2024 Tacoma SR vs SR5: I compare so you can decide!

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

So let me get this straight. Toyota moves production of the Tacoma to Mexico to "improve efficiency and lower costs" and the price of the truck GOES WAY UP??? That makes sense....

[@miguelbaeza65]

Tacoma has been made in Mexico for a long time

[@dwingss13]

Lower cost for the corporation duhhh

[@MrHand-ih4sz]

@TevinAlves You figured that out pretty quick, Mr. Wizard. My question was, if you even read it, if production costs are now lower in Mexico, WHY DID THE PRICE OF THE TRUCK INCREASE BY 15 THOUSAND BUCKS? Duhh!!

[@Doc1855]

@@MrHand-ih4sz And the quality goes down

[@Kevin257]

@@Doc1855not true. A majority of the old Tacoma out on the road were built in Mexico & have 100,000+ miles

[@pauls446]

Went with the 4 x 4 SR. First truck, no need for off road and dont give a hoot about towing or engine. Just carry around tools/equipment for work. Errands and soccer practice with the family. A little bumpy, but pretty ideal. Was able to whittle down a price a lil bit.

[@Jaejits]

Why did you get 4x4 if no need for off-road?

[@pauls446]

@ prolly cause I still like having the capability for snowy conditions and job sites

[@grgstvn]

Jeff is definitely the karaoke king at the local pub

[@stacyodom1746]

Great presentation! Love the humor!

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

I was going to get a Maverick, but bought a Tacoma SR double cab. I think it is awesome and feels state of the art. I still own a 2012 Tundra for heavier towing. However, I can't quite figure out why it only has 3500 towing when it has the same engine, albeit detune by only 50HP and leaf springs which should be more sturdy. What happens if it is "tuned up". Is the towing rating more of a way to encourage up selling?

[@g7003041]

Great review, unfortunately don't want either 😊... 38k for SR?...hmm... wait until looking at higher trims... will get even turn off with such insane price. 😊

[@MJsonniedee]

I got a gray SR ordered for 37k; bit expensive but it’s for family. I prefer personally the frontier for simplicity purposes. The Tacoma SR is similar to Nissan Sv and the Nissan SV is basically MSRP at 35k which is the reason I went with Tacoma.

[@manuelfigueroa3407]

I've been trying to find out if I can make it work with an SR for my family. In my area, I can only test drive a TRD Sport, which does not have leaf springs, and this is the first time ever I am buying a truck. It is just me, my wife, and our 8 month old baby, but I would love to know about ride quality in the SR, and if you would recommend it and if it is comfortable please??

[@MJsonniedee]

@@manuelfigueroa3407 comfortable for a pickup truck, I prefer the frontier. Roomier in the back. The base SR isn’t bare bones anymore it’s actually decent.

[@manuelfigueroa3407]

@@MJsonniedee in my country the V6 frontier is about 68,750 dlls, while the tacoma sr is about 48,000 dlls

[@myopinioncountsmost2419]

I bought a 4x2 SR5 with minimal options as a "car you can do something with". Looked at the frontier and regardless of v6 vs 4 turbo, the Toyota is a much nicer and better made vehicle.

[@Doc1855]

Last year a new SR5 4WD double cab with the 6’ bed was $39K. This year for the identical truck is &47K. Last year I bought a new 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the premium and technology pkgs. The MSRP was $51,848, (I paid $48K). For a Tacoma identical to mine in 24 is over $67K.

[@gerry5786]

Well I just paid 41500 for my SR5 4WD so I am pretty happy reading this comment.

[@stoggy4839]

@@gerry5786 I paid 18200 for my SR5. :P

[@stuckincommiefornia]

Are you talking about MSRP or OTD? MSRP is 40K is change, a little more but not massively. You also get a lot more for your money with the 4th gen. There is a 5K convivence / cold weather package but even that doesn't add up to 47K.

[@stuckincommiefornia]

Also a 24 off road with premium package is only 53 - 54 K, a bit more but I don't know if many are paying under MSRP right now. You did get a great deal paying 48K.

