6 foot bed is definitely the way to go. Everyone who gets a 5 footer regret it sooner or later. The whole point of having a truck is to have a useful bed for cargo.
@Augustus McRae The 5' bed is useful for cargo. Just not AS useful. 5' bed is the choice for off road enthusiasts. Personally, I would go with the trd sport with long bed. Do no like the plastic cladding on the off road.
I think the people who buy this truck to have a car with a bin attached on the back are generally satisfied. 😄 That extra foot makes a real difference on a mid sized pickup though.
I bought a copy of this exact truck. lifted 3 inch and it works great on trails even with the longer wheel base. I like the look of the long bed. My dad always said a truck with less than a 6 foot bed is just a car they forgot to put a trunk lid on.
I went with 6ft in 2021 and had it over a year now, love it. It has come in handy with hauling mulch, rocks, furniture and my rider mower fit in there with tailgate closed.
Nice truck. I went with a 5 ft frontier. Work in the city, use it as a grocery hauler, weekend outdoors, and towing. I did get a bed extender. Just made sense for my needs and areas of park/maneuver.
@@tacomaunite6044 no I got an 18' SL. My dad has had an 04' Titan for forever. Reminds me of him and growing up. Also like the grunty sounds of the 4.0L 6cyl.
I retired in 2020. In ‘21 I bought a TRD off-road with a 5’ bed because I’m done working and I don’t want to be hauling around anything. I primarily use it for off-road exploring so the short wheelbase works good for me. That being said I have a friend with a ‘17 TRD OR with a 6’ bed and he does just fine off-road. It’s too close to be a factor off-road. It all boils down to what you like to look at because if you’re like me, you look at it all the time. I do like how the body side detail is more complete with the 6’.
I have a 2015 Doublecab with the 5 foot bed. 6 foot beds are hard to find in my area, although I see a few of them there weren’t many up for sale when I got mine. (Interestingly for the 2nd gen the towing capacity for the doublecab w/ 5 ft bed is slightly higher than the one w/ 6 ft bed; the best towing capacity is the access cab w/ 6 ft bed) Where I live almost all tacomas have the 5 ft bed, both 2nd and 3rd gens. I find it funny that although the 3rd gen is slightly longer/wider, they have the exact same bed length as the 2nd gen, so it’s nice having exactly the same utility as all the other tacomas I see driving around, while also being easier to park and maneuver offroad.
Love the 6' for transporting my 12' fishing kayak/kayaks. Just put them in the bed and strap them down with the tailgate down. Easy and efficient. Con is that parking is more difficult due to the turning radius with the longer wheelbase.
I've got a 2014 trd sport 4.0l 6 speed manual with a 5 ft bed and it does what I need it to do. Besides I've got a 1972 F250 highboy to do the heavy duty work.
I bought a sport long bed, put a topper on it and camping is what its intended for. had the toyota lift on it which only lifts .9 inches but does put a better shock (bilstein). not looking to do a whole bunch of offroading but do do some. the wheel base stays the same in the 6ft as with the 5ft bed
lol I split the difference and got a 6' bed with my access cab. I didn't need the big back seat, but wanted a 6' bed without the length. I love how you can choose the best Tacoma to fit each persons needs.
I originally wanted the short bed but it was during covid and availability was terrible. I had 3 cement grey Tacoma’s sold from other dealerships that my dealer said they had claimed for transfer. I had a lease out on another car that was ending so I had to pick something. They offered me a silver trd off road with the long bed and I settled for it. Not knowing that I would fall in love with it quickly. I use the bed a lot for hauling work loads and bikes. I did a 3/2.5 lift on it with 33” ridge grapplers and it looks super badass. The color even grew on me because I hated silver before. Now I love it with all the black accents. The only con I have with the long bed is parking in tight parking lots and when I wanna take it off roading im more limited as far as clearing obstacles. Also with the lift it’s just as big as my co workers 2018 Silverado.
