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Just got rid of my 2019 Tacoma TRD Off Road: My unsolicited review
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:22 pm
Cons:
Lazy transmission (I usually drove in manual mode)
Lack of tech compared to every other manufacturer
Too little leg room in back seat for adults to be comfortable
Poor MPG relative to power and truck size (18.5 MPG mixed)
More road noise than average truck
Stiff ride (but it’s an off road truck, so...)
MPG would drop down to 13-14 MPG when towing my boat (3,000 Lbs) or little camping trailer (1500 Lbs)
Composite bed is like a new teflon frying pan
Composite bed feels cheap
Composite bed lets water in from multiple locations
Janky touch screen with sh!tty apps
Poor quality backup camera
Pros:
Size is great for trails
Size is great for city driving & parking
TRD off road comes with good off road features
Looks sharp
Resale Value is AMAZING (I gave $34.5 new and got $31 on trade in after 2 years and 27K miles)
I don’t regret buying the Tacoma as it satisfied my nostalgia for a small truck (1st vehicle was 86 Toyota pickup) and the resale value was better than I could have imagined. I could have sold it for $33K, but trading was much less of a hassle.
However, I wasn’t prepared for the underwhelming power and gas mileage. My buddies with full size trucks get the same or better...and full size trucks are more comfortable & capable. The Tacoma was my first vehicle to have a backup camera, so I thought it was the tits until seeing other folks’ cameras.
The Tacoma definitely fills a niche for baws who live in the city but want a vehicle to take to the woods on weekends. And I suppose it would be a solid truck for college aged folks.
But the Tacoma is not the best option if you pull a boat/camper/trailer, have kids, want the newest cool tech, want to feel the torque, or want a more plush vehicle.
I would give the Tacoma a Baw Rating of 6.5 out of 10.
Lazy transmission (I usually drove in manual mode)
Lack of tech compared to every other manufacturer
Too little leg room in back seat for adults to be comfortable
Poor MPG relative to power and truck size (18.5 MPG mixed)
More road noise than average truck
Stiff ride (but it’s an off road truck, so...)
MPG would drop down to 13-14 MPG when towing my boat (3,000 Lbs) or little camping trailer (1500 Lbs)
Composite bed is like a new teflon frying pan
Composite bed feels cheap
Composite bed lets water in from multiple locations
Janky touch screen with sh!tty apps
Poor quality backup camera
Pros:
Size is great for trails
Size is great for city driving & parking
TRD off road comes with good off road features
Looks sharp
Resale Value is AMAZING (I gave $34.5 new and got $31 on trade in after 2 years and 27K miles)
I don’t regret buying the Tacoma as it satisfied my nostalgia for a small truck (1st vehicle was 86 Toyota pickup) and the resale value was better than I could have imagined. I could have sold it for $33K, but trading was much less of a hassle.
However, I wasn’t prepared for the underwhelming power and gas mileage. My buddies with full size trucks get the same or better...and full size trucks are more comfortable & capable. The Tacoma was my first vehicle to have a backup camera, so I thought it was the tits until seeing other folks’ cameras.
The Tacoma definitely fills a niche for baws who live in the city but want a vehicle to take to the woods on weekends. And I suppose it would be a solid truck for college aged folks.
But the Tacoma is not the best option if you pull a boat/camper/trailer, have kids, want the newest cool tech, want to feel the torque, or want a more plush vehicle.
I would give the Tacoma a Baw Rating of 6.5 out of 10.
This post was edited on 1/30/21 at 2:50 pm
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Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:26 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
But the Tacoma is not the best option if you pull a boat/camper/trailer, have kids, want the newest cool tech, want to feel the torque, or want a more plush vehicle.
So it's not a good vehicle for women.
I know lots of guys pulling big boats with the Tacoma and have well over 100k miles with no major problems.
This post was edited on 1/30/21 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:28 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I didn’t suggest there would be problems.
They just don’t have enough torque unless you wind them up to about 4,500 RPMs.
They just don’t have enough torque unless you wind them up to about 4,500 RPMs.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:32 pm to Eli Goldfinger
You’re going to have rip my Tacoma away from my cold, bloody hands
I love this damn vehicle
Had an 03, totaled it, and got a 17
I love this damn vehicle
Had an 03, totaled it, and got a 17
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:35 pm to VermilionTiger
Glad you like yours.
I didn’t hate mine. It’s just “not as much truck” as one can get in a full size for similar money.
I didn’t hate mine. It’s just “not as much truck” as one can get in a full size for similar money.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:39 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Removing the 4l v6 completely changed the driving characteristics. I had a 2017 Taco and traded it for a 2017 4Runner Offroad Premium. Do not regret it...
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:40 pm to stickly
I’ve heard the exact same thing from 2 4Runner owners.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 2:47 pm to VermilionTiger
I have a 2004 with 114k miles. I drive it just sometimes. But I am old and don’t do much.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:01 pm to Eli Goldfinger
you can lease one for around $200-250, V6 4x4. Leasehakr.com
Fullsize truck it too big, I feel like I'm in a boat, cant fit in garage, or parking spots. Unless you are towing a tractor or big arse boat,RV, what's the point. The back seat is small though.
Fullsize truck it too big, I feel like I'm in a boat, cant fit in garage, or parking spots. Unless you are towing a tractor or big arse boat,RV, what's the point. The back seat is small though.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:23 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
Lack of tech compared to every other manufacturer
THIS!!!
Traded in my 2017 Ram for a 2020 Tundra...paid a good bit more than a similar Ram would've cost, but here's what I had on my OLD Ram that isn't on the new Tundra:
Remote start on keyfob
Power rear window (Tundra's you have to crawl back there and open it by hand)
Dual zone A/C
Auto up and down on all windows (Tundra, only driver window down)
Power side mirror fold in and out
Radio sucks
Apps are awful
and the list goes on.
SHould have stuck with Ram
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:27 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
I gave $34.5 new and got $31 on trade in after 2 years and 27K miles
Sounds like they fricked you on the sale
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:28 pm to Roovelroe
Does a 2020 Tundra not have Android Auto / CarPlay?
Once you have that it kind of makes a lot of other stuff irrelevant.
Once you have that it kind of makes a lot of other stuff irrelevant.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:35 pm to Rust Cohle
quote:
you can lease one for around $200-250, V6 4x4. Leasehakr.com
That web address is giving my tablet AIDS
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:39 pm to Powerman
quote:
Sounds like they fricked you on the sale
So you think $1,700 depreciation per year for a new car is getting fricked?
Posted on 1/30/21 at 3:53 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I got a 2015 4wd. Shitty mpg. Great off road and a witch in the mud.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:03 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Why would you buy a small truck to tow a boat or to put grownups in the back?? Just get a man sized truck.
Your decision making is questionable.
Your decision making is questionable.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:31 pm to USMEagles
quote:
Does a 2020 Tundra not have Android Auto / CarPlay?
Toyota has just been offering it in certain models in recent years. Not sure if it’s hit the Tundras yet.
Toyota has long been later than other makers integrating tech into their cars.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:48 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Well , what did you trade it in for?!?
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:50 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:what the hell did you expect?
MPG would drop down to 13-14 MPG when towing my boat (3,000 Lbs)
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:50 pm to Roovelroe
quote:
Remote start on keyfob Power rear window (Tundra's you have to crawl back there and open it by hand) Dual zone A/C Auto up and down on all windows (Tundra, only driver window down) Power side mirror fold in and out Radio sucks Apps are awful and the list goes on. SHould have stuck with Ram
You forgot....RELIABILITY! Your old Ram would’ve been in the shop multiple times. They suck
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