The Cheapest Tacoma You Can Buy
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- This video covers the cheapest Toyota Tacoma available on the market - the SR model!
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SR model is definitely the best value. You can always upgrade things later. I think some of the higher end Tacoma's are over-priced. I would go for the 4x4 SR.
And you will love it
I personally think that the 4 cylinder engine is a better built unit than the V6 and it would be the one to keep.
Just got a 19 Sr with the utility package 4cyl 4wd and Its a great truck
I have an 18 SR 4x4 4cyl with Bilstein 5100s, BFG 33s and I love it!
I had a 17 SR 4x4 2.7 access cab until like a month ago. I upgraded to a TRD offroad 4x4 access cab... the difference is HUGE. I loved my SR, but I drove a TRD as a rental... and I couldn't go back.
I actually like the steel wheels. Reminds me of classic Toyota pickups.
Yup, love those steel wheels.
They are probably the best looking steel wheels out there. I wouldn't change them at all.
I love em I think the tires need to be a bit bigger
@@wewd neither would I. I'm one who prefers stock wheel's. Some of the aftermarket wheels that some people buy look like shit.
So true
I still remember my first pickup, a 1979 Toyota SR5 pickup. Loaded with every option (which was only A/C since the SR5 came with everything) it was $6053. It had 100 HP (20R), weighed 2350 lbs, and was rated to carry 1500 lbs. Those 20/22R motors were bullet-proof as well. A true "mini" truck. By today's standards, it was cramped and crude, but those were simpler times that I miss.
That's $22,462 in today's money. You could get a more basic truck back then for a good bit less. The reason mini-trucks back then were so popular was the price, they were priced cheaper than a basic Corolla, Civic, Cavalier, Escort etc. And at least for the Japanese ones, they ran and ran and ran and ran and ran while getting 25-30mpg. I still see 1980's Toyota pickups being daily driven in my neck of the woods.
@@aaronbays4 remember that one reason they were as cheap as they were, was Toyota was side-stepping the "chicken tax" (25% tarriff on imported pickups) by building the beds in Fremont CA, then shipping the cab/chassis here, technically not a pickup, and bolting on the bed. Not sure if that Fremont plant later became the NUMMI plant were the Geo Prisms (nee Corolla) were built.
I like the steel wheels and black grille.... I always give away my alloys haha ... Hate chrome and alloys. Dont mind the black bumper too
Yeah I like the bumper and Steelies. Simplicity is king. “Keep It Simple Stupid” is what I always say. Would even get 2WD if I didn’t live in Ohio.
On the SR you can also delete the rear belts and seats and save about another $1800 dollars
"utility package"
toyota, please bring back the single cab!!
toyota please bring back the engine V6 4,0 i dont like the new 3,5..
And a true, compact Tacoma again, they might as well be a full size these days, they're huge! I'm sticking with my first gen double cab until it falls apart or gets totaled. And when that day comes, I'll probably find a first gen Tundra with the V8 because those are about the same size as the current Tacoma but with way more power.
@jason9022 I bought a reg cab cause I like the way they look, extra cab would be more convenient but I'm shallow. I am thinking of painting mine to look like an old Studebaker. pickup
@@78FullSizeBronco I wish I bought a T100 made in Japan.
Angel Berges I love my new 3.5 vs my last Taco with the 4.0 it’s just as quick and powerful with much better gas mileage. Fine with me.
I think the best value is probably the 2nd gen Tacoma SR5. Has most of what you need. Still pretty pricey for a used vehicle, however good deals are still out there! I really think that the 2nd gen Tacomas was when the classic/basic philosophy of trucks ended. Sort of wish the industry would bring back a truly basic truck for a good price. The 2005-2015 Tacoma access cabs are great when you set realistic expectations.
I bought the SR 2018 double cab...got it out the door for $27,900 including tax, and license. Just so happen my favorite rim are the stock steal rims. My favorite grill are those without chrome.
The TRD rims look worst than the stock steel rims IMHO. Aftermarket rims or stock rims are the only way to go.
