My Taco totalled... What to buy next?

My 2016 DCSB TRD OR (auto) in MGM was totalled thanks to a drunk driver. I REALLY enjoyed the truck and feel like I did get a good deal on it at the time of purchase. For $30,xxx (before tax, title, ect) I had a truck with 30k miles, certified pre owned, tech package, new tires, weather tech mats, and bed cover.

Things I liked about the truck:
Perfect size for a DD.
Awesome mpg for a truck(avg 20)
Never got stuck.
Looked amazing!
Power everything, sunroof, & heated seats.

Things I didn't like:
Cruise control on the freeway always hunting for gears.
No torque low in rpm range.
No factory remote start!!!

I loved that little truck and it saved the lives of my family. I will be starting over unfortunately though and just want some other peoples views/suggestions on what would fit me best. I have a family of 3 with a bun in the oven. Looking for a solid long term investment. I need a truck due to work and a rental property. I keep my vehicles forever and can easily run something for 10+ years.

The only other truck I can really consider at this time is the Ram 1500 ecodiesel.
Pros:
Leather
Heated steering wheel.
REMOTE START!!!
cooled seats.
More room.

Cons:
I don't trust the engineering as much.
New engine in u.s. trim.
I'm not sure if it is as safe.

Any help on finding or suggesting a new truck would be greatly appreciated. I would like to keep the price around $30k. Thanks in advance!

 

Don't buy a dodge then!

Sorry about your truck. Go get a 18 toyota

 

Lol!
I want a Tundra but feel like I will miss the Tacoma. Plus I can't do 14mpg.

 

I was in a similar buying situation and went from a 2016 Access Cab to a 2018 Double Cab. I'd do it like this:

If you want/need a full size, don't consider a Taco

If you want a mid size, you know what to do

 

Used Tundra.

 

I'll sell you my '18 TRD Pro.

 

find a new used?

 

Taco

 

Manual Trans Tacoma

 

Looked at an ecodiesel. Interior seemed very cheap

 

Tundra's are work trucks. Tacoma's are play trucks. Make a choice!

 

I would love a TRD Pro but will not spend an extra $10k for suspension, leather, badges, smoked lights, and one off paint. If it had a twin turbo 3.5L I would say "shut up and take my money!!!" As far as the tundra I feel like an all new one will come out within a year or two and I will regret getting the old one. I know all vehicles lose vaule but I think the tacoma will hold it better than a tundra similarly equipped.

 

Maybe go for a slightly used f150 or Silverado. Its that or go for another Tacoma

 

Very happy your family is safe! Another Tacoma. TRD Sport long bed. My aftermarket auto start works great. Speaking of great...best resale value on the market.

 

Nah.... you sound like a ridgeline kinda guy!

 

^^^ Get this one. SMURF blue. ^^^

 

I called my 2010 Platinum Tundra my Man Van, tons of space, like an amazing, amazing amount of space and storage for kids and activities.

Traded the Tundra for a 4runner in 2016, love it, wife drives it. Just got my tacoma as my commuter and we've traveled a little as a family, a little more practical for a daily commuter/driver. Less space, but enough for 2 kids and a dog.

 

The new tacomas have leather seats and will run forever. Since you already loved your old one you know it'd be a good choice.

But if you're going to look for something different I'd stay away from the Dodge. Look at a slightly used tundra. Very reliable and safe, and more room for your kids. It's like a tacoma but more liveable for the family.

 

Toyota spends $1000 and charges you $10,000. Huge margins on these trucks.

 

Used 1794 Tundra. Perfect for 3 kids.

I am waiting for new tundra too. If you get a used one you won’t lose that much money