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Just giving you all something to think about. It was prefaced from the start with "I get it, you want what you want" Some people, however, want simply what other people program them to want. Like here on Expo. The Tacoma is held up to the heavens as if you should hear a choir of angels. In...

The next sentence was: There are some who are open minded enough to learn/discuss other choices that may help them avoid the illogical Toyota tax

Bullets don't stop them. Broken timing belts don't stop them -- they're non-interference! No, what stops them is oil, or lack of oiling. They were kinda known for it. But shhhhhh! http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/115696-Crap!-Oil-Sludge

The inline six is very smooth, even without counterbalances on the crankshaft A cross-plane V8 is just as smooth (forces acting on the motor) with a counterbalanced crankshaft. There is no difference. A V12 is even smoother than the inline six, as it is basically two inline sixes with more...

Scania makes a V8 diesel semi for the European market than makes 730 horsepower and 2600 lb-ft torque. It's called the R730. Someone should have told them about the inline thing. Poor engineers.

Doh!! Yes, you are right True, but then again the dealership is not the bank. Banks DO charge different rates for different risk. "No credit" (or limited credit) is a credible risk. The bank is only asking for <$100 a year to mitigate that additional risk. Ripped off?? I think this is funny...

Hey, I get it.....you want what you want. For those of you out there who think rationally, and want to research what else you can get for $19,xxx.... 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab LT 4x4 - $19,900 This truck is within a couple hours of the Taco DC Silverado Crew Cab vs Tacoma Double Cab...

To highlight my earlier post: $10,000 loan amount over 48 months 4.25% - total interest paid over 4 years= $892 2.75% - total interest paid over 4 years= $572 So over the course of four years, the difference is $420. The difference in payment is $6 per month. It might sound like highway...

I've got a lot of smart friends. The idiots don't last long.

In automotive retail law - in most states, not sure about CO - there is no such thing as a "non-refundable deposit". They cannot keep your deposit. It doesn't sound like you are borrowing much, so the interest rate probably doesn't make much difference in the scheme of things. Figure out how...

Inline motors must be superior then. You made your point. How many light duty trucks in the US are offered with an inline 6, 8, or 12 motor? Cummins I6 in the Ram. That's it. Everything else is a V. They must be morons. There's plenty of space for a I6 in a Ford Super Duty or GM pickup, what...

Packaging. Ships are much longer than they are wide, agreed? Most ships are twin engine, sitting side by side. To have enough room to fit two engines side by side in a room where width (beam) is at a premium, it's easier to have a long narrow engine. Servicing becomes easier as well, as you...

Fewer parts, yes. Stronger, no way. The differences between an inline 6 and a V6 (or V8) are simply compromises. One long head is weaker and more likely to twist/warp/lift than two short heads. One long skinny block is weaker than a short compact block. The firing order of a I6 is inherently...

Not power sapping? The 2.7L's 4 speed automatic has a 2.80 1st gear ratio, 1.53 2nd, 1.00 3rd, and a 0.71 4th gear ratio. I think that fits the power sapping description. For example, the V6's 6 speed manual has a 4.17 1st gear ratio. Coupled with 50% more torque from the motor (270 vs 180)...

BTW, the Toyota Tacoma Reg Cab 2.7L 4 cylinder Auto 4x4 is rated 18 mpg city / 21 mpg highway at sea level.

At 5,800 ft elevation you're losing nearly 20% of your power. The 2.7L 4 cylinder isn't known as a powerhouse even at sea level. So 159 horsepower turns into 130 horses at that altitude, and 180 lb-ft is more like 145 lb-ft. I don't know about you, but 130hp and 145lb-ft in a nearly 4,000 pound...

It's a MANUAL transmission, so it's not likely that it's leaking transmission fluid on the exhaust. Possible, just not likely. It's also a FORD with a CUMMINS 6BT swap, so there would be no check engine light or any codes to check If it's smoking, it's either consuming (burning) fluid or...

Better do some math First, Excursion 4x4 7.3L PSDs do not get 20 mpg. You could expect more like 17-18 mpg freeway if you're careful. If you already have a gasser that gets 12-13 (which would be very low for a stock Suburban), how can you justify spending thousands more for a diesel that only...

At what point is enough, well, enough? I don't think huntsonora is going to be towing 9,000 pounds on a regular basis, let alone 15,000......so what's the difference? While I wouldn't buy a 2014 Tundra, I don't think it's a horrible choice. Nor would a half ton V8 from Ram, Nissan, Ford, or...