Been trying to get a used Tacoma and dealers get pissed cause they have them for 23 and up when odometer reads 65 and up told them about this very thing they were like un helpful after that
I love the steel wheels too
@@timfrancis6774 good luck you might as well buy new when it comes to any Toyota because they don't devalue like other cars
@@mikeholt3545 understand but cant afford a new 1, so used is what i want
@@timfrancis6774 You have to wait until they are at least 5 to 10 years old before you get any decent depreciation on a Toyota pickup. You want one under 5 years old with under 50k miles, just buy a new one IMO.
I cannot believe you can't get a standard transmission at the SR level. I'll be holding on to my 09' 5 spd, 4x4 regular cab for a long time.
Lance Littleton Why wouldn’t you? You don’t have to justify yourself by TH-cam commenting. I’m happy with my Tacoma too.........
Im 15 im going to save up for the next couple years two buy one or just do payment next year im going to get a base model but a crewcab and of course 4×4 and get some after market rims and tires maybe a lift
Customer has one just like it. He installed a aftermarket brush guard and round LED fog / off road lights, used SR5 alloy wheels with new mud terrain tires, and black rock sliders below the rockers. He said it only cost him $2000 for all that. And it looked GOOD. He said the only other mod he plans to do is a e-locker for the rear. (his is 2wd as well) A 2wd with a rear locker can go MUCH farther off road than most people think they can! lol
I would agree on that these trucks are still too expensive for base models, however these trucks last forever if taken care of and have excellent resale value. I would rather buy a new one and take care of it than buy a used one that you don’t know how it was taken care of and inherit somebody else’s problem.
the black bumper is essential if is a work truck ( work ) commercial
Why?
Munozl360 i think its so its harder to see scratches and dents. Thats why u see a lot of semis with black bumpers.
@@icedcoldkilla So it can just be easily replaced without having to paint it.
I meet a guy last week with a Tacoma that has more than 500k on the odometer. Doesn’t leak a drop of old. Has the original clutch, too. Wow.
I work with a guy that has a Tacoma with 400k miles, not only the original transmission, but the original transmission fluid too, and the stuff is still ruby red.
There's nothing wrong with the Sr some people don't need all the frills some people actually throw a tool box on the back of them and go to work some people don't own a truck just to throw golf clubs in the back and drive around in a pretty truck more about function and reliability. Rubber floors great hose out all the concrete dust sawdust or sheetrock dust on the weekend it's what a pick up should be not everybody needs a aluminum rims and a sunroof believe it or not some of us don't use them for a family vehicle we buy a durable truck the $40,000 truck isn't going to take the abuse any better then the $20,000 truck so why not?
I just need a 3rd Gen TRD Sport with a 3 inch lift and I’m a happy man! 😭 Why they gotta be so expensive!
Cam Hicks I love my TRD sport I have a 3rd gen as well. I put front and rear lockers on it and accomplish more on trails than my buddy in his 3rd gen off-road. Keep trucking man
I got an SR with Double Cab, V6, 4x4, short bed, convenience package, matching color fenders. Price was $29K. I tinted the windows, added intermittent wipers and TRD wheels all for less than $500. Not bad at all
I wish they still made them at this price
I just bought 2 weeks ago the '18 SR5 V6 4WD access cab, and its way too nice for me. If you can, do it.. do it. worth having already installed : tow package, electrical, gps, tow haul mode, heated mirrors, and all the gismos. it tows my tandem dump trailer (2000# empty) like nothing I came from a 86 single cab toyoya that I did a solid axle swap on and had 230k miles and I sold it for double what I paid for it.. These tacomas are nice, but you gotta pay. That's not and ego thing, I almost bought a dodge or a chevy, Tacomas are dirt cheap compared to ANY new, larger truck.. so I WOULD BUY ONE AGAIN AND AGAIN especially if you plan on keeping it for more than 10 years.. I diffidently am
I have a tacoma SR V6 Double Cab (2016) it was 29K and I love it. At the time they had an upgrade package for alloy wheels and I took it. I really wish I had looked at the 4CL because honestly I love that engine. ( a little weak for that size truck though) You can't go wrong. I'm thinking of upgrading the stereo next as I want android auto... always things to upgrade in a truck
I have had numerous Tacomas. I really only wish I had one of them back. I just purchased a 2019 Nissan Pro-4x for 28k. The equivalent of the TRD off road(38k). We will see about long term quality and reliability but so far loving it.
