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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 2:32 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 2:39 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 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 3:53 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 4:48 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 4:51 pm to Eli Goldfinger
You got rid of gods truck, how dare you sir.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:52 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I have a 2009 and it sounds like you described my truck. So, I understand your Con’s for sure. The Pro’s are that mine had been paid off since 2012, has 155k, and all I’ve ever done to her is have her oil changed every 5k miles
Posted on 1/30/21 at 4:57 pm to Eli Goldfinger
So what new truck did you get?
Posted on 1/30/21 at 5:25 pm to Eli Goldfinger
My wife hated my 2018 Tacoma Limited. Went back to 4runner limited. I'm happy.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 5:43 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I had a 2018 TRD Pro and I agree word for word with the OP. If all of your driving is in town and you need a pickup, then the Tacoma would work well for you. Once you get on the open road it is sheer misery. I could add more complaints; it is just that bad. I don't miss it at all.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 5:56 pm to Eli Goldfinger
Completely agree. Got rid of my '10 4.0 LB last year. Wasn't fun to drive at all and didn't get good enough gas mileage to be worth keeping. Fishtailed on wet roads a lot too.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 6:16 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I drive a single cab 2012 with a 4 cyl and auto trans.
4wd
Manual windows
Manual door locks
Aftermarket kenwood stereo
It has zero features. None. Not even intermittent wipers.
But I bought it to commute to work and have a vehicle to hunt with. The best thing about a Tacoma is that it’ll do everything you need it to do as a truck and get you back home without breaking down in the woods or on the road.....and you can drive it to work the next day.
From what you listed as cons...sounds like you would be better suited with a Ridgeline.
4wd
Manual windows
Manual door locks
Aftermarket kenwood stereo
It has zero features. None. Not even intermittent wipers.
But I bought it to commute to work and have a vehicle to hunt with. The best thing about a Tacoma is that it’ll do everything you need it to do as a truck and get you back home without breaking down in the woods or on the road.....and you can drive it to work the next day.
From what you listed as cons...sounds like you would be better suited with a Ridgeline.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 6:17 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I was dead set on buying one last year. Negotiated with multiple dealers via email, nailed one down to a price that was even better than what I wanted. Went there to test drive and ended up not buying the vehicle. A lot of what you stated - overall just felt like a cheap interior for the price.
Posted on 1/30/21 at 6:26 pm to Eli Goldfinger
quote:
Resale Value is AMAZING (I gave $34.5 new and got $31 on trade in after 2 years and 27K miles)
Insane to me that any small truck is as expensive as a full size.
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