I’m glad to see younger people out there that are not afraid to speak about the LORD. Don’t worry about adding HIM all you do. Remember what he has done for you! Good video.
Forgot to add that Toyota went all out on the frames of these 3rd gen Tacomas... nearly rust-proof from my understanding. If you want a solid daily driver that is reliable... get a Taco... resale value and customer satisfaction speaks for itself.
Recently traded my 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 with 7,000 miles, for a 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4. The Colorado was nothing but trouble. Transmission shudder started at around 1,000 miles. Leaking front differential pinion seal and also right rear brake caliper seal found to be leaking at 5,000 miles. I was told it would take 10-21 days to get the brake parts. I didn't wait for the parts I got rid of the truck instead. The truck had never been off road or abused. No reason it should have had all these issues except for G.M. making junk, in my opinion and first hand experience.
You are not alone, back in 2005 I bought the new Canyon. Absolute Garbage! I learned too well why GMC stands for Garage Man's Companion. Had a Toyota Rav 4 , in 2008, wanted something different, but I needed my truck, BADLY , LOL. In 2010 bought a used 2004 Ranger, Love it! still driving today. Has a 143,000 miles, runs like new! V-6 4.0 L , loves gas, but I will drive it till it disintegrates. Nothing but Ford or Toyota for me.
That's a good question, ask G.M. It was the last of many frustrations as to why I traded the truck for a Tacoma. I haven't checked since about the middle of July, when the dealer told me 10-21 days, but at that time I looked online, to check for myself and there wasn't a right rear brake caliper to be had anywhere online, OEM or after market for my Colorado. The earliest ship date was August 5th. Now I have no reason to check since I got my Tacoma.
like agt said. Toyota USED to be better quality. Not only did they start using cheaper steel, they started using cheaper mechanical parts too. If you drive a Gen 1 Tacoma for 400,000 miles and decide to upgrade to a Gen 3, expecting that same rock solid performance.... you are in for a rude awakening. They do not make they like they used to.
Isaac, it was very refreshing watching your videos. I love that you didn't use any profanity. Your video had a lot of good information. I loved the way you offered to pray for others. Thanks so much for putting out some awesome videos! (You are also so clean and nice looking! Nothing against those who aren't but it's just great seeing someone clean-cut!)
No thank you for the compliments David, the positivity from my audience is what keeps me uploading! It's very encouraging to know that people enjoy my content. You can make very funny jokes without profanity and that's not who I am as a believer anyway so It was easy to translate to film. Anything I can pray for you for?
Got that right. I had a 1988 Toyota, delivered pizzas for 3 years with it, hauled everything, 318,000 miles. Only replaced clutch at 180,000. Bullet proof. Only complaint, seat position really low. Toyota FINALLY have powered seat, in 2020 SR5 and above. Praise the lord. I had a 2006 Dodge Ram 4x4 Cummings diesel. Best, awesome engine ever built for 3/4 ton truck. 24 mpg tuned. Engine surrounded by Mopar CRAP. Air conditioner replaced, (expensive and hard as shit to do), wheel bearings, ball joints replaced twice about every 50,000 mi, upper and lower control arms replaced, whole key fob, replaced 3 times, the selector for which way heat/ air-conditioning is positioned replaced, again expensive and hard to do like airconditioner. Basically junk, other than engine. Very comfortable seats, air-conditioning works awesome, when it works. Now I'm ready for Dodge lovers to send hate texts that I'm a pussy Toyota boy. If you're gonna replace a new car or truck every 3-5 years, buy whatever one you like best. If you want one last 15 plus years, and not break, buy a Toyota.
My dad had a 93 Toyota when they only put one side mirror on. Speedometer broke at 700k and he drove it for another 5 yrs. All he did was routine upkeep.
@snakecharmer2011 LMFAO. 1 million mile trucks don't mean anything. They say nothing about the brand. Chevy, Ford and Ram all have trucks in the million mile club. It just doesn't mean anything. If you're buying a Tundra because "they will last a million miles!" you'll be disappointed. Both those trucks were 07 models and they put 125,000 miles per year on them. Toyota sold almost 200,000 Tundras in 07. Your chances of driving a million mile Tundra are 0.001%. Your odometer, in general, doesn't mean squat to reliability. Everybody is harping on the wrong number. It's engine run time that matters. Take any two trucks. Put one in stop-and-go gridlock in Los Angeles for 4 hours a day. Put the other on the open highways of the Texas Panhandle 4 hours a day. When the trucks start to break down, guaranteed the LA truck will have fewer miles on the odometer. Engine run time and driving conditions. An argument could be made that Toyota makes a longer running engine, but throwing out odometer readings is just silly. To highlight that. years ago I had a 2000 Silverado. With the job I had at the time I spent a LOT of time on the highway, though not nearly as much as the Tundra guys above. That truck didn't exhibit problems till it crossed 340,000 miles. After I quit that job I bought a 2012 Tacoma. My new job required very little travel. Mostly city driving. That Tacoma fell apart at 96,000 miles. That doesn't mean I think Chevy is better than Toyota. It means highway driving is better for a truck than city driving.
@snakecharmer2011 If you read to the bottom of my comment.... my most recent truck is a Tacoma. I'm just a realist. Toyota isn't what they used to be. They used to build vehicles and sell them to other manufacturers for them to rebrand. Now they do they opposite. Just look at the Supra recall. The Toyota Supra isn't even a Toyota. It's a BMW. And if the vehicle is driven nothing but stop-and-go city traffic with lots of idling, then Todd is right. Under crappy city conditions the truck stands almost zero chance of hitting 700k. Possible, but SUPER unlikely...... and again... I drive a Toyota.
Just bought a 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4. Love it! My best friend is a Tacoma guy and I test drove both and drove the Tacoma over and over again and just preferred the Ranger. My buddy and I came to the conclusion that they’re both very capable trucks and well engineered and that it really just comes down to preference. Personally I think a better comparison would’ve been the Ranger XLT to your Tacoma which comes with a full sized touch screen and both front and rear parking sensors. As for the tailgate... come on lol it’s a truck. Besides the Ranger’s tailgate is so incredibly light, I think having a dampener would be sorta pointless. Also, the Ranger you compared was the FX4 which is not only the 4x4 but Ford’s version of the TRD Off Road. It has all the trail controls as well as crawl control with upgraded suspension. Of course that’s going to increase the sticker price considerably. You can get the new Ranger XL Crew Cab for $25-28k. As far as resell, these trucks may share the same name as the Rangers that we all grew up with however, these are completely different trucks and it’ll be interesting to see how they do in the resell market here in the US. Personally, I don’t resell my vehicles. I keep them until they are dead lol. My vehicle before I bought my new truck, I had for over 13 years and it was my first car lol. Enjoy your new truck man 👍🏻
Probably the most spot on, real owner view, response here. 👏🏻 I think we all have our preferences. Do your research, figure out which is best for you, and go get it.
I was going buy a Tacoma I wasn’t impressed with performance felt lazy. And the interior looked cheap for me like plain. 🤷🏻 I was blown with my ranger performance.
Rudy Martinez I always do my absolute best to be as straightforward and honest as I can be! As a Christian I feel the need to be a good reflection of Christ!
Your discussion about the Nissan having the same engine and styling for 15 years is actually a very good thing for parts availability. However, build quality since merging with Renault, is poor. Fiat buying Chrysler, same thing. I drive a 2004 Lexus GX. Will easily go to 300K miles. If you’re going to buy a new/used vehicle to keep for a long time, Toyota is by far your best choice, bar none. (IMHO) Your comparison of your features sealed the deal for you. Very wise choice young man! Keep your new truck till the body falls off!
guy prowlx is the biggest Toyota bigot out here, always has to have the last word, and clearly spends more time behind the keyboard defending Toyota than actually driving one. My observation with Toyota drivers is that they’re the most arrogant and disrespectful people on the road...kind of like guy prowlx is here.
Good video - thanks for sharing. I've been doing a lot of research for my first mid size truck (and any truck) and narrowed it down to the Tacoma and the Colorado. The Colorado feels more powerful and responsive, is easy to drive, and would probably be the most practical choice for me based on my needs ... BUT I just love the look of the Tacoma so much and didn't want the Army Green TRD Sport to be the one that got away so I just put down a deposit on one! PS - The new 2022 Nissan Frontier was equally impressive but I didn't want to have to defend it every time I told somebody what truck I decided on!
Welcome to the Tacoma Family man. Glad you like your pickup! Great job shopping around, I shopped around for two years on all different models and just kept going back to the Tacoma. Ended up getting the 2019 Tacoma OR with a six speed standard. Been great since I got it.
Thanks for sharing, always positive to hear other satisfied Taco owners! I love mine and I think I'll be staying in the Tacoma family for a longggg time.
@@isaaczimmerman1911 I was glad when the Tundra came out in 2000, I am very tall, and I have enjoy my 2001, now I have the bigger one 2013, still reliability all the way.
Had a 2012 Tacoma Sport 4x4 crew cab long bed. It was cramp for a 6 foot tall guy like me. It rode and guzzled like a tank too. No power seats and navigation and it had rear drum brakes! It felt like a truck from the 70s. Driver seating was low to the floor, but i kinda liked it. Had a shimmy that wont go away after tires were changed(it wasnt the tires). It started doing 30mph at a 55mph zone costing me 1 grand plus to fix(600$ part for a freaking valve that looks like 50bucks). The dash started peeling off and the exterior paint was a joke. I kept it clean inside and out. The only thing i did like was it held its freaking value, it's unbelievable for such a lousy truck IMHO.
@guy proulx would you buy GM products? No Dakota or Ranger either at the time. Frontier...no words to say lol. The Taco was a nice looking truck and it was the only choice I had. I needed a truck and i was willing to sacrifice comfort and a lot less options after driving a full size for a while. My Taco wasn't much better with mpg as was my full size so it was disappointing. It felt heavy and sluggish. It was an expensive truck even though it was outdated in everyway and hardly came with any standard equipment...no powerseat for a 30k plus vehicle and still sporting drums lol. I had the Sport and the next higher trim is the offroad and still didnt come with leather, power seats, navigation, and still drum brake.
@guy proulx lol as if you never complained in your life. You didnt read the part where i said that it was the only choice i had. Tacoma owners think they have the best truck, but their opinion is as good as mine lol. It's 2019 and the 19 model is still drums, still looks the same in the size department. My Taco was expensive and didnt come with bells and whistles unless they were cloaked or never notice it lol. Im not gonna seat here and say it's the best truck cause I'd be in denial just like the others. Maybe they never had other trucks or it's their first vehicle and have nothing to compare it to. It wasn't my first truck and im still driving another truck which I bought new, cash, thanks to the tacoma resale value. Look around as well. People buys new vehicle and a few months later, its got recalls after recalls lol, are you they gonna jump for joy?
Just recently bought a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport for my new work truck. I’ve rented all 3 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma & Chevy Colorado. Frontiers not worth a discussion lol. The Colorado’s drive nice & have a lot of power & super roomy. Though the Tacoma was by far way more innovative. Low profile truck bed for easy access, lots of storage for tools & most important to me is the back seats fold completely down. Great video 👌
I ended up buying the 2019 Chevy Colorado Z71. I have over 8000 miles and the trucks been fine. My only thing I wish it had is push start, blind spot monitoring and a more comfortable from seat just a little wider would be nice. Its the price I paid for it and I like the look of the Chevy. I purchased the truck new in Aug of 2019 . The truck sticker was almost 43 grand at the time and I bought the truck for 10 thousand dollars off that price. I liked the Ford but I would have paid at least 6 to 7 thou more, same with Toyota. The price was right and sometimes you hear many people complain about a vehicle but not all are bad. There are many that run just fine, in any brand, you just don't hear about them because there are no issues.
