Making the change from Tundra to Tacoma

Hello,

I discovered this forum while researching Tacoma’s. My mind is in serious overload - wish the process could be simpler…this package has this, but I don’t want that and so on and so on. Leaning towards the SR5 or Sport.

my current truck is a 2012 Tundra which my family refers to as a garage queen (71,000 miles on it, perfect condition and outfitted the way I wanted) I’m just ready for better mpg, more technology and a smaller footprint in the garage. It will be bittersweet when I make the change as I actually like the looks of the Tundra better, but….

Anyway, I’ve enjoyed the info I’ve found on this site.

 

Big Welcome to TW. I guess it all depends on how much load you’re haulin’. Load up a Taco & mileage suffers all the same.

 

Better get the 4cyl it's the only truck that gets better gas mileage.

 

Thanks! I will be towing a (3,700 lb boat, motor, trailer, fuel and gear) about 12 times a year, but other than those days, it’s basically a grocery getter.

 

Get a V6. You’ll be thankful when towing.

And the fuel economy is fine on the V6. At least without any crazy mods.

 

My bad, I should have clarified- V6 or nothing!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

He didn't say anything about towing before. The 4cyl isn't going to be great at that. Might as well keep the Tundra. I wouldn't even be concerned with truck mpgs if I'm launching a boat a few weekends a year.

 

Welcome!

 

Double cab long box tacomas are as long as most tundras, so make sure to get a short box if you want a smaller footprint.

Those 5.7 tundras are starting to get serious problems with big bills, its not a bad idea to switch up now.

 

Not gonna get me to give up my Tundra. I could never go back to using my Tacoma for towing.

The difference in mpg isn't enough for me to take the Taco vs the Tundra on trips.

 

I tow a 18 foot camper 14 mpg is about it but I really don't think buying a Tacoma was a economy choice or really a truck in general.

 

How much you want for the Tundra? I need to replace my current '08.

 

Welcome to TW

 

Not sure yet? LOL, I’m in Washington state anyway

 

Welcome!