[@Doc1855]

@@stuckincommiefornia Toyota now has Mexico assemble the Tacoma. Toyota said that it was to reduce production costs, yet Toyota bends their “Valued Customers” over by charging More for their Tacoma’s. So Toyota is making money hand over fist while screwing their customers. Furthermore because Communist Biden opened up our borders Forcing American SLAVES (taxpayers) to support Everyone of the 10 Million Illegal Invaders, so since we’re supporting 10 Million of them here, then why would Anyone want to support them in their own country? I purposefully bought my 23 Tacoma because it was the last year of the proven, durable and reliable 3.5L Naturally Aspirated (NA) V6. Historically a NA engine will simply last longer than any Turbo engine. My truck was a leftover 23. I bought it on 2/29/24. No one wanted a 6’ bed, but that was one option that I needed and wanted. The dealership was so eager to sell me my Tacoma that they added a Trifold tonneau cover, running boards, free oil and filter changes for as long as I own my truck, an 8 year bumper to bumper extended warranty and free tire rotation. Apparently they had owned my pickup for 8 months but everyone wanted the 5’ bed. Toyota says to change the oil every 10K miles, but I’m old school and I’ve always changed my oil every 5K miles, so I’ll have to pay for an oil change every other time. They’ll be sorry that they gave me free oil changes as we tend to keep our vehicles for 15-20 years or 250K - 300K miles. At my age and that I only drive 6-8K miles per year, I plan on driving my 23 TRD until I die. I’m quite sure that after my death, my wife will keep using my Tacoma to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road and driveway until her death.

[@mucerp]

The trailhunter looks amazing in person

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

Where are the Tacomas with steel wheels? Or did Toyota cancel the steel wheels.

[@jmpattillo]

Do they both have the credit card style key as well?

[@Offshore1977]

It may be just me but I feel the leaf sprung 4th gen Tacomas look slightly higher than the coils spring version.

[@pryme2013]

All manufacturers went nuts with pricing, far outpacing inflation but Toyota went full insanity. 8 short years ago I bought a sr5 Tundra dbl cab trd off road with the 5.7 for 38k. Today that gets you a made in Mexico manual transmission taco with a four banger? Lmao silly!! And when will Toyota move away from these absurd end caps on their rear bumpers? Completely useless to you know, step up on when the tailgate is open.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

My friend that was nearly a decade ago have you heard of a thing called inflation figure of the number you gave at what has been the average the last eight years at 4.6% inflation overall and inflation in the auto sector has been a bit higher than this. Thank me later

[@pryme2013]

@@jonathanratliff4780 I touched on that but if you think Toyota pricing is based on anything rooted in reality you are innumerate. And the fact they moved production from the United States to Mexico which absolutely is saving them money, and not passing it on to the customer is even more laughable. Anyone paying those prices for that truck is a fool.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@pryme2013 The new demographic that will buy the Tacoma especially the upper trims, for them money is just a commodity. I have a client who just purchased a new 2024 Tacoma for his groundskeeper. The affluent will purchase these as a second or third vehicle or a first vehicle for “young Tommy” or like the one I just mentioned above. There are all walks of demographics in this country. Toyota has been doing this for 75 years their marketing division hasn’t all of a sudden lost their mind they know what they’re doing I’m sorry you can’t afford one. Relax and have a good day

[@pryme2013]

@@jonathanratliff4780 lmao your attempt to troll is adorable.

[@smrtguy77777]

@@jonathanratliff4780Yeah okay, have fun with your 65K TRD Pro. 🤣 You are part of the problem if you think these prices are acceptable. Yeah we all know about inflation but middle class wages have not kept up, that’s the problem.

[@skipdubrin8402]

I have a 2014 Tacoma Access cab. I personally would not think of getting the 2024 Extra cab that has no doors to access the storage area behind the front seats. My 2024 Access cabs has doors that make it very easy to load/unload any heavy or bulky items. For me the 2024 Extra cab would not work at all. My feeling is that Toyota is not going to do well selling the new extra Cab model which is basically an Access Cab minus seats and doors and no ability to carry more than 2 persons. I have rarely had a passenger in the back seats of my Access Cab but at least I had the option of doing so when needed the few times.

[@mikeham3123]

My 2018 tacoma will probably be my last. They priced me out.

[@itsallminor6133]

Not a bad truck you have

[@mikeham3123]

Especially since it's a manual transmission.

