Access Cab I4 / V-6

I traded in my 2006 2.7 access cab pre-runner for a 4.7 TRD Tundra. BIG Mistake to say the least. The 2.7 has a very powerful motor and can do just about anything you need it to do. I do hear on other sites that the v6 Tundra is a nice truck with mixed driving around 21 mpg. Hope this helps. 2.7 is smooth as silk.

 

2.7 tacoma is a cool truck i testdrove it and let me tell you i personaly thogut it wa way better then a colorado(chevy) or my old s10 the 2.7 can do everything the 4.0 can do only i wouldnt be moving soil and rocks with it.
for light duty applications its a great truck does eveything a ford ranger can do )awefull truck hard plastic cabben not a fan of it

 

Personally I would always get the bigger engine...better to have and not need than need and not have. Same reason why I would always get a Towing Package even if i dont' plan on towing: the extra coolers and different alternator would probably be beneficial in the long run.

I know that Toyota's engines are very refined, but when driving a 4.8L V8 Silverado and a 5.3L V8 Silverado, I could definitely tell a difference. And they were both V8's, not a I4 and V6 comparison.

 

The 2.7L is probably acceptable for a two wheel drive or a 4x4 regular cab, but if you are getting a 4x4 access cab, pay the extra $2K and get a V6 Auto. You won't regret it, and the resale value will be higher.

 

To say it will do anything the 4.0 will is going a little far.

But its definitely an good engine and for those who don't mind driving a manual its a great option

 

Trust me on this one. Go with the V6. I have had a/c toyota's with a 4cyl and I could have shot myself! I had come from another toyota with a V6 and I will never make that mistake again! Now keep this in mind, and i am sure you do. Buy a truck with in your means. I could go on about the economy but its old news. But if you crunch your numbers and find you can go w/a v6, go for it! Or, find a 2003-2004 with a v6 that might have low miles and if its affordable go that route. It all boils down to you and what you decide.

GOOD LUCK!

 

Think about it this way: you're already spending so much on the car....a few extra grand on it for that extra bit of engine performance is worth it.

 

Think about it this way: you're already planning to spend a lot on a truck....

Why waste even MORE money for a more expensive truck PLUS higher insurance rates, more ever more expensive fuel, and (slightly) more maintenance for an extra 70 horsepower that you won't use 99% of the time and if you do an increased risk of an accident.... especially for a first time driver which is who the original poster will be.

 

My insurance is $110 a month for my V6. 17 years old, no tickets, no accidents, good grades discount, driver ed discount, full coverage.


On my SE-R it was $250 a month

 

It helps that you're in Florida, in RI it would be at least double that. What would it be with the I4? I'll bet a tank of gas the V6 costs more to insure.

 

I have no idea what it would be with the I4. I'll try finding out later today.

 

Go with the I-4, 5 speed and access cab, you'll be fine.

 

There is an auto I4 AC 4X4? TRD?