2015 or 2016?

I may be able to FINALLY get a Tacoma in the next month or so. Since we now have 2016s coming out, I was just wondering people's thoughts on the '15 vs. '16.

I won't be using it for off roading or anything. Looking at a double cab, 4x4, auto, short bed. Will definitive need to get a cap, also.

Thanks!

Bob

 

'15 FTMFW.

 

16 FTMFW

 

That's cute.

 

Both great trucks, whatever one you can get in first

 

What he said. Read on this site about what other people think and make your decision. Can't go wrong with either.

 

Tacoma FTMFW.

 

Don't read go drive the two of them

 

1st, 2nd and 3rd Gen FTMFWMF.

 

What he said again.

 

I have the 15 and the wife is about to get a 16 and the 1990 Hilux is still working well. Can you even find a 2015 without miles on it anymore? I thought they were pretty much gone?

 

Bob, you might be a little bit late in making your purchase, if you want to buy new. The reason I say this is because the prevailing wisdom says that you should never buy the first model year of a vehicle. With the problems associated with the 2016 Tacoma only now beginning to be reported, this prevailing wisdom seems to be holding true. I won't attempt to list all the problems, but a cursory search of this website, and other websites, will be all you need to understand my point. Having said that, if I couldn't find a new 2015 Tacoma in the configuration I wanted, I would buy a used, low mileage, late model Tacoma. In another year or two, Toyota will have these issues resolved and you can buy a new Tacoma then. Good luck, Bob, in whatever decision you make.

 

Wisdom prevails.....

 

Thanks, gang! I figured I was opening a can of worms, but, ya blame a guy for trying!

I haven't gone to any dealers yet, but I figured they might still have some 2015s lying around...but then again, maybe not...

I'll do some research and test drives.

Bob

 

99 opinions and the truth ain't one.

 

My brother in law bought a 2015 Taco 3 weeks before I bought mine, so I got to try it out. After that I had the intention to purchase one just like it. I test drove the 2016, and I liked the 2016 interior and options way better than the 2015. True you normally shouldn't buy the first year, but I have over 4000 miles, and I absolutely love it with no problems at all.

Best advice is test drive both model years. Both years are awesome. Toyota has a great reputation and resale value, I felt comfortable getting the new model year, and I love it.

 

I'm going 2nd gen, because I don't love the 3rd gen. You need to love something to spend that kind of money. I dislike the interior a lot and it is not an enjoyable vehicle to drive because of the new engine.

Good luck finding a new 15' at all or a second hand 15' for anything other than a complete rip off.

I'm going to start going to auctions. Dealers are price gauging on these things.

 

they are both tacomas so theres no wrong choice lol