Maybe you oughta just sell that Z71 NOW, before it has problems and go get a Tacoma, GM has had a number of problems with reliability of electronics for at least 30 years, I had a Camaro, 4 years old, when I got it, lots of trouble with electronics
Man that always warms my heart to hear I’m actually help people’s buying decisions! God bless you too, I’ll pray for wisdom on which specific Taco to buy Aaron! 😁
They already spotted the new ones with the manufacturer black and white wrap with covers. They also spotted crashed knees for the us market. Looks exactly like the current Navarra they have overseas. Really disappointing considering it's a repeat of what ford did with the ranger.
I had a 2006 Frontier that somehow ended up getting transmission fluid in the radiator and radiator fluid in the transmission ruining both. It was a piece of junk. I bought the 2006 Frontier because I had a 1988 hard body that was almost indestructible. I don't know what happened to Nissan in between those years.
@@marineone7507 Nissan went near bankruptcy in 1999. They hired Carlos Ghosn who merged Nissan under Renualt of France. Where the French have a larger share than Nissan. Basically, they are using cheaper parts to sell units. Quality, went down as a result.
Bought an Inferno 2018 Taco TRD Off Road. Never owned a Toyota before, but my wife and I left the dealership with my taco and her a new Prius. We are both very happy with our choices. Thank you and great video 👍.
Good personal buyer insights. I was in the same market but went with the Ranger due to some extra incentives. The ride and handling of the Ranger is perfect for me ( but I’m a 65 year old guy). The Taco is a solid truck and you’ll get great service from it.
I did a bunch of research too, the Tacoma won hands down for me. A big feature for me is the fold flat rear seat in the Tacoma. The Ford and Chevy don't have it. The Tacoma is tops in reliability and has the best resale value of any car or truck sold in the U.S. I plan to keep it fro a long time, but if I change my mind and decide to sell it, or trade it in someday, it's nice to know it will still be worth something.
I happened across your vid, and while not really looking for a truck, thought "What is this younger guy gonna really know about trucks...". I was wrong. Your methodology was sound, and most importantly, rational. Seemed very fair, and while family are all Ford/Chevy and bad mouth Yoda's as not being real trucks, gotta say your evaluation seemed pretty comprehensive. I may have to dump my '06 Murano and get an SR5 since I'm always needing to haul something from the big box store or lumber yard nowadays. Good job man!
Back in November of 2017, I was shopping for a Tundra and came home with a 2016 Tacoma DC SR5. I've never second guessed that decision. It now has almost 88k miles and runs like a top. I made fun of the Inferno color when it came out, but now I like it even though they retired it.
i HAVE HAD 3 Toyota Trucks. All have gone well over 100k without any problems. Ram, Chevy, Ford - none of them hold a candle to Toyota for resale and durability. You did good.
I compared a ton of midsize trucks before I went with the Ranger Lariat Fx4. It has basically all the Tacoma TRD features, plus a nicer interior and better mpg and tow rating. The 10 speed is great, and the ecoboost puts out a ton of torque. Midsize trucks may not be king, but my god they're so much better to live with as a daily regardless of which brand you go with!
I'm planning on reviewing a Ranger next week, I have it all scheduled with a dealership, and I'll probably release the video in the next 2-3 weeks! 😊 I love all trucks!
I have a 1996 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 that I've enjoyed for many years...also a 2005 Chevy 2500 gas that does the heavy lifting, but my choice for overall performance is my 2019 Tacoma OR DC with the Predator package...it's simply incredible for many reasons!!!It's my second Toyota, the first being a 1979 Tercel station wagon. Yes I'm old!!!! Great video sir!
Outstanding video Issac! I loved every second of it and you made the PERFECT choice. I've been driving Toyotas since the late 60's and they are AMAZING! I wouldn't drive anything else. Your video was on point and you are bright and articulate. I subscribed just because you're a joy to watch and listen to and I'm curious as to what else is on your mind. Good job buddy!
In Canada, Frontier Pro-4X competes feature by feature with Taco for at least $6k less. Frontier is every bit as reliable with higher torque an horsepower. Who cares how old the engine is? It works. F150 has had the same 5L V8 since forever and it's the biggest selling truck in North America.
i had a 2014 ram 1500 and just traded it for a 2019 tacoma. definitely happy about my decision, the tacoma has a lot of great features and much easier to drive in the city and handles way better. the ram had a ton of body roll. i’m hoping it will last a long long rime
I was basically looking at the same thing when i bought my Tacoma. It was either the Tacoma or a ram 1500 4x4 in the express or big horn package. What sold me on the Tacoma was long life and reliability of engine and other mechanics of truck. Our company has a fleet of tundras all having over 300,000 miles and running strong. Plus the resale value is amazing. Definitely glad I went with Tacoma.
I hate the dampened tailgate complaint. I've never once, in twenty years of owning trucks, wished for a dampened tailgate. Even today. Thank you for your hilarious response to it. 😂
I am getting ready to buy a new Toyota Tacoma SR5, like the setup you bought. Could you possibly send me a copy of your invoice with your choices? This would give me a price to start negotiating at. I'm assuming yours is a 4x4.
Yes it is a 4x4! Dead serious do not know where my invoice is I was just looking for it last week but I was so busy I didn't have time to look hard. Big details are it's an SR5 double cab (obviously) it's the 4x4 v6, it has the towing package and the only ADDITIONAL dealer options were running boards (which I looked up and are about $500 for both separately) and all weather rubber floor mats. The sticker was $37,500 for it but they were offering it for $34700 I think because of memorial day? And since we couldn't agree on a price for my trade in we settled on $32k flat out. Then I sold my old car at CarMax for $9k and dumped that into the principal. Essentially getting this Tacoma for around $24k.
I just got my first truck a week ago. It’s a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie crew cab 4x4 in flame red night edition. While I absolutely love my truck I definitely agree it really is big and not the easiest to park in crowded grocery parking lots .
I had a Ram. I loved it but it didn’t love me. It was in the shop all the time. Starting issues, recalls, check engine light all the time, tire pressure monitoring system sucks too. It would go haywire all the time.
Thumbs down for needlessly bashing the Frontier. Nissan isn't as strong as it use to be (before Renault) but the Frontier was always a solid, dependable, capable, simple little truck...and it isn't absurdly overpriced like every other truck, which is a major draw for a lot of buyers. That said, Nissan's build quality has definitely fallen since Renault took over and they've also had lots of corruption with execs (pretty sure Carlos Goshn is in jail), so I certainly wouldn't buy any Nissan at this point, but I still respect the frontier for its old school appeal and the value it represents in the overpriced truck segment. Also, no one pays anywhere near msrp for a Frontier. I owned a Pro4x crew cab until recently and I paid $5k below msrp when I bought it new.
Yes I've realized the error in my ways from all these comments and a post from Doug Demuro, I'm planning on actually reviewing a Frontier soon and showing all the positives!
I agree, I like the fact that the Frontier hasn't changed. It still has the same great power train before Renault contaminated Nissan and is still reliable. I'm old school and if it isn't broke don't fix it! I'm a Tacoma guy but I've never ruled out the Nissan Frontier and respect them. More people today seem to care more about stupid android auto, apple car play and ascetics than function and reliability.
@@btvr17 Well, as a techie myself (I've worked in IT for 20 years), I do love a well executed, highly functional infotainment system because it makes a long commute more bearable. The Frontier is certainly behind on that front, but most of the people who'd buy the Frontier don't prioritize technology the way I do. In any case, I bought one anyway because of everything else it offers.
I've known like 4 Nissan's from 02-08 model years my friends have and they all had major issues like blown engine shot trans, and none of them were over 130k miles. Nissan is junk in my eyes
You're welcome! You don't even know how mindblowing that is for me. A year ago, I NEVER would've imagined anyone would've actually bought a truck because of me. I hope you love it! What color?
I've only purchased Toyota's and have owned four to date that I have put over 350,000 miles on. Tailgates have not been dampened for more than 30 years and have been a safe and rock solid platform since it's conception. The dampening tailgate is only an added convenience just like self closing drawers...
Great vid...kept my last Tacoma 14 years...285K...spent around 1K repairs over the years...got a 3rd Gen. Friend of mine bought it, 3 years later still driving it, I’m sure it must have over 300k and no sign of quitting...the only thing wrong with it is the dash lights started to burn out...ha. Like that you want to help others too, you are a good dude
Resale value !!! My mother has owned a 2014 Tacoma and sold it this year during the pandemic and nearly sold is for as much as she bought it for. Even with 90k miles. Amazing trucks
I was always a diehard GM guy and was looking at the Colorado's. But once I researched the 8 speed tranny issues 'aka' Chevy Shutter', I am going to get a Tocoma.
@@AlphaShark I fell in love with the engine Hp but with the tranny horror stories would not touch one. It's a shame as I have basically the same engine in my 2012 Impala but with the 6 speed tranny and it runs great. They should have left well enough alone.
Yes the frontier is outdated but it's a very good and capable and strong truck , if it has lasted since 2004 its because you can depend on it, I seen them off road and their honestly very hard core trucks and strong . In my experience of a nissan frontier I drove it for 5 years it never had any problems. Now I drive a toyota tundra but its hard to drive or park in tight places but it's also a great and amazing looking truck.
David Klimmek I see your dumbass commenting on other comments on this video. Funny how you take your time to watch the video and then comment to talk shit lol. I saw you said “truck guys don’t consider this truck” yeah that’s why it’s the best selling mid-size. Tacoma owners build and use their trucks more than any other truck owners. What do you drive??? An American truck I bet. Yeah stick to your depreciated piece of shit lol.
I bought a vanilla Tacoma w/2.7 .. just a basic little truck that will hopefully last a figurative eternity. That long term durability is the main attraction to me. Just basic maintenance (fluids, tires, etc.) and the peace of mind that it'll always be there when I need it.
Good choice. Keep on top of the maintenance and it will last as long as you want to keep it. The resale value is also extremely strong. Best of luck with it!
Love the Tacoma use one for running around town and it’s is my hunting vehicle all my work trucks are Ram 2500 with Cummins they are excellent tow vehicles have owned then since I quit Fords in 1999 I think all late models have high quality and long life it not abused. It’s a preference thing. Good review
Oh my goodness, seriously I feel honored to have helped in that decision. 5 months ago when I posted that video I had no idea it would help so many and have such a far reach! Thanks for sharing!!! God bless!
Go to a large dealership that sells high volume. I got my TRD Offroad 4x4 for $35,800 (pretty much at invoice price) at Longo Toyota with no haggling. These large dealerships will give you the best deal on a new car.
Bonus tip, complain about something you don’t really want, ex: I got an Offroad longbed and it came with a bed extender that I didn’t need and they gave the price of it off msrp! Just don’t make a decision unless you’re ready
A well informed review. I'm interested in your opinion on the upcoming revision to the Tacoma. In a couple years, I understand Toyota will offer the Tacoma with a turbo 4-cylinder and hybrid motor combination. This should produce more horsepower, torque and better gas milage. However, it will be an all new and unproven powertrain -- first ever 4-cylinder and electric hybrid in a truck. On the other hand, Toyota has more than a decade of successful experience with hybrids. As an experienced truck owner, what's your opinion on that powertrain setup in a Tacoma? Understandably, you can't give a full review since no specifications are know about the hybrid at this point. We can only make assumptions that it SHOULD be better than what's currently available. I do like the V-6 but the better gas milage of the hybrid does have an allure. The big question is, will the hybrid be as reliable as the V-6? Will it be as easy to maintain? Hard to say right now. Whatever your thoughts are on the upcoming powertrain revision, I'm interested in your opinion.
