No problems have been noticed to date (I don't really expect to find anything in the future, no matter how hard I look).
This is my 4th Toyota Tacoma (the 3rd 4x4). These are definitely the most reliable and rugged small trucks in the world.
I have driven them in snow, mud, and many, many miles on interstate highways in the southern region of the USA. I have yet to find a single area in which any other small truck is even comparable.
The steering and handling are tight and responsive. The suspension soaks up bumps and irregularities like a sponge. The length of suspension travel is outstanding, it will not bottom even when loaded.
The 2.7 liter 4 cylinder is strong as an ox when mated to the manual transmission. I would stay away from the automatic with the 4cyl if the truck has the large tire package installed. If you plan on using the 15 inch tires that come standard, it's fine to go with the auto.
Just wondering why is it bad to get an automatic with a 4x4 and large tires.. is there some problem with that..?? thanks.
Steve, If you have a 4cyl;auto;& big tires, the automatic will take more power away from the 4cyl. than the 6cyl. And the big tires also needs more power than smaller tires. The best options is 4cyl. stick & big tires or 6cyl. auto.& big tires.
Hi- I bought a 99 tacoma with the 2.7 automatic. I understand what your saying about the larger tires. I would though like to put on a bit of a larger tire with new wheels. What would you recommend as the biggest tire or wheel I could use and still have the power I need?
Mine is a 2001 Tacoma ext. cab 4x4 SR5 2.7 4 cyl Automatic with 16" tires and I have no lose of power at all. The tires are LT 265/75/R16. I live in the middle of the mountains in WV and I'm up and down these mountains all day long with no problem at all. Love this truck! Mike.
15 inch tires??? oh, you must mean wheels! My 2000 Tacoma 4x4 has no problems with 30 inch tires and it a 4 cyl. 5spd. Just remember there is more to look at then just the power of the 2.7L engine. Theres always a simple gear change that can be done to restore factory performance with larger tires. jake
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