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I am lucky to get 500 km for a tank on my '05 TRD Access cab 4x4 6-speed. Only thing I have changed is the tires, which are same size as stock Brdgestone Dueller A/T revo. Seems like everybody is getting better mileage than me. Whats up? I use supreme gas, and have 9000 km (highway) and always drive at around 120km/hr.
I used to have a 93 tacoma with a 60 liter tank (as opposed to the current 80 liters...), and always got over 500 km for a tank. IT was a V6 extended cab 4x4 as well. Kinda bummed. Any advice??
Thanks! Love the forum.
Herk
If you are doing some wiring inside the cab and you need to get the wires outside of the cab, a good place to get to the outside is that big grommet that is under the driver side seat. I cut a small slice in the grommet and then stick the wire up through the slice. Then you can reach under the carpet and get to it.
Just a thought.
If you look closely at the bottom of your side rails, you will notice that there are spaces/holes about every 12 inches. It is big enough to slide a small padlock into the hole. I already tried it. I'm going to have to find a way to somehow get a small cable through the bed divider and onto the padlock.
Need some replys from the USA owners is this true can you get>27.4 MPG<
kcram - Pickups Host
I have almost set my mind on 2WD Access Cab I4 Automatic, reasons being:
I won't be towing anything, off-roading or racing. So, my logic tells me I4 should be sufficient to my needs.
However, should I go with a V6, I am going to get 50% more horsepower (at the expense of fuel economy?), PreRunner suspension (is there any difference?), fog lamps (how often do people really use them?), overfenders (are they good for anything other than the looks?).
Going V6 from I4 is roughly $2,000 difference. So, I would like to hear opinions and insights of forum members who own or test-drove Access Cab V6 and/or I4, that could be beneficial to future Tacoma buyers (myself included
Thanks in advance for your feedback...
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On the other hand I am disappointed with my 4-cycl mpg ... tank #3 = 21.7mpg. It is a Prerunner Access Cab so has more weight and poorer aerodynamics. I admit I would think twice about the V-6 next time as some on this formum are getting 20mpg+ with theirs and the instant passing horsepower would be nice sometimes. Also, the access cab rear seats are crap compared to competitor's extended cab seats so would consider the double cab (although being from the baby-boom generation I think 4-door-anything is ugly). The mpg and access cab seat are the only things I am disappointed with about my truck. I love the way it handles and rides.
So, other than the extra cash, the V6 will buy you some extra hp, some extra acceleration and towing comfort, and possibly slightly more maint cost, but perhaps longer life. Big thing for me is that the V6 has a timing chain vs. the I4 timing belt. I really don't like the belts. (I change all rubber parts under the hood every 5 yrs -or sooner depending on MFR recs. The one time I didn't change in 5 yrs was a Ford ranger and the timing belt broke at about 62months, and no where near the recommended mileage interval.) Of course, the AccessCab is not as heavy as the DC, so you may not feel the need for the xtra HP either.
Good hunting.
It feels like a real truck, more than enough power, looks tough as hell, and has a great quality ride, smooth and solid. I wish the fuel mileage was better, but the added power is well worth the trade off. I run 89 and am averaging about 18 mpg.
Personally, I drove the I4 and thought it pretty good giddy up. I took it up hills, I thought it was great. Now I was planning on upgrading from a BMW 325is that was just god awful in the snow. So I knew I wanted 4WD. I also knew I wanted that extra space the access cab gives without paying an extra three grand for the double cab (I don't have kids, yet :confuse: ). I decided to test drive the V6. I just couldn't go back to the I4 afterwards. I loved the acceleration I got out of my BMW and I wanted this to be an step up not a step down.
I wanted no regrets when I bought this truck. I may keep it for 4 years, I may keep it for 14. I didn't want the engine size to make that decision for me. Another factor I weighed was that I really want a boat soon, nothing huge, but something that needs to be towed just the same. Yes, the I4 is rated to get better mpg but as you can see some still get 21-22 (the bad) while some people are getting that same mpg with the V6 (the good). I get about 18 mpg with mixed driving. Good luck with your choice. Make sure, no regrets.
However, the question still remains (due to mixed answers) which engine I should go for. So, if before I was leaning towards the I4, now I'm willing to go with either.
Basically, what I'm going to do right now is keep in touch with my dealer, and go for the first available 2006 Access Cab (be it I4 - save some money, or V6 - power and bells and whistles) with the options I want.
But here comes another question - how soon will '06 models hit the dealerships? Based on tidbits of information on the web, hopefully, late September, early October. And, although, there are no major changes in the model, I'd rather have the '06 one (Tire pressure monitor + possible fine-tunings and minor glitch-fixes).
I just hope that one of these mornings my daily fruitless Internet search for "2006 Toyota Tacoma" will actually bring some useful results. :sick: On the bright side, I know that I will always find consolation here at these forums.
Whether you can get your hands on one before mid-October is another story. I'm sure most of the 06's that have been built are probably already allocated to people/dealers that put in orders in the past few months. If your dealer tends to have a lot (excuse the pun) of Tacomas and Tundras in stock, you may be in luck.
I have a Canadian 4WD Access cab V6 now with 7,000km. On the hwy, driving conservatively, I've been getting around 11 liters per 100km. This isn't great, but I think respectable. The spec is for 10.2 liters (if memory serves), and I'm sure I can get closer to this on long road trips.
A previous post said they did a stretch of 860km before filling up. I find that pretty hard to believe as the tank only holds 80 liters, of which only the first 70 are normally used. So that guy is getting around 8 liters per 100 km?
Don't take what people say on the forum too seriously.
I did get the V6, mostly because that's the only engine the 2005 DC comes with.
As I said, I had a 2004 w/ I4 and it was more than adequate for my needs, including towing my 1500 lb sailboat. A little anemic on on-ramps when towing, but not inadequate. The downside for the I4 for me was the timing belt, and the fact that my V6 is giving me almost the same mileage (in fact about 1 mpg better). My friend w/ a 2002 V6 DC was getting the same mileage I got w/ the I4 2004 DC.
so, yes, I say if you have the choice (access cab or reg cab) pick what fits your needs. Personally, w/ nearly the same mpg, I had just as soon have the engine w/ the timing chain (V6). This is thesame V6 engine (in fact a lot of the parts are the same) as the 4Runner.
The 6cyl is a whole 'nother animal. NO comparison in price, gas mileage, and power. It's apples-to-oranges. Also, for the price of a 6cyl Taco you can get a Reg Cab Tundra with a Lexus V8 and a super comfortable bench seat. And have a couple thousand or more in your pocket. Dinky cabin, though!