Tacoma 2.7?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 10/29/2016 at 20:44 • Filed to: None

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They any good? Or should I just nut-up and get one with the V6.

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:53

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Im probably the only person on here who has the 2.7... For what it is, it’s fine.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/29/2016 at 20:53

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Ooh, now I get to pester you with questions!

1. Auto or manual?

2. Is it easy to merge with?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:55

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I drive one for work a lot. It’s a bit leisurely in a smaller, lower regular cab. That’s pretty much the only thing I can knock it for. Ours at work has around 297k miles on it and has never had a single mechanical problem. And it’s been driven like it’s hated.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:56

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no.

powerstoke

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:56

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In that truck, probably not if you are used to something faster.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 20:57

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What kind of 0-60 would you estimate?

jkm7680 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/29/2016 at 20:58

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I can currently not into two-cars life and don’t want to DD one.

Also, today I saw a dually F-350 rolling coal on a semi truck clogging up the fast lane. I honestly laughed.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:58

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That said, it’s a fun truck. It’s not a corner carver, but for a truck, you can push it in the turns.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:59

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why not? i DD mine in winter and two cars is more fun. Thats why i have three

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 20:59

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In the regular cab, non PreRunner, probably 10-11 seconds. I would say it’s middle ground between the 4Runner and the FiST, but realistically, it’s probably closer to the 4Runner.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 21:00

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Gahhhhhhhh

Nothing > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:01

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I can’t speak to the 2.7, or the new 6, either. The 4.0 in my 2015, while I’m sure will prove reliable, isn’t the quickest thing out there.

jkm7680 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/29/2016 at 21:01

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Well, that and I’m not sure if I’d ever use it to full capacity.

I’m a fan of occasionally off roading and hooligan activities and towing every once and a while. But I don’t want to blow a lot of money on a high mileage truck and never actually get my value out of it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:01

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That said, it’s fine. You realize that is all you really need. I’ve merged on the interstate in a much slower vehicle with relative ease.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 21:03

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Fair ‘nuff.

I’m just looking for a truck, that’s fun, but at the same time well balanced.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:07

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That will do the trick. It’s not fast, but it’s fun. It has a lot of old Toyota charm. Just actually reliable.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 21:09

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Ah, that sounds nice.

Is there much rev hang? I know with the V6, once it gets into the higher RPMs, there’s a fair amount of it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:11

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It’s slow to rev and slow to come down, but I wouldn’t say it hangs. Due to the amount of miles, I try not redline it much, knowing it’s maintenance history.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:15

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If you want to off-road, DO NOT GET A DIESEL. They are tons of extra weight that literally can bog you down. There is a good reason that the Power Wagon doesn’t come with a Cummins, weight. If you want a solid daily driver, good for the occasional trail, there really isn’t any better choice than a Tacoma. Not Jeep. Wranglers to me are what Miatas are to you.

Dru > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:18

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One thing to consider is it seems there are still a few bugs to work out on the new v6. I know it’s probably less likely than so that you would have issues in the v6, but the 4cyl is time tested. Even if not all that glamorous.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 21:20

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Exactly what I was thinking. The Tacoma seems the best balance, and size for what I’m looking to do.

I hate the Wrangler with a passion. Not only are they overpriced, but they’re bad at literally everything with the exception of driving offroad.... The one thing 95% of their owners never use them for.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:27

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Exactly my feeling for the Wrangler. And the reliability myth. They are not reliable. If something breaks everytime you leave pavement, it is not reliable. The 4.0 is okay, but not 5VZE reliable. It’s about on par with the 3VZE for reliability. Flamesuit on.

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 10/29/2016 at 21:32

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Exactly.

My bitch coworker has a newer one. It’s like the thing breaks on a monthly schedule. And usually when it breaks, it’s sitting at work in the parking lot. They’re not reliable in the slightest.

I’ve driven two Wranglers. One was a ‘99 and holy shit they drive like hell. It’s a bad thing when the most similar thing I’ve driven to it was a Boston Whaler.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 21:39

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Auto

Yes

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 23:16

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I fit 8 wheels and tires on my flatbed the other day. I also haul my atv on it when it is not broken.

Nibby > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 23:21

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came here to say fuck wranglers, uncomfortable shitty things on wheels

jkm7680 > Nibby 10/29/2016 at 23:37

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Yisssss

jkm7680 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/29/2016 at 23:38

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like, maybe if I get a huge boat I’d be able to talk myself into it.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 10/29/2016 at 23:50

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yeas

Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... > jkm7680 10/30/2016 at 00:09

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I’ve test driven both engines. 2.7 was disappointing. I don’t think it could haul a cardboard box. Later I tried the v6 & it seemed OK.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Idiot In The Garage Needs A New CGI Job... 10/30/2016 at 00:29

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Lol we haul a few hundred pounds in ours daily. It’s fine. It’s not a Murican V8, but it also doesn’t destroy it’s transmission like our Chevy’s either. It merges fine, it stops fine, and it doesn’t complain about it at 297k miles.

godwinaustin > jkm7680 10/31/2016 at 00:38

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I had a 2016 with the 2.7 and traded it in. It’s a dog. Couldn’t maintain highway speeds out west here. Get the V6.