I live in Central Arkansas. I bought a brand new 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR 4X4, with 2.7 liter 4-cylinder engine with A/T for $26000.00 even! I paid for it in full using a check.
I’m doing something I think is kind of unique. I have a fully loaded TRD OR 4x4 that I’m de-badging and putting the SR steelies on. I basically want a really capable and nice Tacoma that’s a sleeper.
Fine you can give me your wheels and tires and I'll give you my steelies tires lol
Dummy
the white one is the stripped down "utility package" work truck, as opposed to the standard SR trim or the SR convenience package. too much to correct in this video to know where to start...
2003 Tacoma 220K, 2.7 5 speed still running strong. Too bad they stopped the manual transmissions and made them fat and expensive. Just need a basic value truck for transportation. There is a market Toyota.
Perry Norsworthy they still make manual Tacoma’s including the 4x4 ones
IronZombie but that only on TRD sport, TRD off-road and TRDPRO that offers 6 speed manual. People also likes the 4 cylinder with 5 speed
Toyota Brony ^this is true
Its cool to see the loaded trims, but its also cool to see the base trims as well. :)
The best work truck
This youngster doesn’t seem to understand the lack of frills, plain steel wheels, a bare bones work truck is exactly what some of are looking for.
I have the 2016 SR 4X4 Grey, Double cab - was 29k and I love it. In 2016 they had a really nice alloy wheel option as well ( all for the same 29k) Very happy.
In 1990, I sold Toyota's and the base model was a single cab, 4 cyl engine with a 4 speed manual transmission. No slider rear window, no radio and no tachometer. Vinyl bench seat, NO carpeting and manual windows and door locks. NO rear bumper, no AC and BIAS PLY tires. They cost about 5800 bucks and they sold every one they could make.
I would actually buy one in that spec.
These SR Tacoma’s as well as the Nissan Frontier are both great values! Nothing beats an honest little truck.
My 2017 SR5 2x4 double cab with alloy wheels, bed cover, roof rack, touchscreen with GPS, all weather mats ect msrp 33k I walked out the door just under 27k in August 2018 in Augusta, GA.
*August 2017
Excellent overview. Thank you. I just did a website build, 2019 Tacoma SR +Double cab, +4wd, +V6 , and nothing else added = $34332 ! Hmm.
It looks like the double cab and 4x4 bumped up the price
Just an FYI - if you use the configurator on Toyota.com, and you put in your location zip code, it will limit options available (like color, powertrain combo, packages, body style) based on what Toyota and their regional distributor are allocating or building at the time headed for that region (or whatever the term is). So you may not see one color or one engine / transmission / drivetrain combo one day, but the next month, you may see the combo you want in the config. I learned it the hard way pulling my hair out why I can't get the configurator to show me the exact config I wanted.
I'm not all that impressed with the base 2.7 2TR-FE engine in the Tacoma. Same engine they've used since 2005. The 1st gen Tacoma used a different 2.7 4 cylinder that made about 10 less hp and similar torque, which was adequate in the much smaller 1st gen trucks, they weighed a lot less and were a lot more peppy with the usual 5 speed manual those trucks came with.
The 2.7 in the larger(espeically crew cab) 2nd and 3rd gen Tacoma just doesn't cut the mustard IMO, especially since they're much bigger/heavier trucks. Also you can't get the 2.7 with a manual, the automatic feels like a dog pared with this somewhat revvy small engine. You also saw that window sticker, the 2.7 is a wash with the 3.5 V6 in terms of fuel economy.
Also $25,000 is a huge ask for the base truck. Been driving dad's old 2004 Tacoma that I inherited, its a BASE reg cab/2wd/5 speed/4 cylinder, he said he paid $12,000 for it in 2004. Last year for the small Tacoma, adjusted for inflation that is $16,500 or so. Toyota has gone way up on the price of the Tacoma, granted the new one is extended cab, sits higher and has a few more creature comforts like reclining bucket seats, power windows, locks and a "screen" for the radio($150 aftermarket radio in the 2004 has bluetooth and does all the same crap as the 2019's touch screen).
