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joez · 10-08-2003, 01:37 PM

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Don't get the 3.slow. It's a crappy motor. I'm debating getting rid of mine once it's paid off.

easy there AG, lets not go about saying things we cannot take back.

sure it had a HG problem, but that was really it. with stock tires, and a 5 speed, they move. there is a huge difference in performance from the auto to 5-speed. the 3.0's have been known to last well beyond 150k miles, if taken care of.

a 3.0 with auto is comparable in performance of a 22re with a 5-speed. ive been looking for a new truck and have been driving a lot of them lately, an it just seems that the auto hampers performance way to much. there's a guy on pirate who pulls a 6K pound trailer and buggy with his 3.0/5speed combo in a pickup. he says it is more than adequate, as long as you are not racing up hills.

as for prices, you pretty much got it right. every once in a while you will spot a tacoma for under $8,ooo, with v-6 and extended cab. at least arround here i see them.

the new 2.4, the 2.7, and the 3.4 all started the same time. 2.7 has bassically the same power figures as the 3.0, so that may be a viable option for you. they are pretty impressive for a 4-popper.