Need tacoma insight

Gunna take the plunge and buy my first tacoma or toyota for that matter
Looking at a 2017 quicksand dubble cab long box TRD off road with the 6 speed auto along with a few other goodies. Going to be trading in my 03 F150 FX4 Super Crew. Want to know everything there is to know salesmen told me key word being salesmen here said it will do everything your half ton will i know its not a half ton. I just want to know all there is to know good and bad what yall have done with em and to em!
Thanks!

 

I've hauled 750 pounds in my bed with no problem. It was heavy. But she made it home just fine.

As for your purchase, just read folks build threads and some of the sticky threads. Everything you want to know is here...



...everywhere.

Welcome to TW.

Edit: read these threads.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-3rd-gen-today.399305/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...be-low-on-fluid-directly-from-factory.405642/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-made-vinyl-stickers-bedsides.281228/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-toyota-tacoma-color-matched-glove-box-decal-inserts.420850/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ve-black-vinyl-decal-tailgate-inserts.398784/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...brication-front-grille-and-rear-hitch.323782/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-color-matched-side-marker-cover-decals.434732/

 

I have the 2016 DCLB with Tow Package and Premium Technology Package w/JBL. It's my first truck so I can't really compare it to anything but I have driven other trucks here and there. It's the best riding truck I have driven and I love that it has all the updated technology. The keyless entry is great! I love keeping my keys in my pocket or backpack and being able to hop right in, push to start, and go. I just drove it from Kentucky to Florida and back recently and had no issues. Didn't feel uncomfortable once during the trip. I also love that it's very popular so there are a lot of aftermarket options as you'll see in the links above. The only thing I ever wondered about was if the towing capacity was enough, but I recently looked up the F150 that compared in price and they weren't much higher in towing capacity. I haven't towed anything yet, but I don't have that worry if I should have looked into something else. Oh, the JBL system is awesome! I don't read much about it on here, but I love it. Wasn't an expensive addition and its covered by the warranty.

 

Gotta love them recruiter dropouts

 

The best way is to review the many threads on this forum

 

@Bigtruckjames Rear differentials have a tendency to howl and the transmission can occasionally be a little slushy. This tends to be the general consensus. However, I still like my truck. Sometimes I wish I had a fullsize, but then I park my tacoma or drive it down an overgrown, backwoods, gravel trail and I'm glad I'm not so wide. If you regularly have more than 2 passengers you (or they) will miss the spaciousness of your F150. If I had more money I may have gone the 2.7 liter f150 route. That truck is a good compromise on fuel efficiency and power.

 

LOLOLOLOLOL

That was hard to read for sure......but there's a lot of reading OP can do on here. Maybe looking for CliffsNotes version of how much 3rd Gen Tacos suck?

 

My 06 hauled a little over a ton of concrete pavers.
Now, while it did this and a chevy, dodge, or ford may also do it does not make them equal. I only went a few miles and had no idea there was a ton of weight in the back.

I was talking about car sales folks actually, not the OP.

 

Bed is going to be shorter. Check your fitment if you carry bikes, ATV's etc .

 

My advice to you is to wait for Toyota to get their "quality" taken care of on the 2016 Tacoma's. I own a 2016 Tacoma w/less than 3900 miles on it and I've had it in the shop 4 times. Right now, we're in the process of dealing w/a transmission flare and shuddering issues. I also have howling in the rear end and chirping noise under the hood. I've owned a Toyota Tacoma for the past 28 years and this is by far the "WORST" truck I've bought and driven. I'm not getting any help from the two different dealerships that I've taken the truck to. Today was the last straw. I'm going to contact an attorney for my final step to see what can be done about me getting my money back for this truck. It want be Toyota saying nothing can be done, it will be my attorney. I would highly advise you to look on Craigslists or Search Tempest and see all of the Tacoma's they have for sale..... that should speak volumes. I wish you the best if you decide to buy a 2017 Tacoma.

 

Some people have issues, most people don't. Go and test drive one and form your own opinion. Your thread will attract a bunch of people that have had issues. I had a 16' and currently have a 17'. I haven't had problems with either. Although I probably need to the transmission TSB on my 17' but my dealer says the 17's aren't effected. It doesn't bother me much so it's not a big deal. I'll bug them when it's time for service.

 

Holy shit man, you change vehicles more than I change my underwear.

 

LOL.... How big are those holes in the undershorts???

 

Haha, you don't know the half of it. The 16' was the first vehicle l've owned since about 08'. In the mean time I've went through 2-3 Toyota's (mainly Tacoma's & T4R's with a few Tundra's and Camry's mixed in) a year as part of my company's evaluation program.

 

I thought Honda made the Insight.

 

Most don't have problems some do that means theirs a problem( GO to craigslist or searchtempest and see how many are selling their trucks because they are so happy with them)

 

Needs to learn how to spell "double" too

 

We have a DCSB 4×4 limited Tacoma (WIFE)and a crew Tundra crewcab 4×4.They both pull anything we have without any problems.Bass boat,utility trailer with atv,load of wood.But in no way struggles.Shift it manual or ect button.Tundra does it (better?)Tacoma a LOT easier to drive on trails,and city.Better fuel mileage.Tundra roomier,if you plan on taking 3 full size friends wherever you go .If you're close to +6000lbs pulling on REGULAR basis,get Tundra.If not,Tacoma.A few people had problems with both.