Convince me to get a Tacoma

Resale, Reliability, and dependability, something Ford seems to have a problem with. My father owns a new ford, nice big strong truck. But in reality, my tacoma will outlast it. I have 70,000 miles, and the only issue I have had is replacing my head light bulbs. Even when I modded it, no issues.

 

Dude, just get a Tacoma. It's obvious

 

I went back and forth whether I wanted a sports car (Camaro, Challenger, Mustang) or a truck. When I came to my senses and decided on a truck, there was only one choice. Tacoma. I did not consider any other truck. I LOVE it! Good luck with you decision. PS, resale IS a good reason/factor to consider, and, as is said here often: don't buy a truck (any truck) if you worry at all about gas mileage.

 

Toyota doesn't have to offer huge rebates to sell their cars like Ford, cheby and dodge does. In other words-Toyota doesn't have to pay you to buy their cars.

 

not 100% true there. We have a 2004 f-250 triton v10 with 336,000 and have done nothing but regular matinence. It has never broke down on the side of the road since it was brand new. Were looking to get atleast 375,000 miles before we get a new truck. Ford makes some good trucks based on our expirences

 

If we have to convince you then you are not worthy of owning one.

 

Older fords, maybe. New ones? Nope

 

If you are so worried about gas get yourself a civic or a smart car and stay away from trucks period.

 

I second that.

 

Resale maintenance costs and reliability. I'd get a Chevy before I'd get a ford. And dodge is great if your in to using every tax return to buy a transmission

 

Tacomas are a nice addition to any garage. Its a daily driver, a work truck, a toy, and a friend.

 

I also second that!!!!!!

 

"They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, the f-150 is reliable every time."

 

My friend got the new F150. It has all the cool gadgets I wish Toyota would look at. Entune does a little, but who the hell wants to pay for that?

 

Exactly. Sure if you know you're only going to be keeping it a few years I guess that's important. But if I'm buying I'm looking to keep awhile. To me resale value is only a main factor if you're looking to buy used. In which case, opposite would be true in that a vehicle that has good resale value is going to end up costing you more. One might prefer something with poor resale value.

 

because chicks dig 'em.

 

Honestly I may have to get something with better gas mileage but it wouldn't be a smart car or civic. I would shoot for something that I can get an average MPG in the mid 20s. I don't want to drive around in a go kart no matter how good the mpg.

I guess I should have said not to convince me but help me decide. Tacomas are awesome and I have liked them for a long time.

 

Or you could do this in a ford

 

My $.02 it Toyota tacoma love buy it other that ya need not ask and move on...... I have had people try to talk down to me cuz it not American made or it looks small....well other than My 1st gen could use some more cab room it kicks ass and even on those few time where it hasn't been at 100% it still beats and leave all those non believers in the dust and with their mouths wide open....

 

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Writing down and analyzing like this is great and probably what I would do when faced with my first purchase decision like this.

But having owned over 20 new pickups ... the Tacomas are some of the best out there. Drive a 3 or 4 year old Tacoma and it feels new & tight ... drive the same F-150 and it feels older. Some things won't fit into words on a Tacoma, they are just the best in my book.

If you were originally interested in a F-150, then I would go for a TRD V-6 either in 4x4 or 4x2 configuration and in your choice of cab styles. FWIW, 4x2 TRDs have a rear locker. Toyota also makes some of the best 4 bangers in the world too.
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