Should I trade my 2013 dclb limited for a 2017 Sport?

Trying to decide if I should keep my 2013 Tacoma, or trade it in for a 2017 Sport. I would love to get another limited, but they no longer come in long bed. What do you think I should do? Keep my '13 or get the' 17 Sport, which I would most definitely add leather seat covers too, probably the Clazzio's

 

have u been round the 3rd gen section?

 

No, why?

 

getcha toes wet before diving in.

 

Take your time don't rush, spend some time in 3rd gen section, there are things I hate about mine and things I love.

 

What don't you like about it?

 

So far my 17 has been good at 900 miles. My 16 had transmission fluid low from factory, the lower control arms needed plugs because they whistled with any kind of wind, my dash pieces rattled and one broke off for no reason, transmission had delay from reverse to drive and 1st to 2nd fixed with ecu update, I had my rear differential replaced twice all within 9k miles. The 2nd diff replacement Toyota offered to take my truck back in exchange for my 17. I love the interior, the quietness and some of the gizmos, but there are some teething issues, like CPS failures, bad transfer cases, etc. I would spend sometime in the 3rd gen section, test drive one and think about what's important to you, is it a proven reliable powertrain/platform (your current truck) or all the new creature comforts of the 3rd gens but the unknown of reliability still. Pros and cons and run with it, both are great trucks just different and one is still too new to really make a verdict on as far as QDR.

 

What? You have the best year.

Get ready for some killer resale value I guess....

 

WOW!! Yes, I'll definitely research more before I do anything!! Thanks!

 

2013 is the best year? Why?

 

If you haven't already driven a 2017 I would recommend taking a long test drive. I took one on the standard 15 minute dealership test drive and loved it. Before signing the paperwork I asked if I could take it for a longer drive. They let me drive it home,about 75 miles round trip with lots of hills. The truck shifted constantly between 4th,5th and 6th gears even in ECT mode. I liked the truck a lot but the engine/transmission combo was a deal breaker for me.

 

That wheezer of an engine would be a deal breaker for me.

 

What's wrong with the engine?

 

Its more anemic feeling than the 4.0.

 

4.0 has better low end and is quicker.

 

Yep, on paper they aren't far off numbers wise, but driving experience is very different. I don't mind it though for me mine is dirt bike hauler and lowes trips kinda truck.

 

Never test drove one, been looking at them trying to decide, I really like the interior and the automatic locking doors and auto on headlights and the heated side view mirrors, push button start and I think power sliding back window. Not totally in love with the front end though. I'm trying to decide between keeping mine and seeing how many miles I can get out of it and buying wheels and possibly a lift for it!

 

I tested probably 4 or 5 gen 3 Tacomas. I really liked the manual transmission of the gen 3 but I needed a DCLB so I had to settle for an automatic I realized. Ended up getting a used '13 with 25,000 miles on it. I prefer the tech features and interior of the gen 3 but I prefer driving the 4.0. My MPG on gen 2 has sucked balls though. 15 city, 17 highway...but this in Wyoming where the winters include hurricane force winds on the highway. Hopefully it improves in warmer months.

 

I would not trade my 2013 sport for anything!

 

Take a LONG test drive, overnight if they will let you. Do as much variation in conditions as possible. If you own a trailer, hook up and try towing. Do as much as you can to know the differences between the power trains.
You can spend some $ and add heated mirrors to your '13 and upgrade interior components and maybe someone can point you in the right direction to do a power rear widow.
As stated, dive into the 3rd gen section. Don't just get your toes wet, learn to swim.