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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:55:08 PM EDT
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They are worth it. I spent a lot of time with one and the Colorado. I prefer the Colorado but tough to beat toyotas resale.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:56:31 PM EDT
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I just took delivery of my 2017 TRD-OR Double Cab a couple days ago.
So the honey moon hasn't worn off yet, but I'm loving it so far. And yes, my decision to go Tacoma had to do with: 1) High reliability ratings. 2) Slow depreciation curve 3) 4x4 and seats 5 4) I would probably still be driving it in 10 years. Many other vehicles I would have preferred for the fun factor, but pragmatism wins yet again. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 8:58:35 PM EDT
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What did you like about the Colorado? I would love to get a tan or whatever color they call it. the 5 seats is a huge factor and I plan on keeping it for a long time.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:00:49 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading.
Extremely overpriced. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:01:44 PM EDT
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What did you like about the Colorado? I would love to get a tan or whatever color they call it. the 5 seats is a huge factor and I plan on keeping it for a long time. Well the interior is mich more comfortable. My hair hit the roof of the Tacoma and you can't adjust the seat height. The Colorado has much more leg room too. The engine has more power. The interior in the Tacoma looks nicer though and it's a much nicer looking vehicle overall. I think they look badass. I think my Colorado is kinda lame looking. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:02:43 PM EDT
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Went from a 2006 Xterra Off-road to a 2015 Tacoma TRD. The Tacoma is far superior.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:03:30 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. Typical Jeep owner 
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:05:28 PM EDT
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My 2003 4WD V6 TRD is still running great
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:05:37 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. The Tacoma has weaknesses, but off road ability is one of its greatest strengths. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:06:00 PM EDT
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Some will say they are over priced and hyped up.
I love my 2012 DCSB V6 4x4. In don't need a fullsize and it takes me everywhere I want to go. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:08:09 PM EDT
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I am on my 3rd tacoma (5th Toyota truck).
Also, I faced a similar dilemma. Wanted a sports car Needed a truck. Wanted a tacoma Result: 
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:10:00 PM EDT
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Can someone explain if there is a big difference between the SRS and the TRD off road.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:13:01 PM EDT
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I had an '06 TRD OR. Great truck. I got hit at an intersection last year and the truck was totaled... I did not hesitate to get another one. Now I have a '16 TRD OR. I really do like it. The 3rd gen interiors are much nicer than the 2nd gens. They are not big trucks inside. For what I use it for, it is perfect. My wife drives an Xterra...
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:19:49 PM EDT
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yes, own a 2011 trd sport double cab no regrets
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:22:25 PM EDT
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Thanks, I will just have to choose between SR5 and TRD off road. I decked out my xterra for the trail bumper, rock sliders, skid plates , roof rack gobi ladder. I would more than likely get rock sliders and a bumper and just swap out the winch.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:22:28 PM EDT
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My last 5 vehicles have been toyotas, '16 Tacoma being the latest. Kept the tacoma for 7 months then sold it. I wasn't a fan at all of the new ones.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:22:30 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. I use my '14 Std. Cab 2.7L 4cyl 4x4 manual trans for my hour commute to work and then back again every day. It has a bench seat. Love it. Weekends I drive 3hrs to visit family and 3hrs back. It's one of the most comfortable seats I've had in a vehicle. Hard use? It's a 1/4-Ton truck. I haul a trailer filled with a 1/3 cord of wet firewood on my days off 3x every time. It's very close to the 3500 max towing it's capable of. It does it well. I often fill the bed with the smaller top pieces too. Hasn't been an issue. Guess where this all takes place? Off-Road! I pull down hung trees with this truck and a chain. It gets me in and out of the forest where ruts can be 2-3' deep and lots of mud. It does well. I'll admit it is lifted 3" with duratrec tires. It is a very capable truck and they sell at a high price because they do so very well. They hold their value while most other vehicles drop like a rock. As I said though it's not a Super Duty diesel, it's a QUARTER TON light truck. Keep it realistic and it works well. I put my truck through more hard work than most truck owners do. I love every day I use it. Wish I had bought one sooner. I have a 2013 2-door lifted wrangler as well. That's the "around town vehicle". Fun to drive but not much real work use at all. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:23:14 PM EDT
[#18]
Reliable but overpriced imo
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:23:56 PM EDT
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2015 TRD Sport, Double cab and long bed.
