I have had my 2011 Eagle on my 2001 extended cab Tacoma with Firestone air bags (great) and and extra leaf on the suspension. It is a 2.7 liter 4 cylinder. It's done well by me though I wish at times I had a few more squirrels under the hood going up hill. The 2001 had it's troubles. I am the poster boy for frame exchange having had 3 put in over a year and a half.... they could not get it to be level... I gave up and accepted the last one as good as they could get it. I love this truck despite. I have had other corrosion issues with the gas tank and differential (did I mention I live in New England?). It has otherwise been bullet proof. Oh yeah I did have to replace front and rear chrome bumpers to pass inspection as they were rotted out too. I do my own work as sweat equity. I know though my days are numbered. I only have 150,000 on the dial but I am thinking that the radiator will go and perhaps the clutch next. I like how it handles, seems more like a sneaker than a boot. I have gotten through some incredibly difficult terrain with the Taco and just like the size. I don't want more truck than I need. I used to live overseas and really like the diesel Hilux but if I wait for that I'll be dead and gone. I hope to get the next truck too see me out... that said I want to really like it.
So I have been starting my search for the next beast to carry my home around. I have been researching the positive statements and trying to read between the lines of all the glossy bells and whistles. I am not impressed by shiny hubcaps if it won't get me through the mud.
I have come to you all to help in throwing it all up in the air and seeing what people think by experience ... that is ..I wish I had done otherwise thoughts.
I have, due to the size of the truck limited my search to just two to start. And due to some of the spec's I am reading about torque and RPM I am considering my first automatic (!). This is a great article on the new V6 Tacoma engine 2016, stating at the end about the clutch concerns with a big load.
http://www.exploringoverland.com/overland-tech-travel/2015/8/20/the-new-tacomas-new-engine
I am also impressed with the specs on the new Colorado V6. It too has a lot to offer but as I haven't owned a GM since I was 17 (an old Buick La Sabre... wow V8 and 17!... gas 29¢/gal!) I haven't a clue on the value longterm as I am the Tacoma.
So I beseech those of great knowledge and wisdom to tell me your ideas. I want to carry my Eagle to the ends of the earth and not get stuck unless by my own stupidity. I attach a shot of my current set up for the sake of nostalgia and faithfulness.
So I have been starting my search for the next beast to carry my home around. I have been researching the positive statements and trying to read between the lines of all the glossy bells and whistles. I am not impressed by shiny hubcaps if it won't get me through the mud.
I have come to you all to help in throwing it all up in the air and seeing what people think by experience ... that is ..I wish I had done otherwise thoughts.
I have, due to the size of the truck limited my search to just two to start. And due to some of the spec's I am reading about torque and RPM I am considering my first automatic (!). This is a great article on the new V6 Tacoma engine 2016, stating at the end about the clutch concerns with a big load.
http://www.exploringoverland.com/overland-tech-travel/2015/8/20/the-new-tacomas-new-engine
I am also impressed with the specs on the new Colorado V6. It too has a lot to offer but as I haven't owned a GM since I was 17 (an old Buick La Sabre... wow V8 and 17!... gas 29¢/gal!) I haven't a clue on the value longterm as I am the Tacoma.
So I beseech those of great knowledge and wisdom to tell me your ideas. I want to carry my Eagle to the ends of the earth and not get stuck unless by my own stupidity. I attach a shot of my current set up for the sake of nostalgia and faithfulness.