Toyota Tundra & Tacoma - real world feedback

[Snowwalker]

I took 255s off and running 275s now.

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I think the stock ratio is 4.10 or at least it was in my 2000 with an automatic.

A new set of 4.27( front and rear) will give your truck back It's pep..

You did but a 4X4 not the 2wd right?

[poltrojan]

my dad got the 2015 tacoma full cab. he loves it. mileage is great. we usually avg out to 11L/100km which is impressive for a 5 liter. so far he put about 60,000km and no complains

[mbhunter]

I think the stock ratio is 4.10 or at least it was in my 2000 with an automatic.

A new set of 4.27( front and rear) will give your truck back It's pep..

You did but a 4X4 not the 2wd right?

Yes it's 4x and I don't really notice the difference. Maybe if I was towing regularly.

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[Snowwalker]

Yes it's 4x and I don't really notice the difference. Maybe if I was towing regularly.

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You would notice a small increase in fuel mileage on a long highway trip with your truck being geared just a little bit higher then stock. As for stop and go slow speed city driving, you probably don't spend enough time in high gear to notice any lack of torque since your not towing.

[Fisherman]

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I commute about 35km of highway and 5km of city 5 days a week and I average 14-15L/100. I'm pretty easy on the pedal, but I do have a set of BFG KO2s mounted a couple sizes above stock.
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Oh my god, that's downright horrible, I almost went for a Taco 2 years ago but the gas mileage put me off. I can tow a 6 x 10 enclosed cargo trailer loaded with ATV, gas, water and a pile of camping gear for a week and still get under 12l/100km. 3.0 Ecodiesel running empty has got as low as 7.1 on a longer highway trip.

[Snowwalker]

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I commute about 35km of highway and 5km of city 5 days a week and I average 14-15L/100. I'm pretty easy on the pedal, but I do have a set of BFG KO2s mounted a couple sizes above stock.
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Oh my god, that's downright horrible, I almost went for a Taco 2 years ago but the gas mileage put me off. I can tow a 6 x 10 enclosed cargo trailer loaded with ATV, gas, water and a pile of camping gear for a week and still get under 12l/100km. 3.0 Ecodiesel running empty has got as low as 7.1 on a longer highway trip.

He is geared( with his 275/65R18 tires) higher then stock. Needs to regear to 4.27 gears from the stock 255/65R18 and 4.10 gears to fix That. But It's his truck..

[mbhunter]

Spoken like a true Dodge man! For a minute there I thought we were comparing Tacomas and Tundras.

By your specs it costs me about $8 more per tank to drive a Toyota over a Dodge.... tough sell.

just having fun. Thanks for your input on the Ecodiesel. I've heard some good things so far on that engine.

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[kokes]

Those Toyotas are thirsty.....I get 11L/100km on my hemi...
Another vote for the Ram

[Snowwalker]

Those Toyotas are thirsty.....I get 11L/100km on my hemi...
Another vote for the Ram

Why is your hemi so bad on fuel? My Tacoma with a trailer and three people only gets as bad as 12L/100km. With no trailer and just running on the highway it down to 7 or 8 per 100km.

On a side note. Lots of people that I talk to can't tell a Tacoma from a Tundra even when they are side by side. I think this confusion does not help when comparing trucks. It's not just toyota, some people can only tell if the truck is a Ford, Dodge, or Chevy. They have no idea that you have "Mid Size", "Full Size", F150, 1500, F250, 2500, and so on.

[impact]

Toyota is not your only option. I looked at them 3 years ago and settled on the Colorado. More bang for the buck, the 3.6 L has been great on gas and with its 7,000 lbs capacity it tows my 24 feet Sportsmen camper with ease.
There will be a new Ford Ranger to look at next year as well if GM is not to your liking.

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