Mixed review of the Tacoma

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/04/...campaign=Feed:+weblogsinc/autoblog+(Autoblog)

 

Snobs! They wouldn't know a good truck if it ran them over.

 

Wow, they should compare the Tacoma to other in its class and then see how much they like it. They did make a good point about the powertrain not being updated to the current generation 4Runner.

 

Atleast they have some great photos.

 

haha I was thinking the same thing. At least it looked sexy while they were bashing it.

 

Those idiots wouldn't know how to review a vehicle if their lives depended on it. I don't think there was one thing in that article that I agreed with.

 

I like the truck they reviewed, but then I fell in love with the Speedway Blue color the first time I saw one in person.

While they seem overly critical (like they have a personal problem with Tacomas--maybe a rabid Frontier fan?), their conclusion is not something I disagree with:

If Toyota doesn't address at least those first two issues (I disagree with the third) I think they will see their competition, including full-size trucks, take away a lot of potential and current Tacoma owners. Look at the rumored Ecoboost F150...

 

They did refer to it as a Taco a few times. They also called it a TR5, is this a new model?

Thats, OK though, I rarely use a site like that to judge how good vehicles I plan to buy are. I either talk to owners or go to a forum like this one.

 

The reviewer probably drives a '98 Hyundai

 

They also forgot to mention the amazing resale value of these trucks. My 2.5 year old truck is only worth a few thousand dollars less than I paid for it according to KBB.

 

x2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

LOL, good one. I need to stop taking a drink when I read.
Now I need a new keyboard. Keys will start sticking soooooooooooon.

 

I like Autoblog but this review is typical. Way too brief and not much info.

 

umm.... the Tacoma has the best fuel economy in its class. WTF are these retards talking about?? Sounds like the reviewer has a personal vendetta against Toyota.

 

Notice how all the comments from the readers are bad, i think they filter the comments and only post the negative ones

 

They didn't mention actually using it as a truck. They reviewed it as if it were a car. My advice to them would be to drive the Frontier then come back and drive the Tacoma again.

 

It's the best mid sized truck (or at least better than the Colorado, Ranger, Dakota..). A lot of the things they pointed out (engine size, bed size, towing capacity, back seat room) are all compromises.... because it's a mid sized truck.

I will never tow more than 6500 pounds. I don't need a huge v8. I needed a truck with a smallish bed to haul *some* stuff. I needed something that is easy to park and fits in my garage. When I was shopping for trucks, not one half ton truck with a backseat would fit in my garage. I live in Suburbia not on a farm. I don't haul horses or large amounts of hay. Every now and then I haul 500 pounds of rock, mulch, etc. I wanted something with a small bed so I don't junk up the interior of an SUV. The Tacoma fits the bill as a mid sized truck.

A lot of people don't want or need a full size truck. The writer seemed to think people only choose mid sized trucks because they couldn't get a full size.

The article is right on with the pricing though. The Tacoma is over priced. But if Toyota can charge that much and still sell a bunch of Tacomas.... why not? Tacomas hold their value really well. I justified the higher price in my head since Tacomas are *known* for running forever. When I was shopping 8 months ago I really wanted a 2004 double cab TRD 4x4. I couldn't find one with under 100k miles for less than $20k within 300 miles of me. 2nd Gen's with under 50k miles were around $26/$27k.

I do agree with the article that the powertrain/engine is due for an update. Not that I really have any complaints about my 4.0 / 5spd auto combo. Seems like Toyota could have put the 4.0 from the 4runner in though.

 

I agree that the truck is overpriced, but it keeps selling, so that's capitalism in action.

I wouldn't mind the newer V6 power...

And, I do tend to think that a 60" rear is a tad small. Yeah, I have it, but I'd like it just a touch longer. The LB is a good length, but I think it's almost too long then in the wheelbase. I can't come up with a good compromise though!

I really (really) think that the scoop and short box is a bit funky. It looks good on some trucks (reds, blues and black), but I hated the way it looked on my silver (stubby all around). I'm glad I swapped hoods with another forum member.

A bit negative of a review, but I did agree with a few points.

 

What BS... They make a few valid points but for the most part this dude doesn't know shit. When I bought my first Taco in 08 I test drove every single thing on the market and nothing came even close to this truck. After owning it for 2 years I just bought a 2010 Sport about a week after my buddy bought a loaded Ranger. When I pull them next to eachother his truck looks like a baby. From the interior to the sheet metal IMO there is not a truck in its class that remotely compares.

Im thinking this review was writen by a GM employee...

Say NO to Taco hatin!!!!