Hey DFW metroplexer.

I too made the switch from T100 to my current ride: 02 Tacoma D-cab TRD Prerunner. Was going to get the 4x4, but price would have been an extra $2k. I justify the 4x2 since this would save $2k, and I rarely used my 4x4 in the past, plus the fact this is an TRD with the E-locker rear, which with proper tires, it should perform similar to a stock 4x4 anyway.

Also thought about the 4cy, auto (made 2001-2004), but they are rare. All the used ones I've found were Prerunner. From what I recall, these 4cy were never really advertised. When purchased new, the price was actually an adjustment of credit from the original MSPR as the original MSRP was based on the V6 model.

As far as performance, I think you'll appreciate the 3.4 in the Tacoma as it is a lighter, smaller vehicle, especially the Prerunner. Having had 3 T100s in the past with the 3.4, I can tell you that the 3.4 in the Taco is much faster, and MPG has been better as well. Thus far, I'm getting a good 2-3 mpg better than any of my past T100s.

If you go to the local DFW craigslist, there was a guy selling his 4cy D-cab prerunner for only $9.5k. The catch is, it has high miles. Do the search and you'll see his truck as he's listed several times.