Frank 
2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2dr Regular Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
5sp Tacoma Good Value
 Bought a 2.7 liter with 5 speed, as I commute with my truck.  No need for 4x4, only raises insurance. Get very good gas mileage all around. Run 89 octane. Acceleration not too bad, although if going too slow in second gear but too fast for first gear, engine bogs a bit before rpms rise.   Performance improved with a K & N filter. The bench seat is comfortable, although the center seat is ridiculous. Should have been an armrest or storage bin in center, like my 86 Toyota pickup. The stereo is not high fidelity by any stretch of the imagination, so I plan on upgrading soon.  Many complaints on the blogs about 09 stereos.  Recommend deflector for hood. It helps stop pebbles hitting windshield.