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MPG's for 1st Gen Tacomas

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by fltacoma, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:06 PM
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    fltacoma

    fltacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am thinking about getting a 01-04 tacoma. My questions is what are the Mpg's for an extended cab 2.4 and mpg's for a 01-04 extended cab 3.4 4wd taco. I have heard 30+ for the 2.4's and 20-21 for the 3.4's with the 4wd?
     
  2. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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    Supra TT

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    30+ maybe only if it's the 2wd... When my 2.7l was stock (auto 4wd) Best I ever got was 22 mpg. ONCE.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    y no love for the 2.7?
     
  4. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    fltacoma

    fltacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am only wanting to get a truck for a daily driver. I would get a single cab, but no room for my legs lol. plus I can store stuff in the back of the extended cab. now once I pay off whatever truck I get, then I might get a 2.7 liter 4wd :)
     
  5. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    Bennett707

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    my 3.4 ex cab 4x4 gets about 18mpg most of the time.
     
  6. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    I average 18 mixed highway and city.

    Highest ever was 23 downhill on 31's on summer gas.

    Worst ever was 14 towing jet skiis to the lake.
     
  7. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    ToyoTaco02

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    2.7L double cab prerunner 17-19mpg.
     
  8. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:04 PM
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    JMaberry

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    I have a 3.4 extended cab 4x4 and average about 20
     
  9. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:19 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    99 3.4 4wd getting 18.4
     
  10. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:43 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Blackdawg

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    Oo yay! Another one of these threads!!

    9-12 here :cool:
     
  12. Jul 6, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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    davidpick

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    04 3.4L auto 4x4 and i get ~17 mpg mixed.

    but i am supercharged (and drive like it is!) and am turning heavy 285/75r16 tires.

    when i purchased it (stock), i would get 18-19 mpg mixed.
     
  13. Jul 7, 2013 at 6:25 AM
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    blknblubkrdude

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    We need more of these threads! :D

    I get 20-22.X on the highway with my stock-tired, 4x4, 5-speed, manual hubbed, extended cab, 250k mile 2.7 on 87 octane at 4500+ feet.
    The truck only weighs 35XXlbs with 1/2 tank. If I drove respectably I could probably get mid 23's with no wind or big hills.
     
  14. Jul 7, 2013 at 8:51 AM
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    I just drove from Colorado to Arizona on Fri, I got 14.5 MPG for the first tank (a lot of steep climbs) and 16 MPG for the next two tanks. I was running the AC and cruz the whole way.

    98 Limited 3.4L 4X4 5 speed
     
  15. Jul 7, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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    01 2.7L 5 speed XCab 4WD with no mods. 21-22 MPG, about 80% highway at 75-80 mph. I don't think that's bad considering how I drive it.
     
  16. Jul 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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    Stock, I was getting 21 mpg at 65 mph. Now that the truck is lifted w/ 32" tires, I'm getting 18 mpg at 65 mph.
     
  17. Jul 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    2001 3.4 dc 4x4, 20 on the hwy, 15 to 18 in town. In Southern California.
     
  18. Jul 7, 2013 at 11:25 AM
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    I have an 02 ext cab 2.7 with five speed 4x4. I consistently get 20-21. regular mix of highway and city in wisconsin. this is with a homemade tonneau cover. without the cover i'm at 18-19.
     
  19. Jul 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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    DirtyDTaco

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    3.4L V6 5 spd 4x4, approx. 18 mpg. Completely stock with 31x10.5 glorified street tire "all-terrains"
     
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  20. Jul 7, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    i think i get negative mpgs

    but im very modified
     

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