If we base this on existing hybrid systems the only one that’s been around long term is Ford. And trucks from 2011-2012 with those turbo’d hybrids are already failing and having issues. Now that’s Ford though! No where near as reliable! BUT like you said it’s a new untested product, last time Tacoma did a new untested product we had the Tacoma frame rust issue on the 1st and 2nd gens! So I imagine there will be issues with the first model year if they do move towards a hybrid 4-cylinder on the Tacoma’s for the next generation. But I still think they will probably have superior reliability after the first couple model years to it’s competition as always.
@@AlphaShark I was also thinking that after the first couple years, any issues with the hybrid system should be fixed for a much more refined and reliable system. The difficult decision for me is; do I wait several more years and find odd and awkward ways of making my old hatchback with folding rear seats do the job of a truck, or just buy the 2021 Tacoma V6. I'll add that I'm not interested in the 4 door. I would much rather have the access cab with the V6 and SR5 or better trim level which seems to be difficult to find. What's your gut feeling on whether Tacoma's like yours and the one I just described will maintain high resale value or will drastically drop in value because of the anticipated hybrid systems?
@@RedondoBeach2 I don’t think they’re going to drop at all in price or value because of the hybrid system. Because we have to remember at the end of the day most guys like pick up trucks because they have gas engines they usually don’t like to take the leap to hybrid so I doubt that initially the resell value will drop. Also with California New Jersey and I believe Massachusetts now saying that they’re going to ban all gas vehicle sales by the year 2035 in favor of electric cars any vehicle with a gas engine will become highly valuable presumably skyrocketing the value of these Tacoma ‘s. I feel like my Tacoma will definitely hold it’s value and I definitely think the 2021 should as well especially since The 2020 model year fix the transmission issue where the transmission with hop gears randomly. I think it would be a safe bet to go with the current model Tacoma instead of waiting and I’m fairly confident you could find a higher trim access cab if you look hard enough I still do a little digging around here and they’re looking for trucks just to see what the prices are. And I’ve seen quite a few access cab TRD sport and SR5 models in my area.
@@AlphaShark Great points. You're convincing me to buy a 2021 TRD access cab, a truck I like a lot and one I believe I'll be happy with for the next 20 years. When I buy a vehicle, it's typically a long term commitment. I see vehicles as a depreciating liability, unlike real estate which is an appreciating asset. So, in order to get value from a vehicle, my intent is to keep it for many years longer than is typical. This is why reliability and cost of ownership (routine maintenance cost) is important to me and why the Tacoma in particular, is desirable. The longer I can keep a vehicle, the better value the vehicle has over time. My current daily driver is a 2004 Volkswagen GTI, 2.8L, V6 that I bought new while stationed in Germany. In 6 months, I will have owned it for 17 years. Since the car cost me ~$22,000 new, the annual cost is ~$1,294 on an annualized basis + ~$300 in annual maintenance costs, totaling ~$1,594 annually, or ~$132 a month. Dirt cheap and only getting cheaper every year I continue to own it and not have another car. If you extrapolate the cost of your truck over time, I'm sure you'll find that it will also be dirt cheap to own. If you make another Tacoma video, I encourage you to discuss the cost of ownership similar to the way I explained or in a way you prefer. I say this because when I talk to people, especially younger people, they seem most concerned about whether they can afford the monthly payment. I believe they think this way because car salesmen convince them to have that mindset. A mindset that is not in the best interest of consumers. Thinking that way only results in higher turnover of vehicles and bigger sales numbers for dealerships over time. Sorry for the long rant but I definitely appreciate your perspective on the Tacoma. I will shop for a 2021 roughy around the Nov - Dec time frame.
People always rip into the Taco for what it doesn’t have. I am actually not sure what these people are looking for. Especially for a more “work-related” trim. In my mind, “does it to what you NEED, SAFELY and RELIABLY?” The higher trim Tacos can be pricy, but you are not forced to by a TRD Pro. Also, quality components are exponentially more expensive. I rather money spent on mechanical than electronic goodies.
@@bretthoffman2128 here in Canada the prices for used Tacoma and 4runners are rather silly (high). A new 2017 Ltd 4runner cost around 52k CAD pretax. 3 years or say 60k km later, the buyout is 28k. But on the open market, you'd get pretty close to 40k, at times more. It's an oddity in the automotive market, at least here up in North.
I bought a 2019 Tacoma as well. For me it was a no brainer. I've had a 1991 Toyota pick up before it was named Tacoma, 2002 1st gen Tacoma, 2005 2nd gen and now the 3rd 2019. Oh, I also had a 2007 Tundra and a 98 Ford Ranger. None gave me any trouble.
Silly reason not to buy the frontier. Hmmm, been building them the same for 15 yrs, sounds like a recipe for a good truck. Not a huge Nissan fan but frontiers are pretty solid.
@@ph1438 I agree overall about Renault merger, but frontiers arent bad trucks. 220k on mine and still drives as new. Early versions had some timing chain and transmission cooler issues. But overall solid. Maybe you don't live up north but you'd be lucky to find a 10 yr old Tacoma that the frame doesnt rust in half. They've been making trucks a long time and still dont address it. I'm not anti Toyota I've owned probably 5. My car is a Toyota currently. All I'm saying is for someone who wants a solid truck for decent $, they're pretty good. I also bought an 01 tundra new and babied that truck. 85000 transmission failed and frame broke. Dont put them too high on a pedestal.
Nice job on the video! You present better than some channels I've seen with 100's of thousands of subs. And unlike most reviewers, you thought to cover resale value. SR5 is a low trim level? When I bought my one and only Toyota Truck in 1989, SR5 was top of the line.
I'm flattered, thank you. I try my best and I wanna try and pursue more truck reviews to give objective looks at other brands for all buyers regardless of what I think, I think people should have a choice! And if I can be silly and review a Ford Ranger I'd love to! There's definitely pro's to that truck as well. Technically yes the SR5 is lower now the trims from low to high are: SR, SR5, TRD SPORT, TRD OFFROAD, LIMITED, TRD PRO.
Alpha Shark Pictures You did do a great job on your review of the Tacoma. I too, had a top of the line 1982 SR5, long bed, 4X4 Toyota. I would most likely still have it to this day had an elderly gentleman not suddenly turned his classic 1968 Pontiac GTO left and in direct line with my truck. I had less than 10’ to react and thanks to the tough frame of the truck I hit the classic pointed nose of the GTO and actually drove over it! Unfortunately, it did major body damage to my truck and frame; but, thank the Good Lord and seatbelts we walked away unharmed. I admire your devotion and dedication to research for your video! GOOD JOB YOUNG MAN!!!👍🏻
@@MrBamaluvr1 It's always humbling to receive comments like this! To know my research paid off is so cool, and It's so awesome to interact through comments with everyone about my one decision to buy a Tacoma!
Alpha Shark Pictures I forgot to mention that I bought a new 2018 TRD DC Off Road 4X4 for many of the same reasons that you bought your 2019. The ‘19’s were already on the lot when I purchased my ‘18. But, by waiting until October 2018 I was able to get 6K off of the MSRP for it with only 13 miles on the odometer.
plain and simple they are dependable, reliable and they last you a lifetime i also myself have a 2015 2nd gen short bed double cab you made a WISE CHOICE
I drive 13 year old ram 1500. I like to switch to midsize truck, but no mid size truck has 6 seater. I had used Nissan Frontier. I enjoyed it so much. Although it was old and used as work truck, it is very reliable and enjoy using stick.
Bro! Those Nissan trucks are tanks ! True story, drove one trough a river in Nicaragua. Water when all the way to the roof and the truck turned off and before we abandon ship, I try turning the truck on again and it did.! It was a frightening 30 second ! But the Nissan got us out! Fan for life! Maybe was the Diesel Engine!
Toyota Fan here ... But also have an 06 Nissan Frontier as my first medium truck...have always drove full size . Got it cause of price, so didnt get a used Tacoma, so far i love it.....not regretting. Id get a Tacoma next when i can. Btw, the Ranger comes in crew cabs internationally and also with diesels in them as an option. Glad u got a Tacoma. Very detailed review
That's when Nissan was still a JAPANESE company, run by Japanese. NOW....the leadership has trash this once great company. I won't even waste my time with them like the domestics.
@@vuetube4558 Those frontiers was designed/made before Renault took over... it hasnt changed today.... design and mechanically.....thus quite reliable. The ones i avoid like the plague are the CVT crossovers.
Nice video, I also bought mid-size in 2019, shared your opinion on the Frontier (which I didn't bother to even test drive). The suspension on the Ranger was a disqualifier for me as it felt like you were being tossed around the cab even with regular highway driving. My decision came down to a Tacoma TRD Sport or Colorado z71 (as I couldn't justify the twin, yet more expensive Canyon). While I found both the Colorado and Tacoma very sharp looking, I went with the Colorado for the towing capacity (and overall peppier v6) and more comfortable driving position (I'm fairly tall) as well as IMO a smoother suspension and ride quality. If I was doing a bit more off road use, that might have swayed me toward the Taco (or a more expensive zr2 Colorado), and to be fair, I don't think you could go wrong either way. Good work on the video!
I tend to agree! Good choice, I think you made the right one for you! That's what's important, at the end of the day brand doesn't matter, it's that you're happy with your truck! Thanks for commenting.
One massive drawback to Tacos are they suck for tall guys. I think the threshold is maybe 6'0 at the tallest, will be okay. But with the shallow floor and low roofline, it sucks viewing the road out of the top portion of the windshield in the tinting all the time. No leg room. And the seats tend to be very hard and not good for long trips.
