It's not a 4x4 model, but I've been using a 2004 Tacoma Ext cab for a few years with a 4x8 trailer. 4-cyl 2.4L. The small size comes in handy a lot maneuvering into spaces to load and unload, and I've been able to haul anything that I've needed to. Never went really far hauling a car with it - pulled a volvo for 15 miles through the city once and it did fine. Gets about 23mpg so I use it for my commuter and work truck. One of the best parts is that the only thing that I've done to it besides regular maintenance is replace the brake pads and rotors -- 190k miles.
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