The BEST & WORST 3RD GEN Tacoma??
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Which Tacoma did you buy?? Or which Tacoma should you buy or should have bought?? Decisions… In this video I discuss which Tacoma trim level in my opinion is the best one to buy and the facts as to why I came to this conclusion.. What are your thoughts???
#toyotatacoma #trdoffroad #sr5#trdpro #foxsuspension #bilstein #trdsport #3rdgentacoma
Dude, you so rolled through that stop sign in the opening part!
Got my 22 sr5 v6 fwd, with 50k miles for 33k drive out price , dealer gave me all weather mats
They are clearing out the 2023's to make room for 2024 models. Got my 2023 TRD off road for 37,500.
I just Purchased a 2023 TRD Off Road no mark up. I live in Kentucky. I have always wanted a Tacoma TRD Off road. I sold my 2016 F150 FX4 to purchase a new 2023 because I really wanted the 3.5 V6.
I have owned the TRD off road for 2 months now and it is fantastic
Glad to hear everything is working out well for you! 👍🏼🤙🏼
And with those gas prices you can afford to drive it out here in cali its not looking good for truck owners
It all depends on your market and what you can find got my sr5 for 35k after taxes no money down no trade in 0% interest all the sports around me were as much as an off-road and the off-road not far off from the pro depends what you can find
You carry an extra 1500 lbs around for no reason in the south, less gas milage and lower towing capacity with 4wd. I ask a guy guy at boat ramp how many times he needed his 4wd on his tacoma. He said never. Every 2wd has lsd. I have had 2 tacomas 2wd for the last 5 yrs and never got stuck. Limited 2wd the best buy. tows 6800 lbs..24mpg. 18 inch wheels. $42,000
I prefer my 23 mt trd offroad premium for $41,965. 😊
Wish this was the case in my market area. All TRD sport or OR are in mid to upper 40’s with a few in the low end; while SR5’s are mid to upper 30’s. Couldn’t justify that much more if all I really needed was a V6, LB, and towing capability with some added tech for safety.
Better suspension, locker, more off road capability would’ve been nice. But not for the prices I’m seeing in FL/SE market…Oh well.
Great channel btw - very passionate and helpful.🤙🏼
Thanks Drew! Appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback 👍🏼🤙🏼
I don't understand the view to like ratio here. Great content brother appreciate the work 👍
Appreciate it!
You can escape markups by simply telling them NO when they tell you about market conditions or adjusted costs or dealer markup. You have to be willing to show them you are serious about buying but you just won’t pay anymore than msrp. The price is already high and the dealer is already making money by not haggling so why give them your couple of thousand dollars when you could use that for rent, aftermarket tires or a new I Phone?
I absolutely agree. I paid 37k for my SR5 with the XP package. If I could go back I would get a base sport with a long bed.
Wow, ok then in my personal case I disagree. I got my 2022 with just 7128 miles on it with the Xp predator package for 28689.
In mint condition.
So I feel like I made out for what I'm using the vehicle for.
Maybe in the future, I'll upgrade to the off-road if my needs change. But for now, I'm feeling good about the purchase.
Good vid.
I bought a 2023 Trail Edition, automatic. I really wanted a manual but I figure I’ll be driving it until I’m in my 70’s (currently mid 40’s) and didn’t figure I’ll want to be clutching by that age. Drove my 98 manual Taco for 25 years.
I think the trail editions are awesome! They did a great job with the Bronze wheels and accents. 👍🏼
Trd sport DCLB 4x4 in Lunar Rock with Premium package. Blackout package, bed lighting, and a bunch of other stuff. I plan on taking it a bunch of places and am going to be super strict on maintenance. Expect it to last the next 20 years!
Sounds alot like what I got,2019 L.B 4 door L.R color premium package black out package.Was looking for a bedliner on F.B. market I asked if the truck was for sale it was a lease turn in so I offered her a deal and we struck a cash deal
Love my 23 TRD premium package fully loaded…. Except it doesn’t have the front camera monitor. Other then that it’s everything I wanted and it’s a great truck and I was able to get it in July new for a little over 3000 off sticker. Sticker was a little over 46,000 and I payed 43,000 👍🏻👊🏻
Killer!! Great Deal!👍🏼🤙🏼👊🏼
@@westcoasttaco Thanks Brother!
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@@thefactor6909 Looks Amazing man!
@@westcoasttaco Thank you ! Also just added a OTT add it’s like a different truck now. Really needed it with the 285’s.
@@thefactor6909 The OTT radically transforms the Tacoma.. There is no doubt about it👍🏼
Your long bed looks good! I owned a 2020 Black Sport basic bought new for $35500 right before crazy covid prices, traded in for a 2023 TRD PRO Black that I paid MSRP.. I'm happy with the PRO.
While working overseas I ordered a 2016 TRD Sport, access cab and long bed. It was delivered from the factory in San Antonio in mid December. Now, almost seven years later, I love it. But in hindsight, I would have been better off to get the OR with Access Cab. Since them, I have put the Pro skid plate, steel steps, black grill, color m
atching tonneau cover, all LED bulbs, and swapped the hood with another OR owner to get rid of the hood scoop. I hated the scoop, it really limited vision over the nose. 99.9 of my time is spend on the road, so the few time I get down logging roads what I have works great.
OR with Access Cab in the US is hard to find. I would absolutely agree that an access cab is so much better. I'd rather have the 6ft bed rather than the 5ft bed but still maintain the overall length which I think is perfect.
Great video and I agree. I have a SR5 (4x4, V6, SB, tech pkg) that was a pandemic buy. Only 1k short of a base OR. After typical newby mods the SR5 still runs short of the OR in the mountains. I have brake fade on hills (OR has hydraulic brakes), 4x4 is limited with no terrain modes and no rear locker. My SR5 is still a beast with upgraded tires and shocks, but I hold back on dirt fun. I admit, I stay on the bunny hills while the OR/PRO fo play. Haha.
Appreciate your input and feedback on this one👍🏼🤙🏼!
Different trims have different brakes? Not sure about that.
@@sharkskin3448 There are 2 different systems based on the models, OR and Pro get the electronic/mechanical unit because it is used to control the ATRAC and or Crawl Control systems, all the others models use the traditional style vacuum boosters.
@@westcoasttaco my error. I didn't realize he was referring to the brake activated limited slip (Atrac).
Bought mine back in July TRD off road SB. I didn’t like the chrome so I’ve started to black it out lol which most of of do. I got it for 42500 but with the mark ups and gap insurance came out to 47500. I’m happy to be part of the taco club. I’ve been out in the foothills and mountains already with it (beginner trials because I’m new to this) I can’t wait to swap out the suspension and lift kit. Such an amazing truck. Thank you for all ur videos bro keep it up hopefully I can get the chance to do what u do on CZcams and help fellow taco drivers out.
I'm new to all this, what is "rear locker" and what does it do?
The Rear Locker locks the axles together to provide 100% of available torque to the wheel with traction.
It looks as if you modified this truck with the trd pro suspension and grill. Also, skid plate change along with wheels and tires. I didn't get the premium package. I don't need BLM or parking sensors. My 18 was premium. I removed the bumpers and replaced with steel. I agree with the offroad being the best option. Not necessarily the premium. Sunroofs can leak. I no longer blast music, so JBL not important. About to install stage 4 icon with method wheels and bf Goodrich km3 tires.
I installed the TRD LIFT KIT, which includes the Bilstein TRD suspension 2/1 lift, and blacked out Heritage Grille.
I have a 2021 Lunar Rock TRD Pro... I have loved it since purchase. Zero regrets w/31K and drives like new.
Not gonna lie… alittle jealous.. love that pro in lunar rock!
@@westcoasttaco Don't be! I love your truck and what you've done with it. I've kept mine mostly stock only because I don't travel much anymore. The best thing about the Pro is off road performance. Soaks in the bumps like nothing else. Other than that, it's a standard Tacoma. I wish I had a long bed like you. BTW, I paid $1500 less than MSRP when I bought my Pro. Now, that's impossible. My dealership wants to buy my truck back at more than I paid them. Not selling. These naturally aspirated 3rd Gens are only going up in value. Treasure your truck... it's bad ass!
@@ElChupahuahua great deal on the pro!! Those days are long gone… at least for now! I’m sure the 4th gen may see similar deals in 2026.. but for the 3rd gen it’s either bite the bullet for the V6 or forever hold your peace..
Bought my 2023 TRD Off Road in Lunar Rock last December for 44k MSRP. Came with some decent options. I think the Off Road is the best package for its purpose- off roading. Checked out the SR5 Trail Edition but is was way overpriced for what it had. You are basically paying for looks. A poser version of the Pro IMO. I think the SR5 with 4WD (not Trail Edition) is a good choice for a every day work truck. The Pro is for show offs. I’m one of those guys and wanted the Pro but wasn’t willing to get raped with a 5-8k markup. Having to pay MSRP was bad enough since until now I have never paid MSRP on any vehicle in my life but it’s crazy times right now. Looking back I agree the Off Road is the best bang for your buck and happy with my choice. Get your 2023 before they are history because I think they will be instant classics once the last one is sold.
Great insight and feedback here. You pretty much summed up my whole video in a couple of paragraphs🤣! 👍🏼
I agree and I negotiated and paid 37,500 for my TRD OFF-Road Blackout package, in Texas and I bought it on-line... to avoid the sales pressures tactics.
Nice 👍🏼!
A TRD Pro long box manual would’ve been perfect. But I settled for a short box manual Pro slightly below MSRP up here in the Great White North.
Hi yes,I found a 2019 long bed 4 Dr sport 4x4 loaded all extras.33. 000 on F. B market .Made deal from a lady who was going to turn in her truck off of lease .
I paid 39k for my Brand new TRD off road 2023 with only 13 miles..
It's a truck. I don't care what the wheels look like as long as they are round. Plus it's only a mini truck. Putting lipstick on a pig? I'm good with my Taco offroad 2023. But I'm not trying to pretend it's a Raptor.
There are no bad Tacomas. Just that some might be better than others! Paid MSRP for my 23 OR LB
Great to hear from you Matt!👍🏼🤙🏼
Thanks for video. Which mole seat panels are they in your taco?
Here ya go! czcams.com/video/hiwKdwH1C0Q/video.htmlsi=-X4kyUTHY5vLznXv
You're right on!! My area seems like all the long beds are SR5 or 2wd OffRoad's. The kicker is white or black are 98% of them. Funny how we both turned our Offroads into want-to-be PRO'S. I couldn't find a pro so a 46k offroad turned out to be 53k (1k for dealer mark-up) out the door and still missing the cool control arms, pro lights but I'm an 1" taller than a stock Pro due to TRD lift kit. Keep the Truck and AVOID THE 4TH GEN!!!! See you on the next vid!
Thanks for the feedback and sharing your story 👍🏼🤙🏼!
If you don't do rock crawling , then any Tacoma with an automatic transmission sucks big times and in reality Tacoma was made to have a manual transmission with that amazing 6 speed gear box and that smooth gearing ratio . Most people doesn't even know what they are missing out to begin with .I own a Tacoma trd pro manual transmission and a landcruiser .
There was time when all I would own is a manual . Now I’m at a time in my life I don’t enjoy working the clutch non stop in bumper to bumper traffic on a daily basis Personally I don’t think the auto sucks. I had very little gear hunting with my 23 TRD and learned the sweet spots and how to drive it which to me is much easier then constantly shifting gears especially in traffic. I’ve recently got a Overland tune my truck since lifting and going to 285’s . Amazing power now and no gear hunting . Just my 2 cents and my opinion but for me shifting with a manual would suck big time :) and wouldn’t make up for any positives it might have other then to say I got a stick shift that they didn’t make as many of and are hard to get .
After a month from buying my trd or … i spent 8000 for wheels and sus
It adds up extremely quick! Thanks for sharing!
What wheel and suspension package did U buy?
@@dee151 2nd Version of the TRD Pro Wheels and the TRD Lift Kit.
@@dee151 kings 2.50; method 703s ; icon aal; plus labor 😁
Good one
Toyota sends me surveys all the time, on practically anything to do w/ the Tacoma (some of it is a real stretch) - not one question about how I feel about all the damn chrome, not one!
These dealers need to be punched straight in the mouth w/ tanking sales. It has got to stop. DO NOT BUY. I'm guessing CA dealers are leading and bleeding edge of painful prices?
Great to hear from you Tim! Crazy times for Toyota and the Tacoma for sure!
@@westcoasttaco But we keep rolling , eh WCT? Enjoy those young kiddos! It goes by faster than a no pedal lag OTT tune! 😃
Pavement princess
Indeed! I have a couple trail trips planned this fall for her, but she’s meticulously maintained.. no two ways about it!