2024 Tundra vs Tacoma

It wasn't much. I think I kept it for a year (12,000 miles?) and got sick of the tranny. It shifted ok in sport mode but lousy in noral mode. Made a bigger mistake and traded it for a Gladiator. Should have kept the Taco or just admitted I needed to go back to a Tundra

 

Yeah, if you ran it in S-mode a bunch that prevents the learning. I'm just over 14K miles and it takes about that to teach it. My last trip down and back to Utah on I-80 it only did the bouncy shift thing once, and I just gave it more gas to get to the steeper part of the hill and it held the gear fine.

I totally get the irritation, and almost got a manual to dodge it, but I wanted the MTS and such since I was paying the price of the Pro. My buddy says I'm bougie, but I just tell him peasants don't get to have opinions.

 

yeah our 2016 trans was terrible, but after 3-4 months it was perfect. just sucks when you pull the battery you have to re-train it again for 3-4 months. outside of that, we never had any issues with it shifting or what not. but you couldnt tell that to the people in the tacoma forums thread about the crap trans shifting.

 

This is interesting, most all comments online are negative regarding the power train, transmission. Might need to reconsider the 3rd gen Tacoma for my son.

He’d love to drive the Tundra, but I’m afraid parking would be an issue.

 

Buy the manual 3rd gen and teach him to drive stick.


Or, ignore the hyperbolic whining and moaning, and give it a go. I don't have an issue with it because I knew what to expect and that it would pass after a couple oil changes worth of mileage. It is not that bad. People are just spoiled.

 

As the old saying goes (I think it's an old saying, I'm getting old and can't remember anymore)...."Go BIG or go HOME".

 

I think the large screen in the Tacoma looks kind of well, ridiculous. Like someone has a laptop on its edge. Maybe its better in person since its only a pic. But then I prefer the screen to be integrated into the dash not protuding.
The next time I am at the dealer I am going to check it out.
It now comes with Toyotas Full time 4wd system with HI and Low. (Land Cruiser)
If it’s a daily driver and you live winter that is very important.
All reviews show they addressed the space and seating front and back in the Cab.
The bed has really good outlet power, and from a gadget POV it has Tail gate open buttons on both sides and power up too (lol).
The engineers also put a lot of thought into off road capability.
i.e. Front stabilizer bar was moved back a bit to not affect Articulation for offroad like it does with Tundra.
I am not crazy about the Limited looks (the one with full time 4wd) but the wheels can be changed out and put back on when sold.
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Just not sure about durability with a 4 cyl engine.
Still have not come to terms with a Tundra engine that is smaller than my 4 Runner's V6.
But that is the way if you want new now.
I am pretty sure the Tacoma gets better mileage than a Tundra maybe wait for the real mileage reports.

 

also on the tacoma they brought back the big dials for the temp change. it completely sucks on the new gen tundra where i have to constantly tap the switch to go from warm to cold instead of turning a dial quickly.

 

That's the stuff I wish I knew but you have to talk to guys like you. But the Taco was nice. Definitely a mini Tundra.

 

Only you can determine your needs but food or thought: DRIVE BOTH 1ST...I have a 2023 Tundra with 5.5 bed and it's big! You can't see to park without mirrors and cameras. But...way more room inside, better ride, and as far as $ there are deals to be had. Left over 2023's are typically $5000 off now with APR and cash back on 23 and 24's to boot. You aren't going to get a discount on a 24 Taco. I got my 2023 demo Tundra for $8000 off after the $750 customer cash. Plus it can tow 2x as much. Just my 2 cents...

 

Agreed! I like the rocker switches for temp control on the tundras (they look nice) but it's horrible that you can't hold them down to make fast larger adjustments. In florida around this time of the year, in the morning I usually have the heat on high and when I leave work I need the cold AC. Having to push the switch 20 times to go from both ends of the temperature spectrum is annoying.

Also I think it's an oversight when your HVAC is off, and you push the temp rocker switch up or down, it SHOULD turn your AC on. Every other vehicle I have ever owned operated like this. (For example, if the A/C is off, and I click the temperature down a few to to make it colder, it is only a reasonable assumption that I am intending for the A/C to turn on and it should automatically turn on) I also admit there are too many buttons on the HVAC. Why is the On and Off buttons separate. I always find myself pushing the wrong one.

 

As others have said it depends on your needs.
I made the switch from a Tacoma and I love the extra room.
IMO the Tundra is the way to go.

 

What are you driving now?

The 8” screen is an upgrade for me coming from a 2017 Tacoma with 7” screen. Clarity is much better also. 14” screen is nice but 2-3k more

I wouldn’t buy a first year model of any car… Just look at the first year 3rd gen Tundras.