Other than a noisy fan bearing, it's been good for 40k so far. Replaced a '91 1500 with a 305 that was totalled. I like the handling of the Tacoma, but miss a full size truck. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:24:22 PM EDT
[#20]
I have a 16 and love it dcsb off-road
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:26:21 PM EDT
[#21]
Overpriced?
Unlike the big 3 ,with Toyota, you get what you pay for. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:30:00 PM EDT
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Reliable but overpriced imo Meh, I paid 31.5K for a 2015 TRDORDC, that is considerably less then GM or Ford is selling their trucks for. Also, I'd bet a Ben Franklin that I could get VERY close to my purchase price if I decided to sell it. I priced out the Colorado at the same time, I would ahve spent thousands more with less off road ability. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:30:25 PM EDT
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I prefer the Colorados
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:32:54 PM EDT
[#24]
Worth every penny
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:35:57 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. Lol, yeah, you're totally right. Almost every gardener/landscaper in SoCal drives a beat as fuck older Tacoma, sometimes an older tundra. Or the Tacoma fleet vehicles of whatever pest control company is around here that I always see. No sir, definitely not suited to hard use or work. Off road? No way! I heard the wheels will fall off if you take it off the pavement lol. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:37:07 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. which model jeep do you own? ps http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_19/681719_Show_me_what_you_used_your_tractor_for_today__pic_thread_.html&page=2#i11666778 ar-jedi |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:37:26 PM EDT
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Expensive but high quality you get what you pay for
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:38:26 PM EDT
[#28]
I love my 2014 Sport DCLB
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:38:51 PM EDT
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I'm not a big guy but the tacoma felt way too small for me for a truck.
I went with an 16' F150 and am super happy with it. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:39:21 PM EDT
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Can someone explain if there is a big difference between the SRS and the TRD off road. Big difference if you plan on doing much off roading. The vast majority of TRD ORs are 4x4, they come with an electronic locking rear diff (that does not come in SR5 or Limited 4x4s), Multi terrain selection, and crawl control. The interior is nicer on the TRD than the SR5. 5k miles on my 17 TRD OR and so far so good. Changed a few things around to my liking and I don't have any real complaints. Does GREAT offroad with some decent tires. I've yet to get stuck even in horrible mud. Some of my job sites get torn up and everyone gets stuck in their big ass F250-350 diesels. I bet my salesman $50 that I would get it stuck the day after buying it. I lost despite TRYING to get stuck 
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:39:48 PM EDT
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2013 dc4x4 Trd sport here, absolutely great. Get any accessories you want online at about half price though, have them take out the mats, all the crap, and just order it your self. I put the running bars, front plate, alarm, and a bunch of other Oem accessories for a fraction of dealer price.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:41:11 PM EDT
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Big difference if you plan on doing much off roading. The vast majority of TRD ORs are 4x4, they come with an electronic locking rear diff (that does not come in SR5 or Limited 4x4s), Multi terrain selection, and crawl control. The interior is nicer on the TRD than the SR5. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can someone explain if there is a big difference between the SRS and the TRD off road. Big difference if you plan on doing much off roading. The vast majority of TRD ORs are 4x4, they come with an electronic locking rear diff (that does not come in SR5 or Limited 4x4s), Multi terrain selection, and crawl control. The interior is nicer on the TRD than the SR5. We don't go often and I would think its more overlanding than rock climbing and going through mud. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:42:52 PM EDT
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If you're on Facebook, joint Toyota Tacoma enthusiast group. There are tons of guys/gals on there, but I'm noticing a lot more issues with the 2016/2017 trucks so you might want to wait a year or two for them to fins I working out the bugs. Seems to be crank sensor issues, along with trans issues that they issued the tsb for.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:42:54 PM EDT
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We don't go often and I would think its more overlanding than rock climbing and going through mud. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can someone explain if there is a big difference between the SRS and the TRD off road. Big difference if you plan on doing much off roading. The vast majority of TRD ORs are 4x4, they come with an electronic locking rear diff (that does not come in SR5 or Limited 4x4s), Multi terrain selection, and crawl control. The interior is nicer on the TRD than the SR5. We don't go often and I would think its more overlanding than rock climbing and going through mud. IMO a rear locking diff is a must for any vehicle that goes offroad - just as a precaution. I think it's worth it to go with the TRD. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:43:29 PM EDT
