I have owned.....
1987 Toyota pickup 4x4 with 22R motor (4cyl)
2000 Ford F-150 with V8
2002 Tacoma with V6
2008 Tacoma with V6
2008 FJ with V6
My current truck is 2013 Tacoma 4x4 with 4cyl
After all of these trucks I have concluded that if you don't tow, the 4cyl is my preference for motor.