Top 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Tacoma - Why People Regret Their Tacoma

Owned a Taco for 17 years. Zero issues. Easy maintenance. Sold it for 50% of the original price. You can’t go wrong with Taco.

I agree on the mpg but other than that nobody is buying a Tacoma for power.. They buy them for the looks and durability.

The Tacoma is not for everyone. If you're looking for the latest tech, gizmos, big engine you will be severely disappointed. We buy them because we like old school form, reliability, ruggedness, simplicity. They are ancient but that is what we love about them. I get 25 mpg on the highway and 20 in town. Not bad. This is not a long distance runner. It's a trucks truck. A real truck. I've hauled all kinds of things and it handles it like a champ. It's a little beast.

I've owned my 2022 SR5 double cab 5' bed v6 for about 11 months. My first truck and love it. No issues what so ever. Planning on keeping it for the long haul.

I don't regret my Tacoma at all. I went from a full size to a tacoma. The Tacoma is the perfect size.

I regret having a Tacoma with the 2.7 engine, you can boast about how bulletproof the engine is while it’s screaming to get up on the freeway and getting passed by a Prius.

Thank you for this information. I'm going to test drive a 2022 this week. Now I'm not so sure about getting this truck. Much appreciation.

The trifecta is so true. I don't think it's underpowered but it's certainly with the annoying transmission doesn't do a good job accelerating properly and in the correct gear. And the gas mileage is amazing compared to the tundra but getting mid-teens constantly isn't great

Ill give you a trifecta of why the tacoma is a great truck. 1. LOOKS GOOD 2. LAST FOREVER 3. RESELL VALUE

Very insightful! I want to buy one but I should definitely know these key points. Thank you so much.

I just picked up my new 2023 Taco Sport in Lunar Rock with EVERYTHING on it. I absolutely love it. I bought it for camping and carrying sea-kayaks over 17ft long...yes I needed a Yakima version roof rack to do that. The only downside is the continuous looks from other drivers and compliments even when buying gas...I'm sort of a loner who appreciates his privacy and space, however, I think I can get over all the attention it gets.

My 2nd Gen 2013 Taco is a truck owners dream. Not only does it hold it's value but the truck runs like it never will die! Most reliable truck as long as you do basic maintneace (oil change/etc.) Not desinged to haul heavy tow loads or race other trucks. It is an unkillable & reliable motor. Starts up every day and runs! WTF more do you need?

Bruh I didn’t like my taco for a year until recently, it’s a manual transmission too. As a matter a fact I’m in love with it now. It was so weird, but dammmm it’s such a beautiful truck. Gas sucks and they’re a little small inside but it’s my taco. People are gonna be paying top dollar for these in the future

I had the 2021 SR5 and had no issues towing a 6x12 uhaul trailer from Florida to NY. It did feel sluggish because of the weak v6 but I never really needed extra power for anything. It did it's job for merging onto the highway and passing cars. It's a great daily driver. I ended up trading it in for a TRD camry because I had no need for a truck in NYC but I really regret it. My next vehicle is definitely going to be a Tacoma again (because of the MT) but I'm going to get the TRD pro this time.

My Taco Pro sport is white and has paint coming off, in the areas you mentioned. I went ahead and got the paint for the truck and a primer and went to town. I do love the 2024 TRD Pro, sweet truck. Great video. Thinking about putting a light bar since the 2024 has one and looks great.

The hardest thing for me to deal with is the driver seat. It’s either slightly uncomfortable or totally uncomfortable. But I love the truck overall for what it is. The size of the truck is a perk for me, the power is not mind blowing but is acceptable and the transmission is really something to experience but again it’s totally fine to me for a working vehicle/truck. The paint seems thin on all the models to me. I use it for work and running around town. No long road trips for me in this thing tho! (SR5 v6 4x4)

I have owned several Tacomas and drive one today. It's a V6 automatic. i have zero issues. The truck is fast and getting onto and merging with speeding traffic is no problem. I have no problems passing others. I cruise around 75 MPH and can pass others easily. The gas milage is not great but the Tacoma was never known for great gas milage. I'd buy another one tomorrow if I needed a truck. I tow and haul all the time with not issues. Look it's a medium sized truck and has limits but it will perform to what the manual says it will do. If you overload it or any other truck you are the problem not the truck. Why is the resale value so high for such a poor truck. This guy should not own a truck. A truck is a truck is a truck and you need to know that before you buy it. It's noisy and not that comfortable but it's a freaking truck. In my experience after owning other trucks the same size I'll be buying these trucks. So, here's what I would tell this clown. If you want a snappy transmission, gas milage and a fast vehicle don't buy a truck. As far as having to gun it to pass vehicles that's true for any vehicle you drive. You go into passing gear even in my Corvette or any truck that I have owned.

I’m 4 months in and I enjoy mine. I guess i knew what i was buying. Enjoy!

I just bought 2017 Sport model. Everything is stock and I do get 22mpg. Thanks for the info about the newer model of Taco. This really helps.

Got the 2.7 4cyl 159 HP baby. Never been a problem for me.