I tried...

[jeep_boss]

Those Tacomas really hold their value too, just like Wranglers. I see them on Craigslist with 200k miles and people still want 15k plus for a 2004 or so. I like them because they're smaller trucks. The newer Tacomas just don't speak to me. They're big, full size trucks, which just isn't my thing.

I'm right with you there. If this were in Texas, it'd be a different story lol

I actually do not know too much about any of their newer trucks (post 5VZ generations). I quite honestly wouldn't have the time of day nor motivation to do deep research on their worthiness. All I know is that for my truck / ORV - I don't want a CANBUS, a sea of sensors, or other b.s. technology that shouldn't be (but is) essential to getting down the road and back. Our Jeeps hit those marks pretty well ;-)

 

[Chris]

I'm right with you there. If this were in Texas, it'd be a different story lol

I actually do not know too much about any of their newer trucks (post 5VZ generations). I quite honestly wouldn't have the time of day nor motivation to do deep research on their worthiness. All I know is that for my truck / ORV - I don't want a CANBUS, a sea of sensors, or other b.s. technology that shouldn't be (but is) essential to getting down the road and back. Our Jeeps hit those marks pretty well ;-)

Yep, you hit the nail on the head. And that's why when I see the new Wranglers, they don't seem much like Wranglers to me anymore. Sure, they have solid axles and removable tops / doors. But with all the damn sensors, electronics, CANBUS systems, etc., it's not the type of vehicle I want to own, because I like to work on my own vehicles.

The TJ is nice in that regard, it's mostly very simple. It gives you just enough of the modern features (i.e. fuel injection), without the B.S. like traction control, ABS, blah, blah, blah.

 

[lowranger]

Those Tacomas really hold their value too, just like Wranglers. I see them on Craigslist with 200k miles and people still want 15k plus for a 2004 or so. I like them because they're smaller trucks. The newer Tacomas just don't speak to me. They're big, full size trucks, which just isn't my thing.

I have a 2004 Tacoma, the last year of the smaller body style. It's my daily driver, just turned 105,000. Before this one, I had a 1990 Toyota, put 257,000 miles on it. The both came stock with a rear electric selectable locker.

 

[lowranger]

Great little truck and work horse.

 

[Squatch]

I have a 2004 Tacoma, the last year of the smaller body style. It's my daily driver, just turned 105,000. Before this one, I had a 1990 Toyota, put 257,000 miles on it. The both came stock with a rear electric selectable locker.

I bought a brand new '90 Toyota extra cab (4wd). Traded in my '60 Pontiac Ventura 2-door hardtop in on it. Miss the Pontiac. Not so much the Toyota. Replaced it with a 90 Dodge Cummins, as I found I needed a "real" truck for towing a car trailer, and whatnot. They each had their purpose...

 

[lovemachine]

I actually like the looks and size of the newer Tacoma’s.

What I don’t like is they have the same price tag as a full size truck. Not to mention the same gas mileage.

 

[Chris]

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Yep, I love that model! Not only does it look good, but it's arguably the most reliable vehicle in the world (Top Gear may have proved that) and it's the perfect size. If I couldn't own my Wrangler TJ, that's the vehicle I would have in place of it.

 

[Blank]

Those Toyota’s are amazing and I would love to have one. The new look real good but the price sucks


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[Travis]

For you @Starrs, you may enjoy the read.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-ford-...medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=wednesdayAM

 

[Bird]

I use to have a 1984 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 460 and a manual transmission and long bed. That was a great firewood getter! Now I use my 2004 Toyota Tacoma. Can't haul as much wood, but can get in tighter places.

I had the same truck.....an absolute beast, but it could never follow my TJ on anything that resembled a trail.

We have a designated Jeep trail 30 miles from my house and this past summer we came apon a long-bed F150 that shattered his windshield from all the steep twisty stuff.
The Guy was actually laughing about it, said " should of known ". Lol

 

[Starrs]

Yep, you hit the nail on the head. And that's why when I see the new Wranglers, they don't seem much like Wranglers to me anymore. Sure, they have solid axles and removable tops / doors. But with all the damn sensors, electronics, CANBUS systems, etc., it's not the type of vehicle I want to own, because I like to work on my own vehicles.

The TJ is nice in that regard, it's mostly very simple. It gives you just enough of the modern features (i.e. fuel injection), without the B.S. like traction control, ABS, blah, blah, blah.

You do realize this is just the way it is now

For you @Starrs, you may enjoy the read.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-ford-...medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=wednesdayAM

good read.

 

[Chris]

You do realize this is just the way it is now

good read.

Oh I do realize it. Which is why I refuse to go out and buy a brand new car haha. Well, maybe for a daily driver, but not for something I intend to work on and go off-roading with. For something like that, I want to be able to work on it myself.

 

[lowranger]

I bought a brand new '90 Toyota extra cab (4wd). Traded in my '60 Pontiac Ventura 2-door hardtop on it. Miss the Pontiac. Not so much the Toyota. Replaced it with a 90 Dodge Cummins, as I found I needed a "real" truck for towing a car trailer, and whatnot. They each had their purpose...

Dodges are great trucks. When I want to haul heavier stuff, I use my 2001 4x4 Dodge Cummins. Did I say I like Red?

 

[TJ2]

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Your rig is the boss!!!
Looks like the neighbors red truck was so embarrassed he hid his head inside his garage.

 

[lowranger]

Your rig is the boss!!!
Looks like the neighbors red truck was so embarrassed he hid his head inside his garage.

That's not the neighbors truck, that's my Dodge.

 

[Ron Hockett]

My ‘06 Ram 2500 diesel 4X4, use it mostly for trips. Just got back from the Grand Canyon.

 

[TJ2]

That's not the neighbors truck, that's my Dodge.

Yeah, your Dodge hid his head for embarrassment
Your TRD is "Da Boss"