Another newbie, non-Tacoma owner (yet)

Thought I would take this opportunity to say 'hello'. I'm 49, married w/two daughters (18 & 20). I've been researching trucks and have all but settled on a Tacoma. I've always owned full-size trucks, but since the 2nd Gen Taco came out, I discovered that it's almost as big (interior cab) as my current ride ('97 GMC Sierra extended cab). I'm leaning more toward the Double Cab PreRunner, because I tend to drive my vehicle a long time and I want to have room for future grandchildren. A friend has owned 3 Tacomas and assured me he had no problems with any of them (that alone is reason enough to buy one). The superior MPG (over any full-size) is another reason I'll almost certainly buy one.

 

I'll need something that can be used as an alternative family vehicle to cut down on the miles we're putting on my DW's '02 TrailBlazer.
How does the ride of a Double-Cab PreRunner compare with vehicles similar to my wife's?
Also, are any of the various MPG-stretching modifications worth the money spent?

 

not all of us are that bad
you cant go wrong with the tacoma

 

Welcome Steve! !! You came to the right place

Happy New Year! !!

Don G

 

you got that right.......on both statements!!


welcome to tw!!

 

Welcome Steve, I have a DC but it's a 4x4. I enjoy the fact that if it rains I can put items in the back seat, and if I ever get friends they also could ride in there. Two years ago I drove an 05 across the country, no complaints. The real fuel milage gains are better but not earth moving, the auto might serve you better if more than you would be driving the truck, the 6 speed is a little different and might cause a furrowed brow. All this said, I feel that the Tacoma is the truck to have, I have driven them all and most will work but there is something really special about a Taco. Good luck, keep us informed, don't let the dealers beat you up, this is a buyers market.

 

Welcome! This is my second Taco, and I've not had problems with either (so far on the new one). Hubby had a Taco as well that he finally had to let go of because of frame rot (it was a 1988), but he still waxes nostalgic about that beast and it had well over 200,000 on it. The engine would still be going (and possibly is!) if it weren't for the frame crack. As everyone has said, you can't go wrong with a Taco!

 

hey, and my wife is about to be 27 in a few months. i reckon Isocoee is wrong again!!