If I were going to spend a ton of money on a mid size truck I’d just go all in on the ZR2 Colorado Bison. High output engine, 35 inch tires, boron skid plates and steel bumpers. All from the factory for cheaper than you could lift the Taco. And I’m certainly not brand loyal having owned every manufacturer full size truck except for Ram.
It's not reliable sadly, otherwise I agree with you. ZR2 and Bison are the best bang for your buck for mid-size off-roader trucks. Plus, it is bigger, Tacoma is too small.
@arthurwright255 well the rams seem to be breaking at 100k miles due to the hemi. And the chevys/gmcs just didn't keep up with the new tech quick enough. Ford seems to be in a sweet spot right now for re-sell but your still talking a 30k drop from msrp over 3 years for a king ranch.
Truck looks stunning, truly Ty for sharing ... I prefer if the company charges more and maintains quality then charges semi more and have things not work right.
13 mpg 🤢 was waiting for the truth about mpg to come out on these. Not even lifted with only 285s. Guess I gotta switch over to tundra now never thought I’d say that
@@lilcurtie I have the BAKflip MX4 tonneau cover, but quality control is hit or miss. Quality feels like Chinese than U.S made. Does come with 5 years limited warranty at least.
Exactly . only if Toyota can do it. What people don’t understand is our gov fines these company if they don’t comply with making more efficient turbo4.. so yeah Toyota don’t want to do it but they have to.. I’m not into politics but yeah those fuckers are hell bent on us driving battery powered car. I’m happy that Toyota manage to equate the same power get better mileage with these combustion turbo4 with a hybrid option, so yeah be Happy folks. 👍🏼
Awesome truck !! To much tire polk for my taste. Those sure seem bigger than a 285/70/17. I have the same truck but in silver and I’m doing 285’s on stock wheels.
The TRD Pro in Canada can reach 80k with dealermark up...WTF is Toyota thinking. This is pretty much the same price as a half ton...correction: Its 80k without dealer mark up hahaha
@@user-md6uk9yy3tmore like company inflation, they raise prices cause they know people will pay for it and they make a lot of money.. imagine if people just stopped paying so much for them they would have to lower prices or go out of business… people should just stop buying them…
One of my biggest beefs with the Taco has always been that you can't put an even slightly bigger tire on it without rubbing everywhere unless you lift it, so you're stuck with those stock Prius tires.
You can do it, you just have to mindful of the offset. I have 285/70/17 on a 3rd gen taco with a +4 offset (+12 would be about perfect), no lift, no cab mount modifications and I don't rub. Also, getting a traditional lift doesn't really change anything since your truck is capable of articulating the tires to the exact same location when you weren't lifted. Yes, you can get a slightly larger tire on the 4th gen, but the thing that sucks is your going to be stuck with a high positive offset/flat looking wheel... that is if you don't want to pepper your ride with rocks constantly and also avoid rubbing.
I can Literally buy a 2024 F150 STX V8, with dual exhaust, FX4 Offroad, Upgraded Infotainment, Higher Towing, and the ability to Supercharge the V8 for the Price of a Spec'd out SR5 Model (Yes 50,000). What do you want me to tow with a 4cyl Turbo, more like... How Soon is my turbo going to go out FROM TOWING, living Above Sea-level, going uphill on a mountain??? I trust a Chevy with the 2.7 over this thing.
There is no truck on the market today that spends more time in the shop than a Ford. Toyota dealerships are offering lifetime power train warranty on this truck.
Every person complaining about the MSRP on these things….. get over it. This is what these pickups were selling for over the last 10 years. Dealer markups be damned. People STILL bought these. And they will continue to. Toyota just got smart and decided if people were paying for these trucks, why wouldn’t THEY capitalize on it? There’s only so much the dealerships can mark these up for. Plus, if you take a 2023 Tacoma, how much would a supercharger and rear IFS cost you? Precisely. These new ones are ready right off the showroom floor.
ready to go mall crawling. i wouldn't take the tacoma off road without a chase vehicle and a tow strap. these are VERY light drive trains, bigger tires only put added strain on an already cheaply built truck
You do realize tires are never true to size it’s very rare, even if one says 33 or 35 they are actually smaller, this is 285 which is still considered 33 👍 it’s just measured as a 285 cuz it’s a LT tire, my jeep is on 40x13.5 but they measure to 38.9
I did not regret buying my 3rd gen tacoma. What I regret that Toyota took jobs to Mexico to make 2024 pos Tacoma. If I want turbo charge, Ill buy sports car. Right now Im shopping for my son truck either Ranger or Ridgeline. At least they are V6 either American made n Japanese quality made. Another lies that economy is to blame n that is the lowest excuses. Toyota already paying American labor of pathetic rate of $15/hr n now Mexican of $2.75/he with retail of TRD $60kplus tax on 4 cylinder. Toyota failed n consumer buy 2024 tacoma r being taken for cheap ride.
