22 MPG on the highway running 70-75 with the air on. And when I slowed it down to 55 it would get mid to upper 20's, 28 was my best with a tail wind. Not bad for a 4.0L straight 6, that 5 speed really helped out.

[C YENSEN]

Good trucks Cy, had the tacoma TRD like you are describing in the V6 with auto. The four will do it but work too hard and the mileage will suffer. The four will get better mileage with the five speed though than the V6's with either the manual or auto. If towing was not the issue or carrying any heavy loads and mileage was paramount that combo with the four and five speed is tough to beat.

well i only tow the boat once maybe twice a week 6 miles round trip on flat ground to the ramp. will the 4 cyl handle that? or work it too hard?

i used to have a 90 V6 SR5 5 speed but I was a dumb :cen: and sold it 5 years ago. now i want one back.

[charlie_the_tuna]

ok lemmee get in on this because i'm looking at the avalanche.
i just found out the tacoma comes in a 4 door.
does it pull the V with no problem?
in other words if i step up at some point to a 24 footer will it pull it?
i need the 4 doors and something to pull the V and more.

[charlie_the_tuna]

i just realized how close i am to 2,000 posts.

once i get there i'm gonna travel all over the country and kick all yer asses.

[chumbucket]

I definately could use a good azz kicking. When you're done with me, I'd like to get in on MJ's azz kicking.
I think something in the 24' range will start to seriously push the limits of a Tacoma.

[parishht]

Hey CTT I'll be on Long Island this weekend for a wedding,
I'm not sure where though, should I come over and you can kick my azz?

[csvencer]

The new tacoma 4DR V6's are rated at 6500 lbs so 24' may be pushing it. They are sweet rides though, the back seats have more room then a lot of SUV's out there. We looked at them about a year ago as an upgrade from our liberty but couldn't justify the cost. Scarey thing is the used ones were only a grand cheaper than new!!! Talk about holding your value.

-Svence

[C YENSEN]

I think the tacoma holds it value more than any other vehicle on the road. JMHO:hi:

[C YENSEN]

oh and CTT you can come kick my azz anyday:bat:

[willy]

Oh they hold there value thats for sure. I had the four door, auto V6 Tacoma TRD package and it was great, I sold it cause I needed a bigger truck for towing and especially for the larger PU bed in the back.
As for towing large items I towed my 21 foot Jayco trailer which weighs about 5000 lbs several times up to NY into the mountains to hunt.
It did it, it worked but I don't care what the rating is it was not good. It worked too hard, the brakes are too small and the biggest problem was wheel base. You need a longer wheel base and bigger brakes to handle that kind of weight safely.
Thats the key word safely.
Cy if you are towing regulary then get the V6 like Chum said, the four will do it but it will be a work out for it. The Toyota trucks are sort of like the Yamaha marine engines, they don't make the most power but they last a long time and are not stressed or tweeked to get that little extra ummph so if you want to tow get the V6

[randlemanboater]

I can't help but laugh every time I see a Toyota "TRD". I always think of "TuRD".

MJ, will you up CTT's posts so he can start his tour....I haven't been in a good brawl in too long......not since I was a real cop anyway.

[macojoe]

well i am selling my jeep. if anyone wants it. and looking for a 1990-2002 toyota tacoma V6 SR5 ext cab 5 speed. and i dont want to spend more that $6000.

Toyota just recalled all the 1995 to 2000 Tacoma's so good luck finding one in that range!! They are doing a huge buy back and destroying them all!!
And anything over 2000 is $$$$$ as everyone wants to replace there old one.

Good Luck!

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CTT Toyota will not tow a 24 footer!! and why in the world would a good looking guy like you want to drive a ugly azz Avalanche? Get a real truck or a real SUV them things suck.
But I will tell you that a 2002 Silverado 4.8 V8 or 5.3 get the same gas MPG and thats 13 city, 16 hwy I get 14 doing a mix all the time it never changes.

[C YENSEN]

why the hell would they buy them back and destroy them?

[Airslot]

I don;t believe it is "all", but they are having a problem with frame rot in that era and Toyota has stepped up to the plate and is paying top dollar to the trucks that have perforated frames.

