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Anyone regret getting a Tacoma over a Tundra?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mtnrunner, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. Jan 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    mtnrunner

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    I've had my Tacoma for about 3 months now and I like it a lot. I was torn between a Tundra and a Tacoma and could've gotten a '13 stock 5.7 dbl cab Tundra for about $500 more than the Tacoma. I went with the more practical choice and kept telling myself I don't need a truck that big...

    Now I can't help but think I should've gotten the Tundra. Having more room and the V8 would be nice. Plus, the Tacoma just feels kinda small.

    Anyone else feel the same way after getting a Taco?
     
  2. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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  3. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    worthywads

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    Nope, wish my 5-lug was smaller and lighter.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    SportyHeretic

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    some times i think about it, but then i never tow anything big, i don't need more bed space, and the tundra is huge, like driving a tank. and i get a bit better gas mileage. but i still think about it from time to time.
     
  5. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    NickM

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    where did you find that tundra with a price tag of 500 more? all the 5.7 tundras that i've seen quad cab trd offroad were like 45-50k
     
  6. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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    SportyHeretic

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    ya, and also the extra 15k for a good model tundra, is another thing i think about.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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    BradyT88

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    Tundra is way too big for what I do with my Tacoma. Wish I had the V8 though. Haha
     
  8. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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    hunt12

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    tacoma are great trucks tundra just to big sucks gas my 3rd tacoma
     
  9. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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    bullaculla

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    Too big for this island tho.
     
  10. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    david2011sr5

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    No. Personally im not a fan of the new tundras.:crapstorm:
     
  11. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    tostidos

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    Im glad i got my Tacoma, But i'm considering a Tundra as a second vehicle. would never give up the Tacoma its bad ass at what it does and what i use it for.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    PB65stang

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    Yes, I regret not going full-size. However, Tundra would be my 4th choice in a full-size.
     
  13. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    mtnrunner

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    The one I drove was a stock 5.7 double cab with tow package, no TRD or SR5. It had crappy wheels and tires on it but I would've upgraded. Around here you can get a stock '13 5.7 dbl cab for $30,000 with rebates
     
  14. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    MrGrimm

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    Anyone regret getting a Tacoma over a Tundra?

    Nope. My Tacoma is already a little too wide for some of the trails I go on.
     
  15. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    exploringcarolina

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    Keeping the Tacoma and will probably buy a 4.6L or 5.7L 4 door Tundra at the end of the year.
     
  16. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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    Chad7088

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    No way...the tacoma is perfect for me and what i need a truck for. Now if I had a huge boat or camper to pull, I may feel differently.
     
  17. Jan 26, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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    jtav2002

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    Nope. I was eyeing up a Tundra they had on the lot when I was looking for mine. Was only a little bit more (only had the smaller V8 though) but ultimately I've never completely warmed up to this design Tundra. Plus I didn't really want a full size at the time. Interested to see what they'll do with the next gen truck though.
     
  18. Jan 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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    Faryota

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    Boy hard to beat my Tacoma...for me it's pretty good...in the mountains or around town.
     
  19. Jan 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    AcadianTaco

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    No regret with the Tacoma, couln't afford mods if I had a Tundra.
     
  20. Jan 26, 2013 at 12:05 PM
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    ChamYota

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    No.

    the new tundras are ugly(look like deformed whales),worst gas milage, too big.
     

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