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Yes. Next question.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:43:54 PM EDT
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If you're on Facebook, joint Toyota Tacoma enthusiast group. There are tons of guys/gals on there, but I'm noticing a lot more issues with the 2016/2017 trucks so you might want to wait a year or two for them to fins I working out the bugs. Seems to be crank sensor issues, along with trans issues that they issued the tsb for. Most of the issues were ironed out with the 17s |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:45:22 PM EDT
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Shop around for the best deals. A new one can be had for 30k. Double cab TRD 4x4
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:45:30 PM EDT
[#38]
Same price as a full size.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:47:00 PM EDT
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I am very happy with my 2015 SR 2.7L 4x4. It was also very affordable at just over $26k out the door. The crazy thing is it's still worth almost what I paid for it after two years and 22k miles.
Most of the people who don't like it have either never owned one, or need something bigger than a mid size truck.  |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:47:19 PM EDT
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Drum brakes
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:53:10 PM EDT
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definitely not worth it. I've only got 250,000 miles on mine, had to put brakes, tires, exhaust on it. changed the oil too. so sick of doing routine maintenance. I did get a small head gasket leak at 235k, A used motor was easier than the downtime of putting new head gaskets, so I swapped it. Other than that, i don't do anything to it.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:54:53 PM EDT
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Most of the issues were ironed out with the 17s Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're on Facebook, joint Toyota Tacoma enthusiast group. There are tons of guys/gals on there, but I'm noticing a lot more issues with the 2016/2017 trucks so you might want to wait a year or two for them to fins I working out the bugs. Seems to be crank sensor issues, along with trans issues that they issued the tsb for. Most of the issues were ironed out with the 17s Before ordering mine, I poured over all the bitch threads on TW about '16 Tacomas. It boiled down to this: 1) People bitching about things they could never substantiate or prove. 2) A few isolated QC issues that were obvious Workmanship or Material issues, all covered under warranty. Not widespread enough to worry about. 3) A couple minor, but widespread "issues" easily fixed yourself or under warranty and since corrected with TSB's. 4) One legitimate problem with the TCU programming for the A/T, also since corrected with a TCB. I ordered a '17 M/T. I have little worries that there will be problems, and even less that Toyota won't fix them if I do. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:56:16 PM EDT
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They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. Um. What?
Probably the dumbest statement on GD today. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:56:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Drum brakes |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:57:36 PM EDT
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second best truck Ive ever owned was a Tacoma, 150k trouble free miles and would go anywhere in 4x4. My 04 tundra has 200k on it and still going strong.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 9:59:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Um. What? Probably the dumbest statement on GD today. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: They're decent around town type vehicles. Not suited to hard use, work, or a lot of off-roading. Extremely overpriced. Um. What? Probably the dumbest statement on GD today. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 10:00:25 PM EDT
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Drum brakes I gotta say... When I started driving my truck home from where I bought it in Chattanooga, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it braked. Even on the mountain passes. The real shock came when I realized that they were drums... IMHO, it's a non-issue. |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 10:02:05 PM EDT
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It's a awesome truck.
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Posted: 10/19/2016 10:02:19 PM EDT
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Not really a deal breaker, because the truck stops very well with the 4 piston calipers up front. But I would have liked to see them put discs on the back. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Drum brakes My 2014 feels like it has some kind of transmission braking going on. Possible? |
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Posted: 10/19/2016 10:03:01 PM EDT
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Shop around for the best deals. A new one can be had for 30k. Double cab TRD 4x4 Not here in IL they are all listed at 36k |
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