tundra vs tacoma

Hello. I live in Kansas City, Missouri... yes.. KC is in MISSOURI. I am planning to buy a Toyota Truck. Even though we only need 4 Wheel drive for normal street driving about 4 days a year, just want a 4X4. Thought I wanted a Tacoma because they are smaller, better gas and fit in my garage, and I THOUGHT... cheaper. I am finding however, that the used Tundra 4x4 I have found are less expensive than the Tacoma (when mileage and age are similar). Is this just a unique experience of mine, or is that usually true in general? If it is the case that Tundra's are less expensive, why is that? I am comparing regular cabs and access cabs in the 2004-2012 models... I don't want a crew cab. Thanks for any input.

 

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There are premiums in many areas for the Tacoma. Many think more practical and better fuel mileage than Tundra.

Much more truck with Tundra for the money.

 

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I just picked up a 1st gen Tundra to supplement my 1st gen Tacoma. I was surprised at the # of affordable Tundrii sitting on a new frame. I had a much harder time finding Tacoma options. Both my trucks are in similar condition, 1 year difference in age, 1,000 mile difference on the clock, and I suspect I could get near double the money for the Tacoma that I just paid for the Tundra. Not quite sure why that is. Perhaps the Tundra's have been worked harder & the Tacoma's were used more as a pampered toy & they are priced to reflect that?

I will point out to you; the width, weight, length difference makes for a very different driving experience.
Sometimes I want a bouncy jouncy ride, sometimes I want a 'heavy, surefooted, solid' ride - so I have both trucks now.

Welcome & good luck hunting.

 

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That choice is a first world problem! Awesome rigs but so much more value out of the Tundra

 

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Some people are just afraid of V8s.

 

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Nobody has answered your question so I will give you my opinion: Tacoma's have a better resale, they are more reliable, Tacoma's are superior off road compared to Tundra, Toyota puts more thought into Taco's they change them up and they have more features than a Tundra.

 

I'll chime in w my thoughts on Tacoma vs Tundra. I drove an 09 2nd gen Tacoma for 10 yrs and 180,000 miles. Decided to trade for a 2019 Taco TRD Off Road Auto. Long story short, traded Taco for a Tundra TRD OR SR5 double cab. Now...I loved my 09. So thought I would love a 19 Taco even more....wrong. Hated it...unless ur looking at a 6 spd manual, I would suggest the Tundra. The auto tranny in Tacoma was so frustrating...constant hunting...smaller interior than 2nd gen...and I found the steerng was intolerable..very "spongy" and constantly had to compensate while driving. I just couldnt believe how unhappy I was driving it. I do about 3000 miles a month..mostly hiway...and I never got better than 12 l/100 kms (19.6 US mpg). My 18 Tundra is giving me around the same. On a 45 min drive home last night, I got 11.7 l/100 kms (20.10 US mpg). Now that was a back road, going around 80 kms/ hr, so approx 50 mph...but still very impressive. Point is, Tundra is giving me around the same fuel eco as my Tacoma...even at 60 -65 mph hiway on cruise.

So much more room inside...such a better ride...power on demand...safer (sitting up higher), better components....just a nicer truck.

Dont get me wrong..the Taco is the best small truck out there imo. Best resale..best looking and some sweet tech. But that "tech" was something I did not need nor appreciate personally. And still do not like some of it in the Tundra. Like when the slightest bit of slushy snow/ice cover the emblem on the grill, and shut down the TSS. PITA to stop, get out and scrape emblem clear. But I do love the radar cruise..huge heater knobs...heated mirrors and seats..power rear slider and the basic 10+ yr old tech that many gripe about.

I have never been more satisfied as a driver with any vehicle Ive owned. I will prob never own another Tacoma again.

As far as hauling/towing, I have an overdeck Triton trailer (12 x 6.8") 500 lbs., and only haul two snowmobiles or one sxs at a time. Also a dirtbike and my Ultra Classic a few times. The Taco will do that job with no problems..but the hunting tranny drove me NUTS!!! The Tundra, however will make it feel like there is nothing back there. I now have the option to get a nice enclosed trailer (7.5 x 20 v nose), that was not an option with the Tacoma.

Either way...both great trucks for what they...but like one member said, you'll never be upset you drive a Tundra..but will prob always wonder if you get the Taco.

Good luck budz and enjoy your journey.

MP5

 

In addition to the bad tranny, I also heard about some issues (kinks and problems) with the new generation Tacoma from various posts and stories (I know, hearsay, but still nonetheless). Also, for what it is worth, I think consumer reports is fairly hard on the new gen Tacoma. Maybe go with the older generation Tacoma?

 

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Welcome from Hawk Point MO.

I had a '10 Taco and now a '15 Tundra, get the Tundra. 'Nuff said!