[@antoniosalieri573]

I glad I got my Tacoma 2017 gen 3 made by the fine folks in San Antonio Texas not gen 4 made in Mejico

[@TacoRob72]

Jeff I can see u being a game show host possibly. All jokes aside these prices for a work truck and sr5 are insane I’m glad I’m not getting rid of my 2020 sr5 xp ever!

[@lukehan451]

😂 the price is wrong! 🤣

[@brianogrady2009]

What does that mean, no seats?

[@davemyers7507]

Looks like Sacramento California thanks for the video I settled for the SR

[@CarlWinslowFM]

Love the SR!

[@Liov-qg1yk]

Love this guy

[@DASWEETMAN]

Do all sr5 models come in with fog lights?

[@mark8012]

Yes, that’s standard on the SR5

[@davidgrunklee8407]

SR manual for the win.

[@NorthweSteelheadJunkies]

Simple the SR doesn't come with oil cooler or as large or intercooler s? De-tuned engine and rear springs vs coil springs. The one exception is the manual transmission that still comes with higher output engine.

[@Richie-q7m]

On the Tacoma SR…removing the air dam..does it affect it a lot? Because it does look ugly lol but if it will make a big difference I won’t remove it on my new truck.

[@barryallenwho9069]

It made a weird as crap wind noise for me.

[@Richie-q7m]

@ oh dang.. nevermind I’ll keep it on just in case haha thanks

[@smrtguy77777]

These trucks are worth about 35 tops. Toyota has lost its mind with this pricing and also TRD Pro pricing (65k)!

[@DavefromCA2023]

It’s worth what someone will pay for it, and consumers are paying msrp and even mark ups

[@mikes.4136]

Xtracab 4x4 SR5 is the best choice for me.

[@mattflanagan8110]

A lot of cheap plastic for the price. Hard pass for me. Sad day when GM has a nicer interior.

[@kevinkidneyy]

plastic is good when it come to long run , easy to clean

[@Doc1855]

In 1998 I bought my first house. It was a nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath that set on 30 acres. We paid $55K for it. When we sold it 5 years later of course we made a profit on it. I will Never pay more for a vehicle than I paid for my first house. Vehicles drop in value, so you loose money on it every year, whereas real estate makes you money.

[@mikeg6666]

What state did you buy a house that cheap in?😮

[@Doc1855]

@ Oregon, just outside of Salem in 95

[@Aaronfunethebarber]

Except a 1st 4x4 4 door Tacoma 😅

[@rayanthonymorris1252]

financial king and an advisor right here.............................

[@Doc1855]

Those 5’ beds are worthless. We actually use our truck for work so a 6’ bed is mandatory

[@stoggy4839]

I agree and a manual transmission.

[@stephen_cs]

@@stoggy4839you can get the sr in manual. The manual SR makes 270hp tows 6400

[@stoggy4839]

@@stephen_cs You cant if you select the manual it changes to a Double cab. I talked to the Toyota sales guy he said the SRs were basically unobtainable.

[@stephen_cs]

@@stoggy4839 yeah, the manuals only come in double cab, but there’s an artificial scarcity of them nationwide. They don’t want to undercut trd sales

[@Papasmurf300]

@@stoggy4839

[@itsallminor6133]

To sum it up. Hurry up and buy the third gen 23 before they are gone

[@emilioperdomo3827]

KZbinr are buying this trucks for the most part .and some people that have a lot of money .as for me ... I'm priced out

[@Coloratura43]

How much you pay out the door for sr5 4WD?

[@kevinkidneyy]

2021 tacoma paid off keeping and love my truck, these new ones cost too much

[@JackOfAllTrades2022]

Funny, most comments are negative, especially about the pricing. I have a 2021 paid off, I think I’ll keep it.. I am also priced out…

[@dancemusictrieu4397]

Is SR5 inside bigger than TRD Sports

[@ryanmmmyello]

4:30- Plane!

[@lucashawks5384]

“21, 26, 23 hut hut” 😂

[@CTR_Dan]

Last gen TRD Offroad was 38k......

