Bye Bye Tacoma World

Seabass · Mar 20, 2014

These kinds of threads make me sad. Sad for folks not doing their research on longevity and resale value.

I hope it works out for you, OP.

OffRdn916 · Mar 20, 2014

Traded in my Tacoma as well man, but for a Limited 4runner

Justus · Mar 20, 2014

Why leave?

Look how many fauxcoma owners have stayed..... Stick around, maybe u can be a mod

At least we still have a few left right?

T-Rex266 · Mar 20, 2014

Justus said: ↑

Why leave?

Look how many fauxcoma owners have stayed..... Stick around, maybe u can be a mod

At least we still have Bob and Brunes right?
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This is true..:I have a tundra, but stay b/c it's fun.

Justus · Mar 20, 2014

sean266 said: ↑

This is true..:I have a tundra, but stay b/c it's fun.
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At least ya stayed in the fam

Post edited due to actually having more taco mods than I first recalled

na8rboy · Mar 20, 2014

amxguy1970 said: ↑

Now that is the first time I have ever heard or read that. Unless you are talking about longevity the 5.0 won't pull circles around the 3.5. The ecoboost peaks its torque at 2500 RPM, the 5.0 has to be revved to get its, and that is what gets a load moving. Not to mention it has pretty much the same hp, it is a no brainer the 3.5 will out tow all day (questionable) the 5.0.

Now if it lasts that long is another story. I have heard plenty of horror stories on cooling, turbo issues and what not on those motors. That and when the turbos are spooled more gas is being fed so it will eat more fuel than the 5.0 towing.

Personally I would do a 5.0 long term but once or twice a week for MI summers, shouldn't be much concern and better mpg's during the day (that is hit or miss if you stay out of boost)...

Tyler
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I'm not going off of hearing, or read this. I'm going off of experience. Like mentioned earlier we own 3 of each 3.5L eco, and 5.0L all 13's (General Contractor) They all pull trailers with an average of 5000 to 7000 lbs. 3.5L eco struggle with those loads. 3500 lbs. and less not a problem for the 3.5L eco's. The 3 - 3.5L are going away shortly and replaced with more 5.0L

Joe D · Mar 20, 2014

sean266 said: ↑

This is true..:I have a tundra, but stay b/c it's fun.
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For who?

T-Rex266 · Mar 20, 2014

Joe D said: ↑

For who?
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What u did there...I see it

happy · Mar 20, 2014

OP for what it's worth I've heard good things about the ecoboost engines-- our next family vehicle will probably be an escape with the 4cyl 2.0 ecoboost that makes as much hp & torque as our 4.0 V6s!

Hope you like the truck.

Joe D · Mar 20, 2014

sean266 said: ↑

What u did there...I see it
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For some reason I'm just thinking OZ may feel...well, not the same.

OZ-T · Mar 20, 2014

Whateva

Justus · Mar 20, 2014

plus we have seen a few members come back to the dark side because they missed their tacos soo much.

Do what u gotta do for the family/hauling needs.
I agree, these trucks are too light in the rear end to tow much comfortably.... They CAN get good mileage, and last a long time.... But that means nothing if they cannot comfortably do the work you need them to accomplish.

Enjoy the new ride, hope ya stick around (this place is MUCH more than a tacoma site...more of a familia)............. and when u miss ur taco enough, we will still be here for ya and keep the garage stocked

ducati · Mar 20, 2014

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I'm on day 4...not as difficult as I imagined it being.
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I guess I should try. The thought of stopping is probably harder than stopping. Sucks I love it so much.

ducati · Mar 20, 2014

Nice choice on truck. Tacoma doesn't compare for towing. I still look at new Fords all the time. Overall they are meant for a work truck. Since I didnt need one for that anymore I opted for Toyota.

Joe D · Mar 20, 2014

ducati said: ↑

I guess I should try. The thought of stopping is probably harder than stopping. Sucks I love it so much.
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Yea, I'm not sure. I'm with you, I just enjoy it and have had zero problems...so far. It's the so far part that is my motivator.

Newlife · Mar 20, 2014

I will admit . If i get my shaking to stop in my truck I will keep it at least another 5 years. But as soon as my daughter is out of her car seat and the new kid (possibly) is in a car seat. Tacomas gotta go. Just not enough room. I may keep it for whatever but will not be a daily driver anymore

Eggbert · Mar 20, 2014

Congrats on the new ride! Rented an Ecoboost F150 for 1 wk while car was in shop and it had some nice oomph and was really quiet and comfy

memario1214 · Mar 20, 2014

na8rboy said: ↑

I'm not going off of hearing, or read this. I'm going off of experience. Like mentioned earlier we own 3 of each 3.5L eco, and 5.0L all 13's (General Contractor) They all pull trailers with an average of 5000 to 7000 lbs. 3.5L eco struggle with those loads. 3500 lbs. and less not a problem for the 3.5L eco's. The 3 - 3.5L are going away shortly and replaced with more 5.0L
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My buddy has an ecoboost currently and tows his bass boat all over the country with it (not sure of the weight). He was thinking about buying a new truck this summer and we test drove a FX4 with the 5.0. They allowed us to take the boat out to the lake using it that night. It was everything that truck had to get out of its own way pulling the little boat through the flatlands of Kansas. His ecoboost will hurtle it down the highway at 80 no sweat. That being said I can't imagine that the mileage is great during that though, nor would it be for anything other than a diesel. Also, one of my work trucks is the 5.0 and I just honestly haven't been super impressed anyway. I drive that damn thing like a grandma and the best I can do is 14 mpg. I'm not saying that it's my way or the highway by any means, but just based on my hands on experience of both vehicles, I would personally go ecoboost if I were to buy a new Ford.

Personally, I don't have a trailer behind the truck but a handful of times per year so I certainly won't get a different engine just so that I can experience a 2 mpg increase for 2% of my driving. I'm looking at getting a new truck eventually here and I can say that the ecoboost is at least on my list. If the 5.0s work out best for you though, by all means do that.

RIKDRT1 · Mar 20, 2014

I would of got a Tundra Platinum over any F150 to tow... idk

TrdSurgie · Mar 20, 2014

enjoy. bye.

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