Aaron Bays cuz is a very successful four banger truck. That’s why I has the same engine for a long time. Just updates more little by little. 2.7L 2TR-FR is an awesome engine. Not just for best reliable and bullet proof engine, but also it has a similar sound as a Subaru Impreza boxer sound like.
Aaron Bays well they use to sell with manual on 2.7L, they stop offering manuals at the end of 2017.
Fine video, but this thing is still too expensive. I'm fine with regular cab, and I don't want automagic, multimedia and heated remote-control mirrors. I ended up with a fairly-loaded sedan for almost $10,000 less. Those rare occasions I need a truck, I'll rent one.
Bought one of these last August brand new. Only difference is mine is silver streak metallic and 4x4, I paid 26.5k. The price for this in 2wd seems high.
The 2019 Nissan Frontier starts at $18,000. That's a $7,000 savings over the Tacoma.
Patrick London I’ve heard Nissan is low on quality. Any truth to that? I’m looking to purchase a small Japanese truck for my daily driver.
because the frontier hasnt been refreshed in over 14 years
Frontier is so much better
Yeah they're junk
@@filthyanimal874 buy the Toyota nissan are junk
That is for the explanation!! Hard to find. I got the gray sr v6 4x4 for 31k. Love it
That's a gorgeous black front bumper cover, cheap to replace. Bullet proof, time-tested 2.7L four banger. Four wheel drive chassis with no front drive shaft, differential or CV shafts/boots to maintain. That being said, 240 lbs. lighter off the front end (and overall). AND, being 2WD, cheaper to insure.
@jason9022
Apparently, you do?
@jason9022
Haha. Okay.
The flat black bumpers would be fine if the truck was black.
If you want an uber cheap work truck (and for some reason aren't buying used) I think this comes up short next to the Frontier and Colorado, even if only by a little.
Believe it or not some people just want a base pic up.
I have the SR 2.7 I decided to get the dark grey the bumper didn't stand out as much. I'm averaging 26 and a half miles to the gallon. It is the six-speed automatic four by four. I have no trouble with the 2.7 it's the smoothest quietest engine I've ever owned and enough power for me I love that VVT growl. The cruise control through the Toyota TSS system is awesome. My only complaint is I live in Michigan we get lots of rain and it does not have delay wipers. The only upgrade I'm going to do is tint Windows and the sound system is a little weak.
The intermittent switch is 119 on Ebay. I put it on my previous generation's 4x4, the new one looks very similar. It does seem slightly pricey, it was worth it to me.
Jeff Harris ok thx I'll look into it.
I test drove a v6 off road model 6 speed manual. I couldn’t tell much difference in power with the 2.7. It felt damn near as fast. I also like the fact that the 2.7 was an inline 4 and not a v4. In my opinion the 2.7 will outlast the Atkinson v6. Also there is a video on TH-cam where both previous v6 models smoke the new Atkinson motor in the quarter mile! I don’t believe the current v6 puts out 278hp. At least not at the tires..
In 2003 I bought a 4-door SR5 with the TRD, With off-road package 6cyl &
of course the tow package came with it, the locking rear differential was excellent off-road, it was the burgundy dark Wine Not the bright red, with the beige interior, I walked out the door at, 23 eight eight eight.. I put a hundred and fifty thousand miles on it in 5 years,, and still look brand new until an elderly lady made a left hand turn into oncoming traffic.. I guess the good thing with the new V6 Toyota is there moving up to the 3. 5 L,, which are all extra leftover motors from the luxury model cars.. you want to buy American but a Toyota holds its resale value like no other car..
My 2017, Black, 2.7L, 5-speed manual, 4x4, access cab, SR had a sticker price of a little over $27k. I wish it was smaller and lighter.
just picked up a 2019 sr/sx v6 auto 4x4 tow package for 33k out the door, im ok with that
My Toyota Truck 4x4 Single Cab Turns 25 years old in October, The Make Over will be Awesome. Iv'e designed a Jurassic Park Truck. Will look like the Jeep with a few claw Marks and such. The Tail Gate will say Tonka. Paid 21 k for her amazing Quality back in the day. Great review and thanks for sharing.I liked the Pre-runner about 10 or so years ago. The Toyota Trucks today. Well Bone Ugly and toooo big.
