I will say the best fuel economy I have ever gotten out of a truck was on a business trip to central Mississippi. My rental was a full size 4 door Dodge Ram with the 4.7 liter V8. My buddy and I couldn't believe the mileage. We averaged over 25mpg for the entire trip. Including running back and forth from the plant to Starkville where we were staying. I've gotten good fuel economy from the several of the newer 5.7 Rams too.

There was something about my Tacoma that I never liked. It was a great truck it just was uncomfortable to me. Lots of Japanese cars are that way. Most Japanese cars the pedals are too close and the steering wheel is too far away. The seat is too low to the floor for a truck, the front of the seat is too low and you feel like you are sliding off of it. The steering wheel is too far away. It's all minor stuff like that, but it all adds up to a truck that gets on your nerves pretty quick on a trip. My 2004 Ford Ranger was much more comfortable to drive than the Tacoma. So is my Jeep Wrangler. I think it all boils down to the fact that American cars are designed for American body types. Taller people with longer legs.

Now that I've sold my Tacoma to Straycat, I'm back looking for another 2004 or newer 4.0 Ranger, but this time I'm going to get the rear doors that actually open. Ideally I want an FX4 with a manual transmission. Although I haven't ruled out a full sized Dodge, Chevy or Ford or even a Nissan Frontier. The Frontiers I've driven seem to be more comfortable than the Tacomas.

Last edited by Irishguy; 07/02/18 05:47 AM.
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