Thinking about a Tacoma

[bigjohntex]

I’m familiar with them, takes away the lag in reverse too so you can run over the kids, does nothing for shift points either

Interesting. So, you are saying a tune doesn't work when the truck is in reverse? Asking for a friend.

[Voodoo]

I’m saying if you are going to use strictly a throttle controller then Banks is the one and you can read what makes it better here. The voltage, OBD, low speed trim, and reverse are important.

https://bankspower.com/collections/throttle-controllers

The OTT tune doesn’t add all of that cheap throttle controller touchyness in reverse but its way more than a throttle controller, it reprograms shift points and other stuff that make it a different truck.

If you don’t get an OTT tune, get a Banks !

[Voodoo]

If your not a hot foot or hauling a rv the size of a trailer house it'll be fine. The pedal commander takes away the lag. I know voodoo has killed people all over the world with one and thinks they suck but for off roading and grocery getting they are great.

I’m off road in rough hill country every single day. Every throttle controller other than Banks sucks offroad. So you are climbing a rocky hill, wet or dry, you touch the gas and get unnecessary wheel spin which will rip your tires wide open on sharp rocks. Wet pavement sucks, backing up to get your groceries can run over the folks ignoring your reverse lights in the HEB parking lot.

If anyone here wants to roll with the pedal commander or sprint booster you can get the knock-off on Amazon made by the same chinese kids for chump change. If you are gonna spend pedal commander prices do yourself a favor and get the Banks.

DON’T BUY MOORE’S DEER CORN !

[Voodoo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL3pKztZirA

[Rwc]

I have owned multiple Tacomas and each have had their pros and cons. But will admit none were my everyday driver, just used them for piddling, hunting and for back ups. They would all pull a small trailer or small boat. None would when a drag race or tractor pull but overall not a bad hunting, piddling truck. All have been very reliable , matter of fact my son has driven his 2013 since he was 16 and it has yet to let us down.

I have a 2018 TRD Crew 4x4 LWB with 55k on it now that I bought 3 years ago. It had 47k on it when I bought it, probably should sale it due to lack of use, but fun to drive to the river or beer store every once in a while. One plus is the resale value is crazy.

If you buy one they are fun, but understand your buying a junior midget and will lack a tad bit of power depending what you are use to.

Rwc

[bowhntrmatt]

An ecoboost f-150 probably gets as good of mileage and actually has room and horsepower.

[jdg13]

Had a 2006. Between me an my dad it had over 200k on it with normal maintenance. I had a newer one with a 3.5 as a rental. The 2006 wasn't a race car, but the 2020 was a total dog. They took a somewhat under powered 4.0 v6 and replaced it with a 3.5 to get 2 mpg. Now even that has been replaced with a twin turbo 4 cylinder that is having similar issues to the 6 cylinder they put in the new Tundras. But they sure look good all set up with overlanding gear in the starbucks line.

[Dale Moser]

An ecoboost f-150 probably gets as good of mileage and actually has room and horsepower.

And will last 1/2 as long and be worth 1/2 as much when it’s done.

[bowhntrmatt]

And will last 1/2 as long and be worth 1/2 as much when it’s done.

and the Tacoma will still be merging on the freeway at 1/2 the speed.

[Greenheadless]

An ecoboost f-150 probably gets as good of mileage and actually has room and horsepower.

Apparently, if you get the same with the V8 5.0 version, you get even better mileage.

[bowhntrmatt]

Apparently, if you get the same with the V8 5.0 version, you get even better mileage.

I’m not a f-150 man, I was just making a comparison. I work with a guy that drives a super decked out v6 Tacoma with a little lift, bumpers, tires, etc. He gets about 2 mpg better than my TRX.

[rtjh]

Just bought an f150 and it's a night and day difference on comfort and room inside from my old tacoma.

[Voodoo]

Just bought an f150 and it's a night and day difference on comfort and room inside from my old tacoma.

No doubt about it. And when weather and conditions are at their crappiest, especially in snow and winter, its like sitting in an easy chair in front of a big fire place.

[chrisk]

Just bought an f150 and it's a night and day difference on comfort and room inside from my old tacoma.

2nd that