Looking for suggestions on a new DD Taco 2.7
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Looking for suggestions on a new DD Taco 2.7
I've had my '97 4runner for over 10 years now and it's time for a new DD! I love the 4runner and have no intention of selling it. But it's on 35s now, 216K on the chassis and tranny, a lot of extra weight in armor, and pretty poor mpgs, so it's just not a very practical DD anymore.
I'll still get lots of use out of the 4runner as my mountain truck for winter, wheeling and camping. But for on road, I need something a little faster, that handles better and gets better mpgs. I miss having a pickup so I'm set on a 1st gen, 5 spd, 4x4 Taco and whatever I get, it's staying bone stock. But, here's where I need some advice from owners... I'm torn...
Regular Cab 2.7 = a little better mpgs and power
Ext. Cab 2.7 = more legroom and storage
Do you guys think there will be a big difference in power and mpgs or no? An ext. cab would be better for me, but I live at 6K ft. so if it's going to be noticeably slower, I'd rather sacrifice the legroom and get a regular cab.
So what do you guys think? Any input is appreciated and if anyone knows of a good deal out there within a few hundred miles of Socal, lemme know! Thanks.
I'll still get lots of use out of the 4runner as my mountain truck for winter, wheeling and camping. But for on road, I need something a little faster, that handles better and gets better mpgs. I miss having a pickup so I'm set on a 1st gen, 5 spd, 4x4 Taco and whatever I get, it's staying bone stock. But, here's where I need some advice from owners... I'm torn...
Regular Cab 2.7 = a little better mpgs and power
Ext. Cab 2.7 = more legroom and storage
Do you guys think there will be a big difference in power and mpgs or no? An ext. cab would be better for me, but I live at 6K ft. so if it's going to be noticeably slower, I'd rather sacrifice the legroom and get a regular cab.
So what do you guys think? Any input is appreciated and if anyone knows of a good deal out there within a few hundred miles of Socal, lemme know! Thanks.
Last edited by vital22re; 11-15-2011 at 04:23 PM. Reason: language.
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