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I had a 2017 stock TRD Off-road that would get 19-21mpg in the city or highway. But, as soon as I loaded it down with deer feed(200lbs) and hauling a 55gal barrel of water, the mpg would dip to about 14 to 15. I decided to sell the Taco and get a Camry for city/highway driving and do all my hauling with my 351W 5.8L full-size Bronco. Gas mileage is the same when hauling the same loads and I get more “Nice Bronco!” comments too lol. Bigger is sometimes better……..
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Originally posted by joel45acp View PostI had a 2017 stock TRD Off-road that would get 19-21mpg in the city or highway. But, as soon as I loaded it down with deer feed(200lbs) and hauling a 55gal barrel of water, the mpg would dip to about 14 to 15. I decided to sell the Taco and get a Camry for city/highway driving and do all my hauling with my 351W 5.8L full-size Bronco. Gas mileage is the same when hauling the same loads and I get more “Nice Bronco!” comments too lol. Bigger is sometimes better……..
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Ok. Just got back from the dealer. They offered me $32,000.00 for my 5.7, SR5, 4x4 with almost 67,000 miles on it. It’s a 2015.
The number one complaint for Taco owners is (key drum roll). Sardine can effect. Now straight from the dealers mouth an hour ago. “In 2024 the Taco will be redesigned for more cab room.
The 5.7 is going away and being replaced with a V6. You’ll have your choice of 5 different V6,s to chose from ranging in horse power from 389 hp up to 500hp and 20,000 lbs towing capacity.
He said for the SR5 package it would be my truck and 20 grand; however, I would be able to knock that number down with option reductions.
And to answer a previous question I probably drive 10-12,000 miles per year as a retiree.
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Originally posted by Hogmauler View PostOk. Just got back from the dealer. They offered me $32,000.00 for my 5.7, SR5, 4x4 with almost 67,000 miles on it. It’s a 2015.
The number one complaint for Taco owners is (key drum roll). Sardine can effect. Now straight from the dealers mouth an hour ago. “In 2024 the Taco will be redesigned for more cab room.
The 5.7 is going away and being replaced with a V6. You’ll have your choice of 5 different V6,s to chose from ranging in horse power from 389 hp up to 500hp and 20,000 lbs towing capacity.
He said for the SR5 package it would be my truck and 20 grand; however, I would be able to knock that number down with option reductions.
And to answer a previous question I probably drive 10-12,000 miles per year as a retiree.
If that is all you drive then at 15mpg you are only spending $2,400 a year on fuel. if you increased your mpg to 20 mpg you would only save $600 a year on fuel at $3 per gallon gas. your payment on a new truck would increase by more than that per year I would think.
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Originally posted by Javelin View PostIf that is all you drive then at 15mpg you are only spending $2,400 a year on fuel. if you increased your mpg to 20 mpg you would only save $600 a year on fuel at $3 per gallon gas. your payment on a new truck would increase by more than that per year I would think.
Good thing about the Tacoma is on nice days you can hang both elbows out the windows.
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Originally posted by Traildust View PostWe had one....2 wheel drive....18mpg. Unless your making an even trade, you'll never reap the fuel mileage benefits.
There must be something wrong with your truck....most TBHers get 20-25mpg on their lifted Tundras
I own coolers that are bigger than the bed on those trucks too. They are small AF if your used to driving a full size.
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