Really want a 1st Gen taco

Hello folks I been sitting low for 5 years in my 328ci. Now that it's paid I'm I'm itching for another 4x4 maybe maybe 4x2 as long as trd but... what kind of engine combos would be good for me I do quite a lot of freeway driving, so best for gas and power is the 2.7 enough especially if I decide to pull a small trailer with 2 atv's. I do plan on owning it at least 6 years. Right now I work for my family business and will be taking over some day but in the meantime late spring to September is slow season, so I'd like to use the truck as a income maker. How many miles is too many for a person planning on putting a easy 100k miles which power train is the most reliable. Also what are some things to check out before purchasing. Thanks guys for helping a newb. Here's a shameless plug I do custom embroidery like logos and etc gor businesses and clubs. Its my side of the main business of retail sewing and vacuum sales. machine sales. Here's a add in I posted the 4x2 that would be with the trd option as I've never needed 4x4 on Oregon winterroads even in snow the 4x4 option would be more so if I was to take it wheeling which I don't plan. How much would the conversion be being liberal with budget.

 

A friend of mine had the same truck as me with the 2.7 (V6 in mine). After driving mine one day, he said he wished he'd opted for the V6. From what I here, the 2.7 doesn't yield much better fuel economy, but I believe the hp difference is fairly significant. My 2 cents.

 

IMO the 2.7 is not enough power but you might bet better mileage out of it. Both the 2.7 & the 3.4 are good solid motors. Many have survived well past 300K miles. Test drive few and go with what works best for you.

 

Go with the V6. I wish my truck had the option for one 13 years ago.

Good luck.

 

I was all about the 2.7 when I bought mine cause the salesperson said it wasn't worth the added weight. I ended up with a V6 cause it was the only 5 speed on the lot out of 20+ trucks. I don't regret it one bit!

 

Only thing to remember about the V6 is it has a timing belt, but other than that both engines are flawless. Timing belt should be serviced every 90k, other than that keep up on oil changes and put miles on it without worrying! It's really hard to say which engine is better, both have gone above 500k miles with good care. It's the darn frames you have to worry about in these trucks more than the engines, transmissions or gearboxes..

 

Since this will be a truck for the family business, go with the V6.
You'll write off the fuel and maintenance costs while smiling.

 

^this, and since you'll be using it for a money-maker and hauling get the V6 now and don't look back.