The manual transmission has no hill descent control
How much for a new Tacoma?
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AZjeff
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Have you driven a Tacoma? You might not want one for free.
What's that? LoL.... I don't need that stuff I'm old enough to have driven with point ignition, carburetors and drum brakes on all 4 wheels . If I can't go down a hill I need to turn my license in.
I think they do, its call downshifting and using the brakes... TBH I would be very impressed if any computer controlled descent control system works as well as 4 low and manual transmission, I'm sure many don't work as well...
It's not called the "Toyota Tax" for nothing
I have 2018, same as a 2023 (Gen III). It's a fine truck, but the V6/AT combo without mods is a real dog.
I have a MT, regeared and reprogrammed. Whole new truck, but it's a risk I TOOK.
Frankly I would wait a couple years. Then buy either the NEW turbo 4 (Gen IV), full up or get a used Gen 3.
I have a MT, regeared and reprogrammed. Whole new truck, but it's a risk I TOOK.
Frankly I would wait a couple years. Then buy either the NEW turbo 4 (Gen IV), full up or get a used Gen 3.
What ? I presume this is related to getting it registered in CA and tied to emissions ?
Yes
I presume this is related to getting it registered in CA and tied to emissions ?
Aren't most (modern) vehicles CARB-compliant regardless of where they're sold ?
Not always. Sometimes the calibration is different, sometimes there is additional emissions equipment, etc.
They STILL haven't done anything about that?
I am in no way inferring hill descent control is required - but to answer your question - yes its much better than just throwing it in 4 lo. It uses the ABS individually on each wheel - to maximize traction per wheel - in real time in milliseconds. 4 lo and brakes simply mean all brakes get the same force - so there is no way it can compete.
What your saying is the equivalent to saying old manual brakes are better than ABS. I think most people have finally realized there not.
Now if you need hill decent control - another matter. Both my 4x4's have it. The couple times I used it - very impressive. Not many hills here though.
Toyota tax is real, especially out West.
Only way to get a manual transmission is to get a TRD Sport or TRD Offroad in V6 4WD configuration only. They only offered a 5 speed manual with the 2.7L I4 in 2016 and 2017. I wouldn't even think about the 4 cylinder though. The V6 is slow enough for the weight of the truck.
Truck is pretty old school, but you probably like that.
My truck is the V6 and 6 speed manual, I enjoy it better than my V6 and automatic I had. Truck is still slower than a snail with a hardon, but will move out of its own way if persuaded.
I bought my 2022 in April use with 2500 miles and it was $40K and some change.
Only way to get a manual transmission is to get a TRD Sport or TRD Offroad in V6 4WD configuration only. They only offered a 5 speed manual with the 2.7L I4 in 2016 and 2017. I wouldn't even think about the 4 cylinder though. The V6 is slow enough for the weight of the truck.
Truck is pretty old school, but you probably like that.
My truck is the V6 and 6 speed manual, I enjoy it better than my V6 and automatic I had. Truck is still slower than a snail with a hardon, but will move out of its own way if persuaded.
I bought my 2022 in April use with 2500 miles and it was $40K and some change.
You gotta get a tune and 4.88s!!
This is the extent of my offroading...
So yea, no need for gears.
I don't keep a truck long anyways. Gonna see what the 4th gen does and might get a 2026.
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