If you don't need to tow anything with it, I'd look for a 4 cylinder 5 speed Tacoma. Not sure if that was available in crew cab or not?
^^ This ^^ .... I have an '09 extended cab 4x4, 4cyl, 5 speed. gets 30mpg (CDN gallon that is) The best vehicle I've ever owned, by far!
I tow a 5x10 utility trailer with a large Can-Am ATV. I wouldn't want to tow much more than that.