How About These?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 11/08/2016 at 13:36 • Filed to: None

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My Uncle, a diehard Toyota truck fan suggested I start with a 1999-2004 Tacoma. What does Oppo think of that?

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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:39

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Good idea.

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:42

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looks clean for the price

jasmits > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:43

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I really like Tacomas, just so expensive..

vicali > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:45

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1st gens; great size, very capable, BoxRocket is my favourite;

The 95-98 3.4 5VZ had headgasket issues. Check the frames for rust as the replacement campaing is long over on first gens.. I’m not posting the pic but you’ve all seen the folded truck on the lift.

jkm7680 > vicali 11/08/2016 at 13:48

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Oooh, that front bumper is sexy.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:49

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Start what?

I nearly bought a 2003 Xtracab 2WD 5-speed. I loved the lowness and drive of it. Had adequate power and could handle the odd-job while having space in the cab for bags behind the seat if I needed to.

Great trucks.

I can’t find good clean ones for fair money in NJ. I’m better off getting a Mazda B2300/2500 or Ranger (there’s a 3.0L V6 with 5-speed Ranger on eBay right now) and stocking the leftover $ from what the Toyota would have cost me in an account for if something breaks.

Most of the time with the small trucks, I find I can get a full-size for basically the same money.

jkm7680 > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/08/2016 at 13:52

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I’m planning on buying a ‘16 TRD Offroad a bit later down the line, but I’m currently not in the situation to afford it, but I do need a new car.

Future next gen S2000 owner > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:53

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Don’t buy used Tacomas. Seriously. They are way overpriced. Yes they can run forever but you can get more for your money if you buy something else.

Think about this for a minute, 175K miles for 9 grand and twelve years old. Just let that sink in for a moment.

Take this Ranger for example. Equipped about the same, 3 years newer, 80K miles less and only 1 grand more.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/684235903/overview/

This one is cheaper but still has 70K less miles than the Tacoma.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/683758993/overview/

Tacomas have a love tax on them. Be sure you are willing to pay it, otherwise look elsewhere.

jkm7680 > Future next gen S2000 owner 11/08/2016 at 13:54

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I don’t like Rangers and I need a backseat.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:55

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Powerstoke.

Gas trucks are lame

Benjamin Rolland > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 13:56

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I think you should buy something already.

jkm7680 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 11/08/2016 at 13:58

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But it would be a waste!

jkm7680 > Benjamin Rolland 11/08/2016 at 13:59

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I agree with this man.

E92M3 > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:01

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Great trucks, just be sure to examine the frame for rust.

It may cost more than a similar Ranger up front, but the slower depreciation rate over the next 5 years will even that out.

Flies With Thunderbirds > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:01

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Jesus Christ. Buy something already, if you hate it, sell it and buy something else.

functionoverfashion > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:02

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I very seriously cross-shopped these (double-cab examples because kids) against Volvo V70s and BMW 3-series wagons. The Toyotas were almost always more money for similar year, condition, and mileage compared to the others. I think my 325xi wagon is more fun to drive daily anyway.

On the other hand, these trucks are pretty fantastic.

LongbowMkII > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:03

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Have you seen the back seat of an ext cab compact truck?

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:04

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These things seem like Jeeps in a sense that its not worth buying used. You can get a new one, and if you don’t like it, virtually sell it for what you paid.

jkm7680 > LongbowMkII 11/08/2016 at 14:04

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Yes, but you can still stick somebody back there.

Future next gen S2000 owner > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:09

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It is fine is you don’t like Rangers, just be sure you like Tacomas enough to pay the love tax. That’s all I’m saying, be willing to pay the premium they command.

extraspecialbitter > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:13

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http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5839635229.html

plus

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5806264212.html

equals $9000.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:15

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eh this is MURICA. Also if i drove better and actually but a good eco tune on my truck i could get 19MPG. And tow 14k lbs and sound good with the turbo spool...

after owning a diesel f350 and a gasser f150 id choose diesel any day of the week

DynamicWeight > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:17

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Buying a used Tacoma is pricey, but one of the benefits is you can turn around and sell it for what you bought it for. It’s obnoxious but there it is. It’s why I bought my truck new. I will happily pay an extra 10k not to have some one else drive my new truck 100,000 freaking miles before I get it.

Also, I’ve driven a few high mileage 4Runners/Tacomas. They’re great, for sure, but they still feel like old used cars. They aren’t magic.

jkm7680 > extraspecialbitter 11/08/2016 at 14:27

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1. RWD

2. A Colorado

3. 4cyl

4. Still has 170,000 miles

Saracen > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:33

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If I was buying a used Toyota if would be first gen V8 Tundra. My ex has one, and I really liked it.

extraspecialbitter > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 14:35

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But you get a free SPG though...

What about this:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/5861878188.html

jkm7680 > Saracen 11/08/2016 at 14:38

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I just want manual for now, hah.

jkm7680 > extraspecialbitter 11/08/2016 at 14:39

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I’m looking at 2002+ only pretty much, I don’t like the older bodystyle.

TheRealBicycleBuck > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/08/2016 at 14:43

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I’ve owned a ‘94 B3000 since nearly new (2nd owner). It currently has 269,000 miles on it. The only big issue was the transmission which was rebuilt after an inspection plug failed at 130,000. Every other repair has been maintenance on wear items - brakes, tires, water pump (radiator done at the same time), distributor, clutch, etc.

The rear seat space in a Mazda is a bit more practical than the taco because the passengers sit sideways, making more room for their legs.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTYr1rUf5xTtwiQPy-hqQ2xH1FP98KdwYNkxude3PplX8Dx2yGk

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 15:08

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Your flip-flopping is bested only by my flip-flopping.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Buy your unreliable 6-speed A6 for your fun passenger vehicle
2. Buy an extended cab pickup that does pickup things, not passenger things.

Saracen > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 15:21

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Makes sense if it will be your only vehicle. I’ve never enjoyed driving manual trucks (my elitism applies to sporty vehicles).

Speed > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 16:10

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Get one if it’s a 4 banger. My brother sold his with 500k on the clock and it still ran great. We still see it around town and he regrets getting rid of it.

Autofixation > Saracen 11/08/2016 at 16:22

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My girlfriend and I have been contemplating getting one of those as a work truck. Work, as in not a DD, and using a truck for truck stuff.

El Rocko > jkm7680 11/08/2016 at 16:24

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yes - I had a 2001 double cab 4x4 sr5. it was a super great vehicle. I sold to it a friend who thinks it is a super great vehicle.

Saracen > Autofixation 11/08/2016 at 16:32

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She uses her truck for both personal use and for her business.

Autofixation > Saracen 11/08/2016 at 23:32

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Awesome. My comment wasn’t directed towards her, but those guys who have a truck with no scratches in the bed and no dirt on the floormats.