I am buying a 1996 Toyota Camry come Tuesday morning and it will be the oldest car I’ve ever owned. High mileage too (161K) but single owner and I have more faith in it than anything before, especially a piece of crap 2008 audi tt I had for only 1 year that cost me $3,000 in repairs. I can’t wait to drive nothing but trouble free/cheap to maintain Toyotas for the rest of my life tbh
I am glad you like your truck. Mid size is the right size and all most ppl will ever need. I shall now state the reasons why I didn't get a Tacoma back in 18' and instead went with the Colorado Z71. I was looking at both and still like both. 1) When buying new I was able to get a LOADED Z71 for $32.5 out the door. Which was way cheaper than the Tacoma. 2) I drive the distance/commute/tow a small RV all over the country and comfort is important. The interior space and seating comfort is many order of magnitudes better than the Tacoma. 3) I saw some reviewers putting 800lb water containers into the beds of both trucks and the Colorado destroyed the test. It is rated the same as the Tacoma but did better than even most of the full size trucks under the same test. 4) The Colorado has a boxed/super stiff frame and EVERY gen of Tacoma has had rust problems. 5) Rear disc brakes that will cool much faster when towing and perform much better when under load. 6) A rear locker standard with the towing package. 7) More horse power and torque coming out of an engine with LOTS of diesel longevity tech in it. Things like piston jug oil sprayers, extra wide crankshaft journal bearings, roller rockers, oversized came sprockets to decrease timing chain wear, hypereutectic pistons, etc, etc. 8) An 8speed automatic vs 6 spd. This gives the vehicle smaller jumps between gears when towing and decreases wear significantly. As well as give a great low 1st gear ratio for when towing. The Colorado has almost 2x the torque in first gear. 9) Crawl ratio in the Colorado is 45:1 vs 36:1 in the Tacoma. 10) The transfer case in the Colorado is leaps and bounds better than the Tacoma. It has an Auto mode which unlocks the front/rear tires from each other. So you can still make tight turns on dry patches of pavement without binding the drivetrain. Which means the 4WD system is 10X more usable in my area. 11) The Colorado is now #3 "Most Made in America" vehicle out of ALL vehicles currently sold in the U.S. Half of the Tacomas are built in Mexico, and soon they all will be apparently. 12) The Colorado had Apply Carplay and the Tacoma didn't. 13) The Colorado has a super open engine bay for easier preventative maintenance down the road. Things like an electric fan and gas hood struts really open things up. Toyota cheaped out on those things too. 14) GM products are always SUPER easy to work on compared to Toyota. Toyota literally designs their products to be hard to work on. For instance when the new model Tacoma came out... they had a problem with 3rd brake light seals leaking on some. You have to remove the ENTIRE CABIN CEILING, curtain airbags, etc. to fix it. This is not the first time I have seen designed craziness from Toyota. 15) Toyota Tacoma has THE BEST resale out of all vehicles in the U.S. Chevy Colorado is #8. Still dang amazing... especially since I got $6k off of the sticker at purchase. 16) I have two kids that are growing quickly that will be sitting in the back on long trips. The Colorado is a lot more comfortable. The wifi and Dual USB charging ports in the rear has been amazing in there too. 17) Did I mention that the Colorado tows massively better than the Tacoma? Well... It does on many levels. The Tacoma would still work though for most things. Just not as well. I have had several Toyotas and Chevy trucks. Both will last and last if you take care of them. I usually sell all my vehicles at around the 200k to 350k mile mark. At that point you have to almost give either one away. I would feel guilty for selling them for too much at that point anyways. I may keep this one much longer though. I like it too much. It is now my all-time favorite. I just have to keep the rust off. Which is why in my area there are a LOT of old GM and Ford trucks and no Toyotas. I don't even get hardly any snow here either in Elizabeth City, NC.
You win the award for the longest comment I've ever received! Haha but that's great you decided what worked best for you and chose wisely! I felt the Tacoma worked better for me and I love it. I honestly couldn't see myself in any other truck. I hope your Colorado lasts you a long term and serves you well. With my trade-in, I got my Taco pretty loaded for $25k which was exactly where I wanted to be. I think it depends on the dealer and the time you get the truck for the price.
@@AlphaShark It may have been my longest post ever too! lol I am glad you are loving your truck. Any truck will last so long as you take care of it, don't wreck it, and keep the rust off. My last 4 trucks were all GM and they all had a minimum of 223k miles when sold. This new Colorado is many order of magnitude higher quality though. Should do even better. With me towing so much I am sure I will wear on it a LOT more. However, I am confident enough with tools to slap a new transmission in there in a day some day if I have to. I am considering installing one of the two Nitro Gear offerings for the diffs. It would take the strain off of the entire drive train. As well as increase fuel economy around town or when towing. I hear the Tacoma really benefit from a re-gear more than the other trucks.
MySuburbanHomestead I don’t tow a ton so the Colorado definitely makes more sense for you! And I think the 18’s are sharp, not a huge fan of the 2021 mid cycle refresh though. 🤮 (whoops did I throw up? That’s COMPLETELY unrelated, I must’ve had bad Chinese) in all reality I’m sure the Colorado will last you a food long while, and I’m trying to keep rust off if it and pre-prepare it for the Pennsylvania winters long term. I hope to drive this truck to that 223k Mark too!
@@AlphaShark I am sure it can do it! My old 88' 4Runner made it to over 280k miles with lots of neglect. I didn't know what I was doing back then either. Let me stranded a few times but she was my favorite vehicle before this new truck. Of course she was my first though too. I recommend Fluid Film. It is organic and you can buy it by the gallon. We use it at work to coat the metal on helicopters that regularly hover in salt water spray. I am in the Coast Guard.
Have to agree, I have a 2017 my self. The only gripe I have is the turn radius, it drives me insane. Even a F150 or a Tundra have a tighter radius. Sadly I might get rid of it since I need more towing capability. I'm looking at a Titan XD Cummins.
I think you made the right choice. The thing I dont get about Tacoma is why are they still putting drums brakes in the rear. Every other truck comes with 4 wheel disc brakes.
Vehicles use the front brakes more so you probably wont touch the drums for a long time. Not to mention the front brakes are 4 piston calipers compared to 2 piston calipers every other truck has.
Nice truck ! How much did you put down and what is the monthly payment like ? I’m thinking about getting one very soon and would love to know. thank you and nice video !
I might lease my Toyota 4x4 4door.. Cheaper at first for 4years .. Then buy it at the reduced cost.. Plus I dont drive everyday cause iam a semi driver gone all week . Love the toy. Thanks for your info. Go Jesus
I definitely agree. I lease my vehicles and also found the Tacoma to be a better value that any competitor. This is directly due to the residual value at lease end.
Can always respect an opinion when it is this laid out. I have to say after test driving a Tacoma and a Colorado, however, the Tacoma felt like it was a far cheaper vehicle. No power seat, the radio is pathetic compared to the 'Rado, and the Taco is so damn slow! Love the exterior styling and your reasons are justified, mostly the resale value, but for $30k plus I expected more power out of that snail Tacoma.
They last forever , plus the resale value is just crazy High; which is very good. Tacoma trd sports will be my next truck probably ,I'm driving MDX SUV
lil layzie93 absolutely not. Just basic maintenance and things. I’m hearing a little squeaking. I’m thinking shocks, cause hell I have 80000 miles on it now! They like to be driven!! I’m rough on it, on purpose though!
When a 200k mile Tacoma can still sell for 9k and people are willing to pay. You know it’s a great truck. Japanese cars are always better than domestic.
I have a 2wd 2007 Nissan frontier 4 cylinder maual with 165000. That truck is old reliable and my beater. But recently I bought a new 2019 Tacoma trd pro voodoo blue manual. Can't compare longevity yet but I love my trd pro she's sick!!
@@AlphaShark Your video was very helpful. I've been doing my research regarding mid-size trucks, and most of the facts and data lead me to the Tacoma as the most sensible choice for quality, and, for my requirements, function. I'm a real estate agent, so I have the curious combination of needing to ferry around my buyer clients in relative comfort and luxury, while having a pick up bed to transport furniture when I'm staging a house for my seller clients. But I also live in big city and do condo showings - so a large, full size truck isn't practical. One of the higher end Tacoma's with leather interior (TRD Pro) will likely be my choice. It's sufficiently luxurious when I have clients with me, setting a professional and business-like environment within the cabin. I would also much prefer manual shifting, so that pretty leaves only the TRD Pro at the high end, anyway. Again, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. It's great to see videos that are thoroughly researched based on fact, rather than hype. Well done.
My 2001 Tacoma has 241,000 miles and still is smooth as butter 🤙
TheYota Man my 2001 f150 has 280,000 miles 😈 man I love ford
@@Bigshiesty1 hey no problem with that!
TheYota Man Toyota and Ford are the big boys in trucks I wouldn’t buy a truck 2010 and up because of how expensive they are
@@Bigshiesty1 I wouldn't either. Let other people buy em. I like old trucks.
My 2000 Tacoma has 310,000 on it and she still purrs like a kitten!! Rock on!!
I’m glad to see younger people out there that are not afraid to speak about the LORD. Don’t worry about adding HIM all you do. Remember what he has done for you! Good video.
That one sentence didn’t come out right. I forgot what I meant to say, sorry older age and no sentence check. But you get the gist.
Putting something in all caps implies that it’s the name of a company
Forgot to add that Toyota went all out on the frames of these 3rd gen Tacomas... nearly rust-proof from my understanding. If you want a solid daily driver that is reliable... get a Taco... resale value and customer satisfaction speaks for itself.
I know after the 2nd gen fiasco they definitely wanted to prove the frames WONT RUST! While I'm sure it's still possible, it's a lot less likely.
Recently traded my 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 with 7,000 miles, for a 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4. The Colorado was nothing but trouble. Transmission shudder started at around 1,000 miles. Leaking front differential pinion seal and also right rear brake caliper seal found to be leaking at 5,000 miles. I was told it would take 10-21 days to get the brake parts. I didn't wait for the parts I got rid of the truck instead. The truck had never been off road or abused. No reason it should have had all these issues except for G.M. making junk, in my opinion and first hand experience.
You are not alone, back in 2005 I bought the new Canyon. Absolute Garbage! I learned too well why GMC stands for Garage Man's Companion. Had a Toyota Rav 4 , in 2008, wanted something different, but I needed my truck, BADLY , LOL. In 2010 bought a used 2004 Ranger, Love it! still driving today. Has a 143,000 miles, runs like new! V-6 4.0 L , loves gas, but I will drive it till it disintegrates. Nothing but Ford or Toyota for me.
This & That How much money did you lose being over under?
That's a good question, ask G.M. It was the last of many frustrations as to why I traded the truck for a Tacoma. I haven't checked since about the middle of July, when the dealer told me 10-21 days, but at that time I looked online, to check for myself and there wasn't a right rear brake caliper to be had anywhere online, OEM or after market for my Colorado. The earliest ship date was August 5th. Now I have no reason to check since I got my Tacoma.
This & That GM workers are that bad at their job the transmission shuddered at 1,000 miles😂that Colorado was a walking joke, congrats man👍🏼
Chevy's the worst brand to buy... Whether its an bike,car or an truck
I always stick with TOYOTA from day one because it has a lot better QUALITY compare to others.
Not the newer ones. They're made out of Chinese steel and rust away in no time.
like agt said. Toyota USED to be better quality. Not only did they start using cheaper steel, they started using cheaper mechanical parts too. If you drive a Gen 1 Tacoma for 400,000 miles and decide to upgrade to a Gen 3, expecting that same rock solid performance.... you are in for a rude awakening. They do not make they like they used to.
agt155 still better than anything on the market as far as reliability goes.
FacepalmDaily still better than anything on the market as far as reliability goes
@guy proulx my friends dad tundra is at 834,000 miles....almost there
Isaac, it was very refreshing watching your videos. I love that you didn't use any profanity. Your video had a lot of good information. I loved the way you offered to pray for others. Thanks so much for putting out some awesome videos! (You are also so clean and nice looking! Nothing against those who aren't but it's just great seeing someone clean-cut!)
No thank you for the compliments David, the positivity from my audience is what keeps me uploading! It's very encouraging to know that people enjoy my content. You can make very funny jokes without profanity and that's not who I am as a believer anyway so It was easy to translate to film. Anything I can pray for you for?
you did the right thing. That ram would have been a maintenance nightmare and wouldnt be worth anything in 3 years. Nice choice👍
Got that right. I had a 1988 Toyota, delivered pizzas for 3 years with it, hauled everything, 318,000 miles. Only replaced clutch at 180,000. Bullet proof. Only complaint, seat position really low. Toyota FINALLY have powered seat, in 2020 SR5 and above. Praise the lord. I had a 2006 Dodge Ram 4x4 Cummings diesel. Best, awesome engine ever built for 3/4 ton truck. 24 mpg tuned. Engine surrounded by Mopar CRAP. Air conditioner replaced, (expensive and hard as shit to do), wheel bearings, ball joints replaced twice about every 50,000 mi, upper and lower control arms replaced, whole key fob, replaced 3 times, the selector for which way heat/ air-conditioning is positioned replaced, again expensive and hard to do like airconditioner. Basically junk, other than engine. Very comfortable seats, air-conditioning works awesome, when it works. Now I'm ready for Dodge lovers to send hate texts that I'm a pussy Toyota boy. If you're gonna replace a new car or truck every 3-5 years, buy whatever one you like best. If you want one last 15 plus years, and not break, buy a Toyota.
