Gen 1 or Gen 2? Noob wants to know.

Yes, I know the Gen 2 Tacos are much improved, but they're also much more expensive. Used ones (V6 Double Cab 4x4) under 75k miles are going for $24K in my area.

But I can find V6 Double Cab 4x4 Gen 1's for under $15k. Are Gen 2's worth the difference?

 

I want a 1st gen so im voting that way

 

Both are bomb trucks tho

 

I have a 1gen tacoma and I love it! Do some more research buddy.

 

Both are great trucks.

All the first gen guys are gonna tell you to buy a first gen for such and such reason while the second gen guys are gonna chime in here and do the same.

As Zach stated, do some research and find out what you want most.

 

i do not know since i dont drive a 1st gen but a lot of guys say those are a lot better built and stronger than the 2nd.
having said that i love my 2nd and i think its really solid. but it also only has 6K miles on it haha

 

the 2nd gen have more room and are larger, what do you want? I have owned both and I liked my 1st gen but I love me 2nd gen more.

 

i like the 1gen trucks for offroad purposes and simplicity but i love my 2gen...its still more then capable offroad and alot more comfy and better looking imo......the new motor is much improved over the 3.4l imo......i want a 1gen to build as my weekend truck but will never part with my 2gen.........

 

i got a 2nd gen, but i still want a 1st gen also. 2nd gens are more on the luxurious side, while 1st gens look more rugged imo

 

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If you want a bigger, more powerful truck, go with the second gen.

1st gen have proven reliability.

I got a 2nd gen because I'm 6"3 and 240lbs, really needed the extra room. No regrets, I love my truck. I think the 1st gen has a better looking exterior though.

 

If I were in your position, I'd go 1st gen (price difference being the major issue), but ONLY after thoroughly checking the frame.

 

Hate to say it but I mess the old one!!! Jim

 

She is missed!!!

 

My neighbor has a first gen and I LOVE the way that thing looks. It's lasted him forever (not sure what year it is) and still looks new. He hasn't complained of any real issues with it at all.

Another note: Aren't 1st gens the ones that you see driving across the desert with a rocket launcher in the back? There's a reason for that, I would presume....

 

2nd Gen

 

I already know what I want most. I want a Gen 2 for a Gen 1 price.

 

Thanks. More room and larger are not on my priority list. Those are points for Gen 1. I need smaller and more compact. Limited parking room for a truck.

 

Soooooo, other than being larger, the motor is the main advantage to a Gen 2? Why is the motor better? More power, more reliable? What?

 

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