Next Tacoma

I sure hope Toyota seizes the opportunity to make the Tacoma a truck with a much broader market appeal. I'm an old geezer - relatively speaking - for this truck, but I like it's size, versatility and fit and finish. But....I am now lusting mightily for the new Ford F-150 because you can get it with stuff like leather cooled seats and tons of other goody options. All the reviews I have read suggest it is rock solid like a Toyota. I drive my truck to work...shopping, everywhere..... so I am more interested in something that can be a utility AND comfortable. My only complaint with the Tacoma is that Toyota has been stingy with options to cut costs. Come on Toyota, this is the perfect vehicle for the high priced gas age, make it a mini F-150....OR ELSE!!!

 

Unfortunatly, I am the direct opposite. I like toyota's basic nature. Heated seats, leather interior, power seats with memory are all novelty items to me. I can move my seat just fine on my own. I can roll the windows down with my arm and I don't need a remote (or steer wheel controls) to adjust my radio. To me, it's just more stuff to break. I wish I could have ordered my truck with no carpet or power anything (or ABS but that's a dream).

With the lack of mentioned options I don't feel like my taco is missing anything. I would prefer toyota to focus on more pressing issues. I.E. Leaf springs, tailgate, bed lights or cargo lights ect. Plus, most the options on a ford are availible aftermarket for a taco. Trouble is, it's easier to pay for leather seats when you can roll it into your call loan. I can understand why people enjoy those amenities I just don't see them as a must.

Just my $0.02

 

x2 my 2 cents also

 

I can see both sides but it would be nice if they had useful stuff like tailgate, bed lights or cargo lights ect.

 

Bingo. I used heated/cooled seats as an example (I hate heated seats). It's as if Toyota doesn't even read sites like this. It's gonna cost them......

How about JUST LEATHER SEATS!!!! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK TOYOTA!!!!!!

 

I got steering wheel controls and hardly ever use them.
I like non power seats, less things to go wrong.

Keep it basic.

 

Certain models should come with a Sunroof/moonroof !!! That's my only complaint

 

I can understand wanting those, and would not have a problem with them offering them as options, as long as they didn't become standard features. I don't need (or want) anything fancy... just a solid, well built truck (and a diesel engine).

 

OKKINE, you a true red, white and blue AMERICAN!!!
CHOICE IS GOOD PEOPLE!
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I agree.
I posted in another thread that I really like the F-150 FX4.Tons of goodies available in that sucker.

 

Ford = junk.. And with that in mind I'm looking to buy a pre-95 explorer sport for a 4x4 project rig because they are cheap to get and have strong running gear. But I know I'll be fixing it a lot. Fords are pretty much disposable at 100K.

 

I have a relative with aftermarket leather seats. They suck and look like shit. Factory leather is much higher quality.

 

bye dude your life is screwed if you do that
dont know how you cant get in love with your tacoma

dude F150 is more for work dude and not to many mods

tacomas are the best trucks they have made out their in the truck industry
thats what some guy told me from a Dodge dealer he admitted that tacomas are the best trucks

 

Did I say I didn't love my Tacoma? Nope. I love it! I just want more options to be made available on it. Pure and simple. I can afford them and am willing to pay for them.

 

I can relate.... and have have the same thoughts.

What bothers me the most - is the lack of POWER SEATS.

C'mon, I'd expect non-power seats in the cheapest & most affordable econo box that you could buy for $12,000.

If Toyota can add VSC, traction control, and all that other fancy stuff in a truck that costs $25-$30,0000...why the hell haven't they added POWER SEATS??

 

the day toyota is compared to a ford is the day we know we are all doomed

 

mind using punctuation?

 

I'll take Ford's OPTION SELECTIONs ANY DAY over Toyota.