Buying a Tacoma for the first time!

Hi everyone - I’m about to join the family and buy a Tacoma for the first time!! - wanted to know if you could advise me on which one I should get. I’m switching from a car to a truck and I need at least a V6 for pulling a trailer once in a while; that’s why I’m getting a Tacoma and I’ve owned Toyota before and really like the reliability. So I recently spoke with a guy who has an ’09 Tacoma and he said that he was going to buy a new one, but he said that ’08, ’09 & ’10 were built better, so he decided to stick with the one he has. Would you guys agree with that?
Thanks!

 

Welcome to TW

I'll keep my 2011.

 

Look into 4Runners if you plan on not using a bed. They're more refined with a proven engine/tranny combo. And they tow just fine.

New Tacomas are having growing pains and it seems like you got a 50/50 chance of getting a good one or a lemon.

 

'09 or newer he probable meant. There were some safety/traction upgrades then. '12 or newer have the updated look/interior that's pretty nice. Good luck!

 

I've got a 09 PreRunner that I bought 2 years ago. It's been a reliable, solid truck with no issues other than routine maintenance.

 

Take your time with your decision

 

Welcome!