Tacoma Size vs Full Size

jayuu · Jun 6, 2019

The bottom lines appears to be that the OP already bought the Tacoma. See post #78.

hoch · Jun 6, 2019

I don't understand the MPG comparo's. It's a pretty well-known fact there is negligible difference between a mid and full size trucks.

Toyota never said the Tacoma is an MPG leader.

nrvna76 · Jun 6, 2019

hoch said: ↑

I don't understand the MPG comparo's. It's a pretty well-known fact there is negligible difference between a mid and full size trucks.

Toyota never said the Tacoma is an MPG leader.
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I think the mpg talk started from my post saying I would gain in the mpg department. And I meant I would save from my 06 at 12mpg. I would have improved that no matter what I bought, I’m still good with my purchase at the moment.

Aldo98229 · Jun 6, 2019

Forum threads are like a runaway train: it’s easy to get them going, but good luck getting them to stop.

Congratulations on your purchase OP!

Kookykonata · Jun 6, 2019

rzgkane said: ↑

I don't think the issue is an inability to do something. I suspect it has more to do with the ease (or lack thereof) with which it does it. That's the case with me. I just didn't like to hear the Tacoma V6 winding out at screaming rpm's just to merge, pass someone or climb hills. Some folks are not bothered in the least by it and of course that's great.

When I drive this 6.2L truck I just feel calm and comfortable when I ask it to go. No crazy noises or vibrations, no 3 gear downshifts, no feeling like I want to poke holes in the floorboard and start doing the Fred Flintstone. Just smooth sailing. It delivers me exactly what I want (with the exception of being a slight bit bigger than I wanted). The Tacoma did not. That's no an indictment of the Tacoma. It's just one dude wanting one thing and finding it in one place and not another. Happens every day in many different ways.

It's also comparing apples to oranges to a large degree. The Denali is a $66K truck. It should feel more substantial.
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I can understand that. It makes sense. When I drive the full size trucks at work, I'm surprised with how quick some are

sentientprogram · Jul 21, 2019

ryan760 said: ↑

It's a frame of mind thing in a lot of ways... if you are constantly trying to compare it to the more spacious/comfort oriented F-150 then Tacoma will obviously fall short and you will never be satisfied. But if you think about what the truck is designed for (excellent reliability and ensuring you get home safely), there's simply no beating it. You have to set your expectations in line with what the truck was designed to do in order to really enjoy it.

Regardless, I think you will be happy with your choice!
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I've been debating on a full size truck and this is probably the best statement that will help me figure out what I really want.

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