@@tacomaunite6044 lmao thanks. I just re did the rear suspension and installed a 2” add a leaf. No more squatted stance now ha. Replacing the stock bilsteins on the front to the bilstein 6112’s with a 3” ready lift. Also doing the exhaust soon. On the fence between the Carven exhaust or spending another $800 for the AWE Tuning dual pipe 😬
Wife got tired of me hauling 8ft 2x4's in her SUV and making a mess and scratching things so I ended up grabbing a taco with the 5 foot bed. I only haul wood for building projects around the house so it works great for me.
I also have a 2021 cement grey with the 6 foot bed but on a TRD Sport. Went with the 6 foot for all the same reasons as you man. Makes it look like a more balanced truck and far more useful, can’t imagine only having a 5ft bed. Might as well get a 4Runner then. Haha parked next to Silverados and F150s there’s not much size difference other that some hight, but the lift and tires will fix that!
@@tacomaunite6044 definitely. And even on top of that you can still use the tail gate extender for the extra loads you may have. Just more practical to me.
versus the Silverado & F150; the Tacoma will take you to 400 000 miles (with regular maintenance) trouble free. The domestic trucks will be in the junkyard by the time it hits 250 000 miles.
i took the 5 foot bed because it is better off road... shorter wheel base has better break over angle, the power is delivered a little quicker with the shorter driveline and it gets around in tight trails better... i do think the long bed looks better with body to bed ratio, and more suited for urban use, but the short box is a lot more nimble for more serious off road.... what ever the flavor, you cant really go wrong with either..
That’s a very good assessment of two. Thank you for your comment and I hope you’re enjoying your truck. I actually just got some wheels tires lift sliders some raptor, lights and light bar. Can’t wait to get it all installed and see what she looks like.
I got my 5ft bed because it’s all they had and I was impatient. I originally thought I wanted the 5ft bed anyway so it wasn’t a big deal. I do wish I had been patient in the buying process and opted for a 6’ but oh well. It’s not the end of the world. 5ft bed works most of the time, there are always bed extenders for if you are really in a tough situation.
I got a 6’ 4 door first, it would not hardly fit in my garage, I mean it had about an inch to spare….got tired of that, wasn’t going to buy a new house. I now have a 5’ 4 door. I really prefer it’s looks, the things I use my truck for it works fine. If you really need a 6’ by all means get it, I really don’t and I wanted to park it in the garage too!
I do like the look of the LB vs. the SB. I currently have a 06 access cab with a 6' bed and love it. I just put down a deposit though on a TRD Sport with a 5' bed although I told my sales person that I would be happy with either size. I do worry about the quad cab/LB combination though as I'll be using this as my daily and parking will be an issue. I have a Thule ladder rack so carrying ladders and longer building material typically isn't an issue. The only issue I do see is carrying our three kayaks. But even with the LB, the kayaks rest on the tailgate which I don't love. I think a hitch mounted cargo extender will be an inexpensive solution to the SB and take stress off of the tailgate. The one large advantage of a short bed is that I will be able to carry less mulch per trip for my wife which will make my weekends more enjoyable. lol.
Wanted a 6ft bed double cab, but I bought a used taco with low miles that was double cab with the 5 foot. Oh well so far I still love the truck and whether it’s a 6ft or 5 ft bed I still have to leave my tailgate down to haul my quad either way
I just bought my lunar rock long bed , the length bothered me at first but all your points are 💯 + the body line from the door to bed looks right on long bed where short bed it just ends on can . And if your not off roading a lot isn’t long wheel base better for the road ?
Beautiful color!! Congratulations man. And the wheel base being a bit longer does have advantages less roll and a bit more control. Plus the bed utility over appearance always wins
The long bed was my choice, but I use my truck for a lot of truck stuff. If I were more into off-road driving, I might have gone with the short bed. It's all good.
I like the way you think. I have been saying that for years how silly all trucks look with a short bed. You see these Dodges, Fords& GMCs with these enormous gigantic crew cabs with the tinniest beds. Long wheel bases also ride better. Newer generation. They get a pickup all grow these beards & think their country folk. Crowd followers. Low riders are even worst. REALLY SILLY LOOKIN. Lets keep trucks lookin like trucks!!!!! Stay well FRANKIE L.I.
