Deciding between a 2015 Tacoma or 2015 Silverado

They are fantastic motors...Did I say they weren't good?

 

Just checking to make sure.....

 

No prewiring for fogs on the base. Since you have a bit more trim, maybe you do. Easy to find by looking in the area where they mount. Wiring with a plug would be taped back on the harness.

You can buy an OE fog kit though. Look up 'ultimate fog upgrade' for good options to go with that.

Or you could get fixtures used here and setup your own wiring.

Or use aftermarket fogs.

 

Newer V8's have a start/stop tech. Half the cylinders deactivate when cruising to achieve better mpgs. My 2001 Silverado didn't have it and I was getting around 18 mpg highway with 35" tires.

Also after owning my first tacoma, I've never wanted any other trucks. See below since the 2001 Silverado.

1995.5 Reg Cab V6 4x4 5 speed
2001 AC V6 4x4 5 speed
2004 AC V6 4x4 5 speed
2009 DC V6 4x4 6 speed
2011 DC V6 4x4 auto
2015 DC V6 Prerunner auto
2015 DC V6 4x4 auto (current)
2017 AC 4cyl 4x4 auto (current)

 

You gotta do what’s right for you.
If I were to return to any of the big 3 it would be with the intention of trading it in before it has lost its value.
As of now I have a Tacoma that’s been paid for and still retains value.
Not that it matters I’m keeping it until I can’t push the clutch or the frame rots out.

 

I’m just here to vote for the Toyota. Sorry, no insightful rationale.

 

That's a least a double oxymoron.

They lose value when they are titled.

A trade always leaves some of your money on the table, so not full value.

And trying it with a domestic would just be doubling down.

Now THAT is a practical approach.

 

rented a Silverado for a few days about 2 mo ago and found the inside extremely cheap looking and the seat was horribly uncomfortable. hated it! got a Tacoma and tho the seats arent Cadillac by any means, theyre a thousand times better than the Silverado IMO, and, the interior is much nicer!

 

Are you banking on the trade? Then the Taco. Otherwise, with a growing family and downsizing number of vehicles, I'd say get the Silverado. (Have you looked at used Sequoias or Tundra's? They usually go dirt cheap cause nobody wants a used one. They all buy brand new. Some great deals to be had on them.) The nice thing about Domestics are parts are everywhere for them, and cheap.

I love my Taco (Access Cab), but for child seats it's fucking bunk unless you're under 5'10". (Expect to be squished)

 

Not only is the V6 in the Tacoma a longer lasting engine, but the 5 speed automatic is bulletproof as well. It seems like when those domestic trucks get over 100k miles, the transmission can start acting up at any time.

I do recommend driving a Tundra double cab with the 4.6 V8 (the "mid grade" option), I have seen them selling for almost the same price as a Tacoma. I don't think I'd buy a Tundra with a V6 though, that truck is just a little too heavy for it.

 

Isn't the connector still above the headliner though? I haven't looked on mine yet. Theoretically you could find a mirror and plug it in right?

 

Starting to see that now, think mine's a keeper.

 

I’d go Tacoma I stepped down from a full size an haven’t looked back. Everything is easier in a midsize.

 

I see a lot of Chevs that aren't that old around where I live with rusted rear quarter panels, that's not acceptable in this day and age.

 

Gosh, I wonder what they would tell you if you asked this question over on the Chevy forum?

 

My dad has a 95 Silverado and a 13 tacoma. I can’t argue with the reliability of that old Chevy.... don’t know much about the new ones, but I can tell you that if you’re not getting a V8 - tacoma hands down.

 

Drive them both, then you will know why we drive Tacos.

 

Brother I hope you weren't looking for an unbiased answer on deciding between a Tacoma and a Silverado, this is after all Tacoma World. With that being said...my moneys on the Tacoma.

 

Last April I traded in my 2011 Silverado double cab Z71 4x4 with 189000 miles for a 2015 Tacoma TRD offroad double cab 4x4 with 21000 miles. The Chevy was a good truck, I pulled a camper, or a trailer with 4 atv's or 2 atv's and a side-by-side on it. I pull the same setup with my Tacoma, pulls just as good as the 5.3 in the chevy. What I got tired of with the Chevy was it switching between 8 cyl and 4 cyl. Felt like the transmission was shifting at the wrong time, very annoying. Purchased a Range+ module and that stopped it from switching. enjoyed driving it after that. But that said, the Tacoma with a 6 cyl gets better gas mileage and pulls just as good or maybe a little better. Do you want a large truck or a midsize truck? Both are good.

 

GM uses an M locker... Its automatic and works well... I'm very familiar with GM since it was my last truck... The RPO codes for GMs are in the clovebox... Look for G80 when you look for truck in the glovebox.


There is a massive difference between the two trucks...

If your going for 2wd... Go for the GM.. You get more.

I just sold my 2013 Sierra.... One of the best vehicles I ever owned. 2wd with rear locker... Never had a problem..

I downsized and spent more than I would have on a fuillsize truck with this Tacoma... But I don't want to drive a big truck anymore... I'm getting a trailer...lol

And I'm a big fan of the Toyota brand..