I would be super fine with the base model
I would want a double cab with 4 cylinder
I've got trd sport sr5 prerunner
Harold Smith dude a double cab with a 2.7L 4 cylinder Tacoma is awesome to have. I’d love to have one of those.
Toyota Brony they are great trucks! Just purchased mine last week
Dom hell yeah man. Inline-4 or V6?
I purchased a new TRD offroad for 36000 after a few hours of back and forth back in December of 17 in Va.
My 1999 Jeep Cherokee Xj has 330,000 miles and is just like new.....4.0 BEAST.
Looks like a great work truck
People obsessing over color matching always humors me.
My 1993 Toyota xtra cab pick V6 4wd with no power windows, no power doors and no power mirrors; all that for the easy price of $16,900. I know there is inflation. But no one is offering basic stock cars and trucks anymore.
That base SR would look a lot better in black with the black bumper.
I leased my SR5 because I don't drive too much and the prices are RIDICULOUS! I think I'm going back to RAM after the lease is up.
SE Toyota Administration and Gulf States Toyota add a lot of cost / price before the truck heads to the dealer. Toyota's in these regions cost more and always have more equipment added, like valuable toyoguard wax (ha!) at only 900 dollars.
It not having intermittent wipers is an annoying. Had one of these for a rental and I can’t believe they didn’t at least include that basic feature, I honestly didn’t know vehicles built nowadays had 2 settings! Otherwise nothing wrong it’s it at all.
They sure can't be saving that much money by not offering intermittent wipers!
Mike C Completely agree
You really do a great job!
Just got a new 2020 tacoma for only 24k including taxes and fees. I got the bare essential white one with black bumper. Dont need any fancy shit.
for some reason i like looking at base models
I thought the were bringing out the diesel in 2019
Allan Mcintyre they haven’t announced it those at all. They won’t
I have the 2016 access cab 4cyl 6sp automatic. I sure like it. I wish it had a transmission dipstick. I have no idea if the trans fluid is low, high, dirty?
My 2003 ford just fine who wants a half a truck?"
For the money a 4-cylinder Colorado with 200 horsepower, better gas mileage, better features, and more usable jump seats for $4500 less is a better deal. And I'm not really sure why this guy is going on and on about the black bumper which actually looks pretty cool against the White exterior color sure.
Nissan Frontier new King Cab with the automatic rwd starting at $23,000. With 152 HP @ 5,200 RPM 2.5 4 cylinder. The Nissan is cheaper than the tacoma.
Wow in south Texas that exact model runs about 32000. What the hell Texas.
In California they start at $27,000.00
We only care about America, not California !
I really like the Toyota Tacoma SR or the Nissan Frontier SV
Awesome video thank you so much for sharing
Toyota please bring back a manual transmission
Hell i bought a ford ranger 4x4 v6 in 2000 and did not pay but 20000 boy they have when way up in price since then but they ain't no way in hell i would pay 26000 for a two wheel drive
Yeah its called inflation and features....your 2000 ranger had air conditioning and a radio. A new one practically drives itself.
@@tn1149 the one i had was a xlt and it had a lot of options with the 4.0 that is way to much for a two wheel drive no matter what
Per calculated US dollar inflation rates between 2000 and 2018.....$20,000 in 2000 is equal to $29,164.58 in 2018. So your argument is invalid and is simply an old person bitching about price increases without an understanding of how inflation works. Not to mention with modern lane keep and blind spot merge sensors, adaptive cruise control, self parking models.....you get more technology than you ever could have dreamed for in your 2000 truck, it damn near drives itself and with inflation the price hasnt actually shot up at all.
You’re taking about the 4 banger though. Can’t tow anything. SR V6 is a great option for around 27k.
i want one but the price is to high for me
With that engine you're better off with the new base model ranger at the same price but has 270hp and 310 torque. No thanks Toyota
mixwell1983 go for it. I’d go for 2.7L truck that has 159 hp and 184 Ibs pounds of torque. I’m fine with that.
Nothing wrong with the SR. solid, reliable. don't plow snow or do any 4x4ing. so don't need 4wd. put a hitch package on it and it being able to pull 3500lbs--- that'll pull anything that I have and do any of the small farm work that I need done. No critique needed. what you see is what you get.