It’s a midsize truck 6ft w/ the bigger cabin does look funny to me, that being said short looks funny too I’ve always said I wish they met in the middle and made it 5 1/2 I think it’d look perfect on this midsize truck with the full cabin. If you have the smaller cabin 6 foot looks good.
They made the cabin so big there’s like a foot from grill to radiator of open space that’s just there, the trucks seems really long for a mid size truck it’s crazy to think 1 foot of bed length throws off the eye so much.
I would say I kinda feel the same but if your going to spend big money on a truck the 6ft is going to give you more for your money an extra ft to be exact lol
@@tacomaunite6044 I feel you for some reason it just looks better than a long bed , don’t get me wrong if I had to use it for work .king bed for sure ,but I go off-roading and sand dunes etc
Yes definatly need 6ft. If your camping and want to use for sleeping,my 5ft. Makes me sleep in the tent and if I'm out exploring,it's only inconvenient, not an excuse to keep spending more money.hey I can't afford perfection.Hey good video
I have a 21’ TRD off-road with the 6 foot bed and I off-road it. The break over is rough stock but with a lift and tires it’s not bad, also I would say less than 1% of my driving is off-road and the 6 foot bed is great for hauling stuff. One of the guys I off-road with has the 5 foot bed and his truck still scrapes so it’s not any better with the 5 and you lose functionality
Long bed! I love that it's 6'-2"! How many 'full sized' half tons with 4 doors only have a 5'-6" bed?! I know they're wider and taller, but the length is still limited. Around here, crew cabs with standard beds are very hard to find.
My little lady and I both bought 17 tacomas. Hers is a short bed mine is a long bed. I do more hauling so a long bed suits me better. It's her first truck so she likes the short bed for her.
I wouldn’t have a truck with less than a 6ft bed … like you said, I’ve never found myself wanting more off road capabilities with a long box , but I have definitely seen several people in situations where they wished they had a longer box in these shorty Tacoma’s . I think they look far better too, more proportionate with a long box . Those 5ft beds are basically a 4 Runner with a glorified grocery box in the back . I mean seriously, if you’re buying a vehicle for its ability to traverse in tight technical terrain with its short wheelbase, just get a dam jeep .
I’m going to be devil’s advocate here…if you do a lot of hauling, gear, or work, get a full-sized truck. I have one (Tundra double cab) and the opposite is true to me, that it’s too much daily utility for my needs. I’ve been looking into the Tacoma. I personally think the length of the 6’ Tacoma looks good, but the narrow size feels a bit out of proportion, wouldn’t you say? I agree that lifted the 6’ looks sweet. Try parking my Tundra in a parking lot daily…lol
Try and make a turn with the 6ft bed...big difference when doing a u-turn or trying to park in short places, including parallel parking. I test drove both for those reasons I went with a short bed and use a trailer when I move to a different house unless you are constantly moving get the short bed...much easier to drive on a daily basis.
Always wanted a truck , and I'm thinking of going with Toyota because I live in the city but I Really don't like how the 5ft bed looks so I'm getting a 6ft looks more like a real truck
I went with 5ft, it’s a mid size little truck anyway, if I was hauling around weight often I wouldn’t have bought a Tacoma to begin with. I would’ve bought a full size truck.
Personally when I get my drivers license I kinda want a bigger bed in a truck because I have tall genes if I even wanna try camping in my truck because I’m probably gonna be my dads since like 6’4 to 6’7 ish
I have the TRD Pro, which unfortunately only comes in shortbed. REEEEALLY wish they came in longbed. Toyota doesn't seem to offer longbed/manual transmission combo. Also, the "5 foot bed is better for off-roading!!" is complete and utter bullshit.
6 foot bed is definitely the way to go. Everyone who gets a 5 footer regret it sooner or later. The whole point of having a truck is to have a useful bed for cargo.
