Pulling the trigger. Is going new worth the warranty?

nudavinci64 · Aug 10, 2017

When I bought my 13 it only came with a 2 year warranty. So far going on 5 years no issues. If I got a 16-18 die to issues warranty is a must at least 5 or am extended in it.

TexasWhiteIce · Aug 10, 2017

If you buy new, you should buy a extended warranty for as long a length as you can. Seeing as the 3rd gen is only a few years old, there may be other potential issues that haven't popped up yet. This will give you peace of mind.

Avsfreak18 · Aug 10, 2017

I'd go with a second gen. Fewer unknowns and lower upfront cost.

Vereor_Nox · Aug 10, 2017

PackCon said: ↑

CARS/TRUCKS ARE NOT INVESTMENTS!!!! EVER!

Ok? Got it?!
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Tell that to 70's dodge challenger/charger/road runner/super bee owners

Mitch76 · Aug 10, 2017

Clearwater Bill said: ↑

That's 7.5% compounded annually over the 50 years.

It would have to be a good bit higher interest to offset all the expenses of the preservation, like being stored in conditioned space, regularly serviced, occasionally driven and carefully preserved, sure. (sticking it in a barn won't keep it at that quality) Plus keeping it insured. Just in case.

All that has to come off the 'profit'.

The common man will never pull something like that off. So the common man should never consider a vehicle an investment. It's an expense.
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Clearwater Bill said: ↑

That's 7.5% compounded annually over the 50 years.

It would have to be a good bit higher interest to offset all the expenses of the preservation, like being stored in conditioned space, regularly serviced, occasionally driven and carefully preserved, sure. (sticking it in a barn won't keep it at that quality) Plus keeping it insured. Just in case.

All that has to come off the 'profit'.

The common man will never pull something like that off. So the common man should never consider a vehicle an investment. It's an expense.
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Nevermind.

OP sorry to jack youre thread trying to talk sense into people...i should know better by now.

Ras61 · Aug 10, 2017

Nrbeal12[OP] initial post: ↑

I've been spamming this forum with Tacoma advice and hopefully I don't get banned, but I have one last question for anyone who has bought a used Tacoma vs. a new Tacoma.

I am looking at buying a used Tacoma, but am crunching numbers at buying new vs. buying used and cannot decide if it's a better investment to go new, get the warranty but more expensive insurance or buy used, save a couple bucks and potentially not have a warranty.

Here's my options:

2015 Tacoma TRD Sport, Access, 4x4 26k miles - $28,500

2014 Tacoma TRD Sport, Access, 4x4 23k miles - $26,900

2017 Tacoma TRD Sport Access 4x4 - $32450

I am making my decision this weekend, I am sick of looking for a deal and tired of talking to dealers. Life is too short!

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If you want to make your truck into that beast you included a picture of, buy used (I think that's @Nate87 by the way). You're going to be hacking it up pretty bad anyway. It's a waste to buy new then swap out all those perfectly good parts when you start modding. Unless you're totally loaded and just don't care at all about spending a ton of money. That extra 5-7K is enough to build a pretty awesome truck.

Nrbeal12 · Aug 10, 2017

Ras61 said: ↑

If you want to make your truck into that beast you included a picture of, buy used (I think that's @Nate87 by the way). You're going to be hacking it up pretty bad anyway. It's a waste to buy new then swap out all those perfectly good parts when you start modding. Unless you're totally loaded and just don't care at all about spending a ton of money. That extra 5-7K is enough to build a pretty awesome truck.
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Thanks for the advice brother, I think you're right.

Overall I like the looks of the second gen better, especially with the TRD Sport package.

I found a decent CPO in my area for about $5000 less than a new one.

I'm sure the new ones are great but i don't know if I'll be able to get over the side profile of the 3rd gen. It looks like a clown shoe to me.

baldridge · Aug 10, 2017

My last several vehicles had all been new so I changed it up and went with used. I had wanted a Taco for so long and loved the gen 2 body style so that's what I got. Mine was certified, still has factory warranty and I purchased an extended (which I want use but, better safe than sorry! Right? LOL!). Couple of options I now wish I had but, really wouldn't use so that's why I didn't get them in the first place and pay the extra money. That money will be used for a few mods of my choice but, that want even be much since I don't off road except to the gun range. So I guess that means more ammo!!!!

loginfailed · Aug 10, 2017

CPO comes with 7yr/70k power train warranty if that makes you feel more warm and fuzzy. CPOs also qualify for new car finance rates at most lending institutions.

I went w/CPO 2nd gen because I saved a big wad of cash vs a new 3rd gen.

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