why do tacoma's hold their values so insanely well?

[Yaj Yak]

I understand the reliability-wise and that aspect... but I mean they are a relatively small truck... used ones fetch as much money as newer domestic fullsize trucks.

this truck if it were a silverado or an f150- similarly built and clean, would be 3-5k less.

2001 Toyota Tacoma TRD.. w/6inch lift and 35"s**

Click to read more...

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Because they cost stupid money to buy in the first place. A Tacoma TRD quad-cab is like 40 grand (over 40 IIRC)

 

[Yaj Yak]

Because they cost stupid money to buy in the first place. A Tacoma TRD quad-cab is like 40 grand (over 40 IIRC)

yeah... so is a decent silverado or an f150

 

[Burtonrider10022]

But who wants a used and abused full-size? They are a dime a dozen, get shittier had mileage, don't have as nice interiors, and I'd wager that those Tacos holds up much better mechanically in the long run.

Just because Silverados and F150s DON'T hold their value worth a shit, doesn't mean the Tacoma should suffer.

 

[Ti28]

I thought the same thing with the Colorado's, when I was looking for a new truck. I was finding 06-08 Rado's with 40k and less going from 15k-22k!

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Now Colorados have no reason to hold their value. Those were about 10 grand over priced from the factory. Save the 5.3L models, because those are just bad ass. And also astronomically expensive used, as are H3 Alpha's

 

[Yaj Yak]

But who wants a used and abused full-size? They are a dime a dozen, get shittier had mileage, don't have as nice interiors, and I'd wager that those Tacos holds up much better mechanically in the long run.

Just because Silverados and F150s DON'T hold their value worth a shit, doesn't mean the Tacoma should suffer.

shittier gas mileage? do tacomas average over 22mpg no matter what or something?

and who said used and abused full size? you can get a whole lot of gas truck for 13k

and better mechanically- in some areas... but when something goes on one of them it is a shit ton more to fix.

I think the tacoma's do just primarily due to an awkward cult following.



I mean these are all trucks I would buy far before a midsized tacoma...


http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4156801402.html



here is a great example... why would you buy a 6 cylinder tacoma that 2 good sized adults can barely fit in when you can buy this 2500 6.0 super clean silverado for 3k less...

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4x4

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

 

[Yaj Yak]

Now Colorados have no reason to hold their value. Those were about 10 grand over priced from the factory. Save the 5.3L models, because those are just bad ass. And also astronomically expensive used, as are H3 Alpha's

5.3 colorado's were dumb to build.

you can get a full sized truck for the same price

 

[Yaj Yak]

But who wants a used and abused full-size? They are a dime a dozen, get shittier had mileage, don't have as nice interiors, and I'd wager that those Tacos holds up much better mechanically in the long run.

Just because Silverados and F150s DON'T hold their value worth a shit, doesn't mean the Tacoma should suffer.

lol at as nice as interiors.... this f-150's interior is 1000x better than the toyotas....

2005 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW- LARIAT

and the truck is 4k less.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Clearly you know nothing about trucks.

 

[Yaj Yak]

more stuff I would have way before the tacoma originally posted...


2004 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Supercab

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 5.7 Hemi 4x4 70k miles

2006 F150

Ford F-150, Super Crew, 4X4

2006 Ford F150 F-150 XLT Supercab 4x4 88k miles

F150 Lariat

06 F-150 Lariat 4x4


***2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD truck****

2004 GMC Sierra 4x4 z71 extended cab 5.3 v8 no rust

2002 GMC 1500 Sierra SLE Z71

2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab SLE

 

[Yaj Yak]

Clearly you know nothing about trucks.

best thing I have read all day.

tell me more about trucks almighty tacoma humper.

 

[Yaj Yak]

this truck in itself is much more capable than the originally posted one... and imo a much better value.

2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab SLE

 

[Burtonrider10022]

Tacoma's are much, MUCH easier to park. Especially with the busy holiday retail season fast approaching.

 

[Yaj Yak]

annnnnd the troll is strong in this one.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

this truck in itself is much more capable than the originally posted one... and imo a much better value.

2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab SLE

Yeah, but it "breaks" at 100k. Ticking time bomb.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Tacoma's are much, MUCH easier to park. Especially with the busy holiday retail season fast approaching.

if you are considering the implications of vehicle size to that extent when purchasing a truck, may god have mercy on one's balls because chances are they were lost

 

[Yaj Yak]

Yeah, but it "breaks" at 100k. Ticking time bomb.

wtf breaks at 100k


you are proving you know dick about trucks rather quickly.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

I agree with Burton. Tacoma's are a much better buy and worth the added price.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

annnnnd the troll is strong in this one.

My points initially were reasonable. Valid possibilities for why they hold their value so well, but occasionally you just get your ass handed to you so hard that you have no choice but to trololololol along until you stop crying.

So, congratulations, you win. You proposed a question, I tossed out some thoughts, you killed them and put their heads on sticks.

 

[Burtonrider10022]

wtf breaks at 100k


you are proving you know dick about trucks rather quickly.

Read his ad

 

[Yaj Yak]

 

[Yaj Yak]

Read his ad

got it.

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

One of the reasons I bought new was because I could get it cheaper than used. I was looking in late 2011 at used 2011's and they were asking more than invoice new. So I went and bought new.

I think they hold their value because $250k+ miles seems to be the norm. They just keep going. The only thing I hate is the gas mileage. 16/20 for a V6 truck is not good, even two years ago.

I might be selling mine because I am getting pushed into another division up in Vernon Hills. Going home is hours of stop and go and the truck is going to eat gas. If anyone wants to drive the Tacoma, I am usually available in the evenings. A couple of people from this forum have already driven it.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

You answered your question in your first post. Dead nuts reliable and tough as nails chassis.


My brother has an 88....its a complete hunk of shit with 230k miles but it's still kicking. If it was a domestic it would probably just be a pile of rust with 4 tires around it.