Yeah- my GMT400 is right sizedMy standard cab long box 1985 F150 was actually smaller than my 2011 Frontier CC short box - LxWxH.
The current generation of full size trucks are super sized comparative to the past.
Yeah- my GMT400 is right sizedMy standard cab long box 1985 F150 was actually smaller than my 2011 Frontier CC short box - LxWxH.
The current generation of full size trucks are super sized comparative to the past.
Clutches have their issues too- but are more fun.I prefer AT in a truck, especially when off-road, but I can definitely see the reliability advantage of manual.
I don't think so. These guys extract it out. Would be great if it had one.@buster Is a pan available for the Colorado 8spd with a drain plug yet? Figure once you do an initial pan drop and filter change, a drain plug would make the process perfect.
@buster Is a pan available for the Colorado 8spd with a drain plug yet? Figure once you do an initial pan drop and filter change, a drain plug would make the process perfect.
And now that the Tacoma is turbo the Frontier would be my first choice.Frontier would be my 2nd choice in the mid-size sector.
What’s wrong with turbo?And now that the Tacoma is turbo the Frontier would be my first choice.
My FIL had a high end Tacoma (late model) about 6 months ago. Was a great deal that fell in his lap. None of us liked it and he got rid of it as fast as he could. He has had no real reliability issues with his fords in severe service.I've had the Colorado as a rental, super comfortable, great driving truck. I've also had the Tacoma, I refuse to rent another. The Tacoma and 4Runner are absolutely terrible to drive and horribly uncomfortable.
Came here to ask this!What’s wrong with turbo?
My 2019 Tacoma will be 4 years old this summer. Zero issues. What problems did he have?My FIL had a high end Tacoma (late model) about 6 months ago. Was a great deal that fell in his lap. None of us liked it and he got rid of it as fast as he could.
My 2019 Tacoma will be 4 years old this summer. Zero issues. What problems did he have?
How many miles on the 1998 Chevy?Felt cheap despite leather and fancy everything, rode lousy on the roads there, uncomfortable and tight even though you can’t go more than 20 miles in any direction. Didn’t handle the terrain well when loaded heavily.
And this has been a Toyota only household since the early 90s.
I’m sure it will last a long time. Of course, so does my two 1996 dodges and 1998 Chevy. It’s not an issue of making it to 4, or whatever years.
Interesting. I have had my over rating (lots, don't tase me). No issue. Mine is just a Sport, but I did re-gear to 4.88. Makes a world of difference along with re-tuning. Just cloth inside though. Quiet enough for a truck. 6 speed MT.Felt cheap despite leather and fancy everything, rode lousy on the roads there, uncomfortable and tight even though you can’t go more than 20 miles in any direction. Didn’t handle the terrain well when loaded heavily.
And this has been a Toyota only household since the early 90s.
I’m sure it will last a long time. Of course, so does my two 1996 dodges and 1998 Chevy. It’s not an issue of making it to 4, or whatever years.
In terms of reliability, the Tacoma would likely edge out the Colorado, but it's not as noticeable of a difference as it once was IMO.
LegitimateOriginally, I wanted a Tacoma. Drove a 2019 TRD OR model. No offense to the Toyota fans (I like Toyota a lot) but it was horrible. Seating position was terrible, transmission was terrible and it was very underpowered. Wasn't impressed at all.
In terms of reliability, the Tacoma would likely edge out the Colorado, but it's not as noticeable of a difference as it once was IMO.
That was noted in our situation. Especially seating. And we’re all tall.Originally, I wanted a Tacoma. Drove a 2019 TRD OR model. No offense to the Toyota fans (I like Toyota a lot) but it was horrible. Seating position was terrible, transmission was terrible and it was very underpowered. Wasn't impressed at all.
In terms of reliability, the Tacoma would likely edge out the Colorado, but it's not as noticeable of a difference as it once was IMO.
MT and cloth would have probably been much more aligned to my FILs tastes. 4.88 must scream in 1st gear. Is there enough in the OD (I assume there are two OD gears in there) to keep it ok at 70?Interesting. I have had my over rating (lots, don't tase me). No issue. Mine is just a Sport, but I did re-gear to 4.88. Makes a world of difference along with re-tuning. Just cloth inside though. Quiet enough for a truck. 6 speed MT.
1st is fine but pretty much a granny gear. 1st LOW is very low and awesome. 5th and 6th are OD. Truthfully rarely am I on the freeway - mainly when we moved. Full heavy loads at 70 easy, the car 3.5V6 (Toyota!) loves to live at high revs.That was noted in our situation. Especially seating. And we’re all tall.
It was a very fancy limited model. The leather was nowhere as nice as the 40yo MB Tex in my old Mercedes cars. The terrain where we were is a good deal more severe than regular stateside roads. Power wasn’t there with a <1000 lb boat, or a ~4000 lb., and speeds are only 25mph or so!
MT and cloth would have probably been much more aligned to my FILs tastes. 4.88 must scream in 1st gear. Is there enough in the OD (I assume there are two OD gears in there) to keep it ok at 70?
He sold it to someone who had a similar but older 4dr Tacoma, and the AT failed. But hey, Toyota. I guess that gets overlooked.