What year was the best for the Tacoma?

I previously had a Silverado, and a Ford Ranger.

I now have the 2011 4.0L DC LB 4x4 and feel it is one hell of a truck, and even though I wish I bought a Taco years ago, I'm really happy with the one I have.

It has plenty of power and enough room for my needs. As long as it is mechanically sound and doesn't rust out from underneath me this will be my last vehicle purchase. After awhile how much technology is too much, although I did have a Bluetooth installed after my purchase.

I'm just wondering what everyone's opinion is on what they think the best year was for the Tacoma and are they happy with the one they have?

 

2012. And the best one they made that year was a silver SR5, just happens to be the one I bought!

 

2009

 

Next Year's

 

1986!!

22R turbo and solid front axle!! no to mention freaken' bomb proof!!!!

 

2001 DCSB mystic gold metallic
First year of the double cab!

 

Subjective question much?

Well, at least the 1st gen didn't have rust issues AND crappy rear springs. But I still love my 2013.

 

I had a 1991 Toyota pickup, it was bomb proof

The 2 second generation's that I've owned are ticking time bombs.

 

If I had to do it all over again I'd grab a 2004 xtra cab 4cyl 5 speed, and not go through 3 trucks.

I love my 93, but that's not a Tacoma

 

2012, DCLB, Black SR5, Texas Edition.

 

if i had to do it again it would be a black DCSB 2004 5vz

 

02. Looks good, really reliable, simpler than other years, I'm just saying it because I have one..

 

did the 86 have a solid front axle?

 

I think the 2009 is the compromised between all previous years' bugs fixes and intro to the new technologies of automobile era ie. rear camera and such. Now if Toyota would just fix the diff wrap, the tacoma would be golden!

 

2000 FTMFW
manual J shifter FTMFW!11!1!111

 

85 was last year for SFA.

22r wasn't turbod the 22re was and it is called the 22rte

 

03'-04' Double cab with the 3.4L V6. Still love those years. And of course the 2013 due to the touch screen radio

 

2007 with no atrac, etc.

 

Pretty sure an ass load of 1st gens were recalled and even bought back for rust issues.

 

Uh wut?