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Please help! 2wd or 4x4

Discussion in 'New Members' started by dave91, Nov 4, 2014.

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  1. Nov 5, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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    Yota64

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    I would like to clarify... you are saying the 2wd looks different than the 4x4. You're thinking of a 5 lug. Prerunner (2wd) looks exactly like a TRD 4x4. Both 6 lug. Just so you know.
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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  3. Nov 5, 2014 at 2:57 PM
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    I think I recall OZ saying, on more than one occasion :blahblah: , that Canada does not get PreRunners; as in no 2WD 6 Luggers in Canada. The ones that are there were imported. IIRC

    Not sure if that's still the case, but would explain why OP sees such a difference, he's not seeing any PreRunners for comparison. :notsure:
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    Always get 4x4, 2wd trucks are pointless. Never understood why they even exist. And coming from someone who had a 4 cylinder, opt for the V6 hands down, you wont regret it. The mileage difference is hardly any different and makes owning the V6 more logical. The 4 cyl is a great motor and will last many miles, but is gutless as a turd hearse. Perfect for those silly 4 cyl 2wd 5 lugs haha. :p
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    For the record, nearly everyone here that gets a 2wd comes back a few months later regretting not getting 4x4 and or trading up to a 4x4. 2wd is great if all you do is drive on dry, paved roads. But, if you live in anyplace where it snows or gets wet, 4x4 is just the way to go.
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:45 PM
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    I got a 2wd and returned it after a week for a 4wd. No joke I was having nightmares of getting stuck in the desert with no water. I've used 4wd more than I expected.
     
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  7. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    There you have it OP, proof right there that 2wd owners regret not having 4x4 and get it later on. :cool:
     
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  8. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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  9. Nov 5, 2014 at 8:44 PM
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    Ah my bad, thank you for pointing that out. In Canada I would surely get a 4x4.
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2014 at 7:07 PM
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    Traded for 2012 dbcb 6 cyl auto. 3in lift 265/75/16 tires. Gets pretty consistent 16.8 - 17.3. I do the math every fill up.
    To me the power of the 6 out weighs the mileage of the 4.
    You'll have to do the liter conversion math on your own. Obviously my vote is for the 6cy
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2014 at 4:49 AM
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    Sounds like you will definitely want 4x4. Now to the engine question... if you intend to do any serious towing/hauling, get a sixer. If you are more concerned with fuel economy, get a four banger. I've got a 96 2WD, and even though I love it to death, I know that it is extremely limited in its functions because it is a 2WD 2.4L.
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM
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    All the help is greatly appreciated!
    Thanks to all of you, i got a the 4x4 v6
    Love it and don't regret it one bit! :D
     
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  13. Dec 3, 2014 at 12:48 PM
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    Wise choice. Enjoy your truck! :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2014 at 5:36 PM
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    Excellent!
     
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  15. Dec 3, 2014 at 5:38 PM
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    Get the 4x4
     
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  16. Dec 3, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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    You're welcome
     
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