Come on guys, Merkin (the OP) has weighed in. He's already sure he'll get 2-3 mpg better than even the inflated fish-tale forum posters get with their Tacos, and he's obviously a Toyota-intender. So just let him buy his Tacoma and we'll all congratulate him and recommend what LED interior bulb mods, tactical flashlight (oops, torch) holders, and ExPo stickers would be best.
Why not search the Nissan threads and see what owners think there and look in the Toyota thread. IMO, Nissans are bullet proof. In my area Nissan holds their value very well. In the future you'll be buying used vehicles with cheaper dollars, not that I forgot inflation but didn't want to drill so deep for the point. Either are great, not sure the inventories and prices of after market mods for either which might be another consideration. Both probably have enough equipment available to do whatever you'd want to do. I also consider the dealerships, reputation and parts dept. Shop charges are probably pretty close between them.
Question- what is the rudest, most insulting thing you can get away with calling someone on this forum?
Just tell them their Tilley hat is crooked and their mom drives a Tesla....anything else turns into **** you *******
Your tilley hat is crooked and your mother drives a tesla.
There! See, you're going to fit in just fine.
Now tell them that their tall skinny stiff tires, disconnected swaybars, and four hundred pound roof rack are unsafe on the freeway.
That always seems to get their panties in a bunch!
I like tall skinny stiff tires. When I was in high school, my dad had a 77 chevy pickup with tall skinny stiff tires on it, and i couldnt get the thing stuck no matter how stupid i was.
Hello all.
I am the owner of a subaru outback, which I have loved, but the time has come for me to start thinking about an upgrade to something with better off road capability. I have been spoiled by getting 30 mpg, however. Hence, I'm trying to figure out what vehicle would give me the best balance between economy and capability. So far, it looks like an 01-04 double cab tacoma would be my best bet at around 22 mpg with good off road ability and enough space for 4 people and gear. What other vehicles should be on my short list?
Thanks.
depending on your budget a defender diesel takes some beating on payload/ability/mpg but I realize they are not that plentiful in USA
There! See, you're going to fit in just fine.
Now tell them that their tall skinny stiff tires, disconnected swaybars, and four hundred pound roof rack are unsafe on the freeway.
That always seems to get their panties in a bunch!