I highly agree
Absolutely agree
@Augustus McRae The 5' bed is useful for cargo. Just not AS useful. 5' bed is the choice for off road enthusiasts. Personally, I would go with the trd sport with long bed. Do no like the plastic cladding on the off road.
@@steve8803 that's what I have. TRD sport long bed.
I think the people who buy this truck to have a car with a bin attached on the back are generally satisfied. 😄
That extra foot makes a real difference on a mid sized pickup though.
I bought a copy of this exact truck. lifted 3 inch and it works great on trails even with the longer wheel base. I like the look of the long bed. My dad always said a truck with less than a 6 foot bed is just a car they forgot to put a trunk lid on.
Haha awesome
I went with 6ft in 2021 and had it over a year now, love it. It has come in handy with hauling mulch, rocks, furniture and my rider mower fit in there with tailgate closed.
Congratulations on the truck I got some cool stuff in the works for mine stay tuned
Nice truck. I went with a 5 ft frontier. Work in the city, use it as a grocery hauler, weekend outdoors, and towing. I did get a bed extender. Just made sense for my needs and areas of park/maneuver.
I was thinking the same think did you get the 22 frontier those are really cool trucks
@@tacomaunite6044 no I got an 18' SL. My dad has had an 04' Titan for forever. Reminds me of him and growing up. Also like the grunty sounds of the 4.0L 6cyl.
@@johnschnedler1753 18’s are more reliable anyway, you don’t want to get the 1st year of a new redesign.
I retired in 2020. In ‘21 I bought a TRD off-road with a 5’ bed because I’m done working and I don’t want to be hauling around anything. I primarily use it for off-road exploring so the short wheelbase works good for me. That being said I have a friend with a ‘17 TRD OR with a 6’ bed and he does just fine off-road. It’s too close to be a factor off-road. It all boils down to what you like to look at because if you’re like me, you look at it all the time. I do like how the body side detail is more complete with the 6’.
That’s awesome congratulations on the taco! I’ve hit some black diamonds with it stock and did great
Love my dclb!! It’s never “I wish I had a shorter bed” it’s always “I wish I had a longer bed” 😉
Haha 100 percent everytime
You got to see along bed with the soft topper on it looks so good❤
I have a 2015 Doublecab with the 5 foot bed. 6 foot beds are hard to find in my area, although I see a few of them there weren’t many up for sale when I got mine. (Interestingly for the 2nd gen the towing capacity for the doublecab w/ 5 ft bed is slightly higher than the one w/ 6 ft bed; the best towing capacity is the access cab w/ 6 ft bed) Where I live almost all tacomas have the 5 ft bed, both 2nd and 3rd gens. I find it funny that although the 3rd gen is slightly longer/wider, they have the exact same bed length as the 2nd gen, so it’s nice having exactly the same utility as all the other tacomas I see driving around, while also being easier to park and maneuver offroad.
I like that. I’ve never wanted more off road capability from my long bed but with my 5ft I have wanted a longer bed. 6 feet all the way!
I like a six foot bed, but with an access cab. The proportions look great, I have a useful bed, and it fits in my garage. Win win for me.
Those are really nice mine barely fits in the garage
Love the 6' for transporting my 12' fishing kayak/kayaks. Just put them in the bed and strap them down with the tailgate down. Easy and efficient. Con is that parking is more difficult due to the turning radius with the longer wheelbase.
I've got a 2014 trd sport 4.0l 6 speed manual with a 5 ft bed and it does what I need it to do. Besides I've got a 1972 F250 highboy to do the heavy duty work.
I believe you made the right choice with the 6 foot bed. Thanks for helping me decide.
Of course couldn’t be happier with the 6ft
I bought a sport long bed, put a topper on it and camping is what its intended for. had the toyota lift on it which only lifts .9 inches but does put a better shock (bilstein). not looking to do a whole bunch of offroading but do do some. the wheel base stays the same in the 6ft as with the 5ft bed
lol I split the difference and got a 6' bed with my access cab. I didn't need the big back seat, but wanted a 6' bed without the length. I love how you can choose the best Tacoma to fit each persons needs.
