Soon to be Tacoma owner

Hoping to join the ranks soon. Looking to buy a Gen 2 TRD OR 4.0 AC automatic in the next few weeks. Looking for a 07-11 or 13-15 most likely, anything other than red or black. Going to test drive a magnetic gray metallic 2015 on Saturday, certified pre owned with 49K miles. Very excited, have wanted a Taco for many, many years, but always seemed to buy other cars/trucks that were more "sensible". My fiancée finally talked me into getting what I really want instead of the Subaru gas mileage commuter I was going to buy! What's an extra $50 a month in gas to drive what I really want, right? Who knows when life will end so live now and enjoy it while you can!

I currently reside in southern Michigan for work reasons. I enjoy the outdoors (camping, fishing, hunting, etc.). Other vehicles include a CJ7, Road King, Suzuki DR650, 14' fishing boat and a canoe. If anyone has any advice for me on purchasing my new Toy, please share!

Matt

 

The prices of used 2nd Gens won' be that far off from a new 3rd Gen, ever consider a 2017?

 

"Who knows when life will end so live now and enjoy it while you can!"

Couldn't agree with you more OP.

 

shakerhood - You are right that these trucks hold their value quite well. It seems like the 2015's I have been seeing are about $10K cheaper than the 2017's similarly loaded up (mid 20s vs mid 30s around here for a 4x4 V6 TRD AC). If I go a few years older (10-11) the price drops into the mid teens, but I have to really watch out for rust damage around here on the older ones. As far as miles it seems like the engine/trans run forever if you take care of it so I am not too worried about buying one with 50K or even 100K on the clock. I have a self imposed $25K limit, I'm just not comfortable spending more than that for something that depreciates the way cars do. I can get the OR TRD 4.0 AC with slightly above average miles (~15K/year) for around that price but a nicely optioned new rig around here is pushing $40K. I could probably get into a base model 4x4 for close to my budget but for some reason want the "extras" on this truck. I am thinking this one will stay stock so I want the (marginally) better suspension, seats, locker etc. and just run the stock stuff with some good tires. I don't wheel hard these days, but if I have that urge I will probably take my CJ out. I can tow it with the Taco!
I have read quite a few 300K mile stories about the 4.0, not sure on the 3.5 yet. I was actually really close to buying a Toy a few years ago but I wanted to wait until the new model came out. I like the looks of the gen 3s but one of the biggest reasons I want a Toyota is for the longevity and low maintenance. The gen 2 4.0 and auto trans seems to have proven itself in that respect. I haven't really read a lot about the 3.5 I guess to be honest. Maybe it will prove to be just as great, time will tell.

The way these things hold their value it seems to be if I don't like what I get I can probably sell it for pretty close to what I paid and get a different one. I figure I may need to get a DC in a few years if some young`uns join my clan so maybe then I will get the new model.

That is my rambling and possibly nonsensical reason why I am not looking at a new truck. I could be completely wrong but somehow have convinced myself this is all completely logical!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome! What ever you decide you can't go wrong with Tacoma's & TW.

 

I think a red one would be drop dead gorgeous..... black hood, white cap and machine face wheels has me wanting an upgrade, now. Thanks and welcome to TW!

 

@FishHunter Welcome to T-dubb. If you can get a 2015 for $10k less than a 2017 you'll be more than $10k ahead in my opinion.

 

I actually love the looks of the red and/or black trucks I see on here, just don't want one for my daily driver. Again, no real logic behind my choice, just want something less noticeable I guess. I would love a gen 2 in the new sand color, would be a custom paint job though and I am too cheap for that!

 

Consider yourself lucky getting one in good condition at all. Who cares about the color. Good luck in your search!

 

brought it home today!

2015 TRD AC OR V6 AUTO magnetic gray

49.5k miles certified pre owned warranty.