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6cyl or 4cyl tacoma?

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Shadows
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im buying a tacoma soon, 4wd obviously. should i go for a 6 or 4 cylinder? im thinking 6.
i may get an sr5, sooo dope.
Oct 14 2007 11:03PM
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.John.
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If you're willing to pay for the extra gas, then get a 6cyl for sure.  a four cylinder truck is like a sedan with a bed
Oct 14 2007 11:07PM
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Calvin.
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a 4 cylinder truck is pretty useless....
a 6 is a little better
an 8 is about perfect
Oct 14 2007 11:10PM
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Shadows
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for sure, thats mainly what i was asking. like how much of a difference is there in mpg between the two?
Oct 14 2007 11:10PM
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ride-rider
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im gettin a 4 cy ranger
Oct 14 2007 11:14PM
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P.J.S.
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I'm not totally sure what I get in my 6 cylinder 5sp Tacoma, but it's mid 20's on the highway, and that's acceptable enough
Oct 14 2007 11:26PM
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Shadows
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^how big is the tank?
and is a 4cyl 4x4 that bad compared to a 6cyl 4x4, power wise i mean.
Oct 14 2007 11:33PM
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skithedirt
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yes
 

like that one kid said a four cylinder is like a sedan with a bed
Oct 14 2007 11:40PM
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cab509
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I'd need to know the year you are looking for and I can tell you how big the tank is

in regards to the power question, with AWD and 4WD cars, there is a greater loss of power through the drive train resulting in far less WHP compared to HP(what the dealers tell you). I don't know how much you are into cars so I won't get to complicated but basically my 174hp V6 AWD probably puts down about 140something to the wheels.  You can figure anywhere from a 20-35% power loss from the factory claimed HP numbers with an AWD or 4WD car.
Oct 14 2007 11:41PM
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P.J.S.
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the tank is 18.5 gallons

And driving a V6 with 190hp and 220 ft lbs of torque as opposed to a 4 banger 150 hp and 177 ft lbs of torque will be noticeable in my mind.  I have driven an older Toyota pickup with a 4 cylinder and it felt like a go kart with 4wd.  Go with the V6, it might come in handy some day, pulling a trailer or getting you out some of shit.
Oct 14 2007 11:45PM
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P.J.S.
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This is my truck, just for reference in to what you are looking at. 2003 Tacoma 4x4 Xtra Cab SR5-V6 5 speed.

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Oct 14 2007 11:49PM
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Shadows
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^thats exactly what im looking at, only not that new. and i want a cap so i can sleep in it. 6cyl it is.
Oct 14 2007 11:51PM
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P.J.S.
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Good choice!  What years are you looking into?  I stumbled onto this one randomly and it was too good to pass up.
Oct 14 2007 11:52PM
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estaked
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yea in a mid size pickup its ok to get a v6 but on a truck v8 is the best.  if you are worried about gas mileage then get a honda
Oct 14 2007 11:53PM
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Shadows
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96/97  just cause those are the ones that usually fit my budget
a 4wd sr5 with 114K on it is like 8 grand.
Oct 15 2007 12:01AM
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Calvin.
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care to trade for an 89 Toyota Camry with 200,000 miles on it?
Oct 15 2007 12:19AM
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GrassCutter86
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I new a guy that had a 4cyl tacoma, and then he got a newer tacoma cause he like the trunk, his new one was a 6cyl.  He says he likes his new one a ton more than the 4cyl one, and will never get a weak 4cyl again
Oct 15 2007 12:32AM
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St.Steezy
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I would personally never go for a 4cyl truck. I have a 6 and sometimes would like/(require) to have even more power.
Oct 15 2007 12:55AM
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LS.
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always go for a bigger engine
Oct 15 2007 1:01AM
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Rbamf
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dont be stupid, get the 6
Oct 15 2007 1:37AM
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sk8almost13x
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dad has a 6 its nice get a 6 way more power
Oct 15 2007 11:22AM
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leckett1
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i have a 4cyl toyota tercel...gas is sooo cheap for it its awesome. when i drove about 20 kilometers a day in the summer i only spent about $20 every week and a half on gas. as much as my toyota shitcel sucks, i love it
Oct 15 2007 12:28PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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That right there is a 1998 ext cab v6 sr5, I picked it up two years ago for about 9900. I have driven an older 4 and 6 cyl and would definately advise the 6. Even if your not towing anything it is good if you drive fast, on ski trips on the highway I can accelerate up hill fully loaded and I love it.
Oct 15 2007 1:27PM
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+6I7+Beanz
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not sure there is a better way it could be put haha.
Oct 15 2007 1:29PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Sorry to hear that, why don't you buy a real truck??

