4 or 6 cyl 4x4?

need some advice Tacoma brothers and sisters..... I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD OFF-ROAD 4x4 and I'm looking to trade it in for a 2nd gen Tacoma with a manual transmission 4x4. The main reason I'm getting rid of the 16' is money and just need a cheaper payment and I wanted a manual before I bought the 16' with the auto. My question is this I was looking for a 6 cyl manual transmission Tacoma but there a lot harder to find then a 4 cyl 4x4. Is a 4 cyl 4x4 more then enough truck or should I not settle for the 4 cyl. The mods I would do at the very most would be lift with 33x12.50's. Also with a 4 cyl what mpg can I expect stock because I plan on it to be my daily driver driving 70 miles a day to and from work.

Sorry for the long post just need advice!!!!!

 

Definitely a 6 cylinder if your putting tires that large on.

 

6 cylinder

 

I would honestly suggest that you test drive both 4 and 6 Cyl Manuals as others opinions on power may not match up with your expectations.

 

If I stay stock would you stay 4 banger?

 

Completely depends on your use. Any hauling, towing, or bigger mods then get a 6 cylinder. If its simply a commuter, then you could get away with a 4 cylinder. A lot of guys say that the 4 cylinder mpgs arent a whole lot better than the 6.

 

+1

 

I had a 1998 Tacoma with a 3.4L 5 speed with 31.50 back in high school(many years ago lol) and have the say I really hate I got rid of it. The 16' trd auto is nice but not a manual and want to be happy driving a Tacoma again

 

Was thinking that but when I searched the forum saw some post where some were claiming to getting like 24-27 not bashing anyone at all just trying to find out what's best for me. I'm a firm believer in get what you want or you won't be happy

 

Definitely get what makes you happy. I prefer the v6 because its a work horse. It never struggles under any loads, and it has great acceleration.

 

That's gotta be the 2wd model getting that kind of mileage, maybe even the 5 lug. The 5 lug 4 bangers get great mpgs, but the 6 lug 4x4s are considerably heavier

 

That makes sense.

 

I commute 100 miles a day 5 days a week. I ended up going with the 4cyl (although mine is an auto) after much debate. The 4cyl was not even on my radar but I had a few friends who actually talked me into test driving this one that was near my house. I test drove it and liked it a lot. I thought about it for a couple days and decided it was the truck that best fit my needs. I would not go up from 31s, in tire size or anything though. I have it leveled with '16 OR suspension all the way around and it sits awesome. I haul MX bikes (2) and it pulls effortless. If you pull heavier loads it may be an issue but something like dirtbikes and gear, you don't even notice it. I just wanted a truck that I could commute, easier to maintain and still have fun in. I get low 20s mpg. I do not regret my purchase. It is all about getting what fits your needs.

 

Def go with a 6 cyl if you plan to lift and add 33s.

 

I drove a 4cyl Scout 800 for 12 years and I swore it was adequately powered.

I then bought a Scout II with the 345 wedge V8 and I couldn't figure out how I was able to manage with my old 4 cyl.

Different vehicles obviously, but I guess it is what you are accustomed to driving. If the 4cyl is all you have, you will make it work.

 

I've got a 2.7 4x4 with the manual and I have pushed it to 26mpg on two occasions. I reliably get about 21 city/24 highway most of the time.

It drops to about 17 mpg as soon as I hitch up to the sailboat or put anything in the bed.

 

My 2010 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 with 2.7 l and 5sp has averaged 21.1 gallons for all 80k miles I've driven it. I did not lift it, nor go with oversize tires. I occasionally tow a small utility trailer with an ATV or GT on it, and regularly haul a half cord of oak firewood. I am very happy with the truck, and love the reliability. I actually rarely do much hi-way driving, but, almost no urban driving either. So, I am usually scooting around the rural roads around here. It is perfect for my needs, and entirely adequate to my driving style. YMMV.

 

In with this guy^^^ I absolutely love my 2.7 5speed!! Does everything I need!! I get 20-21 all the time with most of my driving being back rds 35-55mph

 

It would completely dependent on usage. If you don't plan on hauling or towing, I think the 4cyl would be adequate but keep in mind that 33" will really slow it down. I do know that a V6 Tacoma manaul is a harder find. My first tacoma was a 2009 DCSB OR with the 6speed and at the time, there was only 2 available in my state in the configuration that I wanted.

With 33's, I don't think you would see much of a difference in mpg's within the 4 and 6. At best, I can get 19-20 with 285/70 and in comparison, 265/75 was getting me 20-22 hwy. We did have a 2007 4cyl but it wasn't 4x4 so can't really compare mpg's with that.

 

I think 24-27 is achievable in a 4cyl 4x4 if you had stock tires and good driving habits on the hwy. 26 mpg is what our 4cyl 2WD was consistently getting.