Is the 3rd gen 4 cylinder that slow?

Haha well my 2007 Colorado dual cab 4 cylinder I bought used was slower. If I punched the gas my engine would roar but nothing much happened. I told passengers the pedal was just a volume control. I’ve also previously owned three other trucks, two full sized. But my Tacoma with the renowned 2TR-FE engine is my favorite. I just have fun in these threads and hope the rest of you do as well.

 

4 cylinder is fine.

 

I rented a V6 and 4 cyl before buying my 2022 and decided to get the 4 cyl. The 4 cyl doesn't suffer from the retarded ignition timing feeling of the V6 and it's tranny does not gear hunt as much.

Because the 4 cyl doesn't have retarded ignition timing, it performs like an eager beaver on level highways; i.e. you'll find your speed creeping up to 75 - 80 MPH with just a slight press on the accelerator pedal. I really like that effortless highway cruiser feeling and the 23-24 MPG you get.

Any hill, however, will slow the 4 cyl down so the tranny will downshift to 5th and you'll need to press the gas pedal considerably to try and maintain a ~70 MPH speed. On a 6% grade you'll need 4th gear to maintain highway speeds.

Servicing the 4 cyl is a breeze compared to the crowded and complicated engine bay of the V6.

 

If you’ve driven much of anything produced in the 80s, you’ll be fine.

 

Let's be honest. 4 banger, 6 banger, they both make real tasty parts.

 

Correct, also they do not offer 2wd Tacomas here any longer.

 

I have driven both the v6 and i4 3rd gens. They’re both slow trucks. I felt alittle more pep in the v6 being it’s got 100 extra horses. But I still went with the i4.last cast block engine Toyota makes and if you’re using it as a daily you’ll be fine. The ECT button does give it a little extra something but I do love the little motor.

 

I would proudly have the i4 if it was available with a manual transmission.

 

This was always my dream config but got a new SR couldn’t afford higher trim just for the manual

 

Plus 1! When I popped the hood at the dealer, I thought 'Hey! Look at that! You can actually reach stuff without taking the engine half apart!'
Plus I love having the spin-on oil filter and not having to mess with 50's era cartridge filters..

 

Bumping this thread as I'm thinking about trading my pro M/T for a 4 banger A part of me wants to snag the last of arguably the most reliable motor, plus I find I'm getting lazy in wanting to shift gears. I've got a Tundra for big boy stuff.

 

If you have a Tundra then sell the Tacoma and get something fun to drive for when you don’t need a truck.

 

I've been through that already. Mustangs, challengers, Jeeps, and now I really don't know what to get. I thought about a Honda Civic Si, GR86 but I've found I don't like sitting low in car. I kinda just want a good ol' reliable beater truck.

 

Funny you bring this up. Just today I was going up a steep hill and as usual it slows right down and I have to down shift and crawl over the hill. I was scared. I was so frightened you couldn’t have hammered a finishing nail into my ass but we made it and that never gets old.

 

You’re just going to lose money on the deal and end up with a less fun truck to drive. There’s no reason to believe the I4 is going to be more dependable than your Pro.

 

Sold my 9 year old TRD OFF-ROAD 124k on this forum. Before buying that i always drove the same as demos. Love the truck.
In January after selling the above truck i bought what we always called “the old man’s truck”. I found the 4 cly just fine for around town and between Texas and Florida on i-10. It drove 75/80 no problem.
My wife drives a 4Runner and feels the truck is underpowered. I really don’t.
BUT i did miss having 4x4 ever if i don’t use it. I missed all the fun stuff the +$$ Tacos offered. I was in Colorado last week and thinking my 9 month old 4cly Tacoma would not do well here if i should bring it.
I know i am not interested in the 2024 and with only one allocation remaining could not get another TRD with sunroof etc.
Ordered today a LIMITED 4wd that i will trade the 4cly on when it arrives approximately the 6th.
I have no real problem with the 4cly but wanted back to a real 6 before they are gone.

 

They had a 4 Banger with MT in 2016 and 2017 if you are looking for that combo.

 

https://www.carmax.com/car/24499663

 

Thats a higher asking price than what I paid buying my 16 MT 2.7 brand new in 2016. (Over 7 years ago now)Mine just rolled over 60k miles and is now fully paid off. Im holding onto this unicorn. Cheers and good saturday morning

 

Seriously?! The 2.7 is hands down more reliable than the 3.5. It’s bulletproof man.