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David K
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The second generation Tacomas (2005+) all have a 21.1 gallon (80 liter) tank. I have had a 2005 and a 2010 of this model.
That will take you 336 to 420 miles (16-20 mpg) unless you are four wheeling, and then it will drop to under 300 miles. When the gas warning light
comes on, you still have 4 gallons in the tank... and when the needle is on E you have 3 gallons remaining.
My 2001 (1st generation) was about the same, 20 gallon tank as I recall, but they may not have been universal like it is now with all models..
The V-6 gets 16-20 mpg and the I-4 gets 25+ mpg from what I read from those guys who drive them. My range city-hwy. is 15-19, but I have a slightly
taller than stock tire, so the numbers are one lower.
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magentawave
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What do you think about the reliability and availability of parts in Mexico and Central America for the 4 cylinders that were in the 85 Nissan 720
pickup trucks (pre-hard body)?
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by magentawave
What do you think about the reliability and availability of parts in Mexico and Central America for the 4 cylinders that were in the 85 Nissan 720
pickup trucks (pre-hard body)? |
this thread is about "reliable" vehicles. a 30 year old vehicle is not "reliable," it is just a hobby project! way back in 1985 didn't they still
call them "Datsuns?"
my memory of old datsun pickups is that they were great if you were no taller than 5"11"  and seat padding was about 0.5 in iches thick atop springs, and
after a few years the springs were all bare and poking thru seat
re parts, you can probably find some junk yards in most every town in mexico and c. america
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David K
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The Patrol (their 'Jeep') was called a Nissan Patrol, while all other Nissan vehicles sold in the U.S. were called Datsun...
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magentawave
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Yes I know this thread is about "reliable" because I'm the one that started this thread, but there are tons of old 22R's, 20R's, and Nissan 4 bangers
that are still reliably chugging along out there because those were some of the best motors ever made. I already know the old Datsuns were good but my
question was if parts for them are as readily available south of the border as the old Toyotas are.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by magentawave
What do you think about the reliability and availability of parts in Mexico and Central America for the 4 cylinders that were in the 85 Nissan 720
pickup trucks (pre-hard body)? |
this thread is about "reliable" vehicles. a 30 year old vehicle is not "reliable," it is just a hobby project! way back in 1985 didn't they still
call them "Datsuns?"
my memory of old datsun pickups is that they were great if you were no taller than 5"11" and seat padding was about 0.5 in iches thick atop springs, and
after a few years the springs were all bare and poking thru seat
re parts, you can probably find some junk yards in most every town in mexico and c. america |
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willardguy
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I gotta tell ya, that nissan patrol looks sweet. whats the deal, were they not big sellers here? anybody own one???
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They still make Nissan Patrols, although they don't sell them in the US, you see them all over Central America.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/195899/2013-nissan-patrol-pricin...
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A used Nissan would be a good buy for Mexico and South America. They built a plant in Mexico in 1964 and are responsible for bringing a very good no
frills car to the mexican people.
[Edited on 12-20-2012 by J.P.]
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
this thread is about "reliable" vehicles. a 30 year old vehicle is not "reliable," it is just a hobby project! way back in 1985 didn't they still
call them "Datsuns?"
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I still have a 1969 six-cyl Ford F-100 Pickup that is running strong (goes 70mph), has not been in for repairs in probably 20 years, and has never
given me any problems. Original engine, too. (240 cc six)
Take care of them, and they last forever.
Barry
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magentawave
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Those are good engines. I've owned a few over the years. What kind of MPG are you getting?
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I still have a 1969 six-cyl Ford F-100 Pickup that is running strong (goes 70mph), has not been in for repairs in probably 20 years, and has never
given me any problems. Original engine, too. (240 cc six)
Take care of them, and they last forever.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by magentawave
Those are good engines. I've owned a few over the years. What kind of MPG are you getting?
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I still have a 1969 six-cyl Ford F-100 Pickup that is running strong (goes 70mph), has not been in for repairs in probably 20 years, and has never
given me any problems. Original engine, too. (240 cc six)
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It now gets around 16 on the highway, 14 around town and the ranch. The truck has big fat tires & wheels, beefed up suspension, and a 4-speed
tranny rescued from a wrecked Ford dump truck, so much heavier than stock. Best it EVER got was 17 consistantly when stock many years ago------worst
was with a 1000 lb. cab-over steel framed Callen Camper on the back and got about 10. The 240 six has always run like a sewing machine---seems to be
perfectly ballanced. It has close to 200K miles on it-----burns no oil between changes every 3000 miles.. Best vehicle I ever owned, and my son has
it now in Owens Valley (eastern Sierra).
Barry
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I'm late into this discussion and have no new suggestions that haven't already been put out for consideration but I would like to mention that the
original request is for cheap and reliable which tend to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. Vehicles known to be reliable will be sold at a premium
and won't come cheap. It's also a good idea to budget for extra work if you end up with an older rig. That 22R engine may still be running but a lot
of the truck around it will be showing its age. Timing belt, regular belts, hoses, water pump, sagging springs, dead shocks, rotten tires could come
with the package.
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