Traded 4Runner for Tacoma

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pmbazus

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I traded my 2016 SR5 4Runner 4WD for a 2020 TRD Off Road Tacoma 4WD. I really like the 4Runner but I always have had Tacomas since they came out in 95. I also had 4WD Toyota PU since 1985. The 4Runner was great but I am a pickup man. The Tacoma is much more modern than the 4Runner. I almost always am by myself so I don't need the room of the 4Runner. The TRD Off Road has more features than my 4Runner like locking rear differential, Android auto Safety sense and much more. I liked my 4Runner but I feel I got a great deal on my Tacoma. I only drive Toyotas.
 
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A truck with rear drums and leafs is more modern?

More modern than what, an Amish buggy?

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I should have known better than to post here. I don't have to explain what I mean. 4Runners are great OK. I have had 4WD Toyotas since 1985 4Runners and Pick Ups and Tacomas. I think I know what I am talking about.
 
pmbazus said:
I should have known better than to post here. I don't have to explain what I mean. 4Runners are great OK. I have had 4WD Toyotas since 1985 4Runners and Pick Ups and Tacomas. I think I know what I am talking about.
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Same suspension and brakes as 1985, too.
 
The new Tacomas look pretty good, but I dont feel that they are really an upgrade; more of a lateral. Though I dont like the whole safety sense thing. They are just "too smart" in a bad way. I probably would not buy a new car if it has those limit crippling features.
 
Congrats. Dont worry about anyone, if they dont like it to bad... Its YOUR money get what YOU want.
I like to new Tacos also but Im a 4runner guy, I did have an 82 2WD back in 83-90 was a great truck.
Wheres the pix??? No pix it didnt happen lol
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pmbazus said:
I traded my 2016 SR5 4Runner 4WD for a 2020 TRD Off Road Tacoma 4WD. I really like the 4Runner but I always have had Tacomas since they came out in 95. I also had 4WD Toyota PU since 1985. The 4Runner was great but I am a pickup man. The Tacoma is much more modern than the 4Runner. I almost always am by myself so I don't need the room of the 4Runner. The TRD Off Road has more features than my 4Runner like locking rear differential, Android auto Safety sense and much more. I liked my 4Runner but I feel I got a great deal on my Tacoma. I only drive Toyotas.
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You make some good points and Ive driven a 2019 TRD pro stick shift they aré really awesome trucks and the interior is really nice plus they tow 1000lbs more then a 4runner. I had a 1st Gen extended çab for a long time and really liked that truck. It's super simple to put 33 inch tires on the Tacoma with not much then a slight fender mod. Good luck with your Tacoma and enjoy it.
 
The 2020 4runners have some of the tech now. Safety sense etc. I test drove both and bought the 4runner only because it was more comfortable and back seat is usable.

The taco did have rear parking sensors and blind spot monitoring. Better mpg, 6 speed transmission. Pluses and minuses for both. Both are excellent but if I’m paying 40k for a truck I’ll go Tundra.

Congrats on the taco. They are great trucks




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Android auto and safety sense are not features, those are selling points for hipsters. Enjoy the tacoma though, i want a tacoma parked in the garage next to my 4 runner...been trying to convince the wife to trade in her corolla for years.
 
Congratulations on your new ride, and ignore all naysayers. Not sure why your purchase would bother someone else. Tacomas are great trucks. And if you're a pickup guy, you're a pickup guy. Enjoy your new truck!
 
Congrats on your Tacoma. I went the other way when I bought my 17 Pro. And now just got the 2020 Pro. I don’t care about the safety sense. I like the other features. I just turn off the safety sense.
 
pmbazus said:
I should have known better than to post here. I don't have to explain what I mean. 4Runners are great OK. I have had 4WD Toyotas since 1985 4Runners and Pick Ups and Tacomas. I think I know what I am talking about.
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There is nothing on that Tacoma that is more modern than the 4Runner except your model 4Runner. The 4Runner comes with all the same stuff and actually a bit more modern than the Tacoma if you got a 2020 like you did on the Tacoma, plus you don;t get drum brakes and other dated stuff.
 
I would prefer drum brakes actually where i live in a salt infested area, they are more robust and way less problems with them compared than dainty calipers ya have to tare down the calipers every 6 months to clean and lube and they still have issues , drums they are bullet proof no issues .
 
GripT4R said:
Android auto and safety sense are not features, those are selling points for hipsters. Enjoy the tacoma though, i want a tacoma parked in the garage next to my 4 runner...been trying to convince the wife to trade in her corolla for years.
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"Cassette players and seatbelts are not features. Those are selling points for hippies."
"CD Players and airbags are not features. Those are selling points for punks."

It confuses me why some 4Runner owners are not only ok with having severely outdated vehicles, but seemingly proud of it. The 4Runner can have modern tech that other vehicles have had for 5+ years and still be reliable. Hell they can offer a trim called "Old Cranky Farts" that is completely bare bones (no airbags, no ABS, no cruise control, no stereo, etc.) and another called "Regular People" that has modern tech/features and make everyone happy.
 
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pmbazus said:
I traded my 2016 SR5 4Runner 4WD for a 2020 TRD Off Road Tacoma 4WD. I really like the 4Runner but I always have had Tacomas since they came out in 95. I also had 4WD Toyota PU since 1985. The 4Runner was great but I am a pickup man. The Tacoma is much more modern than the 4Runner. I almost always am by myself so I don't need the room of the 4Runner. The TRD Off Road has more features than my 4Runner like locking rear differential, Android auto Safety sense and much more. I liked my 4Runner but I feel I got a great deal on my Tacoma. I only drive Toyotas.
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Congrats and enjoy the new Taco! When I bought my '09 Tacoma 11 years ago, I cross-shopped the 4R, but the truck was just a better fit for me. I traded in the Taco last fall for a '19 4R; I test drove the new Tacomas as well. They were great trucks, but at this point in my life the 4R was a better fit for me. They're both awesome vehicles, just pick whichever one works for better for your situation and enjoy the ride!
 
I had a 2001 vehicle that had HIDs and more features than the 4Runner has. BACK IN 2001! Hell, I had a 1990 that had better options than a fully loaded 4Runner. Lets not forget and thank God that Toyota finally ran out of their shitty Clock they put in every vehicle!!!
 
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