KELLY BLUEBOOK 2016 TRUCK REVIEW

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the...es/2000012520/?psid=30008&siomid=ystream00003


Tacoma vs. Colorado/Canyon

The new Tacoma doesn't make as dramatic a splash as the Colorado and Canyon did in 2015, but it doesn't have to. It was already a strong competitor; Toyota worked on what needed to be improved, making a relatively old truck new again, and even more competitive. When it comes to cross-shopping the three newest members of the midsize truck segment, buyers will discover each has different priorities. The Colorado and Canyon have interiors that are more like a small SUV or a crossover. They can tow a bit more; have better fuel economy and more horsepower in the I4 and V6. But the Tacoma offers fantastic resale value, tried-and-true reliability, excellent off-road prowess, better payload capacity and convenience and safety features that aren't available in the Canyon and Colorado.
When it goes on sale in September, pricing for the 2016 Tacoma will start at about $24,000 for the SR (the work truck), and the 4WD V6 Double Cab will start at around $38,000. People who like the current Tacoma will be thrilled with what Toyota has to offer

 

I still think 38k is crazy for a mid-size truck. Tacoma or not.

 

It's also not the price. $4k less than that for a DCSB 4x4 v6 manual, not much competition actually at that price.

 

Those KBB reviews are all so super positive. Look at the reviews for each of the highlighted trucks, for example the Colorado/Canyon. Each and every review makes that truck look the best ever. So, not sure they really offer any real value beyond making someone feel better about their almost $40k purchase of the 3rd gen Tacoma.

 

Sticker price does suck, but when you start looking at the cost of ownership the playing field starts to level out with the competition.

 

but Ford will sell me an F150 for 10,000 dollars under MSRP.

HOW CAN I LOSE??

 

Yeah but Ford does not leak oil as bad as 2016 Tacoma does....
Plus that ecoboost can tow.

Group buy?

 

So how much oil are you telling me that my Tacoma has leaked?