Just might be getting a Tacoma...again

Yep, the manual is the best anti texting and driving device there is!

 

OP do yourself a favor and don't get the 4 spd automatic transmission. Its pretty slow and get worse Mpg's than the manual. I have no complaints with the 5-speed manual, can drive it fast if the need arises. Some people claim the 5- speed manual feels "clunky" but it shifts real nice once you figure out the optimum technique. Coming from a 4.0 l Tacoma, no complaints here on lack of power for the 2.7L . It's a truck not a race car!

 

Let us know how it goes.

I've been thinking about trading in my CRV for a new 4x4 Tacoma 2.7L auto.

I figure if I can live with a vehicle being a bit slower, the CRV, then I might as well get a vehicle that looks more aggressive and sits higher up, 2.7L Taco.

 

my 06 has 110k, just getting broke in. no problems at all except an idler pulley exploding.. and that was def my fault.. it was caked with mud when it blew..

 

I have 4cyl manual access cab. 18 to 29 mpg according to how careful I am. Egg between my boot and the accelerator or not.

 

That part is false, but I still suggest the MT as well.

 

Did you post this on accident or mean something else?

 

AT=Better MPG
But I still vote for a MT because it is more fun.

 

FALSE; MT does get get better MPG's than Auto for the 2.7L , on the 4.0L V6 the Auto gets better Mpg's. research it for yourself right here, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml

AT 2.7 L = 21/24 MPG
MT 2.7L =22/25 MPG

 

EDIT to simplify (from your referenced source):


4x4:
AT 2.7 L = 18/21 MPG
MT 2.7L =18/20 MPG

 

BTW, OP wants 4X4

 

Gotcha, I was thinking 4x2, 4x4 is geared differently. I still would get a manual if i were you op, much funner to drive! I'll never go back to an automatic.

 

Have you test driven any of them, OP? 159hp isn't much for towing 2200lbs in the WV mountains. It's definitely doable, but you'll be spending a lot of time (and fuel) in 3rd and 4th gears.

 

Go to fueleconomy.gov or fuelly.com and look at owners' actual mileages. Manuals win at the pump.
The manufacturer is reporting a better mileage here--
Its possible (can't verify) that the final drive gearing is slightly taller in that dinosaur 4 speed auto, so during a steady 55mph stroll on a flat highway slightly less fuel would be used.

It should be noted that promoting the auto benefits the manufacturer: higher profit margin.

 

Guys, I'm on my 4th manual transmission over the years. I love driving a stick, and I'm not arguing against it...I'm just saying don't buy it expecting to get better MPG (or at least exboritantly better MPG) than an AT. In the past, that was true; not so much anymore.

My 2.7 MT is wound tight as HELL when cruising at 65 to 75 MPH. But I still love it...

 

Hm, that's no good. how high do the RMPs get at said speeds? Stock gearing and tire size?

 

Do the rpm's run overly high at highway speeds?

 

I'm over 2K @ 60 MPH...I do well around town, but on the Interstate I'm lucky to get 20 MPG.

Everything is stock gearing-wise, but my tires are 265/75/16R. I might considers going back to stock tire size when I'm due for a new set.

 

Rpm's are usually around 2K-2500. The 4 cyl's always rev a little higher than a big engine but no worries! My gas mileage is right around 25 Mpg with mixed driving, I'm also running stock tires and it's a 5 Lugger of course.

 

My 09 AC 4x4 4 banger gets about 21-22 with me romping on it a good bit. I went up to 265 75 r16's. love this truck.