Ford blows in case you didn't know.
Oct 15 2007 1:40PM
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Shadows
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that is pretty much what i want. well, that is what i want. my dream truck
Oct 15 2007 2:25PM
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Carter23
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well either way you are getting a tiny worthless truck so you need to go with the 6 cyl.  the 4cyl has less horses that my lawnmower.
Oct 15 2007 2:43PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Tiny yes worthless no. My friend regularly hauls over a quarter ton with his 85 four cyl. and we dug that out of a field in maine last winter. He's been using it all this year and just had to replace the original clutch, plus the thing has enough miles to go to the moon and back.
Oct 15 2007 3:09PM
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kabozo101
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6 dude
Oct 15 2007 3:17PM
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Shpadoinkle
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there really shouldn't be any trouble deciding which one to get. think of the physics, bro. a honda civic has 4 cylinders so how could a good truck have 4? it would be like buying a dae-frickin-woo for racing. just thinking of how useless they are makes me laugh. man up and get a fucking 6 cyl. 6 will def get the job done. an 8 is just a pain in the ass. i have an 8 cyl sierra and she eats gas like there is no tomorrow. sorry for the long ramble.
Oct 15 2007 3:25PM
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Shadows
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you seem like the kind of girl that can kick my ass.
Oct 15 2007 3:27PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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That makes sense except civics 4 cyl engine is 1.7 liters and yota fours are 2.7 so almost twice as big four cylinder. good try though.

personally if your not gonna haul or you don't drive fast I'd get the 4, but I load the truck with all sorts of goodies and drive about 80 on the highways so i went with the six.
Oct 15 2007 3:29PM
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GatoGordo
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Dont get a 4. 4 cylinders are for small and mid size FWD cars, not trucks. 6 is good, because it won't use up too much gas.
Oct 15 2007 3:30PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Please allow me to whore more pics of my truck.

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Oct 15 2007 3:31PM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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they dont make a v8 tacoma, only up to v6
Oct 15 2007 3:33PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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^ smart man, gotta go tundra for that.
v more shameless trucks pics.

Click for larger image old one and new one.

Click for larger image old one now owned by buddy and new paint job
Oct 15 2007 3:36PM
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jimmychung
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i have a 6, i love it.
Oct 15 2007 3:38PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Allow me to also whore my yota cult.(not trying to hijack really)

But if you own any sort of 4x4 toyota you are more than welcome to pm me for an invite to the Toyota 4x4 cult. At just over 20 members this thing is a baby so far, but I try to keep it ineresting with pics of our yotas, articles on possible upgrades, and just plain yota 4x4 info. Sooooo if you know anyone or are someone with a yota 4x4 come on over.
Oct 15 2007 3:42PM
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Krush
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yes. its really slow in a car (i drive one so i know) and would be even worse in a pickup
Oct 15 2007 3:47PM
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MLB
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double the weight, half the power? fuck that shit. Those older model tacomas are unkillable, but my 4.6 f150 eats the living hell out of it. Heck, ive seen stock shit ass civics beat the crap out of it.
Oct 15 2007 3:58PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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I think I'm missing your point. What are you trying to say??
Oct 15 2007 4:16PM
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HappyTreez
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i have a 4cy. 4runner and it is definately underpowered, but its a hos and will go anywhere i take it. 
Oct 15 2007 5:30PM
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Sno.
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6

Oct 15 2007 5:34PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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what year? new fours are bigger than older ones, plus the four runner is heavier.
Oct 15 2007 5:35PM
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Bardolph
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6 for sure if you dont mind the gas
Oct 15 2007 6:40PM
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Sno.
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i had a 1985 toyota 4x4 4-banger. Even with a new engine it was underpowered uphills, especially heading up to the mountain.

now i have an 89 4runner v6...don't have any power issues, in fact she stays at 70mph, uphill in 5th!

Oct 15 2007 6:51PM
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Shpadoinkle
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haha maybe lol.

paskiing, i know that a toyota 4 cyl is twice the size of a civics 4 cyl, but seriously...a truck with 4 cyl is useless unless you're driving to the beach and back. mind as well get a civic.
Oct 15 2007 6:59PM
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DANETRON
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I have the 22re in my 1989 4x4 pickup and I have to say that it is the slowest truck i have ever owned or driven although it is semi torquey. I want to do a SAS to it but i think im gonna swap in the 3.0 first
Oct 15 2007 7:00PM
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t-rent
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6 cyl 100% all the way
Oct 15 2007 7:10PM
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MLB
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im saying its got NO TORQUE, NO HP, NO TOP END, NO TOWING CAPABILITY......its just an oversized ranger.....and even those have more power. Sorry man, but even toyota buffs swap out the stock parks for chevy 305 v8s.
Oct 15 2007 7:11PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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You are correct sir, yotas are not huge nasty trucks. That is why guys that like big nasty trucks for extreme stuff swap v8s into yotas. This thread starter doesn't seem like a big truck guy, that's the only reason I keep suggesting the four cylinder. If you just want to safely get to the mountain and back in the snow with good 4x4 and clearance either one is good.

Don't even compare a tacoma to a ranger, and everything I've seen as far as power, shows the new yota 4's at 150 hp and ford's 4 cyl at 135 but rangers are small and quick. Yotas are heavy because they're made of quality products and parts which is why they are tanks.

We also have yet to hear from anyone in this thread with a newer 4 cyl yota about their power, personally I'm kinda interested myself cause I almost bought one.
Oct 16 2007 7:51AM
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