Shangobango
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I went from full size to a 2017 Tacoma> The size of the truck didnt bother me much but the lack of power drove me crazy. 6 speed tranny never stayed in 6th gear even on interstate. The truck could barely maintain a speed of 70mph and would shift up and down if i used cruise control. The truck did great off road and in the city but interstate and towing it just didn't have any guts. I am back in a full size. Fuel mileage was a little better with the Tacoma but not much at all.
I have heard about some shifting issues in the Gen 3 Tacomas. I did a good bit of research before I tied in to mine. It seems like some of them have the issues and some don't. I will say they that shifting pattern on the transmission is different than anything I have ever driven and is going to take some getting used to as far as making the truck do what I want with my foot and accelerator.
I haven't towed with my 2018 as I have only had it a for a few weeks but on the Interstate doing 75 I am running about 1650-1700 RPM's on cruise control with no issues. So I guess mine must be finding 6th gear.