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#241 of 536 Re: 2001Tacoma aah! [jozimoto #140] by khinanight Apr 30, 2004 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: jozimoto (Jun 11, 2003 1:27 pm) Buddy I agree with you 100 percent! I too had an older truck and it was super reliable, powerful and long lasting. Thats why I brought a 1997 Tacoma. Big disappointment in the emergency handling department plus they skimped on the automatic seatbelt retractors. Sheeeshh I m not asking for much...just dont be so greedy. I will not look at the Ford/Mazda trucks. More features for less money.
#242 of 536 Re: Which Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab [dave_b #240] by mtngal May 02, 2004 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: dave_b (Apr 30, 2004 4:06 pm) Part of the answer depends on what your needs are.   I have a 2000 2WD XtraCab 4 banger with the MT. It is (barely) adequate for my needs - I often have to downshift to 4th gear to maintain 70 mph on part of my daily commute (the I5 Grapevine - a steep climb up into the mountains).   It is also a bit hair-raising to get on the freeway when you have to dodge slow-moving 18 wheelers and merge with fast moving cars (closer to 80 than 60). The auto would never work for me.   However, if you are planning on driving on mostly level city streets, the auto would probably be fine.
#243 of 536 Would someone... by autonuts May 20, 2004 (2:58 pm)
tell me what year the Tacoma changed it's automatic from the column shifter to the console? Thanks everyone!
#244 of 536 autonuts by sc0rpi0 May 21, 2004 (10:45 am)
From what I remember, Tacoma always had console mounted shifter, ever since it was released in 95.5
#245 of 536 my Tacoma by gop4ever May 21, 2004 (12:52 pm)
I've gotta say, I am soooo glad I got rid of that Ranger and switched to a Tacoma. I have the 2.7 4WD, 5sp, and I'm getting 25mpg. Same hp and torque as my old 3L Ranger (which got 19mpg at its best and it was a 2WD). Plus it's a relief to not be back at the dealer twice a month to have various things fixed (I guess 30K miles is old age for a Ford). By far this is the best vehicle Ive ever owned. Replies to this message: 0otacomao0 (Oct 12, 2005 9:43 am)
#246 of 536 Thanks, scOrpiO. I have a by autonuts May 23, 2004 (8:14 am)
further question. Can the tacoma actually sit 3 in the bench seat with the console shift?
#247 of 536 autonuts by sc0rpi0 May 24, 2004 (7:43 am)
Well.....I don't have bench seats, so I can't tell you. However, judging from the truck width, it's certainly possible, but it won't be too comfortable like in a fullsize.
#248 of 536 shifter by 2k1trd Jun 12, 2004 (3:31 am)
I am pretty sure that only the 2wd models came with the column shifter.
#249 of 536 02 Tacoma...2 or 4wd? by vintagemx Jun 13, 2004 (8:41 pm)
Hi all,   I'm looking for an 02 Tacoma for work and towing. I'll be towing a couple of dirt bikes and related gear. I live in the NE and was told to stay away from 2wd because of the snow. What are your experiences? What about 4 or 6 cylinder?   Thanks!
#250 of 536 by mtngal Jun 14, 2004 (5:03 am)
I have a 2WD, 5 speed, 4 banger. I've never driven it on snowy roads - since there are usually chain requirements on the roads whenever the snow flakes fly I usually drive a 4x4 vehicle. However, I have driven the Taco on some uphill dirt roads.   It is VERY easy to spin the rear tires (lose traction) on steeper dirt roads (we are not talking 4x4 trails - just graded forest service roads, but relatively steep ones). If I were to be driving it on slick roads, I'd want a couple of cement blocks in the back.   The 4 cylinder gets very good gas mileage - we normally get around 28 mpg on almost all hilly freeway driving. It has plenty of power for driving on the flat, though it doesn't have a whole bunch of power lower down.   I would not want to be driving the 4 cylinder in an auto on my commute - I have a large elevation gain and I have to downshift to 4th to maintain 70 mph over part of it.   So take a look at what type of driving you are going to be doing. If it will be all city or flat, then the 4 banger either as an auto or a 5 speed might be fine. If you have many hills, then get either the 5 speed or the 6 cylinder. If you get the 2WD, be prepared to carry extra weight in the back in the winter.

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