Talk me out of the 4th gen

Barrister · Nov 7, 2023

Jesse H said: ↑

If I had known the 4th gen would've been available with a 6MT I would've waited.
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I see you have a Pro. There is no 6MT on the 4th Gen Pro.

2021SR5V64WD · Nov 7, 2023

Buy a 2023 before they are gone. You couldn't pay me to buy that newfangled turbo thing they are putting in the 2024's.
While you're at it, buy me a 2023 too....

Sinister184 · Nov 8, 2023

If you buy a 24', you'll be left out of the 3rd gen whine fest threads.

VaToy · Nov 8, 2023

Don't buy one, there!

21trd_mike · Nov 8, 2023

The design inside and out has too much going on imho. 3rd gen has a blend of new and old technology such as a handbrake

Nixin · Nov 12, 2023

What got me to pass on the 4th gen is that I just think they're ugly, Simple but effective reason.

Hogleg918 · Nov 12, 2023

t2c said: ↑

Didn't see this mentioned so I'll say it. To OP, the 4th gen I believe is going to have a lower towing capacity rating than the 3rd gen. If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me can correct me. But I believe even though the 4th gen has better performance numbers, its still rated to have less towing capacity than the 3rd gen. Hope you find this bit of information useful in making your decision.
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The turd V6 can’t tow over 5,000 lbs anyways, not like the extra 300 lbs it’s rated for is worth anything.

Bill0351 · Nov 12, 2023

I love my ‘23. I’m not in a hurry to get rid of it. I’d want to let Toyota work out any bugs before I bought the new version and I don’t like to buy anything until I’ve done my research and taken a bunch of test drives. I don’t see a downside to getting a ‘23 and waiting like I am. If it ends up that the 4th Generation is that amazing, you can get one. Tacomas hold a ton of value anyway, so you won’t take a huge hit financially. I worry that the next generation will lose the rough edge that I love. We rented a new F150 a while ago. It was like driving a huge Camry.

offroadguy651 · Nov 12, 2023

One word: turbo.

Benny blanco · Nov 12, 2023

95_carolina[OP] initial post: ↑

Okay hear me out. I am a first time Tacoma buyer. My mom had a 2nd gen v6 which I drove a lot growing up and never was a fan of its powertrain. I am coming from a 2017 Civic Si, it has a 4 cylinder direct injection turbo engine. It is very torquey, has awesome fuel economy, and maintenance is very easy. Spark plugs and ignition coils are practically on your lap when you open the hood. If I ever had to replace the head gasket, I could do it in a day.

I had a Ram with a Hemi at one point (I know terrible purchase) and maintenance on it was a PITA. It had 16 spark plugs, which were a pain to get to. Add to the fact that I hate V configuration engines, especially V6s, I completely discounted 3rd gen. I see the 4th gen as a winner with less cylinders all in a straight row.

All of that being said, I drove my friend's 2023 sport and was impressed with the powertrain. Much smoother and quieter than the 2nd gen. My final concern about the 3rd gen is its towing capacity. I towed my 500ish pound motorcycle across the country with a uhaul trailer in a 2nd gen and was not impressed. I have heard the 3rd gen is even worse at towing.

Now I am contemplating the 3rd gen over the 4th gen. I need an access cab V6. Originally I had my eyes on the 2024 prerunner, but after driving my friend's 3rd gen I have my doubts about the 4th gen. The 3rd gen has rear seats (not that I plan on using them daily, but that is nice in a pinch), rear doors, and they have worked out all of the bugs. I have heard rumors that the 4th gen with require 91 octane, which is annoying. I am not concerned per se that the 4th gen will be unreliable. Honda and Toyota generally do a good job of remedying and recalling any reliability issues, but I am concerned that the radio/climate control interface will have teething pains as did my 2017 Civic (2nd year of 10th gen civic).

As a 3rd gen owner give me your thoughts besides, "A N/A v6 is more reliable than a turbo i4."
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