That’s awesome those look really good to
Same, and the Access cab gives you 500 more pounds of hauling capacity. That was important to me, I don’t have to make two trips for hay runs.
I originally wanted the short bed but it was during covid and availability was terrible. I had 3 cement grey Tacoma’s sold from other dealerships that my dealer said they had claimed for transfer. I had a lease out on another car that was ending so I had to pick something. They offered me a silver trd off road with the long bed and I settled for it. Not knowing that I would fall in love with it quickly. I use the bed a lot for hauling work loads and bikes. I did a 3/2.5 lift on it with 33” ridge grapplers and it looks super badass. The color even grew on me because I hated silver before. Now I love it with all the black accents. The only con I have with the long bed is parking in tight parking lots and when I wanna take it off roading im more limited as far as clearing obstacles. Also with the lift it’s just as big as my co workers 2018 Silverado.
Bro you’re truck is clean just watched your sideshow video haha
@@tacomaunite6044 lmao thanks. I just re did the rear suspension and installed a 2” add a leaf. No more squatted stance now ha. Replacing the stock bilsteins on the front to the bilstein 6112’s with a 3” ready lift. Also doing the exhaust soon. On the fence between the Carven exhaust or spending another $800 for the AWE Tuning dual pipe 😬
Wife got tired of me hauling 8ft 2x4's in her SUV and making a mess and scratching things so I ended up grabbing a taco with the 5 foot bed. I only haul wood for building projects around the house so it works great for me.
That’s awesome and you could always leave the gate down.
I got a 23 long bed, Trd, off-road and man once you put some big tires on it looks way better than the short bed so thankful I got the long bed
Six foot is going to be needed sooner or later. We like to sleep in it from time to time. The air mattress fits perfectly.
Exactly the reason I got the 6ft
Good job brother. I have the same thing for the same reason. 👍🏼
Awesome man love this truck
I also got same color as you as well 6ft bed with moon roof an leather seats jbl speakers as well stay blessed brother
That’s awesome love these trucks
I also have a 2021 cement grey with the 6 foot bed but on a TRD Sport. Went with the 6 foot for all the same reasons as you man. Makes it look like a more balanced truck and far more useful, can’t imagine only having a 5ft bed. Might as well get a 4Runner then. Haha parked next to Silverados and F150s there’s not much size difference other that some hight, but the lift and tires will fix that!
Couldn’t have said it better man starting to see way more 6ft beds on the road. Once lift and tires are on it’s a game changer
@@tacomaunite6044 definitely. And even on top of that you can still use the tail gate extender for the extra loads you may have. Just more practical to me.
versus the Silverado & F150; the Tacoma will take you to 400 000 miles (with regular maintenance) trouble free. The domestic trucks will be in the junkyard by the time it hits 250 000 miles.
@@kimle2796 very true what truck do you have ?
i took the 5 foot bed because it is better off road... shorter wheel base has better break over angle, the power is delivered a little quicker with the shorter driveline and it gets around in tight trails better... i do think the long bed looks better with body to bed ratio, and more suited for urban use, but the short box is a lot more nimble for more serious off road.... what ever the flavor, you cant really go wrong with either..
That’s a very good assessment of two. Thank you for your comment and I hope you’re enjoying your truck. I actually just got some wheels tires lift sliders some raptor, lights and light bar. Can’t wait to get it all installed and see what she looks like.
I got my 5ft bed because it’s all they had and I was impatient. I originally thought I wanted the 5ft bed anyway so it wasn’t a big deal. I do wish I had been patient in the buying process and opted for a 6’ but oh well. It’s not the end of the world. 5ft bed works most of the time, there are always bed extenders for if you are really in a tough situation.
I got a 6’ 4 door first, it would not hardly fit in my garage, I mean it had about an inch to spare….got tired of that, wasn’t going to buy a new house. I now have a 5’ 4 door. I really prefer it’s looks, the things I use my truck for it works fine. If you really need a 6’ by all means get it, I really don’t and I wanted to park it in the garage too!