Must not have much of a farm if u dont need 4x4, we wouldn't waste money on a truck if it wasn't 4x4
@@dwoolaver1549
Kinda my point. It all depends really on what your requirements are.
That black bumper is absolutely ugly with the white. Why do they insist on making stuff look so bad in base models.
Agreed
Am I the only one that likes the Black bumper?
Liam Garcia nope. Honestly it does look good on this particular Tacoma
take that truck but lce header cold air intake. 3 inch piping out the back mass air flow senor and that 4 banger will fucking go
I wish they'd make a truck a size smaller than this, something that was awd and got 30 mpg i would buy an SR 4x4 but no more than 20,000$ tho 20k is my limit on whatever I buy next.
I completely agree. Now that the Tacoma has grown quite a bit I think there's room for a true compact pickup to sit below it.
We don't have trucks here my local dealer 😒😒😒
If i ever have to get this truck i would need to upgrade the wheels
Yeah these wouldn't cut it for me either
Price has pretty much doubled in 20 years.
Thanks for the Info !
Thank you for the information I appreciate your time
I agree something that is mass produced should not be this expensive. car co. are pricing people out of buying them. Plus who pays sticker price ?? should be several thousand less.
sled. The goal is to see working people never own one. It's all about keeping people in debt forever. That day Will come.
But he doesn't mention the transmission.
Do the base model access cab come with back seats or nothing. Seen some for sale with nothing in the back
How can a 2.7 L, 4cyl 159 hp have 3,500 tow cap ... versus my SUV that has more under the hood but with HALF that tow cap? (RAV 4 has 180 hp)
your Rav4 is probably limited by the chassis.
The 4-cylinder is also more reliable than the v6 according to my research.
The 2.7L 2TR-FE was derived from the predecessor 3RZ, basically the head on the engine was the biggest change. I have a 2013 base cab with a 5 speed manual and it's bomb proof.
How much extra is the V6 and 4x4 in a SR? Is the TRD off road the TRD entry level? Or is it the Sport?
The TRD OR and sport are the same price level although if you're comparing apples to apples with comparable features but I believe you can technically get into a sport for slightly less. I'd check out the builder on Toyota's website for more specific price info
I miss my 02 Tundra and 08 Tacoma. Looking at a base SR as a replacement??
I got a Toyota Tacoma commercial at the begging lol
Still expensive. The base Colorado has so much more to offer and it’s cheaper. Toyota Tacoma’s break down, no vehicle is perfect.
I agree the Toyota Tacoma is more expensive, but they have a much higher resale value. Just try to find one used, and you will see what I'm saying. I tried for a year to find a low mileage used version, but could not find one. Most had over 150,000 miles! So, I bought a brand new 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR 4X4. Very happy with the truck and the Dealership!
rockbay79 Watch out for the notorious transmission problems and also watch out for the notorious differential leak
@@alexanderestk Could you expand more on your comment? I have not heard of either of these issues, nor have I received any recall information concerning these issues. Thanks! This is why I enjoy the "comments" section, we all can learn so much from others.
Just buy a used previous generation Tacoma for the money. As a Toyota tech, I can say the quality on these new ones are not as good. The previous one was miles better.
Dude. Where do you live that you can get a sport or off road for around 35K? Maybe it's because it's around a military installation, but those off roads go for like 44
Prices have gone up a few thousand since I published this video but you can still get into an entry level double cab sport of offroad for about $37-38K. Autotrader is a great way to search for good deals if you're willing to travel a bit. Plus if you can find a dealer with a competitive price, your local dealer may match it.
@@DrivenCompanion this is what I'll be doing once I'm back stateside
*** Not in canada... want a 2.7? Nope... only in the USA... 5speed ... nope Toyota says no to that. What year was the last manual 2.7
Did the first SR that you showed have rear seats? I have that one and mine came with no rear seats. I was really surprised when I got to the dealership and saw that it had no rear seats because online it was listed as having them.
The sr with the black matte bumper has the work truck package which removes the rear seats of the access cabs.
If I'm buying a Toyota Tacoma it is not for the looks of it. It is for reliability knowing I have a vehicle I can use for 30 years.
Can anyone tell me what I need to put the intermittent wiper kit?
What's the year model of these tacomas?