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Current-gen Tacomas: 4cyl. vs 6cyl…. What’s the boards opinion?
Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:19 pm
33 year old me is looking at these and I’m thinking of getting the 4 cyl.
No trailer.
No boats.
No atvs.
No SxS.
Just a commuter truck that I can take to Lowe’s for simple bed hauling. Work is about 20 miles up the interstate.
Has anybody here had both 4 and 6 cyl. models? YouTube reviews have essentially said they’re the same in terms of mpg, but the 6cyl. has more power (obviously).
What the 4cyl. excels at is the ease of DYI maintenance in the engine bay.
I’ll be moving on from my ‘03 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (98k miles) that’s not being used anywhere near its capabilities.
No trailer.
No boats.
No atvs.
No SxS.
Just a commuter truck that I can take to Lowe’s for simple bed hauling. Work is about 20 miles up the interstate.
Has anybody here had both 4 and 6 cyl. models? YouTube reviews have essentially said they’re the same in terms of mpg, but the 6cyl. has more power (obviously).
What the 4cyl. excels at is the ease of DYI maintenance in the engine bay.
I’ll be moving on from my ‘03 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (98k miles) that’s not being used anywhere near its capabilities.
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Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:21 pm to finchmeister08
4 cylinder = good for gravel roads only
Buy nice once. Get a 6.
I have experience in both.
Buy nice once. Get a 6.
I have experience in both.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:22 pm to finchmeister08
My Grandpa has a 4cyl TSS one and he likes it. I've driven it, it's not bad. He pulls a small boat with it without issue.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:30 pm to finchmeister08
I have a 4 and have drove a 6. I would get the 6 if I could do it again just for the acceleration. It takes forever to get up to speed on the Interstate and forget about passing on a two lane road unless you can see a long way down the road.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 7:30 pm to finchmeister08
I can't picture a world where I would want a 4 over a 6. So I say go with the 6.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 9:29 pm to finchmeister08
If the mpg is about the same then always get the bigger engine!
Posted on 12/28/22 at 9:29 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
No trailer.
No boats.
No atvs.
No SxS.
Ever plan on getting any of these?
I like to keep vehicles for as long as possible so I plan accordingly.
If not then the 4.
Posted on 12/28/22 at 11:42 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
33 year old me is looking at these and I’m thinking of getting the 4 cyl.
No trailer.
No boats.
No atvs.
No SxS.
Just a commuter truck that I can take to Lowe’s for simple bed hauling. Work is about 20 miles up the interstate.
Has anybody here had both 4 and 6 cyl. models?
i had both in earlier years, the 4 was beter on gas by like 2 mpg worth and if you wanted to pass a car on flat level road you needed no less than 1/4 mile empty road when you floor it or you wont make it. you will also downshift into 2nd going up any bridge at all.
the v6 is what you want, its about 40% more power than the 4 cylinders, and even then, the v6 still feels underpowered when passing cars because of the way they gear those trucks for towing
Posted on 12/29/22 at 6:25 am to finchmeister08
quote:
Just a commuter truck
Id get a 4 banger. Those Toyota 4 cylinders are bomb proof and simple and I'm a cheap bastard.
You will definitely need to be ok with not going anywhere in a hurry.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 7:36 am to finchmeister08
quote:
a commuter truck
quote:
4cyl
Posted on 12/29/22 at 7:41 am to finchmeister08
I got a Tacoma as a rental not long ago. I was shocked when I walked around to the tailgate and saw the V6 badge. I was positive it was a 4.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 8:42 am to finchmeister08
quote:
33 year old me is looking at these and I’m thinking of getting the 4 cyl.
4 bangers are great for those lacking Y chromosome.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 9:30 am to finchmeister08
For a kid? 4
For an adult? 6
Recently traded my chevy for a Tacoma.
and traded the wife's ford for a 4Runner.
For an adult? 6
Recently traded my chevy for a Tacoma.
and traded the wife's ford for a 4Runner.
This post was edited on 12/29/22 at 9:34 am
Posted on 12/29/22 at 9:42 am to finchmeister08
If you're over 5'10" be prepared to be uncomfortable.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 1:34 pm to finchmeister08
get the V6. assuming you nt lifting it, you'll get good milage. buddy has one that gets 24+ on highway
check out Tacomaworld.com
they'll have all the answers you need there.
check out Tacomaworld.com
they'll have all the answers you need there.
Posted on 12/29/22 at 4:01 pm to finchmeister08
A "commuter truck? Do not get a tacoma. You will eventually mod it and get 15 MPG. Ask me how i know
Posted on 12/29/22 at 4:22 pm to finchmeister08
With all this Tacoma talk, anyone know where I can get one for less than 30k with not a million miles on it? Things are ridiculously expensive, as are all midsize trucks right now including the American made stuff. My son is 15 and will be driving next September. Maybe there is an chance prices come down by then?
Posted on 12/29/22 at 7:40 pm to finchmeister08
Have the 4 cylinder 2000 extended cab tacoma . Keep up with having it serviced , now has 365,000 miles . 5 speed , 23 mpg on Hwy and 19 in town . 4 wheel drive and it is very hard to get stuck . It ain't fast , but I don't drive fast .
Posted on 12/30/22 at 7:57 am to finchmeister08
You ever looked at the Frontiers? That would be what I would get if getting midsized.
Posted on 12/30/22 at 8:00 am to finchmeister08
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Lowe’s for simple bed hauling
Hauling what? I love my Tacoma, but the small bed makes hauling problematic. Bed extender used often.
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