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Which truck is the best?

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26 votes
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab Standard Bed V6 Manual
37%
17 votes
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
Ram 1500 4WD Regular Cab 6.3 Ft Box ST
7%
3 votes
2008 Ford Ranger
Ranger 4WD SuperCab 2dr 6 Ft Box XL
2008 Toyota T...
Tacoma 4WD Access C...
2006 Dodge Ra...
Ram 1500 4WD Regula...
2008 Ford Ranger
Ranger 4WD SuperCab...
MECHANICAL
4.0L DOHC EFI 24-valve V6 VVT-i engine 4.7L V8 "MAGNUM" engine 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission 100,000 mile tune-up interval
4-wheel drive Electric shift-on-the-fly part-time transfer case Engine block heater & battery warmer *STD only in AK, MN, MT, ND, SD, WI & WY states. Optional on vehicles in other states*
5350# GVWR 3.55 axle ratio 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Front skid plate 9.25" rear axle ring gear diameter Electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case
Independent coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension w/gas-filled shock absorbers Four wheel drive 4-wheel drive
Rear leaf-spring suspension w/staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers 600-amp maintenance-free battery 115-amp alternator
Front stabilizer bar 136-amp alternator 58-amp battery
P245/75R16 mud & snow tires Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector 6' pickup box
Full-size spare tire 6.3' cargo box 5000# GVWR, 1260# maximum payload
16" styled steel wheels 6350# GVWR Independent short/long arm front suspension w/torsion bar
Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering HD front & rear shock absorbers 2-stage multi-leaf spring rear suspension
Pwr ventilated front disc & rear drum w/tandem booster brakes Front stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/brake assist P245/70R17 all-season BSW tires HD gas shock absorbers
Electronic braking distribution (EBD) Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel & winch-type carrier P235/75R15 all-terrain OWL tires
  17" x 7" argent painted steel wheels Space-saver spare tire
  Pwr rack & pinion steering 15" 7-spoke silver-painted steel wheels
  Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes Pwr rack & pinion steering
  Rear wheel anti-lock brakes Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
  26 gallon fuel tank 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
EXTERIOR
Front & rear mudguards Bright front bumper Black front/rear step bumper-inc: black painted face bar w/matching lower valance
Black grille w/argent surround Bright rear bumper Front stone guards & rear mud flaps
Black bumpers, mirrors, door handles & overfenders Front air dam Black H-bar grille
2-speed windshield wipers Gray upper front fascia Black door handles
Fiber-reinforced sheet-molded composite bed-inc: steel outer panels, storage compartments, rail caps, removable tailgate Bright grille (4) cargo box tie-down hooks
Deck rail system w/(4) adjustable tie-down cleats Manual 6" x 9" black exterior mirrors Raised "power dome" hood
(1) fixed cargo bed tie-down points Fixed long mast antenna Bi-color tail lamps
Dual rear-hinged access doors Tinted windows Black manual side mirrors
  Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers Solar tinted glass on windshield & front door windows
  Cargo lamp Variable-intermittent windshield wipers
  Removable tailgate Quick-release tailgate w/black handle
INTERIOR
Fabric-trimmed front bucket seats w/passenger fold-flat seat, adjustable headrests HD vinyl 40/20/40 split bench seat Cloth 60/40 split bench seat
Tumble-flat rear seats w/underseat storage Mini floor console Black vinyl floor covering
Center console Black vinyl floor covering 4-spoke black urethane steering wheel
(3) front/(2) rear cup holders Floor tunnel insulation Gauges-inc: tachometer, fuel, engine temp
(2) bottle holders Tilt steering column Black-faced gauge cluster w/black trim rings
Full carpeting Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel Black instrument panel bezel SecuriLock anti-theft system
Engine immobilizer Air conditioning AM/FM stereo w/clock
LED-illuminated gauges-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level, tripmeter, digital clock AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: CD changer control, (4) speakers 12-volt auxiliary pwr point
Tire pressure monitor system Day/night rearview mirror Glove box
Defroster-linked air conditioning Cigar lighter Cup holders
AM/FM stereo w/CD player, (6) speakers 12V pwr outlet Smokers pkg-inc: lighter, ash tray/cup
Dual 12V auxiliary pwr outlets Passenger assist handle Manual day/night rearview mirror
Fabric door panels insert Rear cab storage Low series door trim panels
Map pocket   Sun visors w/LH strap
Overhead console-inc: maplights, garage door opener bin, sunglasses storage   Driver/passenger-side A-pillar-mounted grab handles
Sun visors w/front passenger vanity mirror   Dome light
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 15/hwy 18 (4.0L engine/6-speed manual trans) City 14/hwy 18 (4.7L engine/6-speed manual trans) City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans)
  City 14/hwy 18 (4.7L engine/5-speed auto trans) City 14/hwy 17 (4.0L engine/5-speed auto trans)
  City 14/hwy 18 (5.7L engine/5-speed auto trans)  
  City 12/hwy 15 (4.7L FFV engine/5-speed auto trans/gas)  
  City 9/hwy 11 (4.7L FFV engine/5-speed auto trans/ethanol)  
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/brake assist Rear wheel anti-lock brakes 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags w/passenger airbag cut-off switch Driver/passenger multistage airbags w/passenger on/off switch Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/front passenger sensing system
3-point seat belts w/emergency locking retractor (ELR) at all seating positions-inc: front seat belt pretensioners, force limiters & adjustable shoulder anchors, automatic locking retractor for front passenger & rear seat belts Shoulder belt height adjusters Personal Safety System
CRS tether anchors for front & rear passenger seats Dual note horn Front shoulder safety belts-inc: height adjusters, pretensioners, energy management, retractors
Side-door impact door beams   Center front lap belt
    Child safety seat restraint latches (LATCH) on front passenger seat