I do like the look of the LB vs. the SB. I currently have a 06 access cab with a 6' bed and love it. I just put down a deposit though on a TRD Sport with a 5' bed although I told my sales person that I would be happy with either size. I do worry about the quad cab/LB combination though as I'll be using this as my daily and parking will be an issue. I have a Thule ladder rack so carrying ladders and longer building material typically isn't an issue. The only issue I do see is carrying our three kayaks. But even with the LB, the kayaks rest on the tailgate which I don't love. I think a hitch mounted cargo extender will be an inexpensive solution to the SB and take stress off of the tailgate. The one large advantage of a short bed is that I will be able to carry less mulch per trip for my wife which will make my weekends more enjoyable. lol.
Very good points congratulations
How many miles does your 06 have?
Wanted a 6ft bed double cab, but I bought a used taco with low miles that was double cab with the 5 foot. Oh well so far I still love the truck and whether it’s a 6ft or 5 ft bed I still have to leave my tailgate down to haul my quad either way
As long as it’s a taco
I have a 17 trd OR w/ a 5 ft'r. Love it much. But to each his own.
My 6ft. access cab is a good layout. Room in cab for dogs, bed long enough for sleeping.
Same here, I have 6ft bed with access cab, love it.
I got 6 for bed with my 2018 Tacoma and same colors as yours with lot of mods estimating 15k USD. It’s an amazing ride
6’ all day. Moving motorcycles. Camping gear.. coolers fishing rods, fire wood kayak, bicycle.
Moving, sleeping in the back on and on.
I just bought my lunar rock long bed , the length bothered me at first but all your points are 💯 + the body line from the door to bed looks right on long bed where short bed it just ends on can . And if your not off roading a lot isn’t long wheel base better for the road ?
Beautiful color!! Congratulations man. And the wheel base being a bit longer does have advantages less roll and a bit more control. Plus the bed utility over appearance always wins
short bed looks way nicer too me
They have a more aggressive stance
Have TRD OFF premium
double cab long bed in Super White!
The Long bed was only
must have!!
Congratulations on the new rig white was my second choice
I went with an access cab TRD off-road. I want it 6ft and I have no friends so the short back seats are for the dogs. I like the proportions better.
I went with the 6’ bed. Cargo or hulling is much better. Also I put a pop up truck camper in it.
That’s awesome was thinking about a tent for this one
Long bed...I concur. The short bed is for girls.
That's exactly how my truck looks, only add on for cons is a slightly wider turn radius.
Thanks for the comment this is true
Agree completely. Just picked up a 2022 long bed trd pro yesterday. Stoked!
Congratulations on the new truck!
@@tacomaunite6044 thank you. Lovin it!
TRD Pro only comes in a shortbed
The long bed was my choice, but I use my truck for a lot of truck stuff. If I were more into off-road driving, I might have gone with the short bed. It's all good.
Yeah didn't really like my Taco with a 6 foot bed until I got dirt bikes and started overlanding etc.
I like the way you think. I have been saying that for years how silly all trucks look with a short bed. You see these Dodges, Fords& GMCs with these enormous gigantic crew cabs with the tinniest beds. Long wheel bases also ride better. Newer generation. They get a pickup all grow these beards & think their country folk. Crowd followers. Low riders are even worst. REALLY SILLY LOOKIN. Lets keep trucks lookin like trucks!!!!! Stay well FRANKIE L.I.
It’s a midsize truck 6ft w/ the bigger cabin does look funny to me, that being said short looks funny too I’ve always said I wish they met in the middle and made it 5 1/2 I think it’d look perfect on this midsize truck with the full cabin. If you have the smaller cabin 6 foot looks good.
They made the cabin so big there’s like a foot from grill to radiator of open space that’s just there, the trucks seems really long for a mid size truck it’s crazy to think 1 foot of bed length throws off the eye so much.
Just wondering, do they offer a manual transmission with the long bed trucks?
