To buy or not to buy that is the question.

[toyrunner95]

Ford makes more money selling an F-150, so why would they offer a lower priced/lower profit option?

same reason they made the pinto, the 6.0, and fiesta. To get into new markets.

 

[ChuckB]

I always knew that things would be more complicated when I had kids. Then we had twins. Wow whole new level.

I know what you mean. We had twins and then 20 months later 1 more :Wow1:!!!

 

[screwball48]

I dont know what I would do if that had happened with us. I guess a U-joint van conversion would be higher on my list.

 

[ChuckB]

It's definitely on my list. I wish we could fit in a Tacoma, which is why I was reading your thread. I am considering a Full size truck too or maybe an Excursion. 3 kids in the back of a Taco in mind is going to be tight.

 

[screwball48]

It is definitely a balancing act. Finding a vehicle that meets a basic set of needs/requirements without being too little or too much. Also I need to plan for the future somewhat. By the age of 6-7 my children will have friends and be involved in activities. That means twice the gear and twice the people. Will a quad cab anything even be large enough for 2 adults and 4 kids plus the gear/toys. Or will we be driving both of our vehicles everywhere. One for people and the other for gear.

 

[ChuckB]

My thoughts EXACTLY!

 

[character zero]

if the Toyota lines change its going to be a merge between the hilux and Tacoma as to make a universal truck. many countries have wanted the hilux and been denied so in combining the lines in a good idea. it would stream line processes as well as make parts widely available across the planet. also the hilux would bring a diesel option.

Funny, as it just announced today that Nissan will leverage the Navara platform instead of redesigning the Frontier:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/07/nissan-turning-navara-platform-us-truck.html