I'm new here

I was wondering what years are the plastic beds and the steel beds.
I'm interested in buying a used Tacoma but what like to know what years to look for?

Thank You All!

 

All first gens have steel beds. Composit started in 2005. Welcome.

 

First Gen (1995.5-2004) have steel beds.
Second Gen (

$90 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)

2005-2015) are composite.
Third Gen (2016-present) are composite as well.

 

For 1st gen, this is probably the best single resource about the 1st gen models and differences. This gen was much closer to the classic Toyota Hilux and Pickup lineage that is legend, and it is a compact truck.
IMHO, 2001 was the best. ABS was not yet standard, nor was electronic meddling with throttle control.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-tacoma-buyers-guide.156943/

2nd gens are a bit bigger and considered midsize, and have the biggest changes from every model of Tacoma or Pickup that preceded it. Tt is not so simple to explain all the different trim levels and configurations, and over 10 years they resolved and refined several issues that consistently came up in TSB (technical service bulletins). Personally, I like 2012+ looks better than earlier models.

The easiest way to get a broad overview of changes and specs is here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tacoma

Then think about how you want or need to use the truck. Then come back to this site for issues and opinions.

 

^^^^ agree with @scocar

 

2001

best

 

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