Short looks better for sure my opinion
I would say I kinda feel the same but if your going to spend big money on a truck the 6ft is going to give you more for your money an extra ft to be exact lol
@@tacomaunite6044 I feel you for some reason it just looks better than a long bed , don’t get me wrong if I had to use it for work .king bed for sure ,but I go off-roading and sand dunes etc
I think the lb looks better I. In the short bed to be the bed looks like an afterthought.
6' guys and shorter love the 5' truck. 6' guys need the 6' bed to be able to sleep in it
Yes definatly need 6ft. If your camping and want to use for sleeping,my 5ft. Makes me sleep in the tent and if I'm out exploring,it's only inconvenient, not an excuse to keep spending more money.hey I can't afford perfection.Hey good video
I want the 6’box to. But can not find one I just think they look better
Listening to people defend their short little 5 ft beds in the comment section is hilarious. 6 ft baby!
I Bought a 5ft because the 6ft weren't as easily available, otherwise I would have bought the larger bed. Still happy with it though.
For me 5 foot looks better aesthetically
I have a 21’ TRD off-road with the 6 foot bed and I off-road it. The break over is rough stock but with a lift and tires it’s not bad, also I would say less than 1% of my driving is off-road and the 6 foot bed is great for hauling stuff. One of the guys I off-road with has the 5 foot bed and his truck still scrapes so it’s not any better with the 5 and you lose functionality
Sadly I was just rear ended and bent my frame still waiting on insurance to decide if they will fix or replace
@@tacomaunite6044 sorry to here that
I have a 6' on my last 2. I went from a tundra and miss the big bed
Long bed! I love that it's 6'-2"! How many 'full sized' half tons with 4 doors only have a 5'-6" bed?! I know they're wider and taller, but the length is still limited. Around here, crew cabs with standard beds are very hard to find.
6 ft bed is definitely. Very useful for loads vs 5ft is like only a ft more when use time.😅
My little lady and I both bought 17 tacomas. Hers is a short bed mine is a long bed. I do more hauling so a long bed suits me better. It's her first truck so she likes the short bed for her.
I wish I had 17 Tacomas 😂
I just bought a 2023 Tacoma offroad crew cab with a 6' bed I think the 6' bed looks better
I wouldn’t have a truck with less than a 6ft bed … like you said, I’ve never found myself wanting more off road capabilities with a long box , but I have definitely seen several people in situations where they wished they had a longer box in these shorty Tacoma’s . I think they look far better too, more proportionate with a long box . Those 5ft beds are basically a 4 Runner with a glorified grocery box in the back . I mean seriously, if you’re buying a vehicle for its ability to traverse in tight technical terrain with its short wheelbase, just get a dam jeep .
Haha couldn’t have said it better
I never buy a 5 foot bed because is hands down frustrating 😤
I need a long bed….and a full size long bed is too long. So a midsize long bed is the perfect solution. 👍
I’m going to be devil’s advocate here…if you do a lot of hauling, gear, or work, get a full-sized truck. I have one (Tundra double cab) and the opposite is true to me, that it’s too much daily utility for my needs. I’ve been looking into the Tacoma. I personally think the length of the 6’ Tacoma looks good, but the narrow size feels a bit out of proportion, wouldn’t you say? I agree that lifted the 6’ looks sweet. Try parking my Tundra in a parking lot daily…lol
Haha it’s pretty crazy how much 1 ft really does tundras are awesome
Try and make a turn with the 6ft bed...big difference when doing a u-turn or trying to park in short places, including parallel parking. I test drove both for those reasons I went with a short bed and use a trailer when I move to a different house unless you are constantly moving get the short bed...much easier to drive on a daily basis.
Yea the one foot difference is definitely noticeable when making uturns
That’s because you still wear panties
@@tacomaunite6044lol
Always wanted a truck , and I'm thinking of going with Toyota because I live in the city but I Really don't like how the 5ft bed looks so I'm getting a 6ft looks more like a real truck
Definitely agree also when the 6ft is lifted the truck looks really good size
I got the 6ft, it’s great
Ahhhhhh I want one so bad
I have along bed 4x4 offroad. nice truck
6 foot double cab looks like a limousine.