[C YENSEN]

was not aware of this thanks for the info:beer:

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yep, the area of the frame in between the can and bed has had some rot issues. And TOYOTA is trying to step up and keep this from sinking there ship. They have had quite a few quality issues here as of late, most believe that TOYOTA cut corners to pass GM as the #1 US automobile and figured they would take of the problems later when they came up. And I couldn't own something that said TuRD right on it.

[parishht]

Because of who I work for, I can only say that I have seen
the frames up close and verify that it is true.

[C YENSEN]

are they rusting away? was the metal frame they used too thin?:head: is anyone sure what years? cause i am looking to buy a used one

[THEFERMANATOR]

90's through to early 21st century is said to be affected. It isn't a recall, but if yours is rotting out they will buy it back. I haven't paid much attention to it myself, but from what I have read they didn't coat the steel with any corrosion protection and they are simply rusting out. It also has to do with how they formed them as well, but not up on the details.

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey parish, where on the island?
got a couple hours on sunday to fish?
i'm going in on saturday and if all goes well i'll be out at one of the local reefs on sunday.

[charlie_the_tuna]

maco, i think the avalanche is a nice looking truck and i NEED 4 doors.
i'm not looking for a crew cab monster and cant afford a deisel.

[charlie_the_tuna]

parish, i just re-read your post.
if you will be in the south shore nassau county area, call me.
516 889-6212.
if you dont get a human just leave a message.

[THEFERMANATOR]

CTT, I'll somewhat agree with MJ on the AVALANCHE. When I was a salesman for CHEVY, I hated those things. To much wasted space in them for me. If your considering the AVALANCHE, just get the SUBURBAN. There the same exact thing for the most part except for the body. They both have the same drivetrain and wheelbase.

[parishht]

CTT, I'll let you know tomorrow where I will be,
but it looks like no fishing time.

Wedding on Saturday and then back to Pa on Sunday to pack for Japan.

CY, I could tell you the whole story, but my lips are sealed due to extenuating circumstances.

[C YENSEN]

CY, I could tell you the whole story, but my lips are sealed due to extenuating circumstances.

i am guessing toyota owes you some money????

[parishht]

No they do not.
Luckily I was not an engineer on this program.

CTT - I will be staying at a Holiday Inn in Plainview and the wedding is at
a country club in Jericho.

[whale]

I know of one guy who had his bought back and apparently they are paying good money in the Tacoma buyback.

Some details.....

http://blog.toyota.com/2008/03/living-up-to-ou.html

[charlie_the_tuna]

oh well, raincheck.

that goes for all you homos. ya'll find yerselves on the island call me and we go fishing.

ferm, i need the bed and dont really wanna drive a dinosaur.

howbout the explorer sport trak. . . they still make that thing?

i like the idea of something a bit more economical but if all else fails i go avalanche.

4 doors a must.

bed a must.

good mileage dont hurt either.

and i need an auxiliary port to plug in my ipod.

[charlie_the_tuna]

man, you guys are closer to an asswhoopin than you know.

[C YENSEN]

thanks Whale:beer:

[Seaducer]

Hey CTT, you can go to radio shack or somewhere like that and get a cigarette light plug in auxillary ipod port.....or just buy a General Motors vehicle.......like an Avalanche.

[cfelton]

Hey CY, Ive gotta 97 Tacoma 4wd with 228000 miles .Its gotta 3.4liter v6 engine and automatic transmission ,extra cab. It tows my V just fine, but has a little trouble stopping it. I just added a set of Kodiak disc brakes and a new acuator and can stop like a champ now.Its been a great truck with never any problems at all. I drive it about 75 miles a day back and forth ta work and it gets around 22 mpg. Ive got 4 toyotas,2 forerunners,a 72 Land Cruiser and my Tacoma and have had great service outta these trucks.
:hi:

[C YENSEN]

is it for sale? i can take it off your hands

[Pipe_Dream]

Ive got 4 toyotas,2 forerunners,a 72 Land Cruiser and my Tacoma and have had great service outta these trucks.

cfelton, do you ever go here:
http://www.yotatech.com/

It's another of my favorite forums. With that many yotas, you should be in charge there.

[cfelton]

Nah, I love my old truck! Its been really good ta me. I would'nt think twice about buying another one just like it. Dose'nt burn a drop of oil and is pretty good on gas. Ive kept it serviced well and it pays off in the long run. I change the oil with Havoline 10w-30 and a toyota filter every 3000 miles.
:hi: