Tacoma's are great trucks but I would go with the 4runner. I had a tacoma DC for about two years. The only real plus side to the truck was I could throw my kayak and bike in the bed and go.Also great 4x4 drive, with the only downside to it being the electronic shift. The interior of the tacoma is small for me, it got a little packed with me a dog and a girlfriend. The bed of the truck is in my opinion a big trunk, not really good for anything besides bikes,kayaks, and luggage. Trying to haul lumber in the bed was funny, the wood would stick out of the to far in my opinion. I now own an FJ, i know not one of your choices but closer to the 4runner. I like the interior room and the 4x4 is the same just with a manual gearbox, which i like better. All i have to do now is throw the kayak on the roof rack and the bike on a hitch mount. thats my two cents, both are good vehicles.
4runner vs Tacoma = tough to choose
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NorCalBorn
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Pics or it didn't happen. :sombrero:
So did you trade in the Subbie and keep the '04?
So did you trade in the Subbie and keep the '04?
kept the suby (my wife drives it, likes it, and we bought it new), sold the 04 outright.
It will be stock for a while..until I save up some $$$.
WIll be kept very simple..some decent 265/70-17 AT's (or 255/75-17 if I lift it a bit more), pull the running boards, maybe some FJ wheels & springs, small front spacer to level, yakima racks....spend the rest on gas :smiley_drive:
It will be stock for a while..until I save up some $$$.
WIll be kept very simple..some decent 265/70-17 AT's (or 255/75-17 if I lift it a bit more), pull the running boards, maybe some FJ wheels & springs, small front spacer to level, yakima racks....spend the rest on gas :smiley_drive:
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:wings: Time to update your signature line.
As for the rest of the $ for gas, yeah, definitely. A buddy's in a master's program right now and he has this expense projection he did where the amount of $ you're expecting to spend on gas if you bought x-vehicle today is x-percent.
I doubt people would want to know the %-ages.. :Wow1:
As for the rest of the $ for gas, yeah, definitely. A buddy's in a master's program right now and he has this expense projection he did where the amount of $ you're expecting to spend on gas if you bought x-vehicle today is x-percent.
I doubt people would want to know the %-ages.. :Wow1:
reviving old thread.. wrestling with this myself. any thoughts on major mechanical differences? im assuming tcao and 4r are based on sale chassis and use same basic running gear / mechanicals?
i did see that the v8 uses an awd full time setup. can anyone point me towards some good comaprison info?
thx!
jim mit quattro. no 4wd. =)
i did see that the v8 uses an awd full time setup. can anyone point me towards some good comaprison info?
thx!
jim mit quattro. no 4wd. =)
Clutch
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Shoot, an 8'+ utility trailer solves that, cheaper to own/maintain than an extra vehicle. Or even 8' pickup bed trailer conversion.
p nut
butter
They're basically about the same, mechanically, with few differences here and there. Really, it should come down to--do you want/need a truck bed?
V8 was only available on the 4Runner, and yes, it's a FT 4WD set up.
BlueCruiser88
Luke
My information may be outdated, but the 4Runner is built in Japan. In my observations it is absolutely the better built vehicle compared to the Tacoma (US built). I don't believe they have the frame rust issues the Tacoma had, and also the front differential failures the Tacoma had. The Hilux platform is in my opinion superior in strength and durability (take any trip outside the US and proof is everywhere, especially Afghanistan). The new (th the U.S.) Prado platform is equally impressive and stonger still.
I have owned both and the Runner was simply a more solid vehicle and aged very very well. The same could not be said for the Tacoma. The bed is too small to be actually useful, and if you are in incliment weather the Runners cargo area is much appreciated unless you want to run a topper on your pickup which does make it very versatile. A trailer for hauling days is a relief when you can tear it up instead of the beer can thin sheet metal on your pickup when hauling stuff.
Just my subjective opinon based on actual experience.
I have owned both and the Runner was simply a more solid vehicle and aged very very well. The same could not be said for the Tacoma. The bed is too small to be actually useful, and if you are in incliment weather the Runners cargo area is much appreciated unless you want to run a topper on your pickup which does make it very versatile. A trailer for hauling days is a relief when you can tear it up instead of the beer can thin sheet metal on your pickup when hauling stuff.
Just my subjective opinon based on actual experience.
p nut
butter
I've also owned both (two 4Runners, DC Taco and Ext Cab Taco). I don't agree with any of those observations. None of my 4Runners or Tacos had any issues, other than typical stuff. Both built very well. Also, I don't know of any front diff issues on the Taco or 4Runner. They're pretty much the same units.
The bed, even though its only 5x5 on the DC, is MUCH more useful than a rear hatch. I've hauled king size beds, mulch, dirt, fridge and other big appliances. No way I could've done that in the 4Runner.
I do like the truck bed for hauling dirt and doing other messy things. But I am trying to see if I can get by with a SUV+trailer, because it is nice to have rear cargo access from the inside. I really only need the bed a few times a year, so I'll either buy a trailer or simply rent one for those few times.
montypower
Adventure Time!
Tacoma for me! I've owned several 4runners. The truck is just much more versatile. If you can't decide... Buy the wife the 4runner and get a Taco for yourself. Best of both worlds. Either is a compromise; it just depends on what is more valuable / important to you.