Another new member

Hello everyone

I'm starting my hunt for a Tacoma, last month I was looking into replacing my aging Honda Element SC with a Chevy Volt buuuuuuuuuut I really need another pickup truck. I previously owned a 2004 Dodge Dakota Sport extended cab and I havent had a truck as useful since that one. The element is great, but I need a pickup.

I joined here so I can learn more about the 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas but I'd like to get a 2016 SR5 or possibly a TRD 4x4 Offroad. Crew cab is a must and I'd like a long bed. Either white or quicksand are my two color choices because it seems that Cement and Cavalry blue didnt make it onto many trucks.

anyways, I also dabble in prob building (501st legion member with a Sandtrooper and a First Order Stormtrooper hence either a white or quicksand truck), R2D2 building, 3D printing, woodworking, and makerspace kind of stuff. A pickup truck like a Taco would be exactly what I need again, just need to find the right one.

 

Welcome!

 

Forgot to mention I also play with cars, a lot, so wrenching isnt anything new to me. I'm hopefully going to get into some form of canned ham sized camper at some point so I totally need something that can tow it. 4x4 would be awesome and if I am going to spend some coin on a Tacoma, why not do it right the first time. Except maybe a TRD Pro, not going that deep

 

Welcome! Quicksand and Super white were the colors I was torn by, I ultimately went with white an don't regret it. I find it pretty easy to keep clean too.

 

Welcome to TW and happy hunting!

 

Welcome to TW!!

 

Welcome to the big time sink of TW!

 

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I’m learning that Tacoma’s seem to hold their resale value better than a Wrangler. Might have to consider new over used.

 

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I’m in key west for work and stopped by the Toyota dealership to look at tacos and they have 12 on the lot and have everything from SR 4 cylinders to a limited. Noticed they had one of the new XSP or whatever it is. I kinda like it. Wish it had stock wheels and tires and no added on pro running board steps and the “Toyo care”.

$700 for two oil changes and tire rotations. Total rip off and $300 for some paint conditioning.

How can I buy a Tacoma without that crap?

There was a sand colored SR5 I liked but had $2k worth of junk added I do not want. TRD pro side steps and the $1k toyo car and paint conditioning. AND $995 dealership fees.