My dad had a 93 Toyota when they only put one side mirror on. Speedometer broke at 700k and he drove it for another 5 yrs. All he did was routine upkeep.
snakecharmer2011 mines f***ed up at 75,009 miles
@snakecharmer2011 Try that with a 2019 Tacoma. Toyota doesn't make trucks the way they used to. You'll see.
No Toyota will run 700k miles dude....lol 300k maybe
@snakecharmer2011 LMFAO. 1 million mile trucks don't mean anything. They say nothing about the brand. Chevy, Ford and Ram all have trucks in the million mile club. It just doesn't mean anything. If you're buying a Tundra because "they will last a million miles!" you'll be disappointed. Both those trucks were 07 models and they put 125,000 miles per year on them. Toyota sold almost 200,000 Tundras in 07. Your chances of driving a million mile Tundra are 0.001%.
Your odometer, in general, doesn't mean squat to reliability. Everybody is harping on the wrong number. It's engine run time that matters. Take any two trucks. Put one in stop-and-go gridlock in Los Angeles for 4 hours a day. Put the other on the open highways of the Texas Panhandle 4 hours a day. When the trucks start to break down, guaranteed the LA truck will have fewer miles on the odometer. Engine run time and driving conditions. An argument could be made that Toyota makes a longer running engine, but throwing out odometer readings is just silly.
To highlight that. years ago I had a 2000 Silverado. With the job I had at the time I spent a LOT of time on the highway, though not nearly as much as the Tundra guys above. That truck didn't exhibit problems till it crossed 340,000 miles. After I quit that job I bought a 2012 Tacoma. My new job required very little travel. Mostly city driving. That Tacoma fell apart at 96,000 miles. That doesn't mean I think Chevy is better than Toyota. It means highway driving is better for a truck than city driving.
@snakecharmer2011 If you read to the bottom of my comment.... my most recent truck is a Tacoma. I'm just a realist. Toyota isn't what they used to be. They used to build vehicles and sell them to other manufacturers for them to rebrand. Now they do they opposite. Just look at the Supra recall. The Toyota Supra isn't even a Toyota. It's a BMW.
And if the vehicle is driven nothing but stop-and-go city traffic with lots of idling, then Todd is right. Under crappy city conditions the truck stands almost zero chance of hitting 700k. Possible, but SUPER unlikely...... and again... I drive a Toyota.
Just bought a 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4. Love it! My best friend is a Tacoma guy and I test drove both and drove the Tacoma over and over again and just preferred the Ranger. My buddy and I came to the conclusion that they’re both very capable trucks and well engineered and that it really just comes down to preference. Personally I think a better comparison would’ve been the Ranger XLT to your Tacoma which comes with a full sized touch screen and both front and rear parking sensors. As for the tailgate... come on lol it’s a truck. Besides the Ranger’s tailgate is so incredibly light, I think having a dampener would be sorta pointless. Also, the Ranger you compared was the FX4 which is not only the 4x4 but Ford’s version of the TRD Off Road. It has all the trail controls as well as crawl control with upgraded suspension. Of course that’s going to increase the sticker price considerably. You can get the new Ranger XL Crew Cab for $25-28k. As far as resell, these trucks may share the same name as the Rangers that we all grew up with however, these are completely different trucks and it’ll be interesting to see how they do in the resell market here in the US. Personally, I don’t resell my vehicles. I keep them until they are dead lol. My vehicle before I bought my new truck, I had for over 13 years and it was my first car lol. Enjoy your new truck man 👍🏻
I hope you enjoy your truck as well! I do hope to review a Ranger soon though! 😁 Thanks for commenting!
Probably the most spot on, real owner view, response here. 👏🏻 I think we all have our preferences. Do your research, figure out which is best for you, and go get it.
I was going buy a Tacoma I wasn’t impressed with performance felt lazy. And the interior looked cheap for me like plain. 🤷🏻 I was blown with my ranger performance.
Dude I honestly appreciate your review/comparison to me it seemed honest and straight forward. Thanks man.
Rudy Martinez I always do my absolute best to be as straightforward and honest as I can be! As a Christian I feel the need to be a good reflection of Christ!
Your discussion about the Nissan having the same engine and styling for 15 years is actually a very good thing for parts availability. However, build quality since merging with Renault, is poor. Fiat buying Chrysler, same thing. I drive a 2004 Lexus GX. Will easily go to 300K miles. If you’re going to buy a new/used vehicle to keep for a long time, Toyota is by far your best choice, bar none. (IMHO)
Your comparison of your features sealed the deal for you. Very wise choice young man! Keep your new truck till the body falls off!
Yea, keep it till the body falls off.... or at least until the frame corrodes and splits in half from that cheap ass steel Toyota uses now.
@guy proulx And? Cheap is cheap. I'm sure you have some insightful, well thought out reason why this is all Ford and Fiat's fault. LOL
guy prowlx is the biggest Toyota bigot out here, always has to have the last word, and clearly spends more time behind the keyboard defending Toyota than actually driving one. My observation with Toyota drivers is that they’re the most arrogant and disrespectful people on the road...kind of like guy prowlx is here.
Good video - thanks for sharing. I've been doing a lot of research for my first mid size truck (and any truck) and narrowed it down to the Tacoma and the Colorado. The Colorado feels more powerful and responsive, is easy to drive, and would probably be the most practical choice for me based on my needs ... BUT I just love the look of the Tacoma so much and didn't want the Army Green TRD Sport to be the one that got away so I just put down a deposit on one!
PS - The new 2022 Nissan Frontier was equally impressive but I didn't want to have to defend it every time I told somebody what truck I decided on!
Welcome to the Tacoma Family man. Glad you like your pickup! Great job shopping around, I shopped around for two years on all different models and just kept going back to the Tacoma. Ended up getting the 2019 Tacoma OR with a six speed standard. Been great since I got it.
I'm 56 and like the Tacoma best too. Had a few over the years
Thanks for sharing, always positive to hear other satisfied Taco owners! I love mine and I think I'll be staying in the Tacoma family for a longggg time.
@@isaaczimmerman1911 I was glad when the Tundra came out in 2000, I am very tall, and I have enjoy my 2001, now I have the bigger one 2013, still reliability all the way.
Had a 2012 Tacoma Sport 4x4 crew cab long bed. It was cramp for a 6 foot tall guy like me. It rode and guzzled like a tank too. No power seats and navigation and it had rear drum brakes! It felt like a truck from the 70s. Driver seating was low to the floor, but i kinda liked it. Had a shimmy that wont go away after tires were changed(it wasnt the tires). It started doing 30mph at a 55mph zone costing me 1 grand plus to fix(600$ part for a freaking valve that looks like 50bucks). The dash started peeling off and the exterior paint was a joke. I kept it clean inside and out. The only thing i did like was it held its freaking value, it's unbelievable for such a lousy truck IMHO.
@guy proulx would you buy GM products? No Dakota or Ranger either at the time. Frontier...no words to say lol. The Taco was a nice looking truck and it was the only choice I had. I needed a truck and i was willing to sacrifice comfort and a lot less options after driving a full size for a while. My Taco wasn't much better with mpg as was my full size so it was disappointing. It felt heavy and sluggish. It was an expensive truck even though it was outdated in everyway and hardly came with any standard equipment...no powerseat for a 30k plus vehicle and still sporting drums lol. I had the Sport and the next higher trim is the offroad and still didnt come with leather, power seats, navigation, and still drum brake.
@guy proulx lol as if you never complained in your life. You didnt read the part where i said that it was the only choice i had. Tacoma owners think they have the best truck, but their opinion is as good as mine lol. It's 2019 and the 19 model is still drums, still looks the same in the size department. My Taco was expensive and didnt come with bells and whistles unless they were cloaked or never notice it lol. Im not gonna seat here and say it's the best truck cause I'd be in denial just like the others. Maybe they never had other trucks or it's their first vehicle and have nothing to compare it to. It wasn't my first truck and im still driving another truck which I bought new, cash, thanks to the tacoma resale value.
Look around as well. People buys new vehicle and a few months later, its got recalls after recalls lol, are you they gonna jump for joy?
Scotty Kilmer said to never get a FCA or GM product, you saved yourself man from a long list of repair bills.
Just recently bought a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport for my new work truck. I’ve rented all 3 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma & Chevy Colorado. Frontiers not worth a discussion lol. The Colorado’s drive nice & have a lot of power & super roomy. Though the Tacoma was by far way more innovative. Low profile truck bed for easy access, lots of storage for tools & most important to me is the back seats fold completely down. Great video 👌
Randy Garcia whats wrong with the Frontier?
I ended up buying the 2019 Chevy Colorado Z71. I have over 8000 miles and the trucks been fine. My only thing I wish it had is push start, blind spot monitoring and a more comfortable from seat just a little wider would be nice. Its the price I paid for it and I like the look of the Chevy. I purchased the truck new in Aug of 2019 . The truck sticker was almost 43 grand at the time and I bought the truck for 10 thousand dollars off that price. I liked the Ford but I would have paid at least 6 to 7 thou more, same with Toyota. The price was right and sometimes you hear many people complain about a vehicle but not all are bad. There are many that run just fine, in any brand, you just don't hear about them because there are no issues.
Maybe you oughta just sell that Z71 NOW, before it has problems and go get a Tacoma, GM has had a number of problems with reliability of electronics for at least 30 years, I had a Camaro, 4 years old, when I got it, lots of trouble with electronics
I’ve had the most difficult time deciding on Colorado or Tacoma. Your vids on your truck helped me decide....Tacoma! God bless!
Man that always warms my heart to hear I’m actually help people’s buying decisions! God bless you too, I’ll pray for wisdom on which specific Taco to buy Aaron! 😁
I have a Nissan Frontier 2007 210000Km zero rust , it's not a bad truck and it looks just like the new one !! bonus
They already spotted the new ones with the manufacturer black and white wrap with covers. They also spotted crashed knees for the us market. Looks exactly like the current Navarra they have overseas. Really disappointing considering it's a repeat of what ford did with the ranger.
Don’t know why people complain when manufacturers don’t update every 2 or so years. Just makes my 2011 4Runner look like a new one
I had a 2006 Frontier that somehow ended up getting transmission fluid in the radiator and radiator fluid in the transmission ruining both. It was a piece of junk. I bought the 2006 Frontier because I had a 1988 hard body that was almost indestructible. I don't know what happened to Nissan in between those years.
@@marineone7507 Nissan went near bankruptcy in 1999. They hired Carlos Ghosn who merged Nissan under Renualt of France. Where the French have a larger share than Nissan.
Basically, they are using cheaper parts to sell units. Quality, went down as a result.
Bought an Inferno 2018 Taco TRD Off Road. Never owned a Toyota before, but my wife and I left the dealership with my taco and her a new Prius. We are both very happy with our choices. Thank you and great video 👍.
Thank you! I really appreciate it 😁
Awesome vid! It's good to see people still doing research
Good personal buyer insights. I was in the same market but went with the Ranger due to some extra incentives. The ride and handling of the Ranger is perfect for me ( but I’m a 65 year old guy). The Taco is a solid truck and you’ll get great service from it.
I did a bunch of research too, the Tacoma won hands down for me. A big feature for me is the fold flat rear seat in the Tacoma. The Ford and Chevy don't have it. The Tacoma is tops in reliability and has the best resale value of any car or truck sold in the U.S. I plan to keep it fro a long time, but if I change my mind and decide to sell it, or trade it in someday, it's nice to know it will still be worth something.
