ToddIanuzzi
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I usually hate these threads but here I am. Really indecisive.
So this was my last truck:
2007 Access Cab 4.0 auto, OME, 255/85s, sliders and CBI high clearance rear. Bought it new, drove it a hard 238,000+ miles with 0 problems. Lots of great trips over the years. I loved the truck but sadly it was stolen and recovered trashed.
Insurance finally paid and I'm on the hunt now.
We are using it as an opportunity to go 4 door so the dog can have a window. I loved the access cab, but the dog hated it. Just me and the GF and 1 big dog - no kids (and won't be having any). I have narrowed it down to:
-2004 DC Tacoma V6 auto TRD. I have always loved these trucks. Sadly the only one for sale locally is clapped out. I drove it today. It seemed a little underpowered to me. But it was in sad shape so that could be why. The one I am interested in buying is mint and 12 hours away. I just test drove the junker to get a feel for size.
-2006 Tundra DC with a bench seat. Honestly it felt bigger, but it the seat felt just as low as the Tacoma and not much more comfortable. The extra interior space seemed most noticeable in the backseat really, which we don't really care about.
We do 2-3 big trips a year with lots of highway driving followed by a good bit of mild wheeling. Lots of weekend trips. I think either would probably handle everywhere I go offroad. Tacoma I would probably go 235/85 and sliders and maybe try to keep it light, though I did like my CBI bumper.... Tundra I would go 255/85 and maybe air lock the rear.
I guess my main question is, leaning real hard for the 2004 Tacoma right now. I like the look and the size much better. Coming from a 2007 Access Cab, am I going to be real disappointed in power and comfort? I had stock gears, 33s, and all kinds of weight on my 4.0 and it handled it fine - even at 80mph and even pulling mountain passes loaded. Are we going to be noticeably more uncomfortable on long driving days than we were in the 2007? Should I just swallow my pride and get the 'old man' Tundra?
So this was my last truck:
2007 Access Cab 4.0 auto, OME, 255/85s, sliders and CBI high clearance rear. Bought it new, drove it a hard 238,000+ miles with 0 problems. Lots of great trips over the years. I loved the truck but sadly it was stolen and recovered trashed.
Insurance finally paid and I'm on the hunt now.We are using it as an opportunity to go 4 door so the dog can have a window. I loved the access cab, but the dog hated it. Just me and the GF and 1 big dog - no kids (and won't be having any). I have narrowed it down to:
-2004 DC Tacoma V6 auto TRD. I have always loved these trucks. Sadly the only one for sale locally is clapped out. I drove it today. It seemed a little underpowered to me. But it was in sad shape so that could be why. The one I am interested in buying is mint and 12 hours away. I just test drove the junker to get a feel for size.
-2006 Tundra DC with a bench seat. Honestly it felt bigger, but it the seat felt just as low as the Tacoma and not much more comfortable. The extra interior space seemed most noticeable in the backseat really, which we don't really care about.
We do 2-3 big trips a year with lots of highway driving followed by a good bit of mild wheeling. Lots of weekend trips. I think either would probably handle everywhere I go offroad. Tacoma I would probably go 235/85 and sliders and maybe try to keep it light, though I did like my CBI bumper.... Tundra I would go 255/85 and maybe air lock the rear.
I guess my main question is, leaning real hard for the 2004 Tacoma right now. I like the look and the size much better. Coming from a 2007 Access Cab, am I going to be real disappointed in power and comfort? I had stock gears, 33s, and all kinds of weight on my 4.0 and it handled it fine - even at 80mph and even pulling mountain passes loaded. Are we going to be noticeably more uncomfortable on long driving days than we were in the 2007? Should I just swallow my pride and get the 'old man' Tundra?
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