Advice Needed:: Tacoma owner considering a ZR2
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LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
I’m pretty happy with my diesel ZR2.
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Is the cowl hood factory? Nice
AlexCold
Observer
Yes it is. On the V6 the Duramax badge isn't there. Normally not a fan of badges but this one really accents the hood well.
Tex68w
Beach Bum
What is the largest cost of vehicle ownership? Depreciation, it is not even close.
A economically rational person does not buy a truck based on fuel economy. Primary considerations should be initial purchase price, depreciation, financing, expected maintenance/repairs, and tax incentives. True cost to own is almost always lower for a gas-guzzling truck than a diesel-sipping truck.
Rationally, if you want the best off road truck with the best MPG/range, massive aftermarket support, and the best resale you should wait six months and buy the diesel JT Rubicon when it comes out.
A economically rational person does not buy a truck based on fuel economy. Primary considerations should be initial purchase price, depreciation, financing, expected maintenance/repairs, and tax incentives. True cost to own is almost always lower for a gas-guzzling truck than a diesel-sipping truck.
Rationally, if you want the best off road truck with the best MPG/range, massive aftermarket support, and the best resale you should wait six months and buy the diesel JT Rubicon when it comes out.
I wish there was a dislike button on this forum....I disagree with almost everything that you said.
BTW, if you buy a brand new, optioned-out pickup and plan to keep it for an extended duration of time, depreciation will be the single biggest cost of ownership, especially if its gasoline (though that issue is somewhat relevant to new diesels as well). $65k gasoline pickups (referring to the 3/4 ton's offered by the big 3) will depreciate to about half their value after about 4-5 years of ownership. The other costs of ownership (fuel, repairs and upkeep) won't even come close to that amount for that period of ownership.
BTW, if you buy a brand new, optioned-out pickup and plan to keep it for an extended duration of time, depreciation will be the single biggest cost of ownership, especially if its gasoline (though that issue is somewhat relevant to new diesels as well). $65k gasoline pickups (referring to the 3/4 ton's offered by the big 3) will depreciate to about half their value after about 4-5 years of ownership. The other costs of ownership (fuel, repairs and upkeep) won't even come close to that amount for that period of ownership.
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Etoimos
Observer
An economically rational person does not buy a new truck. Then the depreciation does not matter anyway.
That's the truth right there.
Allahades
New member
I just sold my 2005 Xterra (original owner) and picked up a 2018 ZR2 with the V6 gas engine. The Xterra had its share of minor issues over the years but I would definitely describe it as reliable. I have my fingers crossed that the Chevy will be as reliable. Coming from a thirteen year old vehicle, the Colorado feels vastly superior in its design and execution. The Xterra rattled and the rear suspension bottomed out from day one, whereas the Colorado is silent and feels solid on any kind of road. The 8 speed transmission is incredibly smooth and I don't know how I survived without modern conveniences like a backup camera and Apple CarPlay. I also cross-shopped the Tacoma, but the interior of the Tacoma was just too cramped (I'm 6'2"). I've got kids, and the back seat of the Colorado has substantially more leg room than the Tacoma-- 2-3" easily-- while still fitting in my garage. I would have loved a Tacoma, but the cramped interior was a deal killer.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
Where's the rational in buying someones lemon, and burning PTO time due to break downs?
Etoimos
Observer
LOL, who said anything about buying someone else's lemon? I said an economically rational person does not buy a new truck, but instead waits for the depreciation to run its course.
