2015 Used Purchase, Composite Bed?

Finally found a dealer ready to do an honest trade. Getting a 2015, V6, Automatic, 4 WD, towing package and etc. One owner 84,000 miles and always serviced by the dealer where he traded in for a new one.

What is a Composite Bed and is it good or bad?

 

The whole interior bed is composite. Lighter/Stronger than a steel bed.

 

And NO rust, correct??

 

That’s correct, the composite bed will not rust. Just have the frame checked (depending on your location). Post pics of the new ride!

 

I prefer the Composite bed.
Mine has been pretty impressive, I’ve used it like a truck, still looks pretty good.

I don’t prefer the “durability” of the METAL tailgate.
You’ll understand the first time you drop the tailgate.
There’s not much in there, and they are know to bend.

 

Don't worry about it. I've hauled about 1500 pounds of rock, my tractor over a dozen times, and more stuff than I can recall.

It looks like a bedliner but it really IS the bed. Zero metal so it cannot rust.

 

Everything you can see is plastic. It seems to show more wear than I'd expect, but could always put bedliner over the thing.

 

People use a bed mat on them as well. I don't have one but have heard it stops things from moving around etc

 

It’s a bad thing trust me won’t be getting another Tacoma

 

Why?

 

Yes Why? Seems like a good deal.

 

Every Tacoma from 2005 through today has one. Not like it's optional or anything.

I think it's great. Use a bed mat to reduce sliding of small items, put a tonneau over it if you don't like the looks.

The composite bed should NOT be your deal breaker. If it's a salt country vehicle, the condition of the chassis is your number one area of concern. Beat on it, probe it, even use a phone mounted camera to examine the inside of it.

Do NOT take a salesmans word for the condition.

Do NOT just look at it from kneeling by the truck.

 

Just want more of work truck I mean it’s fine for now but want nicer and better

 

Yeah....it locks stuff down pretty good. I recommend one

 

Huh.

 

Maybe should have done more research before buying a Tacoma.. ya think?

 

Unfortunately, the tailgate on the 2nd gens is the weakest link on the bed. This can be corrected with adding an aftermarket reinforcement plate. I have a Mobtown offroad plate on mine along with a cheapo hydraulic lift assist shock for the added weight.

 

You'll want a bed mat......under $100....money well spent

Possibly even the bed mod tie down posted here recently

That's on my list to do

 

That doesn't give us any information as to why you specifically don't like a composite bed. I'm genuinely curious.

What is nicer and better to you? And what would make that option nicer and better?

 

Ahh, yes.. Another case of 3rd Gen buyer's remorse.