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Discussion in 'New Members' started by texx60, Dec 13, 2011.

  1. Dec 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM
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    rab89

    rab89 Well-Known Member

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    I sell cars that get 30 mpg, this is a truck, what do you expect?
     
  2. Dec 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    BattleStatic

    BattleStatic Gluten Free

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    Fixed that for ya.


    Oh, and Welcome to TW. You won't regret the purchase.
     
  3. Dec 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    ^^ this.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

    The1youluv2hate Well-Known Member

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    May I recommend a prius if you wanted better Mpg's. Also I hear smart car is making a truck the smart truck you should look into that
     
  5. Dec 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    Aw9d

    Aw9d That one guy

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    A smart truck? What could you haul in it a shoe box?
     
  6. Dec 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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    RV7Garage

    RV7Garage R.O.U.S.

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    Shit, I filled up yesterday, did the math, and wound up getting 16 MPG average. What do I care, gas prices will never stop me from enjoying my Tacoma!
     
  7. Dec 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM
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    Unzapato

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    Even if you get similar gas mileage you are going to save money if gas prices there are like they are here where diesel is about $0.85+ per gallon more than unleaded. Your oil changes will cost half as much, it is quieter, handles better, will last longer, be more reliable overall and it will be much less likely to ever leave oil on your garage floor. I've had 4 Toyota trucks, 5 Chevy trucks, 3 Fords and a Jeep. Learned my lesson...nothing but Toyota's from now on. Couldn't keep the Chevies aligned, couldn't keep money in the bank from fixing the Fords, and couldn't keep the Jeep running. Stick with it and you will learn to love it.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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    texx60

    texx60 [OP] New Member

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    I like the ride, enjoy the way I get around in town, just not liking the gas mileage. so for those of you off in punctuation land get over it THI IS NOT A ENGLISH CLASS. If you have to cuss to answer my post you fall in the area as my orginal post!!!!
     
  9. Dec 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Couldn't resist... :D


    I agree, for the size of the truck the mileage isn't great. What you're forgetting when comparing the Tacoma to the Duramax is the much higher initial cost, added fuel cost for diesel (at least diesel is more expensive than regular grade here) and higher maintenance cost of the diesel. It's an apples and oranges comparison in my opinion.
     
  10. Dec 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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    Simon's Mom

    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    Hi Neal welcome to tw :wave: Agree with your post.
    yeah my mileage was not the greatest either & my 4.6 tundra gets the same as my 4.0 v6 did.
    I found my best option was to keep my rpms under or near 2k.
    epa recommendations off the sticker at times are dreamland.
    Some 4x4 folks do alright here. The prerunners & 5 luggers seem to get the best.
    Congrats on the new truck.
     
  11. Dec 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    [​IMG]Welcome to TW from Sparks, NV[​IMG]
     
  12. Dec 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM
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    Tigahshark

    Tigahshark Senior NEWBIE

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  13. Dec 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Thanks for letting us know
     
  14. Dec 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    couldn't have said it better myself Doug :cool:
     
  15. Dec 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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    Johns Taco

    Johns Taco I'm not 4x4, and have an open diff. So i'm 4x1

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    x2
     
  16. Dec 18, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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    texx60

    texx60 [OP] New Member

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    Yeah I know keep my foot out it!!! I guess smaller truck smaller engine I thougt would do better. Speed limits around here are 70 to 75 so if I hold RPMs down I am getting run over by everyone including the big trucks, not a pretty picture.
     
  17. Dec 18, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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    Slimwood Shady

    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    You will do fine...I honestly noticed an improvement in my MPG when I put Amsoil motor oil in it. It helped me get into the 300s per tank instead of almost 300 per tank. I drive mostly city stop and go traffic to and from work....Give your truck a chance to impress you before you hate the milage. Go wheeling and you will def see the addiction we all have (minus RAY). Truck is solid and will give you just about no issues all the way into the 250k+ mark. To me, that is damn impressive! Enjoy your truck and welcome. :worthless::thumbsup::wave:
     
  18. Dec 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    Welcome you will realize this isnt the place to talk sh*t about your yota! Enjoy it the truck will last forever and wont start smoking at 80thousand miles like every chevy on the road.
     

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