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Tacoma With Diesel Engine Petition - New Version With "No Diesel" Option.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stewartx, Oct 15, 2012.

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Would a diesel engine option greatly influence your future purchase decisions?

  1. No, I'm fairly satisfied with my Tacoma as it exists now.

    73 vote(s)
    11.2%
  2. No, I don't see a substantial advantage to a diesel engine.

    48 vote(s)
    7.3%
  3. No, a diesel engine is likely more hassle than it's worth.

    39 vote(s)
    6.0%
  4. No, couldn't care one way or the other.

    43 vote(s)
    6.6%
  5. Yes, I want a diesel engine option.

    361 vote(s)
    55.2%
  6. Yes, I want a diesel Hilux, even with it's lower hp, torque, cargo, & towing.

    48 vote(s)
    7.3%
  7. Yes, but expect better than the diesel engines in the Hilux.

    183 vote(s)
    28.0%
  8. Yes, I only buy vehicles with diesel engines.

    19 vote(s)
    2.9%
  1. Oct 18, 2012 at 2:39 PM
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    Torspd

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    Hilux diesel engine FTW! I almost tried to bring one over a while ago. Hmm. Meh. Maybe another time. Just get one out of south America. ;)
     
  2. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM
    #102
    stewartx

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    Personally, I'm rather surprised at the results so far (it's only been a few days). When you look at other pickups with a diesel engine option (Ford F-150, RAM 1500, etc), not all that many (certainly not the majority) are running diesel engines. Of course, I suspect Toyota is looking at those numbers (vehicles sold), not poll results in forums like this. This poll is just for our gratification - an opportunity for discussion. I wouldn't put much more into it than that.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:27 PM
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    I would say the majority, with the exception of Chevy/GMC, of 3/4 and 1 ton trucks in my area are diesels. Diesel is also readily available as it can be found at almost any gas station. I would like to see a break down by region, that would be interesting.
     
  4. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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    stewartx

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    Oh, I'm sure that's true, Kirk. Those people (towing RV's, construction equipment, etc) are looking for pure pulling power over nearly all else. However, as far as I know, Toyota doesn't have a 3/4 or 1-ton truck available in the USA. Thus, my comment referred to pickups a bit closer to our own.
     
  5. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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    Ah once again my reading comprehension fails me :eek: I thought you were referring to the # of deisel vs. gasser in a specific model, not heavy duty vs. half ton.
     
  6. Oct 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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  7. Oct 18, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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  8. Oct 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    He just gets hard and likes to fap about diesel fappers.
     
  9. Oct 18, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    Just imagine a lifted taco rollin coal, Mmmmm
     
  10. Oct 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    It looks bad ass if you ask me...

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  11. Oct 18, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    The better coast
    That looks retarded, like a tacoma had a baby with a potato.

    If you ask me :)
     
  12. Oct 18, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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    The better coast
    I felt it was better then referring it to having some mental issue....:p
     
  13. Oct 18, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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  14. Oct 18, 2012 at 11:02 PM
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    the.sight.picture Wishes he was in the woods.

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    In honor of Whippers departure.....FAP FAP FAP^:D


    But, on another note that jeep is sexy. I cant believe i just typed that....
     
  16. Oct 18, 2012 at 11:38 PM
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    Not much left that's Jeep. :D

    But yep, fap fap over here too.

    Something to strive towards.

    New cummins truck, and then get to work on a 5.9 swap into the tacoma. :cookiemonster::bananadead:
     
  17. Oct 18, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    the.sight.picture Wishes he was in the woods.

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  18. Oct 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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    Doubtful but maybe someday. I was more joking than anything but it's possible.
     
  19. Oct 19, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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    Someone here was talking thermodynamics. Figured I'd chime in with a little bit about why diesel makes me fap.

    diesel has 11% more energy per unit of volume than gas

    higher thermal efficiency than gas
    21-28% vs 32-38%

    higher compression and thus combustion and thus more power than gas

    8:1 - 12:1 130-150 PSI vs 16:1 - 23:1 400-800 PSI

    no pre-ignition ^ compresses only air, fuel injected right before TDC

    longer stroke and burn time (more torque and higher efficiency)


    yes there are downsides as well, but I'll let Christian fap over those.
     

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