1985 Toy P/U or 2016 Taco?

Just want to open a can of worms here!
If Toy Truckers have ONE choice to pick what would it be?
A brand new best of 1985 4x4 SR5 Toyota P/U Xcab long bed 22re EFI straight axle or a deck out 2016 3rd gen Taco yet to arrive ?

 

'85 all day everyday

 

Marty McFly son!

I do not like the new Tacoma's from 05+ so an 85 would be my choice no question.

Make it the rare 22r-e turbo and its a no brainer for anyone.

 

'85 !!!!

 

Depends what you want it for? Have a family? Not so good in a 2nd gen pickup. I have a 85' but it's been parked no op'ed sence I started a family in 2011.

 

A 1985 for me!

 

85 for me as well. Maybe this should be a poll.

 

85

 

The 85 with out a second thought. I owned an 84,92, 96 and 2006. I have the 96 and 2006 still.

 

81 running propane.

 

I would take the 85 in a heart beat.
the 2016 Taco appearance leaves a lot to be desired

 

Put a twist on it. They both are the same price.

 

Sorry to pick up an old thread...
I've heard that since the old highway speed limit was 55 mph, the old trucks are not really meant to drive for a 10 hour highway road trip at 75 mph. Anyone have any experience on this one? I've never been in a hilux (1983-1988) or an 1988-1995 toyo pickup, and those are the old ones I'm considering. I'm posting here because I'm really wanting a dirtbike hauler from Kansas to Colorado and the new versus old dilemma is fresh in my mind, but need it to handle some miles.

 

I'm not sure if the diffs were regeared by the previous owner of my 92TOY but with the 22re 5spd on 31 in tires im doing 3k rpm at 73ish mph. That makes for a long road trip. But she never got hot and oil pressure was just above center for my last 7 hr trip.

 

I just sold my old toy and I ran 70 or 80 every where I went here in Texas don't be afraid the 22re can take anything you can dish except going under water I did that one time and that was the only way I ever killed one

 

My first truck was an '85 Extra Cab 4x4 and I'd love to have that particular truck back. I drove it from '85 ~ '99, 192,000 miles and never had any serious issues with the engine. I have a 2015 Tacoma now and I can tell you for a fact, the '15 rides and handles MUCH better than the '85 but I'd still pick the '85!

 

My 03 does 3k rpm at 75. But if I got one I'd have to put a 2.7 in place of the 22re.

 

I have to say, my 2015 rides better and has more room but an extra cab 85 new from the factory? Hell yes I would drive that over a new one any day.

 

Speaking of one of my 85s got good use on Halloween for a trunk or treat with the kids.

 

I'll say it... I'd rather have the new one!