Ford and Chevy both have the fold flat rear seats. U sure you did research??
I happened across your vid, and while not really looking for a truck, thought "What is this younger guy gonna really know about trucks...". I was wrong. Your methodology was sound, and most importantly, rational. Seemed very fair, and while family are all Ford/Chevy and bad mouth Yoda's as not being real trucks, gotta say your evaluation seemed pretty comprehensive. I may have to dump my '06 Murano and get an SR5 since I'm always needing to haul something from the big box store or lumber yard nowadays.
Good job man!
Wow thank you, I try to be well read on my vehicles. I’m not always correct, but vehicles are one of my passions so I love reading up on them!
Back in November of 2017, I was shopping for a Tundra and came home with a 2016 Tacoma DC SR5. I've never second guessed that decision. It now has almost 88k miles and runs like a top. I made fun of the Inferno color when it came out, but now I like it even though they retired it.
I had 2 new RAMS. First one not bad, 1 issue. 2nd one was unreliable. Traded at 20k miles, couldn't trust it. Bought a Tundra, love it!
20k with enough problems to sell it? Shit! I always heard RAM was unreliable but damn
i leased an SR for 3 years, access cab, 4 cyl, and i absolutely loved it. I ended up upgrading to a TRD offroad, DCLB for only 37k!
i HAVE HAD 3 Toyota Trucks. All have gone well over 100k without any problems. Ram, Chevy, Ford - none of them hold a candle to Toyota for resale and durability. You did good.
Just bought the same truck a couple days ago in the quicksand color....LOVE it man
Love to hear it! That was a top choice too if my dealer had it, but Cement was always my #1.
RudyisaGee I love that color on the rebels too especially in Nevada it looks so natural
Ur Mum yeah man! I live in Phoenix so it’s perfect with the dirt!!!
I compared a ton of midsize trucks before I went with the Ranger Lariat Fx4. It has basically all the Tacoma TRD features, plus a nicer interior and better mpg and tow rating. The 10 speed is great, and the ecoboost puts out a ton of torque. Midsize trucks may not be king, but my god they're so much better to live with as a daily regardless of which brand you go with!
I'm planning on reviewing a Ranger next week, I have it all scheduled with a dealership, and I'll probably release the video in the next 2-3 weeks! 😊 I love all trucks!
I have a 1996 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 that I've enjoyed for many years...also a 2005 Chevy 2500 gas that does the heavy lifting, but my choice for overall performance is my 2019 Tacoma OR DC with the Predator package...it's simply incredible for many reasons!!!It's my second Toyota, the first being a 1979 Tercel station wagon. Yes I'm old!!!! Great video sir!
I had a buddy that had an early 90’s Nissan that was bulletproof, that thing would do anything. They don’t make them like that anymore.
Any Toyota vehicle is usually gonna last Forever, car or truck. You made the right choice. 👍
Chevy & Dodge should just give away their trucks. They'll make up the loss on repairs.
Yeah cause fords were crashed before they get on the dealer lot 😂
Isn't that Chevy and Dodge's business model anyway? They make an arm and a leg on dealership repair bs because it's all crap parts anyway.
Duality Of Man dodge yes not Chevy . GM is super dependable
@@paulwilliams2024 nah GM is super undependable
BEST comment I've seen in YEARS!!!!!! LOL
Excellent choice bro I have a 2008 Tacoma has 200,000 miles and i still love my truck!!!!!
We have four Toyota’s! Best vehicles made!
Outstanding video Issac! I loved every second of it and you made the PERFECT choice. I've been driving Toyotas since the late 60's and they are AMAZING! I wouldn't drive anything else. Your video was on point and you are bright and articulate. I subscribed just because you're a joy to watch and listen to and I'm curious as to what else is on your mind. Good job buddy!
In Canada, Frontier Pro-4X competes feature by feature with Taco for at least $6k less. Frontier is every bit as reliable with higher torque an horsepower. Who cares how old the engine is? It works. F150 has had the same 5L V8 since forever and it's the biggest selling truck in North America.
Very true, I am hopefully going to review a Frontier later this year in an objective way!
He must do his" yard" work at night 😂😂 He's whiter than the envelope his truck bill comes in
That's the best comment I've ever seen on a TH-cam video.
nice truck guy!
Dead 💀
LMAOO
dont pay attention to the jealous negative people on here. keep up the good work and videos
i had a 2014 ram 1500 and just traded it for a 2019 tacoma. definitely happy about my decision, the tacoma has a lot of great features and much easier to drive in the city and handles way better. the ram had a ton of body roll. i’m hoping it will last a long long rime
I was basically looking at the same thing when i bought my Tacoma. It was either the Tacoma or a ram 1500 4x4 in the express or big horn package. What sold me on the Tacoma was long life and reliability of engine and other mechanics of truck. Our company has a fleet of tundras all having over 300,000 miles and running strong. Plus the resale value is amazing. Definitely glad I went with Tacoma.
Tailgates have been slamming for 100 years. Not a problem.
Wait till your 3 or 4 year kid opens it,watch him fall crying when it comes down at 40mph.
I hate the dampened tailgate complaint. I've never once, in twenty years of owning trucks, wished for a dampened tailgate. Even today. Thank you for your hilarious response to it. 😂
It’s called innovation and I have no problem with that.
Thanks man for the review, i got my 2017 tacoma sr5 and customized it. Super love my tacoma
I am getting ready to buy a new Toyota Tacoma SR5, like the setup you bought. Could you possibly send me a copy of your invoice with your choices? This would give me a price to start negotiating at. I'm assuming yours is a 4x4.
Yes it is a 4x4! Dead serious do not know where my invoice is I was just looking for it last week but I was so busy I didn't have time to look hard. Big details are it's an SR5 double cab (obviously) it's the 4x4 v6, it has the towing package and the only ADDITIONAL dealer options were running boards (which I looked up and are about $500 for both separately) and all weather rubber floor mats. The sticker was $37,500 for it but they were offering it for $34700 I think because of memorial day? And since we couldn't agree on a price for my trade in we settled on $32k flat out. Then I sold my old car at CarMax for $9k and dumped that into the principal. Essentially getting this Tacoma for around $24k.
I just got my first truck a week ago. It’s a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie crew cab 4x4 in flame red night edition. While I absolutely love my truck I definitely agree it really is big and not the easiest to park in crowded grocery parking lots .
I had a Ram. I loved it but it didn’t love me. It was in the shop all the time. Starting issues, recalls, check engine light all the time, tire pressure monitoring system sucks too. It would go haywire all the time.
That was the battle I was facing, I knew I'd love the Ram, but I can't afford to have it in the shop all the time.
U didnt listen to Scotty, ram was not his favorite.
@@dangda-ww7de I definitely watched a lot of Scotty vids.
Thumbs down for needlessly bashing the Frontier. Nissan isn't as strong as it use to be (before Renault) but the Frontier was always a solid, dependable, capable, simple little truck...and it isn't absurdly overpriced like every other truck, which is a major draw for a lot of buyers. That said, Nissan's build quality has definitely fallen since Renault took over and they've also had lots of corruption with execs (pretty sure Carlos Goshn is in jail), so I certainly wouldn't buy any Nissan at this point, but I still respect the frontier for its old school appeal and the value it represents in the overpriced truck segment. Also, no one pays anywhere near msrp for a Frontier. I owned a Pro4x crew cab until recently and I paid $5k below msrp when I bought it new.
Yes I've realized the error in my ways from all these comments and a post from Doug Demuro, I'm planning on actually reviewing a Frontier soon and showing all the positives!
I agree, I like the fact that the Frontier hasn't changed. It still has the same great power train before Renault contaminated Nissan and is still reliable. I'm old school and if it isn't broke don't fix it! I'm a Tacoma guy but I've never ruled out the Nissan Frontier and respect them. More people today seem to care more about stupid android auto, apple car play and ascetics than function and reliability.
@@btvr17 Well, as a techie myself (I've worked in IT for 20 years), I do love a well executed, highly functional infotainment system because it makes a long commute more bearable. The Frontier is certainly behind on that front, but most of the people who'd buy the Frontier don't prioritize technology the way I do. In any case, I bought one anyway because of everything else it offers.
@@AlphaShark Demuro is a goof....
I've known like 4 Nissan's from 02-08 model years my friends have and they all had major issues like blown engine shot trans, and none of them were over 130k miles. Nissan is junk in my eyes
With Toyota, you buy reliability.
Toyota da shit 👏🔥
I just got a 2021 SR5 watching your reviews. Thanks soo much!
You're welcome! You don't even know how mindblowing that is for me. A year ago, I NEVER would've imagined anyone would've actually bought a truck because of me. I hope you love it! What color?
@@AlphaShark I love it! Its Silver with Black and Red interior. Its soo lovely.
@@Reelsimmer Awesome!
I've only purchased Toyota's and have owned four to date that I have put over 350,000 miles on.
Tailgates have not been dampened for more than 30 years and have been a safe and rock solid platform since it's conception. The dampening tailgate is only an added convenience just like self closing drawers...
Great vid...kept my last Tacoma 14 years...285K...spent around 1K repairs over the years...got a 3rd Gen. Friend of mine bought it, 3 years later still driving it, I’m sure it must have over 300k and no sign of quitting...the only thing wrong with it is the dash lights started to burn out...ha. Like that you want to help others too, you are a good dude
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Dodged a bullet not buying that Ram.
Resale value !!! My mother has owned a 2014 Tacoma and sold it this year during the pandemic and nearly sold is for as much as she bought it for. Even with 90k miles. Amazing trucks
I was always a diehard GM guy and was looking at the Colorado's.
But once I researched the 8 speed tranny issues 'aka' Chevy Shutter', I am going to get a Tocoma.
I'd like to review at least one of the GM twins soon!
@@AlphaShark
I fell in love with the engine Hp but with the tranny horror stories would not touch one. It's a shame as I have basically the same engine in my 2012 Impala but with the 6 speed tranny and it runs great. They should have left well enough alone.
Yes the frontier is outdated but it's a very good and capable and strong truck , if it has lasted since 2004 its because you can depend on it, I seen them off road and their honestly very hard core trucks and strong . In my experience of a nissan frontier I drove it for 5 years it never had any problems. Now I drive a toyota tundra but its hard to drive or park in tight places but it's also a great and amazing looking truck.
I have an 04 Trd supercharged v6 Tacoma and I’ve done nothing but regular maintenance. I give the truck hell and still running like new.
Nobody is impressed dude.
David Klimmek I see your dumbass commenting on other comments on this video. Funny how you take your time to watch the video and then comment to talk shit lol. I saw you said “truck guys don’t consider this truck” yeah that’s why it’s the best selling mid-size. Tacoma owners build and use their trucks more than any other truck owners. What do you drive??? An American truck I bet. Yeah stick to your depreciated piece of shit lol.
I bought a vanilla Tacoma w/2.7 .. just a basic little truck that will hopefully last a figurative eternity.
That long term durability is the main attraction to me. Just basic maintenance (fluids, tires, etc.) and the peace of mind that it'll always be there when I need it.
Drum brakes will take less effort to stop vehicles when it's flooded on the road and wet drum brakes help keep water out so you can stop faster.
Lemuel Hammel LOL
Good choice. Keep on top of the maintenance and it will last as long as you want to keep it. The resale value is also extremely strong. Best of luck with it!
That's a no brainer , ford , ram , chevy vs Toyota? Toyota all day
Danny agree man all day
Love the Tacoma use one for running around town and it’s is my hunting vehicle all my work trucks are Ram 2500 with Cummins they are excellent tow vehicles have owned then since I quit Fords in 1999 I think all late models have high quality and long life it not abused. It’s a preference thing. Good review
Thank you! I'm planning on reviewing some Ram's very soon. I still love the trucks.
