Poor gas mileage

[Lando]

I really liked the sierra, but needs changed and I didn't have a full family to take places anymore with 2 of my 3 kids moving out of the house. It was also sometimes difficult to back out of the driveway in a full sized truck with neighbors parking directly across from my driveway entrance. However, the main thing that finally made up my mind was the DoD issue these trucks have. I change my oil often, but just didn't want to be stranded somewhere on a trip needing new lifters and pushrods or more and a warranty that was expiring. I briefly considered a 3rd gen tundra, but the engine problems scared me there as well.

I totally get it Paul. I like the 5.3L GM, it’s a good motor. I’d have no concerns putting miles on it.

As for the Tundra, I think they have worked out the engine issues for 2025 and even 2024 after a tough beginning.

To me the Tacoma is a small truck, and I like the parking ability etc. of it too (though a bit let down on its turning radius, maybe cause it’s 6’ box?). It is totally the right sized truck for the city where I live. Before I had a Silverado and an Accord for a daily.

I’m good with the mileage I’m getting, and think the fuel tank should have been about 10-15 litres bigger. But overall really enjoying my first Toyota.

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[Paul85]

I usually get 22-24 mpg which is better than my gen2, truck has more torque and better pickup. I just wish the tank was the same size so I could go longer between fill ups. I still go the same distance at 340 miles when not loaded down.

You also have a pre-runner which has none of the 4wd components on it and less weight which is nice when it comes to mpg.

 

[Mini2nut]

Jeep is rumored to be re-engineering the 2026 Wrangler AND Gladiator to accept the corporate 5.7L Hemi. That is going to be a tempting combination.

https://moparinsiders.com/report-hemi-v8-production-to-begin-in-august/

 

[TacoFreak]

Jeep is rumored to be re-engineering the 2026 Wrangler AND Gladiator to accept the corporate 5.7L Hemi. That is going to be a tempting combination.

https://moparinsiders.com/report-hemi-v8-production-to-begin-in-august/

No doubt, but I bet they will make a Taco look like a cheap date.

 

[tacorancher]

Jeep is rumored to be re-engineering the 2026 Wrangler AND Gladiator to accept the corporate 5.7L Hemi. That is going to be a tempting combination.

https://moparinsiders.com/report-hemi-v8-production-to-begin-in-august/

I feel like the hybrid Tacoma is the right amount of power. I don’t really care for much more. I drove a raptor and I wasn’t wishing I had that bit of extra juice. The Tacoma low low end torque really hits the spot for me. And I can keep the truck at 80 for several hundred miles up and down hills and in direct headwinds not breaking a sweat.

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