Moved over from the dark side

Greetings all, Jules from Ukee here.

After a lifetime of dedication to my F-150s, I have finally moved over from the dark side to the light - a 2017 TRD Access Cab 6A in Magnetic Grey. Best decision I've made in years.

I love the new F-150 XLT, as long as it's in my neighbour's driveway and not mine. Despite the exceptionally clean appearance and low mileage of my old F-150, it had surprisingly little trade in value (at both Ford and Toyota dealerships) due to the 5.4L Triton engine and undercarriage rust.

I had concerns about going from a full size to a mid size truck, but the Taco has proven to be a comfortable, confident and superior truck in every way. I'm off to Moab early next month for a ton of back-country fun.

Cheers,
Jules

 

Welcome man, diggin the truck!! People don't joke when they say hide your wallet!

 

Glad to hear your part of the toyota family

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Eventually everyone sees the light

 

Toyotas have a better resale value but Toyota also doesn't discount vehicles (Tacoma's especially) in the 10's of thousands of dollars like American manufacturers. So its no wonder a late model F150 with an overinflated MSRP of $50,000 that was discounted to $33,000 has a resale value of something in the in the $24,000 range. Its all mental masturbation with numbers. Pay more up front and have a bigger resale. Big discounts upfront and lower resale value.

Lots of folks brag how they got $20,000 off MSRP on their RAM, F series or Chevy POS and then complain when the resale value is low. You can't have your cake and eat it too.

In any event welcome to TW.

 

Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!