How's that Tacoma treating you Trip?

Phenix_Rider · 02-03-2012, 10:32 AM

I have one now on a 24 hour test drive. 4.0L V6, Pre-Runner/TRD Off-Road, nicely equipped, though it only has a locking diff and not 4WD. Seems to be a nice truck. Bit pricey though.

Mr Lefty · 02-03-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I have one now on a 24 hour test drive. 4.0L V6, Pre-Runner/TRD Off-Road, nicely equipped, though it only has a locking diff and not 4WD. Seems to be a nice truck. Bit pricey though.

Tacoma's are pricy... but they hold their value... go look up a 2005 Tacoma... (first year of the current body style) probably still in the high teens even with mileage over 100k.

I love my toyota's... I've had 5... no tacoma's... (the Tacoma name started in 95) but many mini pickups (Hilux's) I currently drive a 92 with 160k on the OD... great trucks IMO.

I want a 00-04 next... like the smaller body style

shmike · 02-03-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

Tacoma's are pricy... but they hold their value... go look up a 2005 Tacoma... (first year of the current body style) probably still in the high teens even with mileage over 100k.

Totally.

A Taco will cost about the same as a full size American truck. Compare them at the end of 3 or more years, and the Toyota will be worth significantly more.

High upfront cost but low overall cost of ownership.

Trip · 02-03-2012, 01:42 PM

I have a low end 4 cylinder extended cab, it works great. No issues for me. I didn't need a full size truck and the Taco gets good gas mileage. I picked mine up 1 year used too, so I saved a lot off a new one.

Nothing to complain about at all. I am not a cage person though. I really rather be on my moto or have someone else drive me, so my choice of vehicle is not based on how bad ass I think something is, but on economic and need factors.

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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

I want a 00-04 next... like the smaller body style

Yeah, I miss the non almost full size body style. Wish they hadn't gone so big. Kinda ridiculous.

OneSickPsycho · 02-03-2012, 01:47 PM

Yep, mid-sized trucks keep getting bigger. Sometimes my truck is too big... I kinda miss my Ranger... there's a guy at work with a CLEAN early 90's S-10, 4.3L, ext cab, SS wheels... man I love those little trucks.

Trip · 02-03-2012, 01:48 PM

I wish they would bring back the Toyota Truck. It was awesomeness.

shmike · 02-03-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I wish they would bring back the Toyota Truck. It was awesomeness.

Awesomeness was peeling the TO and TA stickers from the tailgate so you rolled around with a giant "YO" on the back.

Mr Lefty · 02-03-2012, 02:18 PM

looks a lot like mine... (I've since gotten rid of the cap)

Captain Morgan · 02-03-2012, 02:26 PM

I had a 92 regular cab version when I lived in Utah. Would probably still have it if I hadn't hit black ice and rolled it.

Mr Lefty · 02-03-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I had a 92 regular cab version when I lived in Utah. Would probably still have it if I hadn't hit black ice and rolled it.

that's what mine is... 92

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02-03-2012, 01:47 PM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Yep, mid-sized trucks keep getting bigger. Sometimes my truck is too big... I kinda miss my Ranger... there's a guy at work with a CLEAN early 90's S-10, 4.3L, ext cab, SS wheels... man I love those little trucks.

02-03-2012, 01:48 PM	#6
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I wish they would bring back the Toyota Truck. It was awesomeness.

02-03-2012, 02:18 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	looks a lot like mine... (I've since gotten rid of the cap)

02-03-2012, 02:26 PM	#9
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I had a 92 regular cab version when I lived in Utah. Would probably still have it if I hadn't hit black ice and rolled it.