Regrets?

I sold my trusty 02 WRX and got 02 stepside.. my tacoma is just as reliable and durable as my WRX was. no regrets

 

No regrets from me. I wish I could have gotten 4WD but couldn't afford it though... Next truck will definitely be 4x4!

 

NO.......I forgot to say NO, wait......I mean, NO $^#$^(&$(*@ WAY, NO!!

In your head it sounds to me like you "wanted" a bigger truck and you might feel somebody/dealership "sold" you a smaller truck?! I Dunno..... ANWAY, Do your own research but several points don't add up......

1. A Tundra for the same equipment is going to be A LOT more $$$, NO WHERE NEAR $29K!

2. Whoever fed you the line "it gets the same/similar MPG" is totally out in left field! It's a HUGE misunderstanding that "full size trucks get similar MPG to small trucks", totally WRONG!!! It might show it on a window sticker but nowhere is that the truth! Here is what real people are getting for MPG on the Tundra--> http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/tundra If you notice, average 16MPG. Now go to the Tacoma--> http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/tacoma The average is 2-3MPG better with the Tacoma trending 18-22.

If you feel you want a BIG truck for, ego, use, actually towing something big, bigger seat, or that feeling your like the next American then go for it! Years ago Dad said, it's a waste of money and space if you don't use a big truck for what it's capable for. I still believe him.

Unless you need it, your Taco can do 97% of a big truck plus save you money!

P.S. I hope I didn't hurt anyones feelings because I don't mean to flame throw. I truly believe people go big on trucks because they don't like the image of small trucks! Please don't hurt me......

 

no regrets on tacoma 98', 01', 06' the shittiest car I regret buying was a ford explorer. it was a dirty whore because all it did was suck my money dry.

 

Thanks to everyone for their input. My current truck is a 07 VW GLI which is a great daily driver but misses the mark when going to Costco, Home Depot and never mind mud, snow, dirt roads, camping, dogs etc.

I'm shopping for a 2010/2011 TRD DC but worrying about the whole Taco vs full sized trucks. So hearing Tacoma owners regrets and lack there of helps.

 

x2 4.6 just doesnt have enough power

 

I just sold my Jeep Grand Cherokee for my 2006 Tacoma Double cab long bed. All I can say is, I have no regrets. I love this truck. It does everything I could ask for. I am sold on these things.

 

It's a waste of $$$ to buy more truck than you need. If you need full size for get it...if not the Taco will be much easier to live with on a day to day basis.

 

I have a few regrets because i bought the first year of the second gen. It has issues! Manual Trans has issues, squeaky springs, rattles, major interior water leak the first day i got it off the ferry. I bought used but i didn't do enough research on these trucks...shoulda gone with a Titan.

 

I only wish I would of gotten the tow package, other than that I am very happy.

 

If you've got 40K to spend. I think id rather get a loaded tacoma 4x4, TRD Off Road, JBL Audio and etc.

Then use the remaining money for mods

But with my 08 PreRunner, my only regret is not getting 4x4 or atleast an LSD.

 

I owned two 1GEN Tundra 4.7 V8s. One was 2004 full four door, the first released in the Tundra. The other was a 2006 Access Cab. Both TRD.

The mileage in both 1GEN 4.7s is comparable to my 2006 Tacoma 4WD. The engine was super smooth. The 04 had a 245 hp 4 spd auto. In the 2006, Toyota upped the hp to 282 with a 5 sp auto & vvti.

I put over 30k on each truck. My Tacoma, on the other hand fits me better, but I have to say I liked some of those creature comforts the 1GEN offered not available for some reason in the tacoma model which is kinda a bummer.

As far as getting a 2GEN Tundra over a Tacoma? No way. The newer generations just are too much truck for my needs. If I were going to go back, it would be a nice babied 1 GEN.

 

my only regret is not saving more for a 4x4. Other than that, couldn't be happier with my purchase.

 

This is the reason why i got the Tacoma.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLpHJiHdP8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDeXkdxHS50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql2PHqE3cy4

 

No regrets.

 

2010 here... I thought hard about getting the Tundra because I plan on buying a boat and was afraid the Taco might not be able to tow whatever I get. After driving it though it's too big for my day to day tastes. I love having a truck, but not for any specific need. I will own a boat soon, but I will buy my boat according to the limitations of my Taco instead of the other way around. I can only use the boat 4-5 months out of the year, while the Taco is a year round thing.

 

love my 2010 tacoma. the only issue is the Audio. i happen to like the look of the HU, but it royally sucks. specially the useless SAT button.

 

Love the Tacoma. Used to drive F-150's but my Wife drives a Toyota and it's been really good to us. What it came down to was me wanting a truck and not needing a full size. If it was between a F-150 and a Ranger I would go with the F-150. Thanks God it wasn't because the Tacoma Prerunner looks better, sits higher and just fits in my garage Some days I wish I would have gotten the 4x4 but that's just becuase I would like the option. I don't have any need for it and it would have costed more so I didn't go for it.

 

On my second Taco...of course considered a Tundra, but they are so friggin' huge. I love my '10 Magnetic Gray Double Cab SR5. My only regret would be not getting the TRD.

 

I hear you - in my six months of truck shopping I finally came to the conclusion that the Tacoma would fit all my needs without paying for more than I cared to. I like the F-150 XLT and Lariat packages - but I couldn't justify the price for the packages. The Tacoma fit everything I wanted and was a great buy at the price I got it for ($15k out the door ). When it comes time to get another truck in the future I will try the F-150 again, but I hope the price is closer to the market instead of the other way around. Until then - I'm loving my Tacoma.