Ben Hardy, I really liked this video! I subscribed too!
If I were going to spend a ton of money on a mid size truck I’d just go all in on the ZR2 Colorado Bison. High output engine, 35 inch tires, boron skid plates and steel bumpers. All from the factory for cheaper than you could lift the Taco. And I’m certainly not brand loyal having owned every manufacturer full size truck except for Ram.
Idk 11k for that package is ridiculous.
3.0 eco is the only true high output
Plus a front locker
It's not reliable sadly, otherwise I agree with you. ZR2 and Bison are the best bang for your buck for mid-size off-roader trucks. Plus, it is bigger, Tacoma is too small.
@@MrThewhip333Probably the most important and I forgot to mention that!
This truck looks sweet. I don’t really like bronze wheels, but I love the set up.
These tacomas are brutally expensive, one year old tundras are less than a Tacoma
Or even a 3 yr old f150 king ranch
I wonder why they hold their value so much, there's a million of them on the road. They aren't exactly a rare truck.
@arthurwright255 well the rams seem to be breaking at 100k miles due to the hemi. And the chevys/gmcs just didn't keep up with the new tech quick enough. Ford seems to be in a sweet spot right now for re-sell but your still talking a 30k drop from msrp over 3 years for a king ranch.
Nobody wants a 1 year old tundra😂too many problems.
Total Ripoff Dude
I have the same truck!! It’s a 4 cylinder and from 1999. With 33s
I’m not usually a fan of midsize trucks but that setup looks sweet!
Nice truck, bronze wheels look great on that Taco.
Normally don't care for Dealer choices but that Wheel/Tire Package speaks too me.
Truck looks stunning, truly Ty for sharing ... I prefer if the company charges more and maintains quality then charges semi more and have things not work right.
Bad ass truck!
Truck looks great! Ben going for the Sasquatch look
SAME OUTFIT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS TOO.
MARRIAGE NOT ALWAYS GOES WELL
FOR SOME PEOPLE. 😂
The new Wallethunter edition
The wheel wells might can the turbo 4 can’t without a re gear. Many have overheated
That’s an awesome color
Do you know what brand of leveling kit and what size it is?
That’s a good looking truck
This truck looks sick! It's a "do it yourself" TRD Pro.
13 mpg 🤢 was waiting for the truth about mpg to come out on these. Not even lifted with only 285s. Guess I gotta switch over to tundra now never thought I’d say that
Was going to get a tacoma trd off or sport but the 4 cyl and price just keeps me from pulling the trigger. Looks good with bigger tires though.
Wish they had them lifted in MD at the dealership
I just got my tacoma trd off road its my dream truck and got it in bright orange
Best color on the new Tacoma! Congrats!
@OGtruthserum Right now, I'm trying to find some parts for it, like side steps, and a bed cover
@@lilcurtie I have the BAKflip MX4 tonneau cover, but quality control is hit or miss. Quality feels like Chinese than U.S made. Does come with 5 years limited warranty at least.
Can u get the full wheel specs
the v6 in front of that 8 speed would have made everybody happy!
Exactly . only if Toyota can do it. What people don’t understand is our gov fines these company if they don’t comply with making more efficient turbo4.. so yeah Toyota don’t want to do it but they have to.. I’m not into politics but yeah those fuckers are hell bent on us driving battery powered car. I’m happy that Toyota manage to equate the same power get better mileage with these combustion turbo4 with a hybrid option, so yeah be Happy folks. 👍🏼
So a 24 Nissan Frontier Pro4x then lol
A 24 Nissan Frontier Pro4x is right up your alley then!!
@@noxnyc23 Toyota should accept the fine since very few are willing to buy the new Tacoma at that price with that engine.
2.4L turbo is a better engine
What size are the offset on the rims ?
What’s the width on the wheels?
I love those lifted trucks.
Like Ben stated this one isn't lifted. Just has a leveling kit.
What size of tire?
what are the wheel specs
Awesome truck !! To much tire polk for my taste. Those sure seem bigger than a 285/70/17. I have the same truck but in silver and I’m doing 285’s on stock wheels.
I would like to see pics. Would look Awesome
Nice truck. I can’t come to terms with having “TRD” on my truck. Come Toyota, can’t you call it “Toyota Developmental Racing , TDR” ?
I need to know that exact level and wheel/tire setup
Tires look like 285/70 R17, wheels look like Fuel Off Road Rebel 6, I'm assuming 17x9
I think the stock Tacoma TRD is pretty "meh" but this one looks fantastic. Really well done setup here.
So what are we taking? After wheels and tires, Toyota tax, dealer markup, leveling kit......65K?
Wouldn’t be surprised if
bidenflation
The truck looks great, I just hate the tires on the truck. The tread to me looks like a knockoff tire.
A reverse rake looks silly lol
I would still go ZR2 Colorado
Can you get this same set up but with a 6 foot bed?
