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Old 02-03-2012, 09:32 AM   #1
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Default How's that Tacoma treating you Trip?

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.
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:51 AM   #2
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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
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:55 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:42 PM   #4
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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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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.
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:47 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:48 PM   #6
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I wish they would bring back the Toyota Truck. It was awesomeness.
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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.

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Old 02-03-2012, 01:18 PM   #8
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looks a lot like mine... (I've since gotten rid of the cap)
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Old 02-03-2012, 01:26 PM   #9
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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.
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Old 02-03-2012, 01:26 PM   #10
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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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