Some Q's for you 3rd-gen guys - may finally say goodbye to by 09 TRD OR

Talked to two different dealers this morning on TRD OR Premium's. Both are around 45.5 MSRP. Both are willing to do ~39.8 +TTL.

Does this sound like a good deal?

 

One of the small group of tacomaworld radicals when describing what there 3rd gen Tacoma is like when coming to an incline at highway speed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH9-3M8Rim8

 

If you are looking for heated leather seats and tech, then yep, a 2020 is in your future.

 

Don't buy a 2020. I heard from a friend that they can explode spontaneously ...

 

Try driving this truck on an incline for over 1 mile with a speed limit of 45 or higher and then tell me the truck drives fine. Lol. I love my truck but sitting at 5000rpms to keep me moving at 60mph on an incline for over 2 miles is a joke.

 

Press the gas pedal, it will be fine. These engines like to rev high, big deal.

 

Hahaha yeah. That's a fish for ya

 

If you have a 2nd gen that you like, you gotta be out of your mind to drop 40k on a new 3rd gen IMO.

Like others have said, if you have the money to throw away then by all means, but your post sounds a tad like you are already justifying the new purchase to me.

The new cartridge filters are a pain in the ass to change, and I service my '16 Tacoma, our (2) '18 work Tundras, and a '18 4Runner. Anyone that says canisters and cartridges are the same amount of work probably doesn't change their own oil.

I had a 2nd gen 4cyl that drove me nuts because of lack of power, no 4x4, and it was access cab or honestly I would still have it.

 

The 2020s have the latest updates, so most TSBs don't apply. There may be new ones in the future though
IMO, these are nice trucks. Most 3rd gen complaints are about the auto transmission (much improved in 2020), seating position (power seats on 2020), and no apple carplay (it's there is 2020).

 

Kinda funny. Two pages of responses and I think I counted two posts that actually attempted to answer the questions.

(and the ultimate irony is that I'm not doing it, either. Not lost on me at all!)

 

I bought the TRD OR Premium!

MSRP was $45,711
I paid $39,400 (BEFORE TTL)

I feel like I got a pretty good deal. The advanced tech pkg and TRD premium pkg really make this truck shine. Do you need them? Of course not. Are they awesome, yes

Thx for all the replies everyone.

Installed Options - (copy/paste from dealer listing)
Mudguards
Includes front and rear mudguards.
$129
Bed Mat

$120
Door Edge Guards

$140
5 in. Oval Tube Steps - Black

$469
LED Lighting
Includes LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and black bezel LED fog lights.
$485
Alloy Wheel Locks

$80
All-Weather Floor Liners and Door Sill Protectors
Includes front and rear all-weather floor liners and door sill protectors.
$248
50 State Emissions

$0
Advanced Technology Package
Includes Multi Terrain Monitor, rear parking sonar, and color-keyed outside rearview mirrors with turn signals and blind spot monitor.
$1670
TRD Off-Road Premium Package
Includes dual zone automatic climate control, leather-trimmed heated front seats, auto headlights, power tilt/slide moonroof, 8.0-in. touch-screen, Dynamic Navigation with 3-year trial, Dynamic POI Search, Dynamic Voice Recognition, hands-free phone capability, Bluetooth wireless technology, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM with 3-month All Access trial, HD radio, premium JBL audio system with Clari-Fi, 6 speakers, Connected Services Safety Connect and Remote Connect with 1-year trial, Service Connect with 10-year trial, Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial, and Destination Assist Connect with 1-year trial.
$4285

 

Mine started at 16k miles. They did the TSB and problem went away. The results are mixed though among us who have it done.

 

Congrats on the new truck, you will love it.

 

Nice rig, congrats! Cement looks nice on these trucks, good choice.

 

Awesome .... You wont regret the purchase...ENJOY.....BEAUTIFUL TRUCK

 

Pretty good deal? Hell thats a great deal. Did you negoiate that order the internet or in person?

 

Be forewarned . You can lift Tacoma’s 2018 and up but once your TSS malfunction gremlin shows up on your dash you’re on your own. There’s some fixes one of them is to disable the TSS which you wanted in the first place. Even changing the front grille might trigger that gremlin some but not all.

 

You can always get clazzio seats or something else, you'll still have your heated seats option. IMO its better because down the road if something happens or tears you can just rip it out and replace. Easy peasy

 

Great - enjoy and be safe.

 

I don't mind the cartridge filters as much as i hate the 0w-20 splashing alll over my driveway on its way out of the oil pan