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Any tacoma owners with young kids?

Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:23 pm
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29240 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:23 pm
So in the next year, give or take a few months, I'll be getting a new vehicle. It's most likely going to be a tundra or tacoma. I don't care about the other brands so don't waste your time.

My question is...is there enough room in the tacoma rear seat for car seats? I plan on keeping the vehicle for awhile, and I don't want to buy something and then have to upgrade because of lack of space. I know the tundra backseat is like a house.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64206 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:25 pm to
I have extended cab Tacoma (not 4 door) and they only have hookup for 1 car seat. Actually getting a new truck in next few months because of this
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 5:26 pm
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69078 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:27 pm to
I have an extended cab, and they are fine back there on boosters, but with car seats I didn't like they way it sat on the small seat.

The quad cab has pretty good sized back seats and I don't think it would be a problem at all.
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29240 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:27 pm to
I would definitely be getting the 4 door with either truck
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9784 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:27 pm to
Tundra would be better for car seats. Tacoma could fit them, but it's tight and kids grow fast
Posted by tigerclaw10
My house
Member since Jun 2010
4202 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:27 pm to
The new models are pretty big. I have an 09 and I think it would do fine.
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
69078 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:28 pm to
Odd, I have a 2007 and it has hook ups on each side.

I do want something bigger though, think I'm going to get a four runner and a work van so I don't need a work truck.
Posted by BoostAddict
Member since Jun 2007
2986 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:29 pm to
I've had a Tacoma (4 door) for 10 years. My kids have grown up in it... saving it for the oldest to drive in a couple of years.
Posted by bosoxjo13
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
3250 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:49 pm to
I'm kind of in the same dilemma. Except I've been thinking about getting a Jeep Wrangler 2 door or a Tacoma ext cab.
Posted by BoostAddict
Member since Jun 2007
2986 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:53 pm to
quote:

I'm kind of in the same dilemma. Except I've been thinking about getting a Jeep Wrangler 2 door or a Tacoma ext cab.



Heh... I have a Wrangler (4 door) too. Cool thing about the Jeep is when your kid spills milk all over the carpet, you can pull the carpet out and wash it... and the tub of the Jeep as it has drain holes.
Posted by Shaun176
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
2465 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 5:58 pm to
I have a 16 Tacoma 4 door and the cab is as big as a Camry. I have 2 kids- 5 and 9. There is plenty of room in the 2nd row.
Posted by ellunchboxo
Gtown
Member since Feb 2009
18795 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:00 pm to
I had to fold the passenger seat down after my daughter turned around two.

It was a pain in the arse. Traded it in on a Tundra.
This post was edited on 4/22/16 at 9:41 pm
Posted by Festus
With Skillet
Member since Nov 2009
85011 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:06 pm to
I just bought a Tacoma 4 door, and it has plenty of room for them.
Posted by The Fall of Romo
Independence
Member since Oct 2013
731 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:12 pm to
I have an 08 Tacoma and it fits my 3 year old fine. Now car seats are getting bigger and taller but it will do you fine.
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10429 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:13 pm to
quote:

It's most likely going to be a tundra or tacoma.


I have both. Obviously much more room in the Tundra but the Taco 4 door has enough for what you need.
Posted by Franktowntiger7
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2010
2719 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:21 pm to
I have a 2015 with a 2&4yr old in the back. It's fine
Posted by WHATDOINO
Member since Dec 2008
6509 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:41 pm to
I have a 2015 Tacoma 4 door 4wd and it fits my family of four perfectly.

Go for it. It's the funnest truck I've ever owned and it's not close. I hope to maybe pass it to my 11 year old in a few years.

Inhad a tundra before this and I loved it also. I just enjoy running around in the Tacoma more for some reason
Posted by VOLcano
Rocky Top
Member since Feb 2016
942 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:42 pm to


I remember having to ride in the back jump seats of my dads 1987 Nissan "king cab" truck. Once we got big enough, me and my sister would fight to win the privilege of sitting up front.
Posted by Daponch
Da Nortchore
Member since Mar 2013
996 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:48 pm to
I had a Tacoma and upgraded to a Tundra due to my son in 08. You will need to upgrade very soon
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29240 posts
Posted on 4/22/16 at 6:51 pm to
I'm not so much worried about kids as infants. Can it fit a rear facing seat? I should have been more specific.
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