Moving to Tacoma - someday...

Ok, I just found this site while searching for general information on Tacomas. I have a 5.7 L '96 Chevy 1500 extended cab long bed, and a '93 Dakota 3.9 L V6. Dakota has only had one minor transmission problem since I got it in 1997, but the Chevy is presently in the transmission shop for a rebuild. $750 fuel pump on Chevy in spring, a/c problems, etc. I am done with Chevrolets I think, and my next truck will probably be a Tacoma.

I tow a small boat and a 5,000 lb travel trailer, so need the towing package. I also do not buy new, but now need to drive the money out of the Chevy before I get a Tacoma, hopefully in about two years (I move very slow when spending my $!). I would buy now, but better wait.

Here's what I want:

1. Four door cab
2. V6, manual transmission, towing package
3. Two wheel drive will do (but wouldn't mind 4WD)
4. 2006 and up model - wish I could get leather seats! No option, right?

All you have to do is check out the various truck forums online, and I think you can get a fair idea of a truck's reliability. My Dakota has been incredibly solid, but would not get a newer one. I'm done with Chevy... don't like Ford or Nissan... So, that leaves Toyota, and I think the Tundras are ugly! Plus, Chevys even get better gas mileage, of which I cannot complain with my '96. Fuel economy and comfort are two areas I like about the Chevy. I get over 13 mpg pulling the trailer, and almost 20 mpg on trips. Not bad for a 350 V8 long bed truck.

Anyway, I'll keep checking out this site to see what y'all boys (and gals) are saying problem-wise mainly with your Tacomas... So far, I think I have learned that the '05s have some problems (that on the Edmund's site), and '07s seem to be the most problem free for now... Thanks!

 

Wha'? No welcomes... I'll just take my truck and go home then....

 

What do you think about mine?

 

Evans, nice truck! You are about 200 miles from me, near Augusta. Your Tacoma looks just like what I want, even the color - going white, if possible buying used. If the CFO allows, I might just get a new one, though unlikely.

 

Check out my post in "Buy/Sell/Trade" FS: 06 DCab Tacoma Prerunner V6

 

welcome both of you, its halloween, people may be distracted