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Toyota Tacoma guys, your expert opinion is requested
Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:53 am
Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:53 am
Looking at a 2020 SR5 double cab with a 2.7L I4 engine. I very rarely tow anything, don’t need off road capabilities, just need a truck for occasionally hauling things. Tell me about reliability, ride, other pros and cons of this vehicle.
Most here talk like these trucks are bulletproof, but I’m seeing only slightly above average reviews online.
Most here talk like these trucks are bulletproof, but I’m seeing only slightly above average reviews online.
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Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:54 am to High C
I have a 2013 Tacoma TRD quad cab
Just rolled over 235,000 miles
Just rolled over 235,000 miles
Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:55 am to High C
Cant speak to the newer models or Tacomas in general I suppose. But my 2006 Tundra has 230k miles on it and still runs the same as always. Its been awesome.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:55 am to High C
They hold their value really well.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 9:58 am to High C
I personally would not buy one. That is a lot of weight that motor is pulling & ‘straining’ it to accelerate will not do anything but shorten its life. V6 (4.0) is the way to go
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:00 am to High C
The Wrens
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:00 am to High C
Won’t have all the super cool gadgetry that other trucks will have- hell, Toyota finally put Apple Car Play in the Lexus GX for the 22MY ones.
But, with the most basic of routine maintenance, it will last forever. And, when you go to sell it, it will
have depreciated less than the other brands.
In fact, you may get what you paid for it because some Toyota fan boy has to have the color or trim you’re selling.
But, with the most basic of routine maintenance, it will last forever. And, when you go to sell it, it will
have depreciated less than the other brands.
In fact, you may get what you paid for it because some Toyota fan boy has to have the color or trim you’re selling.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:01 am to High C
I bought a new 2019 TRD Off Road with the 6cyl
I hated it.
1. Not even close to the bang for your buck of a full sized truck…any brand.
2. Shitty technology
3. Transmission was always searching for a gear. I drove in manual mode most of the time.
4. Poor mpg compared to other trucks.
5. Anemic engine
6. Awkward driving position. Since the truck has good ground clearance and low roof height, they have to make a more horizontal seating position.
7. Didn’t like the composite bed
8. Stiff ride
BUT!!!
I paid $36K for the truck brand new, drove it 2.5 years, and got $33k on trade in for another truck.
My advice:
Get yourself a base model F150.
It will last a long time, it will be more powerful, will probably get better mpg, will have more load capacity, and you’ll have a better “comfort” experience.
I hated it.
1. Not even close to the bang for your buck of a full sized truck…any brand.
2. Shitty technology
3. Transmission was always searching for a gear. I drove in manual mode most of the time.
4. Poor mpg compared to other trucks.
5. Anemic engine
6. Awkward driving position. Since the truck has good ground clearance and low roof height, they have to make a more horizontal seating position.
7. Didn’t like the composite bed
8. Stiff ride
BUT!!!
I paid $36K for the truck brand new, drove it 2.5 years, and got $33k on trade in for another truck.
My advice:
Get yourself a base model F150.
It will last a long time, it will be more powerful, will probably get better mpg, will have more load capacity, and you’ll have a better “comfort” experience.
This post was edited on 8/14/22 at 10:12 am
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:02 am to High C
Idk about the newer ones, but the old ones needed a stick shift with the 4 cylinders. The automatics were 3 or 4 speeds which meant no power and shite fuel economy.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:03 am to High C
I have a 2019 TRD Off Road. The ride is a little rough because of the package and probably won’t be the same for the SR5. Everything else is fine with the truck.
Do not get the 4 cylinder, you will regret it because the acceleration is horrible.
