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epe · 02-10-2009, 10:56 AM

I think I have decided to look for a t-100 instead of a pickup. If I get one it willl be a 95 or newer with the 3.4 and 4x4 ext cab. How are the automatics in these? How do they do mileage wise compared to the 5spd? Any known issues with them that would keep me from buying one with auto? It will be a daily driver, and I will pull a small aluminum boat from time to time.. Thanks.

v-8 volvo · 02-10-2009, 12:07 PM

My 98 SR-5 4x4 extra cab gets between 15.5 and 16.5 highway/local combined

v-8 volvo · 02-10-2009, 12:09 PM

With an automatic

robiewp · 02-10-2009, 10:57 PM

my 97 gets between 19 and 21 strictly highway, and I can do that well over all if I drive very conservatively. On a recent trip from Maine to NY I got 19.5 going as close to 80 as traffic let me the whole way. I have dunlop street tires (this helps) and a cap (debatable).

4x4 3.4 automatic.

I've had no problems with the auto. 216k right now. Some people after really high millage have their flex plate crack, but this seems to be relatively rare...

65riv · 02-12-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by epe

it willl be a 95 or newer with the 3.4 and 4x4 ext cab.

the ext cab wasn't available in 95. 96 thru 98 only. Haven't calc'd my mileage yet, but there are other threads with tips on optimizing your MPG (replace oxygen sensors, tire inflation, etc. Good choice on going with the T.

BamZipPow · 02-12-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 65riv

the ext cab wasn't available in 95. 96 thru 98 only.

I see that in the brochures but I'm finding a lot of 95 extended cabs on all the various websites...

Ric17 · 02-12-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BamZipPow

I see that in the brochures but I'm finding a lot of 95 extended cabs on all the various websites...

The 1995 truck was available with an Xtra-cab. I remembering driving one when they first came out (in 95) and I have numerous 1995 literature with the 1995 T100 Xtracab.

The 3.4 came first and then several months later the Xtracab came along.

Alan R McDaniel Jr · 02-12-2009, 12:43 PM

I have a 1995 4x4 5sp ext cab.

Alan

65riv · 02-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Cool, didn't know that about the 95. But then, I'm pretty new to the T (3 weeks)

Alan R McDaniel Jr · 02-13-2009, 10:21 AM

My 95 actually belonged to my oldest son for a while. I think he was making "How tough is a Toyota" commercials with it for most of the time he owned it. He sold it to me and I use it for parts for my 97 T100. It has saved me much more than the $2400 that I put into it. I intend to run my 97 for a long, long, long time.

There are some things that will not interchange. The 95 is a 5 spd and the 97 is Automatic. Other than that and those things associated with the transmission all parts are virtually interchangeable.

Alan

randy69 · 02-22-2009, 01:54 AM

I have a 95 Xtra-cab 3.4 4x4 automatic soon to have a Tundra 4.7

epe · 02-22-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by randy69

I have a 95 Xtra-cab 3.4 4x4 automatic soon to have a Tundra 4.7

ANy problems with the auto transmission? I am having a problem finding a 5spd t-100

randy69 · 02-22-2009, 05:13 PM

I have had no problems with mine.

BamZipPow · 02-22-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by epe

ANy problems with the auto transmission? I am having a problem finding a 5spd t-100

I have no problem finding them on craigslist, autotrader, or cars.com. Anything particular yer looking fer besides an ext cab and a 5-speed? What price range? Power package? Cruise? What kinda mileage? Any particular color? Where are you located?

epe · 02-23-2009, 10:52 PM

Central ohio.. Would prefer cruise, but can live without.. power package does not matter... Trying to keep under 170k miles.. Right now to buy from a indvidual my budget is under 6 grand..