Tacoma posts best first half (and quarter) ever

You forgot Mitsubishi.... the real sleeper

 

FTFY

 

Agreed. My local Ford dealer has had the same three Rangers sitting on their lot for at least two months.

 

LMAO, yeah man, that shit is running rampant in NJ.

 

Crazy, I have a dealership right by my job and all I ever see them do is move the rangers to another spot on the lot, always the same ones.

 

Ranger numbers are out and they're not overly impressive. They sold 20,880 for the QUARTER.

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It’s funny how the automotive press reviews all of the mid size trucks and they always complain about the Tacoma’s cramped cab, awkward seating position, gutless motor, poor fuel mileage, gun slit windshield opening, etc. but it’s still the #1 seller by a long shot. Good looks, quality, reliability and reputation wins every time.

 

It always seems like they are haters! It’s hard to find a positive review from them. Def click bate artists.

 

Those poor bastards...

 

Who is the largest buyer of Tacomas in America?

I'm thinking Orkin.

 

I thought it was the 50+ crowd?

 

Can't say as though I'm surprised. It's an uninspired, forgettable truck. They played it too safe.

 

That would explain the nostalgic rear brakes, but the 50+ers aren't buying Tacomas in bulk.

 

Its been out since 2011, sold all over the world except the US. So it is a old design.

I'm not surprised the Tacoma rannks lowest in mid size comparisons. There good off roading capabilities, look nice and reliable. Thats it...all other trucks beat them at everything else. If its a style and reliability comparison toyota would be 1st.

 

Nah man.......wait for the refresh......it’s gonna be a Tacoma killer......raptor is coming.....

I think the most hilarious thing is that people are already talking about a refresh on a truck that is one year old

......and no, it is not just a “global ranger” that Ford is selling to a different market......that’s just an excuse for this boring truck.......the NA Ranger is a new model that they had every chance to get totally right or totally wrong.

 

I think that's the point some people are making here -- style and reliability are important factors for a lot of buyers in this segment.

 

Where I live Toyota offers a 10% discount on bug deflectors for seniors

 

GM interiors are just fucking horrific. I really love my Sierra, but whoever designs these interiors needs a punch in the mouth. They look like playschool toys. And who puts red with teal green together for the gauges? That looks terrible!

 

The NA Ranger does not share the same body or drivetrain as the global ranger. If it looks old, that is what Ford intended. This is just more excuses for Ford‘s lame sales.

The NA Ranger is as similar to the global Ranger as a 3G Tacoma is to a 2G Tacoma. For sure there are similarities, but let’s stop making excuses for Ford’s inability to make an exciting truck.