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Toyota Tacoma vs Tundra

Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:01 am
Posted by Bigryno7
Nashville
Member since Jun 2009
1459 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:01 am
Going back and forth between the Tacoma and Tundra.

For those who own a Tacoma, do you wish you would have just spent the extra money and got the Tundra?

Debating on spending the extra 6-7k and getting the Tundra. Gas is not an issue. I feel like I do not necessarily need the Tundra but the extra space would be nice. Coming from a Jeep Grand Cherokee for what it's worth.

Edit: no kids for probably the next couple of years
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 10:12 am
Posted by J Murdah
Member since Jun 2008
39784 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:02 am to
get a 4runner instead
Posted by Rabbs and QStick
Houston
Member since Apr 2012
2829 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:03 am to
I personally love my Tacoma but will probably get a Tundra next time around. I don't think it's really the money that persuaded me the first time as much as not needing something that big, but starting a family now I would much rather the space.
Posted by tketaco
Sunnyside, Houston
Member since Jan 2010
19491 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:03 am to
Tundra. 2013 SR5 Texas Edition Maxed out cab.

Love mine and the extra room in the back seat.
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
27096 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:04 am to
quote:

For those who own a Tacoma, do you wish you would have just spent the extra money and got the Tundra?


Tundra was too big for me. The Tacoma with a double cab and extended bed fits both my work and personal needs.
Posted by fareplay
Member since Nov 2012
4817 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:05 am to
Just get a ram for the price of a Tacoma. People judge others with Japanese trucks
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22164 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:05 am to
Tundra crew cab checking in
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
17484 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:06 am to
2008 Tacoma with just over 100K on it now. It's been from Pensacola to NY to VA all the while pulling a loaded Uhaul to our next duty station. Never given me one bit of trouble. Oh, and have two kids. Plenty of room. Even have driven it from MD to Savannah a number of times. Would never take a Tundra over it.
This post was edited on 9/5/17 at 1:15 pm
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171036 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:06 am to
quote:

get a 4runner instead


For when you want to spend tundra money on a Tacoma with a camper shell
Posted by Homesick Tiger
Greenbrier, AR
Member since Nov 2006
54209 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:07 am to
The Tundra with the off road package is a lot smoother ride. At least it as back in '03 when I bought mine. I'm still using btw.
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:09 am to
I went from a 3/4 ton to a Tacoma. Love it. Smaller, quicker, little better on gas.
Posted by OceanMan
Member since Mar 2010
20019 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:09 am to
Tacoma is great. But it is not a practical vehicle for kids, especially if they need car seats.

I think this is a personal decision based on how you will use the truck. Tacoma really shines off road, and has the added benefit of a bed. I would also think the tundra has a nicer ride.

I don't wish that I had gotten the tundra, but now that I have kids I will be considering one in the future.
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26776 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:09 am to
Current Tundra and 2003 Tundra are not even close to the same vehicle.
Posted by tiger3162
The Blue D
Member since Sep 2003
215 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:10 am to
the room in the Tundra was my deciding factor, never had a regret going Tundra
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32096 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:11 am to
quote:

Going back and forth between the Tacoma and Tundra.


You should get something reliable, like an Ford, Fiat, or Ram.
Posted by rockford177
Virginia
Member since Feb 2008
543 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:12 am to
I owned a Tacoma and traded it in for a tundra. My reason. I have small kids and they would kick the back of my seat in the Tacoma. They can't reach it in my tundra. If it weren't for that, I would've kept my Tacoma because it was the tits
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
19137 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:15 am to
quote:

2008 Tacoma with just over 100K on it now. Also have two kids. It's been from Pensacola to NY to VA all the while pulling a loaded Uhaul to our next duty station. Never given me one bit of trouble. Oh, and have two kids. Plenty of room. Even have driven it from MD to Savannah a number of times. Would never take a Tundra over it.


Good info about how much room the Tacoma has...it would be helpful if you let us know how many kids you have.
Posted by Hogwarts
Arkansas, USA
Member since Sep 2015
18051 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:15 am to
Never had a Tacoma but the room in the Tundra was the deciding factor. Pleased so far with the decision.
Posted by Carnifex
Member since Oct 2016
158 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 am to
Get the tundra.

Had a 16 tacoma and traded it in for 17 tundra.

Gas milage difference is 1-2 mpgs less but you gain a ton more space inside.

If you have kids, car seats don't work too well in the tacoma. Its doable, but it was a little cramped.
I don't regret the tundra at all.
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76307 posts
Posted on 9/5/17 at 9:16 am to
I have a 2016 Tundra and love it. Plenty room in the crew cab for two kids in car seats. I have the SR5 package and it has all I need. You can find plenty used ones in good shape and save a bit off the sticker. I like the 5.7 V8.

Gas mileage isn't great but you aren't worried about it.

I will say the F150 has more gadgets and is probably a better truck, all around. I just liked the look of the tundra better.
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