Tacoma v. Tundra

You can get an 08 tundra with low miles for only about $12-14K.

 

The Tundra is a serious HD 1/2 ton truck. It shares quite a bit with the latest generation of Land Cruiser.

 

I owned two Tundras and loved both. As far as reliability goes, you’ll have issues with either, or not. In other words, it’s a wash.

That said, If neither size nor fuel mileage are an issue, I’ll take the Taco every time because the thought of having to dismantle half the engine when the starter goes out on the V-8 Tundra just sends chills up my spine.

And on the plus side the taco is Wayyy more FuN, while the Tundra is seriously comfy.

Hope that helps

Cheers!

 

Truth. Some of the shared components with the 200 series LC is why I keep vacillating between the 2 trucks. A used 2015-2016 limited with about 50K miles can be had for less than a new Taco, especially the Pro. Way more truck for less. I had a lifted 2007 Tundra during the recession and the fuel costs couldn't be justified at the time. I did love the 5.7, the space, comfort, and reliability and am considering both options. In the end the Taco is probably best for me but the 50K price tag for the Pro is very off putting.

 

Tacoma comes with MT , Tundra does not. Pretty clear choice i say.

 

well we went from a right off the first truck delivery 2016 tacoma sport DCSB to a dec-2018 tundra platinum.

1. 2 GSP hunting dogs (ours) +1 GSP/Lab mix in the cab plus 2 people made for very cramp tacoma
2. room in the tundra for 3 dogs and 2 hunters ensures you have plenty of room
3. dogs always in the cab during hunting trips, we are too cold to put them in the bed (N.D.)
4. 1700 mile trip to GA with 4 people means plenty of stretch room
5. the tacoma JBL systems works, the tundra JBL is utter crap sounding from the factory (inherent to all JBL tundra's it seems)

we didnt want to move away from tacoma but with 2 GSP hunting dogs, we couldnt justify the cramp space for the dogs. we endure the same as the dogs when hunting, so they enjoy the warm cabin instead of the truck bed.

#1 was our only reason we switched. but we have different priorities than most people. this is the wife's truck since she is the pheasant hunter.

i run a 2014 4Runner Limited for work purpose (i am required to be at work by 530am before the plows are out, full time 4wd helps alot in our winters up here). plus once in a while i go fishing that leads to some off road trails. easier in the 4R than the tundra.

again our requirements are unique to us so ymmv.

 

Why can't be compare fruits?

 

I just want the Tundra's power back window!

 

yes!

 

Any mods for that ?

 

So get a 4Runner

 

@jberry813 and @Speedo

 

I had a 2012 Tundra DC base trim, 4x4, 4.6L. Loved the simplicity and basic trim level with front bench seat, column shifter. I do miss the roomy DCab and 6.5' bed. Never felt like I needed the crewmax, even with car seats in the back. It was very comfy on trips. I considered getting another one this time around, but really wanted M/T, locker, and slightly smaller exterior dimensions, so I went with a Tacoma this time. I really wish they gave the Tundra a locker with OR package...

 

all comments good, nothing specific. I have an 18't4r and a 19'tacoSRaccess4cyl. I love both, but have been thinking about trading both in for a loaded taco, and possibly a tundra, which is why i asked for the comments. the taco around town is really, really handy, t4r on the road much better, but have 56k tied up in both, and can get a loaded taco 40-45. not sure i can get the 56k out, but maybe 50k.

 

Don't have any experience with Tundra but have owned an F150. The ONLY thing I miss SOMETIMES (such as on road trips) is the massive amount of room inside the cab. Tacoma can be a little cramped at times but a full size truck feels like being inside a giant house. The comfort and space inside a full size truck is the biggest difference to me.

 

I've had two Tundras and I'm now on my third Tacoma and I also own a '16 4Runner. As most have said, they really serve two different purposes so it depends on your needs. I think the biggest thing to consider is towing. If you're already considering a Tacoma, then the interior room probably isn't worth mentioning (but the space in a Tundra is one of the big things that keep pulling me back to them). If you need to tow more than 6000-6500, then get a Tundra, it's that simple. The bed space can easily be dealt with by getting a small utility trailer and still be money ahead over the Tundra. Tundras are terrible to park, the commute drive in a Tundra is nice, but everything else about commuting in a Tundra is crap (fuel mileage especially). I also owned an '18 Raptor, skip the Ford discussion, they're garbage.

 

this was a huge factor for me, I wanted something I could fit in the garage.

Every once in awhile i think i need something bigger and this one little caveat usually sends me all the way back to "do i really need a bigger truck"?
i sold my 16ft boat 2 years back so i dont tow anything really anymore, and the taco could handle that little thing was only like 2k pounds with trailer and all.
i have two kids and maybe someday 1 more but I also have a honda pilot and dont really need to drive my truck all the time, and I dont have the third child either right now either..

so yea having nothing in drive way is nice.

 

I got used to my tacoma but I hopped in my BIL silverado the other day and jesus christ. Theres so much room for activities.

It wasnt enough tho for me to go right out and look for something bigger though.

 

keeps those driveway theives from coming around. Also the truck stays in excellent shape

 

The price gap between the Tacoma and tundra is pretty minimal, especially when you can get financing deals on the tundra for 0%

tundra is great on long road trips. Tons of space, payload and fuel range. Very comfortable, it’s like chilling in the recliner at home

I also really like my Tacoma, but once it’s more than just myself (or MAYBE one more person) it starts feeling cramped.

I average about 20 mpg in the Tacoma and 14.5 mpg in the tundra. If you start modding and your Tacoma is going to average in the teens, you might as well enjoy the power and extra fuel capacity in the tundra. That’s why my camper is on the tundra instead of the Tacoma. So far there’s not been a place the tundra couldn’t go that a Tacoma could have.