Deal breaker over the Ranger is the fact that the rear seat does not fold flat
Reproductive Technology Is Eugenics thw ranger looks way better than the Toyota. Toyota looks like a car for mexicans.
Great overview of the truck! Watching your video a while back helped me decide to go with a Tacoma.
Oh my goodness, seriously I feel honored to have helped in that decision. 5 months ago when I posted that video I had no idea it would help so many and have such a far reach! Thanks for sharing!!! God bless!
Great review! Considering an Off Road TRD , but SR5 is cheaper and still offers nice features.
Go to a large dealership that sells high volume. I got my TRD Offroad 4x4 for $35,800 (pretty much at invoice price) at Longo Toyota with no haggling. These large dealerships will give you the best deal on a new car.
Bonus tip, complain about something you don’t really want, ex: I got an Offroad longbed and it came with a bed extender that I didn’t need and they gave the price of it off msrp! Just don’t make a decision unless you’re ready
Unless you really plan to use the off road features of the TRD, save some money and go with the SR5.
thank you for all the replies i'm going through the same dilemma
This & That I wish i can just buy a sr5 but I want that Manuelllll
I had a 2003 Tacoma TRD quad cab. Beautiful truck, never let me down. Driving a 2012 Tacoma TRD quad cab now and same thing, LOVE IT!
Even though the others drive better, Toyota is better overall. Smart choice.
A well informed review. I'm interested in your opinion on the upcoming revision to the Tacoma. In a couple years, I understand Toyota will offer the Tacoma with a turbo 4-cylinder and hybrid motor combination. This should produce more horsepower, torque and better gas milage. However, it will be an all new and unproven powertrain -- first ever 4-cylinder and electric hybrid in a truck. On the other hand, Toyota has more than a decade of successful experience with hybrids. As an experienced truck owner, what's your opinion on that powertrain setup in a Tacoma? Understandably, you can't give a full review since no specifications are know about the hybrid at this point. We can only make assumptions that it SHOULD be better than what's currently available. I do like the V-6 but the better gas milage of the hybrid does have an allure. The big question is, will the hybrid be as reliable as the V-6? Will it be as easy to maintain? Hard to say right now. Whatever your thoughts are on the upcoming powertrain revision, I'm interested in your opinion.
If we base this on existing hybrid systems the only one that’s been around long term is Ford. And trucks from 2011-2012 with those turbo’d hybrids are already failing and having issues. Now that’s Ford though! No where near as reliable! BUT like you said it’s a new untested product, last time Tacoma did a new untested product we had the Tacoma frame rust issue on the 1st and 2nd gens! So I imagine there will be issues with the first model year if they do move towards a hybrid 4-cylinder on the Tacoma’s for the next generation. But I still think they will probably have superior reliability after the first couple model years to it’s competition as always.
@@AlphaShark I was also thinking that after the first couple years, any issues with the hybrid system should be fixed for a much more refined and reliable system. The difficult decision for me is; do I wait several more years and find odd and awkward ways of making my old hatchback with folding rear seats do the job of a truck, or just buy the 2021 Tacoma V6. I'll add that I'm not interested in the 4 door. I would much rather have the access cab with the V6 and SR5 or better trim level which seems to be difficult to find. What's your gut feeling on whether Tacoma's like yours and the one I just described will maintain high resale value or will drastically drop in value because of the anticipated hybrid systems?
@@RedondoBeach2 I don’t think they’re going to drop at all in price or value because of the hybrid system. Because we have to remember at the end of the day most guys like pick up trucks because they have gas engines they usually don’t like to take the leap to hybrid so I doubt that initially the resell value will drop. Also with California New Jersey and I believe Massachusetts now saying that they’re going to ban all gas vehicle sales by the year 2035 in favor of electric cars any vehicle with a gas engine will become highly valuable presumably skyrocketing the value of these Tacoma ‘s. I feel like my Tacoma will definitely hold it’s value and I definitely think the 2021 should as well especially since The 2020 model year fix the transmission issue where the transmission with hop gears randomly. I think it would be a safe bet to go with the current model Tacoma instead of waiting and I’m fairly confident you could find a higher trim access cab if you look hard enough I still do a little digging around here and they’re looking for trucks just to see what the prices are. And I’ve seen quite a few access cab TRD sport and SR5 models in my area.
@@AlphaShark Great points. You're convincing me to buy a 2021 TRD access cab, a truck I like a lot and one I believe I'll be happy with for the next 20 years. When I buy a vehicle, it's typically a long term commitment. I see vehicles as a depreciating liability, unlike real estate which is an appreciating asset. So, in order to get value from a vehicle, my intent is to keep it for many years longer than is typical. This is why reliability and cost of ownership (routine maintenance cost) is important to me and why the Tacoma in particular, is desirable. The longer I can keep a vehicle, the better value the vehicle has over time. My current daily driver is a 2004 Volkswagen GTI, 2.8L, V6 that I bought new while stationed in Germany. In 6 months, I will have owned it for 17 years. Since the car cost me ~$22,000 new, the annual cost is ~$1,294 on an annualized basis + ~$300 in annual maintenance costs, totaling ~$1,594 annually, or ~$132 a month. Dirt cheap and only getting cheaper every year I continue to own it and not have another car. If you extrapolate the cost of your truck over time, I'm sure you'll find that it will also be dirt cheap to own. If you make another Tacoma video, I encourage you to discuss the cost of ownership similar to the way I explained or in a way you prefer. I say this because when I talk to people, especially younger people, they seem most concerned about whether they can afford the monthly payment. I believe they think this way because car salesmen convince them to have that mindset. A mindset that is not in the best interest of consumers. Thinking that way only results in higher turnover of vehicles and bigger sales numbers for dealerships over time. Sorry for the long rant but I definitely appreciate your perspective on the Tacoma. I will shop for a 2021 roughy around the Nov - Dec time frame.
People always rip into the Taco for what it doesn’t have. I am actually not sure what these people are looking for. Especially for a more “work-related” trim. In my mind, “does it to what you NEED, SAFELY and RELIABLY?” The higher trim Tacos can be pricy, but you are not forced to by a TRD Pro. Also, quality components are exponentially more expensive. I rather money spent on mechanical than electronic goodies.
I understand your philosophy, however at resale time, the price could be a little higher
@@bretthoffman2128 here in Canada the prices for used Tacoma and 4runners are rather silly (high). A new 2017 Ltd 4runner cost around 52k CAD pretax. 3 years or say 60k km later, the buyout is 28k. But on the open market, you'd get pretty close to 40k, at times more. It's an oddity in the automotive market, at least here up in North.
What I meant was with all the goodies, resale price would be better
@@MintStiles btw mine has all the goodies, for 41, 500 it can be anyones, Come N Get It
@@MintStiles U.S. DOLLARS
I bought a 2019 Tacoma as well. For me it was a no brainer. I've had a 1991 Toyota pick up before it was named Tacoma, 2002 1st gen Tacoma, 2005 2nd gen and now the 3rd 2019. Oh, I also had a 2007 Tundra and a 98 Ford Ranger. None gave me any trouble.
Tacoma has insane readable value.
Bought my 19 Colorado for $31,000. I love it! 24 sinking around and 28 on the freeway
I am hoping to review a Colorado soon! Definitely an awesome truck!
Silly reason not to buy the frontier. Hmmm, been building them the same for 15 yrs, sounds like a recipe for a good truck. Not a huge Nissan fan but frontiers are pretty solid.
Since they mated with Renault, ummm sorry nope... McDonalds has been making the Big Mac for over 15 years - are they good for you?
@@ph1438 I agree overall about Renault merger, but frontiers arent bad trucks. 220k on mine and still drives as new. Early versions had some timing chain and transmission cooler issues. But overall solid. Maybe you don't live up north but you'd be lucky to find a 10 yr old Tacoma that the frame doesnt rust in half. They've been making trucks a long time and still dont address it. I'm not anti Toyota I've owned probably 5. My car is a Toyota currently. All I'm saying is for someone who wants a solid truck for decent $, they're pretty good. I also bought an 01 tundra new and babied that truck. 85000 transmission failed and frame broke. Dont put them too high on a pedestal.
You did the best choice getting Toyota 👍 I just got mine too a 2019 tundra it’s awesome
Nice job on the video! You present better than some channels I've seen with 100's of thousands of subs. And unlike most reviewers, you thought to cover resale value.
SR5 is a low trim level? When I bought my one and only Toyota Truck in 1989, SR5 was top of the line.
I'm flattered, thank you. I try my best and I wanna try and pursue more truck reviews to give objective looks at other brands for all buyers regardless of what I think, I think people should have a choice! And if I can be silly and review a Ford Ranger I'd love to! There's definitely pro's to that truck as well. Technically yes the SR5 is lower now the trims from low to high are: SR, SR5, TRD SPORT, TRD OFFROAD, LIMITED, TRD PRO.
Alpha Shark Pictures You did do a great job on your review of the Tacoma. I too, had a top of the line 1982 SR5, long bed, 4X4 Toyota. I would most likely still have it to this day had an elderly gentleman not suddenly turned his classic 1968 Pontiac GTO left and in direct line with my truck. I had less than 10’ to react and thanks to the tough frame of the truck I hit the classic pointed nose of the GTO and actually drove over it! Unfortunately, it did major body damage to my truck and frame; but, thank the Good Lord and seatbelts we walked away unharmed.
I admire your devotion and dedication to research for your video! GOOD JOB YOUNG MAN!!!👍🏻
@@MrBamaluvr1 It's always humbling to receive comments like this! To know my research paid off is so cool, and It's so awesome to interact through comments with everyone about my one decision to buy a Tacoma!
Alpha Shark Pictures I forgot to mention that I bought a new 2018 TRD DC Off Road 4X4 for many of the same reasons that you bought your 2019. The ‘19’s were already on the lot when I purchased my ‘18. But, by waiting until October 2018 I was able to get 6K off of the MSRP for it with only 13 miles on the odometer.
plain and simple they are dependable, reliable and they last you a lifetime i also myself have a 2015 2nd gen short bed double cab you made a WISE CHOICE
Owned 2 Rams both awful, a Nissan that was great and now a Colorado that needs engine work. Looking for a Tacoma and your footwork helped. Thanx
What happened to the Nissan that was "Great" ? Lol
@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 Sold it and bought the Ram because I needed a larger truck for my kids and their activities. Ass hole.
say good bye to the mechanics all you will need is oil change.
I drive 13 year old ram 1500. I like to switch to midsize truck, but no mid size truck has 6 seater. I had used Nissan Frontier. I enjoyed it so much. Although it was old and used as work truck, it is very reliable and enjoy using stick.
Bro! Those Nissan trucks are tanks ! True story, drove one trough a river in Nicaragua. Water when all the way to the roof and the truck turned off and before we abandon ship, I try turning the truck on again and it did.!
It was a frightening 30 second ! But the Nissan got us out!
Fan for life! Maybe was the Diesel Engine!
Nissans old design but safe tank! Dually noted! Awesome story, glad you're here to tell it, God is good!
Toyota Fan here ... But also have an 06 Nissan Frontier as my first medium truck...have always drove full size . Got it cause of price, so didnt get a used Tacoma, so far i love it.....not regretting. Id get a Tacoma next when i can. Btw, the Ranger comes in crew cabs internationally and also with diesels in them as an option. Glad u got a Tacoma. Very detailed review
Outside of the US Nissan sells great vehicles also.
