2016 Quicksand Taco DBL TRD Sport 4x2 Initial Impressions

This is how I feel about my new truck. I traded in my 2013 Taco TRD Sport and never paid an additional penny on the loan and still had 7k equity after 3 years. After trade in ended up financing $27.8k out the door.

It includes Entune W/ Navigation and Weather Mats when they finally come in. They also let me keep my truckbed mat from my old Taco and it fits like a glove.

Let me start with the color. Quicksand is amazing. I love it, truck looks soo aggressive but smooth and calculated at the same time.
Pros and Cons
Acceleration: As others stated before first half of pedal travel is meh. I kind of miss that short term aggression of my old taco. However, once you get past 3500 RPMS she purrs like a Cheetah. I don't miss feeling like I'm playing chicken when trying to pass 2 cars at once. That feeling is gone forever.

MPG: On the open freeway I easily clear 24-25MPG all day long, but in stop in go gas usage is comparable to the old one.

Comfort: The new suspension is way better in terms of comfort while not sacrificing too much of that sporty feel that my old taco had.

I like that they moved the emergency brake, the other one was dumb. I never used it.

As some others have stated the window panel decal they used was kind of chinsy. The truck is beautiful, a couple extra bucks could have put some sharp looking panels on there.

The tailgate now comes down slowly on its own, which is pretty cool. Its also been thickened and feels way more beefy then the last one.

The USB charging port now charges your phone in a matter of minutes rather than a matter of days like my old taco.

Now the good and the bad are out of the way. Lets talk about the UGLY.

WTF is up with that Chrome Grill. What am I, a 70 year old RV'er Chrome doesn't impress me. It totally ruined the the front of my truck. Thanks a lot Toyota. First thing on my list is rip that thing out and paint it matte black.


That's it for today folks, I'll keep you posted.

 

No pics? What a waste of a look

 

I'll Post Pics today after work. Its in my profile pic though sorry about that. I'll square myself away momentarily.

 

I'm just giving you shit hahahaha you have the exact truck I want but can't afford. Congrats on the new truck

 

I can only see your avatar picture, but from the looks of it you made a good choice. I ordered my DCSB Sport in this color. Great choice, it's the only color that really speaks to me for the 2016 lineup. What I like about this color is that everyone is going to have an opinion about it, and it will more than likely be 50/50. Can't wait to see pictures of yours! Congratulations.

 

Pix or it didn't happen.

 

Congrats - I was going to upgrade, but installed a Gentex mirror so I did not have to upgrade to get the outside temperature. Until 2017 that is..... ;-)

 

Thanks man

Its all good man you'll get there one day. I busted my ass to get and keep my last Tacoma. It's definitely a labor of love. Oh Wait f***, I can't wait to leave work to go drive my Toy.

 

Pictures!

 

I feel cheated

 

Guys here is a few photos, I took them before work when it was still dark. Today I get off before the sun goes down so I will be taking many more including, interior, under-carriage and under the hood. So standby for that.

In other news I found the ECT button and that completely changed the game. The pedal is no longer sluggish in the first half of travel. Thing is a beast.

I went from to

That is all.

 

Gorgeous truck! Nice photos.

Congratulations!

Frank

 

@Tacoma Bruh - nice truck. does that include the premium package ? if not, what part of the country are you in. can't seem to locate a tacoma w/o premium package in the bayarea.

 

Very nice. I love this color on the OR, but never thought I would like it on a Sport.. But man those pics look awesome.. Thnx for posting..

 

Does Quicksand have metal flake in it or is it a solid color? Your Tacoma looks very nice.

 

I'd hit it.

 

It's a non-metallic, solid color.

 

By Premium are you talking about the premium sound?