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re: Tacomas
Posted on 11/8/12 at 9:52 am to michaelb1100
Posted on 11/8/12 at 9:52 am to michaelb1100
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Loved my 2008 but got rid of it because my 2011 F-150 Ecoboost gets way better gas mileage. Why own a mid size when you can own a full size and get more power, room and better gas mileage?
You get better than 20 in an Ecoboost with 60/40 mixed driving including 10% using 4x4? If so I'm amazed, as all 4 people I know tell me 17-18. (I dont doubt that you do, but if so its the exception and not the norm) They get equal to my Tacoma on strictly highway (between 21-22)
There are reasons I prefer my Tacoma over a full size. A full size 4 door won't fit in my garage. A Tacoma will destroy a full size off road. My Tacoma is small enough to drive on logging roads and powerlines at my lease without scratching the shite out of it. All I tow is a bass boat and occasionally a Polaris Ranger so it has more than enough power and its much easier to park in lots that don't have slanted parking places.
Eta an Ecoboost with everything my Taco has would cost 10k+ more than I paid.
This post was edited on 11/8/12 at 9:59 am
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Posted on 11/8/12 at 9:58 am to Raz4back
Only problem I have with my Toyota is the body is shite compared to American vehicles. They have to use a thinner gauge sheet and not treat it the same. Our marine environment eats those things alive. Tacomas are nice trucks and seem to be gaining in popularity though.
Posted on 11/8/12 at 9:58 am to Raz4back
he had an 08 Tacoma. I think he has enough experience to comment on this thread.
BTW- I have 22" wheels on my truck and not so much as a bad tie rod end yet. That's fricking amazing since these wheels weigh about 90# each.
BTW- I have 22" wheels on my truck and not so much as a bad tie rod end yet. That's fricking amazing since these wheels weigh about 90# each.
This post was edited on 11/8/12 at 9:59 am
Posted on 11/9/12 at 3:19 am to Raz4back
quote:
You get better than 20 in an Ecoboost with 60/40 mixed driving including 10% using 4x4? If so I'm amazed, as all 4 people I know tell me 17-18. (I dont doubt that you do, but if so its the exception and not the norm) They get equal to my Tacoma on strictly highway (between 21-22)
Never said I had a 4x4 F-150 and I had a TRD Tacoma and it wasn't 4x4 and yes I do. I average 18-20 in the City and 21-23 on the HWY. I don't have the 4 door but the Supercab, this is the closest I could find to mine.
19.7 MPG
22.8 MPG
And if you don't believe the digital readout, I do keep my mpg and it is spot on with the digital readout.
This post was edited on 11/9/12 at 7:41 am
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