That's when Nissan was still a JAPANESE company, run by Japanese. NOW....the leadership has trash this once great company. I won't even waste my time with them like the domestics.
@@vuetube4558 Those frontiers was designed/made before Renault took over... it hasnt changed today.... design and mechanically.....thus quite reliable. The ones i avoid like the plague are the CVT crossovers.
Nice video, I also bought mid-size in 2019, shared your opinion on the Frontier (which I didn't bother to even test drive). The suspension on the Ranger was a disqualifier for me as it felt like you were being tossed around the cab even with regular highway driving. My decision came down to a Tacoma TRD Sport or Colorado z71 (as I couldn't justify the twin, yet more expensive Canyon). While I found both the Colorado and Tacoma very sharp looking, I went with the Colorado for the towing capacity (and overall peppier v6) and more comfortable driving position (I'm fairly tall) as well as IMO a smoother suspension and ride quality.
If I was doing a bit more off road use, that might have swayed me toward the Taco (or a more expensive zr2 Colorado), and to be fair, I don't think you could go wrong either way. Good work on the video!
I tend to agree! Good choice, I think you made the right one for you! That's what's important, at the end of the day brand doesn't matter, it's that you're happy with your truck! Thanks for commenting.
I chose my 2018 Tacoma trd Pro Calvary blue over an f150 lariat. Just felt more comfortable with the Tacoma since I too drive more city
Go pats!!
Gotta love that Calvary blue color! I saw one today and while I love my concrete color I was admitted a little sad I couldn't get mine in that color.
Fernando Gonzalez I’ve got the ‘19 CB OR. Love the hell out of it. Get two to three compliments a week on that color.
@@jeromelove1284 GO Yankees.
One massive drawback to Tacos are they suck for tall guys. I think the threshold is maybe 6'0 at the tallest, will be okay. But with the shallow floor and low roofline, it sucks viewing the road out of the top portion of the windshield in the tinting all the time. No leg room. And the seats tend to be very hard and not good for long trips.
Went you buy Toyota you are buying with peace of mind.
I am buying a 1996 Toyota Camry come Tuesday morning and it will be the oldest car I’ve ever owned. High mileage too (161K) but single owner and I have more faith in it than anything before, especially a piece of crap 2008 audi tt I had for only 1 year that cost me $3,000 in repairs. I can’t wait to drive nothing but trouble free/cheap to maintain Toyotas for the rest of my life tbh
@@algunguey3901 161k on a toyota is nothing youll be fine!
We have something in common, helping people move things it's a kind goodness Wich I love to do
We always need more people like that!
Brother, you did a huge smart decision.
I am glad you like your truck. Mid size is the right size and all most ppl will ever need.
I shall now state the reasons why I didn't get a Tacoma back in 18' and instead went with the Colorado Z71. I was looking at both and still like both.
1) When buying new I was able to get a LOADED Z71 for $32.5 out the door. Which was way cheaper than the Tacoma.
2) I drive the distance/commute/tow a small RV all over the country and comfort is important. The interior space and seating comfort is many order of magnitudes better than the Tacoma.
3) I saw some reviewers putting 800lb water containers into the beds of both trucks and the Colorado destroyed the test. It is rated the same as the Tacoma but did better than even most of the full size trucks under the same test.
4) The Colorado has a boxed/super stiff frame and EVERY gen of Tacoma has had rust problems.
5) Rear disc brakes that will cool much faster when towing and perform much better when under load.
6) A rear locker standard with the towing package.
7) More horse power and torque coming out of an engine with LOTS of diesel longevity tech in it. Things like piston jug oil sprayers, extra wide crankshaft journal bearings, roller rockers, oversized came sprockets to decrease timing chain wear, hypereutectic pistons, etc, etc.
8) An 8speed automatic vs 6 spd. This gives the vehicle smaller jumps between gears when towing and decreases wear significantly. As well as give a great low 1st gear ratio for when towing. The Colorado has almost 2x the torque in first gear.
9) Crawl ratio in the Colorado is 45:1 vs 36:1 in the Tacoma.
10) The transfer case in the Colorado is leaps and bounds better than the Tacoma. It has an Auto mode which unlocks the front/rear tires from each other. So you can still make tight turns on dry patches of pavement without binding the drivetrain. Which means the 4WD system is 10X more usable in my area.
11) The Colorado is now #3 "Most Made in America" vehicle out of ALL vehicles currently sold in the U.S. Half of the Tacomas are built in Mexico, and soon they all will be apparently.
12) The Colorado had Apply Carplay and the Tacoma didn't.
13) The Colorado has a super open engine bay for easier preventative maintenance down the road. Things like an electric fan and gas hood struts really open things up. Toyota cheaped out on those things too.
14) GM products are always SUPER easy to work on compared to Toyota. Toyota literally designs their products to be hard to work on. For instance when the new model Tacoma came out... they had a problem with 3rd brake light seals leaking on some. You have to remove the ENTIRE CABIN CEILING, curtain airbags, etc. to fix it. This is not the first time I have seen designed craziness from Toyota.
15) Toyota Tacoma has THE BEST resale out of all vehicles in the U.S. Chevy Colorado is #8. Still dang amazing... especially since I got $6k off of the sticker at purchase.
16) I have two kids that are growing quickly that will be sitting in the back on long trips. The Colorado is a lot more comfortable. The wifi and Dual USB charging ports in the rear has been amazing in there too.
17) Did I mention that the Colorado tows massively better than the Tacoma? Well... It does on many levels. The Tacoma would still work though for most things. Just not as well.
I have had several Toyotas and Chevy trucks. Both will last and last if you take care of them. I usually sell all my vehicles at around the 200k to 350k mile mark. At that point you have to almost give either one away. I would feel guilty for selling them for too much at that point anyways.
I may keep this one much longer though. I like it too much. It is now my all-time favorite. I just have to keep the rust off. Which is why in my area there are a LOT of old GM and Ford trucks and no Toyotas. I don't even get hardly any snow here either in Elizabeth City, NC.
You win the award for the longest comment I've ever received! Haha but that's great you decided what worked best for you and chose wisely! I felt the Tacoma worked better for me and I love it. I honestly couldn't see myself in any other truck. I hope your Colorado lasts you a long term and serves you well. With my trade-in, I got my Taco pretty loaded for $25k which was exactly where I wanted to be. I think it depends on the dealer and the time you get the truck for the price.
@@AlphaShark
It may have been my longest post ever too! lol
I am glad you are loving your truck. Any truck will last so long as you take care of it, don't wreck it, and keep the rust off.
My last 4 trucks were all GM and they all had a minimum of 223k miles when sold. This new Colorado is many order of magnitude higher quality though. Should do even better.
With me towing so much I am sure I will wear on it a LOT more. However, I am confident enough with tools to slap a new transmission in there in a day some day if I have to. I am considering installing one of the two Nitro Gear offerings for the diffs. It would take the strain off of the entire drive train. As well as increase fuel economy around town or when towing.
I hear the Tacoma really benefit from a re-gear more than the other trucks.
MySuburbanHomestead I don’t tow a ton so the Colorado definitely makes more sense for you! And I think the 18’s are sharp, not a huge fan of the 2021 mid cycle refresh though. 🤮 (whoops did I throw up? That’s COMPLETELY unrelated, I must’ve had bad Chinese) in all reality I’m sure the Colorado will last you a food long while, and I’m trying to keep rust off if it and pre-prepare it for the Pennsylvania winters long term. I hope to drive this truck to that 223k Mark too!
@@AlphaShark
I am sure it can do it! My old 88' 4Runner made it to over 280k miles with lots of neglect.
I didn't know what I was doing back then either. Let me stranded a few times but she was my favorite vehicle before this new truck. Of course she was my first though too.
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Don’t sleep on the frontier! It’s unbreakable. Every single bug has been worked out because it’s so old lol. It’ll get the job done and more.
Have to agree, I have a 2017 my self. The only gripe I have is the turn radius, it drives me insane. Even a F150 or a Tundra have a tighter radius. Sadly I might get rid of it since I need more towing capability. I'm looking at a Titan XD Cummins.
You made the right choice bro! My Tacoma is 18 years old and is still running strong!!!
I have a 2002 tacoma, runs smooth, bought it 2012 salvage title, no problems, work horse.
I think you made the right choice. The thing I dont get about Tacoma is why are they still putting drums brakes in the rear. Every other truck comes with 4 wheel disc brakes.
drums are good
Vehicles use the front brakes more so you probably wont touch the drums for a long time. Not to mention the front brakes are 4 piston calipers compared to 2 piston calipers every other truck has.
Nice truck ! How much did you put down and what is the monthly payment like ? I’m thinking about getting one very soon and would love to know. thank you and nice video !
I did $1000 down and $8000 for a trade in.
I might lease my Toyota 4x4 4door..
Cheaper at first for 4years ..
Then buy it at the reduced cost..
Plus I dont drive everyday cause iam a semi driver gone all week .
Love the toy.
Thanks for your info.
Go Jesus
I definitely agree. I lease my vehicles and also found the Tacoma to be a better value that any competitor. This is directly due to the residual value at lease end.
good choice especially for city driving
Can always respect an opinion when it is this laid out. I have to say after test driving a Tacoma and a Colorado, however, the Tacoma felt like it was a far cheaper vehicle. No power seat, the radio is pathetic compared to the 'Rado, and the Taco is so damn slow! Love the exterior styling and your reasons are justified, mostly the resale value, but for $30k plus I expected more power out of that snail Tacoma.
I couldn't help to notice that you are wearing a Casio GShock watch. Hope you talk/review that too.
They last forever , plus the resale value is just crazy High; which is very good. Tacoma trd sports will be my next truck probably ,I'm driving MDX SUV
I have a 17 with over 76000 hard miles. They are just great vehicles. Great video by the way.
Have you had to do any repairs on it?
lil layzie93 absolutely not. Just basic maintenance and things. I’m hearing a little squeaking. I’m thinking shocks, cause hell I have 80000 miles on it now! They like to be driven!! I’m rough on it, on purpose though!
lil layzie93 but trust me if something happens I’m definitely gonna put it online, for info and such.
Good choice. I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD OR and I love it. 👍👍
This was the video I wanted to see. I’m going to buy a Tacoma
Toyota gang gang 🔥
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When a 200k mile Tacoma can still sell for 9k and people are willing to pay. You know it’s a great truck. Japanese cars are always better than domestic.
I have a 2wd 2007 Nissan frontier 4 cylinder maual with 165000. That truck is old reliable and my beater. But recently I bought a new 2019 Tacoma trd pro voodoo blue manual. Can't compare longevity yet but I love my trd pro she's sick!!
Thank you your review was honest and very helpful!!
I respect your thorough due diligence. Well done and a good choice with the Toyota
Thank you! To hear this from viewers is always appreciated.
@@AlphaShark Your video was very helpful. I've been doing my research regarding mid-size trucks, and most of the facts and data lead me to the Tacoma as the most sensible choice for quality, and, for my requirements, function.
I'm a real estate agent, so I have the curious combination of needing to ferry around my buyer clients in relative comfort and luxury, while having a pick up bed to transport furniture when I'm staging a house for my seller clients. But I also live in big city and do condo showings - so a large, full size truck isn't practical.
One of the higher end Tacoma's with leather interior (TRD Pro) will likely be my choice. It's sufficiently luxurious when I have clients with me, setting a professional and business-like environment within the cabin. I would also much prefer manual shifting, so that pretty leaves only the TRD Pro at the high end, anyway.
Again, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review. It's great to see videos that are thoroughly researched based on fact, rather than hype. Well done.