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   From: sailor.jack@cox.net   
      
   I bought the 07 Tacoma with the standard transmission because my wife wasn't   
   interested in it... I selfishlly wanted a truck for me and didn't want to   
   share it.   
   I like it, I drive in the DC suburbs and into DC a few times a month. I'd do   
   the same again.   
   Jack   
   "Picasso"  wrote in message   
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   > Looking to purchase a used 08 Tacoma.  My question is, is there any   
   > good reason the automatic shift is on the floor instead of the   
   > column?  I know hte tundra is on the column, and the competetors the   
   > ranger and f150 are on the column.   
   >   
   > I'm buying this truck to replace my F150 and honda accord with a   
   > single vehicle.  The f150 is too large for my wife, and the accord is   
   > too much front wheel drive and car for me.   
   >   
   > A ford ranger is completly out of the question, and i'm not going to   
   > steer away from the tacoma because of the shifter, as I like   
   > everything else about the truck.   
   >   
   > Automatic vs. standard?  I always said if i get a small truck, i will   
   > get a standard, but also the wife is not interested in that.   
   >   
   > Am I going to like the auto compared to the standard... fuel economy /   
   > power wise?   
   >   
   > thanks   
   >   
   > ALso, what are these trucks like with a snowmobile or fourwheeler on   
   > the back, or shold i forget about that and get a trailer?   
   >   
   > Haven't found my ideal truck yet, as i want the long box quad cab...   
   > i've got a guy looking for me.   
      
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