I am still eye-balling a new compact pick up truck. Just realize my local Toyota dealership is flooded with new Tacoma Inventory (compared with last year). Are people waiting for the brand new re-design model later on this year? This is very odd that they have so many left unsold. Last year only 2 to 3 to choose from, now has plentiful. The new Tacoma's engine is really that much better in design? Thanks guys and gals
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Rumor is complete redesign. Kinda like Ford and Chevy. Reliability goes down....
While I've always loved (from afar) Tacos for their reliability, mid-size, and ruggedness; I could never buy one because they cost what a full size does and suck as much gas as one. Just not an economical truck in my eyes.
THE standard for the bro-sephs in SoCal, though.
THE standard for the bro-sephs in SoCal, though.
The 2016 Tacoma will have a 3.5L 2GR (found in Lexus GS) with direct injection and atkinson cycle. Revised front and rear end, new interior and tech stuff (gopro mount, crawl mode, etc.)
IMO not worth waiting for the 2016 "new model" redesign. Wait until the 2016's come out so the 2015's will be deeply discounted.
IMO not worth waiting for the 2016 "new model" redesign. Wait until the 2016's come out so the 2015's will be deeply discounted.
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Go with the Old Tacoma before they change. Last year for a reliable truck for awhile.....
Over Priced small trucks with marginal fuel economy at best!
Having owned 3 Ford Rangers and a Dodge Ram I also agree that the compact trucks aren't much of a bargain compared to full size and the gas mileage isn't much better unless we are talking 4 cylinder with manual transmission. Two of my Rangers had the 3.0 and got only slightly better mileage than my Ram. The 3.0 was a V-6 with the power of a 4 cylinder and the gas mileage of a V-8. If you really do like the compact trucks I would definitely recommend buying a leftover 2015. That's where the deals will be and you won't have all the minor issues that usually accompany a brand new design.
You need to wait and see the power/MPG numbers, which Toyota is dreadfully slow in releasing. I bet, while still truck-like, the new economy numbers blow the 4.0 V6 away.
Had an 84 4X4 no complaints.Had a 92 4x4 I really like it probably my favorite. 1 water pump and head gasket under warranty. The 92 got hit when parked and totalled! Bought a 2006 4X4. Reliable but all the recalls in the world. My dad died and left my son his 96 Toyota which I traded my son the 2006 for the 96 and it has been 110% trouble free knock on wood. I would not be so eager to buy a new Toyota as I have been in the past. A 4 cyl manual Tacoma 4X4 would be the one though.
Last one I looked at was $35k...whats the advantage again over a full size?
Costs the same, gets about the same mileage, half the utility.
I guess parking, they look easier to park.
Costs the same, gets about the same mileage, half the utility.
I guess parking, they look easier to park.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Last one I looked at was $35k...whats the advantage again over a full size?
Costs the same, gets about the same mileage, half the utility.
I guess parking, they look easier to park.
Unless I'm a contractor or need the towing, I'll take a loaded mid size all day over a bare bones full size.
Last one I looked at was $35k...whats the advantage again over a full size?
Costs the same, gets about the same mileage, half the utility.
I guess parking, they look easier to park.
Unless I'm a contractor or need the towing, I'll take a loaded mid size all day over a bare bones full size.
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overpriced, overvalued and it under delivers.
Just curious how it under delivers...
overpriced, overvalued and it under delivers.
Just curious how it under delivers...
I just bought one but have not taken delivery yet. I was going to wait for the new '16 but when I heard that it was DI I decided to pull the trigger on a '15. The two main reasons I chose the Tacoma were long term reliability and the ability to get a manual transmission.
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I just bought one but have not taken delivery yet. I was going to wait for the new '16 but when I heard that it was DI I decided to pull the trigger on a '15. The two main reasons I chose the Tacoma were long term reliability and the ability to get a manual transmission.
It's a hybrid DI/port injection engine.
Tacoma Atkinson Cycle Engine
Toyota D-4S Technology
I just bought one but have not taken delivery yet. I was going to wait for the new '16 but when I heard that it was DI I decided to pull the trigger on a '15. The two main reasons I chose the Tacoma were long term reliability and the ability to get a manual transmission.
It's a hybrid DI/port injection engine.
Tacoma Atkinson Cycle Engine
Toyota D-4S Technology
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Cant beat the old Tacoma long term reliability. Best MPG I got in a Tacoma was 27
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Just not an economical truck in my eyes.
If you look at total cost of ownership, which includes depreciation and maintenance/repair costs, they are the most economical truck in it's class by far. Depreciation is the largest part of total cost of ownership, and no truck holds their resale value better.
Just not an economical truck in my eyes.
If you look at total cost of ownership, which includes depreciation and maintenance/repair costs, they are the most economical truck in it's class by far. Depreciation is the largest part of total cost of ownership, and no truck holds their resale value better.
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