Yes
Yes
Can u fit 42s on a taco?
with portals...
The TRD Pro in Canada can reach 80k with dealermark up...WTF is Toyota thinking. This is pretty much the same price as a half ton...correction: Its 80k without dealer mark up hahaha
62k for trailer hunter 63k for TRD Pro, ridiculous
bidenflation
@@user-md6uk9yy3tmore like company inflation, they raise prices cause they know people will pay for it and they make a lot of money.. imagine if people just stopped paying so much for them they would have to lower prices or go out of business… people should just stop buying them…
@@user-md6uk9yy3tPresidents don't control the economy and inflation.
One of my biggest beefs with the Taco has always been that you can't put an even slightly bigger tire on it without rubbing everywhere unless you lift it, so you're stuck with those stock Prius tires.
You can do it, you just have to mindful of the offset. I have 285/70/17 on a 3rd gen taco with a +4 offset (+12 would be about perfect), no lift, no cab mount modifications and I don't rub. Also, getting a traditional lift doesn't really change anything since your truck is capable of articulating the tires to the exact same location when you weren't lifted. Yes, you can get a slightly larger tire on the 4th gen, but the thing that sucks is your going to be stuck with a high positive offset/flat looking wheel... that is if you don't want to pepper your ride with rocks constantly and also avoid rubbing.
The front differential breaks to easy!! Lol
I can Literally buy a 2024 F150 STX V8, with dual exhaust, FX4 Offroad, Upgraded Infotainment, Higher Towing, and the ability to Supercharge the V8 for the Price of a Spec'd out SR5 Model (Yes 50,000). What do you want me to tow with a 4cyl Turbo, more like... How Soon is my turbo going to go out FROM TOWING, living Above Sea-level, going uphill on a mountain??? I trust a Chevy with the 2.7 over this thing.
Agree with you completely. If I’m going full-size, then Ford F-150 or mid-size it’s the Chevy Colorado.
There is no truck on the market today that spends more time in the shop than a Ford.
Toyota dealerships are offering lifetime power train warranty on this truck.
@@TheFinallyBreathing Yeah there is literally a Mechanical Reason for that.
Except that Ford will be in the shop more and won’t come with a lifetime powertrain warranty. Win some lose some.
@@krasnaludek298 Colorado is a shitbox lol
It does look sick!
Every person complaining about the MSRP on these things….. get over it. This is what these pickups were selling for over the last 10 years. Dealer markups be damned. People STILL bought these. And they will continue to. Toyota just got smart and decided if people were paying for these trucks, why wouldn’t THEY capitalize on it? There’s only so much the dealerships can mark these up for. Plus, if you take a 2023 Tacoma, how much would a supercharger and rear IFS cost you? Precisely. These new ones are ready right off the showroom floor.
Rear IFS?
ready to blow up?
ready to go mall crawling. i wouldn't take the tacoma off road without a chase vehicle and a tow strap. these are VERY light drive trains, bigger tires only put added strain on an already cheaply built truck
These turbos won’t last 5 years
I'll take that red trail teams towards the end of the video all day over this truck
Might as well buy a raptor because tacomas cost about the same
Tires poke out too much, very expensive truck.
Too much poke. RIP paint and vehicles following in the rear.
Looks super amateur with the tires sticking out that far.
That color is amazing it’s just too bad that truck is insanely overpriced.
Don't forget though, it has a tiny little Tonka 4 cylinder engine. Not very tough
Not worth it. Won’t even make it to 100000 miles
That 4 cylinder Turdbo sux. HARD PASS.
The tires aren't even 33 inch !
They actually are, I just bought this set , 285/70/17 is 33x11.3
255/ 80/ R 17 33.1 AND FIT WITH NO PROBLEM
@@lazarorodriguez2986 32.8 INCH
Maybe 32.8
You do realize tires are never true to size it’s very rare, even if one says 33 or 35 they are actually smaller, this is 285 which is still considered 33 👍 it’s just measured as a 285 cuz it’s a LT tire, my jeep is on 40x13.5 but they measure to 38.9
I did not regret buying my 3rd gen tacoma. What I regret that Toyota took jobs to Mexico to make 2024 pos Tacoma. If I want turbo charge, Ill buy sports car. Right now Im shopping for my son truck either Ranger or Ridgeline. At least they are V6 either American made n Japanese quality made. Another lies that economy is to blame n that is the lowest excuses. Toyota already paying American labor of pathetic rate of $15/hr n now Mexican of $2.75/he with retail of TRD $60kplus tax on 4 cylinder. Toyota failed n consumer buy 2024 tacoma r being taken for cheap ride.
Rake is stupid. Looks goofy
big deal big tires on a pos 4 cylinder now hahahaaaaa
Gay
I wonder what that wheel and tire setup does to MPG!
The same thing that happens to any vehicle? Lol
Too much negative offset
Wheels are slightly positive…tires are what makes it poke out