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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bearticker, Jan 17, 2012.

  1. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:48 AM
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    Bearticker

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    Bearticker [OP] New Member

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    Hello Tacoma owners/operators,

    I'm in the market to pick up my first Tacoma since I rode off my little Ranger over the past weekend (no injuries...except the truck). I'm undecided about purchasing a 2011 Tacoma with the v6 engine because of rumours I've heard regarding poor fuel Mileage. And the smaller engine suffers lack of hp.

    So, I'm hoping, the Tacoma owners of today can shade some light on this. How is your fuel mileage?

    Thanks to you all, for your time. Greatly appreciated.

    Scott
     
    Bearticker, Jan 17, 2012
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  2. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM
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    mcdowell

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    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Very happy with my V6 2011 milage. Of course came from a v8 f150.
     
    mcdowell, Jan 17, 2012
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  3. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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    SuperTacoma

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    Welcome to TW!
    Depending on what your definition of bad is. I get 20 to 21 on the hwy 2011 V6 4.0 DC SB Prerunner. So 4x4 will be a little worst. That is doing 70 on avg. The worst I have done has been 17. I like the added power. I had a 4 cyl Taco and I was almost killed trying to pull out into traffic. Auto I am sure was part of the problem.
     
    SuperTacoma, Jan 17, 2012
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  4. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    Bearticker

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    Bearticker [OP] New Member

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    that's the other vehicle I'm leaning toward. 2011 FX4 Ford F150 Crew Cab. I know the two trucks are in different classes, but the prices are the same. I'm currently driving 2011 Ford F150 Crew rental, it's like driving a bus through the city.
     
    Bearticker, Jan 17, 2012
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  5. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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    ckeeton

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    ckeeton Bazinga

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    trd sport with avid off road light bar, avid rock sliders. OEM roof rack, 12' LED light bar, and Sock monkey decals.
    my 11' double cab 4x4 v6 is getting 21 high way with 19 city
    but thats being gentle with it
     
    ckeeton, Jan 17, 2012
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  6. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:57 AM
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    mcdowell

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    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Yeah the ford is going to drink it up
     
    mcdowell, Jan 17, 2012
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  7. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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    himmie

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    himmie No.

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    Yes.
    Welcome to TW! The mileage isn't bad until you're going 65+...
     
    himmie, Jan 17, 2012
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  8. Jan 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM
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    Toyotacrawler

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    Toyotacrawler She's got the jimmy legs

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    5100's set to 1.75" Wheelers 3 leaf progressive AAL & 5100's for the rear Konig Countersteer Offroads K&N Drop in WeatherTech's Bed Mat Blacked out Badges Rear leaf TSB
    Welcome to TW! My 2010 V6 on average gets about 18-20mpg. I'm pretty happy with it. A lot of my driving is stop and go so I think it does pretty well considering.
     
    Toyotacrawler, Jan 17, 2012
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  9. Jan 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM
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    Rusty 06 4x4

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    whats up Noob.. from Atlanta GA:wave:
     
    Rusty 06 4x4, Jan 17, 2012
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  10. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:27 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    3" OME lift 885s & Dakars riding on 33" KM2s
    [​IMG]Welcome to TW from Sparks, NV[​IMG]
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 18, 2012
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  11. Jan 18, 2012 at 5:49 AM
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    Debadged,Tailgate theft mod,Extra D-rings,OEM bed mat,TRD exhaust, 5100 Billys@ 4 corners set@ 0 with Eibach springs, rear TSB springs.N-Fab tube Steps. TRD FJ SE wheels and Michelin LTX A/T 2's
    Welcome aboard! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Jan 18, 2012
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  12. Jan 18, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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    Buy the vehicle that suits your needs. The gas milage between a Tacoma and a F150 if not going to be that much different. I have a 2010 V6 Sport 4x4 and I average 17 MPG doing mixed driving.
     
    Gregg, Jan 18, 2012
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  13. Jan 18, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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    Welcome from SoCal! I get 23mpg combined mileage in my 05 4cyl 4x4, taking it easy.
     
    tacoteacher, Jan 18, 2012
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