Why are there so many Tacomas in California?

This has nothing to do with population. People who want a truck seem to be choosing Tacoma more on the west coast vs the east.

 

So are you actually saying you believe Tacoma has a higher market share in California than other areas you're familiar with and wondering why that is?

 

Yes I would like to know why. I travel all over the US and I see far more Tacoma trucks on the road vs anywhere else I have seen.

 

Just like anything else , if you have no interest in something you will never see, find it but once you see it , it's every where you look
Months back I asked wife she liked the Tacoma , she said she never give them any attention but once I pointed them out , now she see them all the time.
Maybe that's the reason for it

 

Maybe it has to do with the number of Asian product US headquarters being based in California or the majority of US named vehicles produced in states other than (not even close really) California. Maybe it's the population mix or higher fuel cost (perceived or actual higher MPG) combined with the thought of environmental impact.

Not sure about last year but, pretty sure I read the Prius had been the number one selling vehicle in California a few years in a row recently...

 

The Prius has incentives to purchase in CA though no ?

 

Depends on which one you get.

 

This is why you can get a Tacoma back east for less than invoice. Out west, you're lucky to get them at MSRP!

there are shit ton of Tacomas around here. I see at least 5 on short every trip I make.

 

Gotcha , same in BC

 

Rust to us is a nail in our tire.

 

Go to Texas !! They are every where too.

 

Tacomas everywhere out here. I think there's like 15 on my street

 

Yes Maui has the most rated # 1

 

@OZ-T I hope you use your Tacoma to take advantage of all the great biking in BC. BRAAAP

 

Because we were once owned by Mexico....the Taco is homage to our roots.

 

i live on a dead-end 4 block long street in Colorado, 13 Tacomas here at night, about 25 full size pickups.

 

I honestly don't see that many in the bay area even though they have a ton advertised on the lots. I saw three last month in Santa Rosa when I drove through. But they have more trucks up there in general. I think that's where I was re-inspired to get a truck again to be honest.

Mostly second gens where I live.

 

Yes. Although only for the plug in models now. Soon it's gonna just be electric only. I believe the CA rebate is $1,500 right now and the federal tax credit is either 2,000 or 2,500.

 

Having lived in SoCal, and now in South Carolina- there is infinitely more off roading in CA.
Also, Toyota has been headquartered in CA ever since selling Toyotas in the U.S. Market. (Soon moving to TX)

Homes and home lots are substantially smaller in CA as well- especially with newer patio type homes. Some single family homes even share property lines on a sub 5,000 sq foot lot! Home prices and rent are vastly more expensive in CA.

All this makes for smaller vehicles.

Socal also has a very strong military presence too. i see Tacomas everywhere in the Norfolk area- Similar to San Diego.

 

old but pretty representative of every place in Hawaii. this guy only probably drove 5 miles round trip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_e6FmFkxTY