Car/Truck to Buy

[BigBo]

Another vote for the Tacoma. I've got an '04 Xtra cab 4x4. Very happy with it.

[Mike P]

Tacoma 4x4 with a 4 cylinder and a 5 speed manual.

It'll go 300K miles without breaking a sweat, low maintenence (timing belt every 60 K, regular oil changes, and MAYBE a clutch at 150 K, unless you do a lot of shifting or aren't gentle on clutches). And you could probably squeeze out close to 25 mpg if you really tried.

I wouldn't get a 4 banger with an automatic. Then, go for the V-6 and live with the difference in mpgs.

My last 2 vehicles have been automatics. Call me crazy, but I really miss the stick. Except when I was commuting 150 miles a day in NY traffic

[likwid]

my pre-taco sand sled won't die.
charged the battery after it had sat for almost 8 months
started right up last night

now i just need a cat converter and totally replace the rear brakes.

[HighTide]

If it were me I'd stick with Toyota. Love my Tundra, and the Tacomas are nice too.

[ThrowingTimber]

Tacoma

[BigBo]

My '04 has the V6 with auto trans, 4x4. I drive into Boston from the So. Shore and get 21 mpg.

Likwid's Toyota is a pretty good testamony for their propensity for longevity.

[Slick Moedee]

definately Tacoma.

[Jenn]

Did somebody say.....

[QUOTE=Mike P]Tacoma 4x4 with a 4 cylinder and a 5 speed manual.
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