Do not get the 4 cylinder, you will regret it because the acceleration is horrible.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:03 am to Rouge
2011 trd off road with 243749 on it
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:03 am to High C
Last one I had was a 2017, it was my 5th Tacoma. Yea, it was def bulletproof. They last forever and rarely any mechanical issues. Only one I ever had was that my power steering pump went out. Toyota replaced it, it was under warranty. Never had another issue, on any of the 5 i owned.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:04 am to Eli Goldfinger
Yea the new 3.5s arent as good as the old 4.0s
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:06 am to High C
Idk about the I4s but i have a V6 2018 SR5 and it's been perfect. Same as you, I didn't need it to go off road or tow. Like others have said, the tech is lacking but it makes up for it in reliability and resale.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:07 am to High C
Get the 6 cylinder. Traded mine in after 10 years. Still ran strong.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:12 am to Eli Goldfinger
Got a Tundra, but I have driven and ridden in a few Tacos. I like the older, simpler Tacos. The newer ones are the right size, but compared to a Tundra, I don't like the ride at all.
If you are just running around town, it's probably OK, but I wouldn't want to ride for a couple of hours in one. Now, that's compared to an 04 Tundra with 300k on it. The Taco will get better MPG than the Tundra, but it's still not that good.
Like the Tundras, and most Toyotas, they do not load them up with the latest gadgets. Toyota sells reliability, not gadgetry. I put a nice system in mine a couple of years ago to upgrade the electronics, so my truck now has features comparable to my wife's 2013 Volvo and the reliability of a Toyota.
I owned the precursor to the Taco, the Hi-Lux, years ago. I wish they still made those. Not much power, no luxuries, no technology beyond a radio, but tough as hell and fun to drive.
If you are just running around town, it's probably OK, but I wouldn't want to ride for a couple of hours in one. Now, that's compared to an 04 Tundra with 300k on it. The Taco will get better MPG than the Tundra, but it's still not that good.
Like the Tundras, and most Toyotas, they do not load them up with the latest gadgets. Toyota sells reliability, not gadgetry. I put a nice system in mine a couple of years ago to upgrade the electronics, so my truck now has features comparable to my wife's 2013 Volvo and the reliability of a Toyota.
I owned the precursor to the Taco, the Hi-Lux, years ago. I wish they still made those. Not much power, no luxuries, no technology beyond a radio, but tough as hell and fun to drive.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:16 am to High C
I have a 2017 Tacoma 6 Cylinder
That thing rides like a champ. I’ll only ever get a Tacoma
That thing rides like a champ. I’ll only ever get a Tacoma
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:17 am to High C
Get the V6.
My old man retired and traded his 2500 diesel that he had forever in for a new Tacoma earlier this year. He loves that little truck and it does everything he needs out of a truck in his 60s.
My old man retired and traded his 2500 diesel that he had forever in for a new Tacoma earlier this year. He loves that little truck and it does everything he needs out of a truck in his 60s.
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:19 am to SpotCheckBilly
My son had a 2016 6 cylinder. I have owned four Tundras. On his Tacoma we had to do the timing chain cover gasket repair with just over 75,000 miles on it. I complained to Toyota corporations that it was just over the drive train warranty and they were no help. That was about a $3200 repair. Fast forward two year and my 2017 Tundra had the same oil leak from the Cam Tower seal. Even though my Tundra was 5 years out of warranty and 150,000 miles, Toyota agreed to pay $1500 of the repair.
Toyota reliability has gone down in recent years. However, I paid $25,000 when I bought my son's Tacoma and sold it three years later for $24,000. They do still hold their value. You just need to know what common problems they have and spend the $150 to have a mechanic look at it.
Toyota reliability has gone down in recent years. However, I paid $25,000 when I bought my son's Tacoma and sold it three years later for $24,000. They do still hold their value. You just need to know what common problems they have and spend the $150 to have a mechanic look at it.
This post was edited on 8/14/22 at 10:20 am
Posted on 8/14/22 at 10:26 am to High C
I don’t have a Tacoma but I like to brag that my 2002 tundra has over 300000 miles. AC works great. Absolutely no problems except I had to change the radiator about three years ago.
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