3rd Gen 2.7 Owners

As my 2.7 AC 4x4 Manual arrival gets closer and closer, I'm getting cold feet. Any of you 2.7 owners regret getting the 4 cylinder?

 

I love my 2016 SR Access Cab 2.7L 4 cylinder!!!

 

I know there isn't any "put you in the seat" power, but how does it do for everyday situations?

 

I kinda have some remorse, but I think it a good choice. It cost less to buy and less to maintain, and i drive like grandpa most of the time and will rarely tow anything.

 

You're fine.

The auto is a bit of a dog but the manual is a different driver altogether.

Don't let the Internet cause undue fear.

 

I'm sure it will be adequate for my needs. I drove a 4x2 automatic and it was suffice.

 

Thanks! Hopefully the new dual VVTi won't cause reliability issues.

 

It works great for everyday situations!!!!

 

A week after I got it I had a huge load of oak firewood in it and I had it stacked up to the cab and it hauled it 20 miles home up and down hills like a champ!

 

Awesome! Good to hear. Have you been keeping track of MPGs?

 

Tough as woodpecker lips . . .

 

The Ole 05 2.7L 5-speed just picked up a gator HPX diesel 4x4 in a 1200 pound utility trailer and didn't break a sweat. Been doing this for 10+ years with no issues. Your new 2016 will do the same.

Id get the 2.7 over the van motor unless you wanted a DC with 4wd.

 

Well I'm running 265 75 16 tires cause the little baby 245s had to go lol. Been averaging about 19-20 around the city and about 22-24 highway, occasionally higher. Not to bad for the 31" tires!

 

Not bad at all!

 

SR access 2.7 5sp 4wd
Only have 600 miles on it but love it. More power than my old Ranger. 21mpg

 

She is as slow as a wounded old dog. Makes my stock TDI VW look like a race car. Full disclosure, one of my other cars is a 400hp jag and I used to drive a supercharged lotus. No regrets though. Could not pay me to buy one with the 3.5 (or a fancy auto). No confidence in long term reliability on the 3.5, the 4 banger should be running when it rusts out (and I am doing all I can to make sure that does not happen).

Slow and simple is good. It is a truck after all.

 

I love the 2.7l Tacoma! Getting 22.5 mpg city driving on my commute (about 20 miles each way). I'm hoping to see 25 mpg when I get it on the highway (which I haven't done yet.)

I was a little apprehensive too because of all the talk about the 6cyl, but my worry was for naught. I couldn't be happier with it.

 

Thanks for all the responses and the reassurance. Now all I have to do it wait for the truck. Lol

 

Cruise control,air conditioning, stereo disc player, BLUETOOTH and backup camera heated mirrors,power windows,keyless entry,but NO INTTERMITANT WIPERS !!!!
But I like it

 

Get some Intermittent wiper blades right here my friend!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-3rd-gen-intermittent-wiper-mod.397942/