What are the 2011 Tacoma DCLB 4.0 liter downsides?

Jaevern · Nov 12, 2019

Greetings all;

I had a Stout in the 1970's, and a '93 4x4 ext. cab LB I put 280K miles on until I sold it three years ago. Wanting something different, I picked up a 2010 R-55 Mini Cooper S. I really love this car, but I'm seeing a need to have more room to haul my gear around for work.
After looking at the body styles, I figure an '11 seems to have the newer tech, without looking like everything is made of plastic. I'm guessing the 4x4 might be difficult to find, and the rig would be a bear to park, but a six foot bed seems to be the most practical.
I'm qualifying for medicare this year, so would prefer an automatic. This decision came after I spent four hours to go 65 miles in bumper to bumper traffic in my prior manual truck.
I'm in Seattle, but would consider a schlepp to find the right truck that has been well cared for
with reasonable mileage.
I'd spend $20K or more for the right fit.
My color pref would be white, silver or blue, and a canopy would be important, as well as finding one that hadn't ever pulled a boat or trailer.
Am I dreaming, or is this a possibility?
Thanks in advance for any info on this...

Black DOG Lila · Nov 12, 2019

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boogie3478 · Nov 13, 2019

Jaevern[OP] initial post: ↑

Greetings all;

I had a Stout in the 1970's, and a '93 4x4 ext. cab LB I put 280K miles on until I sold it three years ago. Wanting something different, I picked up a 2010 R-55 Mini Cooper S. I really love this car, but I'm seeing a need to have more room to haul my gear around for work.
After looking at the body styles, I figure an '11 seems to have the newer tech, without looking like everything is made of plastic. I'm guessing the 4x4 might be difficult to find, and the rig would be a bear to park, but a six foot bed seems to be the most practical.
I'm qualifying for medicare this year, so would prefer an automatic. This decision came after I spent four hours to go 65 miles in bumper to bumper traffic in my prior manual truck.
I'm in Seattle, but would consider a schlepp to find the right truck that has been well cared for
with reasonable mileage.
I'd spend $20K or more for the right fit.
My color pref would be white, silver or blue, and a canopy would be important, as well as finding one that hadn't ever pulled a boat or trailer.
Am I dreaming, or is this a possibility?
Thanks in advance for any info on this...
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mattgecko · Nov 14, 2019

No down side here... Love my 11.

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