Only regular cab and extended cab looks good with the 6 foot bed imho.
My brother was like is this truck lowered lol
In my opinion 6 foot looks weird. I suppose its perception.
Man it looks so good with tires 🛞 and life I’ll post the video and walk around soon
Long bed, no manual transmission, so it's a short bed for me.
As long as I can get a few sheets of plywood in the bed, I'm good.
I would have loved a 6ft bed but they only make MT with a 5ft bed
Really I didn’t know that
5 foot bed Tacos, PANTSY
6 foot bed Tacos, MACHO
I went with 5ft, it’s a mid size little truck anyway, if I was hauling around weight often I wouldn’t have bought a Tacoma to begin with. I would’ve bought a full size truck.
I really don't understand why I can't get the manual in a full cab long bed. I'm ready to buy too
I think only 5ft has manual
Access cab manual 6 speeds exist too
@@eltonpham2165 yep but not the full cab and long bed option
Unfortunately Toyota doesn't offer a 6 foot double cab with manual.
True very true
six foot bed is far superior because of the added cargo space
5 foot all day if its an off road truck. 6ft Makes sense on a pre runner but not an off-road rig.
Personally when I get my drivers license I kinda want a bigger bed in a truck because I have tall genes if I even wanna try camping in my truck because I’m probably gonna be my dads since like 6’4 to 6’7 ish
Short bed > long bed
You can't get a bull elk in a short box taco like a 6ft bed taco! I would never own the chopped box taco!
What is the price difference of 5” compared to 6”? Id like to know.
Long bed is about $500 more
On Tacoma’s site, OR/double cabs only come in SB, does anyone know if this is the case?
This is a OR they come in long bed as well 5ft is short 6ft is long
@@tacomaunite6044 find out the problem. It is not available in Canada.
Are the beds wide enough for a sheet of plywood or drywall?
Probably bot
@@tacomaunite6044 NO 48 inch is the width of a standard sheet of plywood or drywall.
I got the short bed simply because you can't get a M/T with a long bed!
Wanted long bed but no 6spd manual transmission available for long bed Taco: doing just fine w my short bed 6spd OR
My YZ450 fits in the back of my 5’ with the gate shut
No way really my ktm 450 barely fits my 6ft
6ft bed for highway queens, 5 ft bed for offroad kings.
Who ever said 5ft is better for off roading than a 6ft is crazy 🤣😂🤣
Lol right
I wish they made the sport with a 6ft bed. I'm reading the off road is not as smooth on the highway. Thoughts? BTW 6 ft looks way better!
The off road just has stiffer suspension for when off roading but honestly the truck is super smooth already
If it ain’t 6’ ft or bigger it ain’t no truck.
6 Foot Bed definitely the better choice. Why have a truck if you have a 5 bed-might as well get an SUV.........
I picked up a 21 off road 6 footer a week ago. Its not a combo i see very often.
I have the TRD Pro, which unfortunately only comes in shortbed. REEEEALLY wish they came in longbed. Toyota doesn't seem to offer longbed/manual transmission combo. Also, the "5 foot bed is better for off-roading!!" is complete and utter bullshit.
If you’re gonna get the short bed, why not just get the 4Runner?
I have the 5 ft truck the 6 foot looks like I'm 65 and retired I have a trailer for work .Also I can fit my truck in the garage 6 ft no way.
And that's why I ordered an access cab...plus I'm anti-social.
Haha there you go
Got 6 foot all day
Thank you 🙏
6 foot all day every day.
The long bed offers no manual. Forget it.
Short bed better for off-road
That’s what people keep saying going to do a off road comp with my buddy how has the 5ft
P.S. Thats a nice lookin truck. I had four trucks in my lifetime& I am retired now and own a Chevy Colorado LONG BED. KEEP ON TRUCKIN