[@Red22vids]

"maximum swiftness" love it

[@franciscoalvarez6764]

Prices are largely derived from demand, especially for the Tacoma. To me they are overpriced, but this is what people are willing to pay for them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@margaretjohnson7910]

Shame on Toyota for not making blind spot monitoring a standard on all trims.

[@Doc1855]

And the ALL NEW Tacoma still has the same old Gloomy Grey or Death Black interior colors that became popular in 1990 🤢🤮🖕🏽

[@deantrainr]

🎶Torn between two lovers, feelin like a fool Jeffrey🎶 😆

[@ChrisKAloha]

SR $40k OTD in Hawaii.

[@tdog8507]

My choice was a 2023.

[@NoneOfThisMartyrs]

No single cab, no manual and no N/A engine? No sale. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@brandongage1879]

I worked for Enterprise rent a car and i can honestly say Nissan is not great. All the bs hassle was always dodge. Nissan. And Mitsubishi.very rare a Toyota is shitty but they are not perfect

[@wokkie1999]

I have decided.....Chevy Colorado

[@XCELERATIONRULES]

I'll pay $50,000 for a V8 Tacoma.

[@beepak8902]

The SR only tows 3500 pounds . The SR5 tows approx 6500 pounds big difference .

[@KyleRattay]

Not true the sr auto 4 door gets 6500 towing

[@jasonlee9163]

@@KyleRattaythe op is correct. The SR5 has a intercooler and the SR doesn’t. Toyota tuned them differently because of this. A 1k part is the difference. Shame on Toyota.

[@GreenBastard646]

Sr manual has 6400 towing

[@Fanotesemara]

Compared to 3rd gen these trucks look hideous. How did we get here? And the price? NO.

[@lukehan451]

How they stole toyotas name to badge it over a GM domestic body is beyond me. Its not JDM what they have n Japan & SEA. R different engine configuration. Good luck selling'em. Ruining a tride n true reputation. Sell'em hard! Sell'em!😂

[@ytj22]

You seem suspiciously passionate about this.... Like maybe you have something to lose if the Tacoma does well?

[@lukehan451]

@@ytj22 I don't understand your speculation & assumptions. I'm japanese by blood & I love my toyotas. If you can't understand my message I'm conveying besides your assumptions that's my fault. If u want 2 support crap quality that's not produced in japan or asians countries that's on u!

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

Yesterday I went to the dealer to look at Tacomas and was trying to keep all the configurations straight while test driving a couple. After driving 3 trucks I gave up and decided to do more research - here I am... More confused - I'll buy a used 6 CYL when I can find a good value - sorry Toyota, you got too complicated for me...

[@giborchayil]

Hard pass on 24 Tacoma and Tundra...🤭

[@ronaldandolsek4637]

I have a 2024 Tacoma, SR5. Like many other dedicated Taco owners, it’s way over-priced and the re-engineering “thrills” reduced the practical use. If you intent to tow a trailer with an SR5, good luck finding a brake controller. Yes. It can tow over 6,000 pounds. But, there is no pigtail adapter for an after market brake controller!!!!! It gets much better: From what I am reading, SR5 OWNERS CANNOT EVEN GET AN OEM TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AFTER THE PURCHASE.

[@billw8476]

i have decided....nissan frontier!!!

[@Mason-fv1zl]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@lukehan451]

Yes! These yotas r basically a gm. Not jdm I believe the engineer will be fired bc of lawsuits

[@alyx2yonde301]

Eww

[@Mason-fv1zl]

@@alyx2yonde301 that’s what I think about you.

[@bwset69]

You must like spending time at the repair shop 😂😂😂😂

[@Playingwithproxies]

The correct answer is the v6 Tacoma from 2016-2023 avoid new model years and avoid buying new vehicles entirely.

[@AngelHernandez-wg5dh]

Santa Fe 😂

[@danhansen9340]

They are both ugly, Toyota's styling has slipped, the frontier looks much better, I hate the Taco's rear bumper the way it angles in on the side box panel.

[@davevolz6138]

Under 40 k! Nice

[@Ccd-c6d]

Both overpriced trash

[@hjer731]

First

[@Toyotajeff]

You did it!!

[@VEEZER1]

Absolutely stupid toyota. Ruined the tacoma

[@chicagoalmighty45th95]

These are ugly at the front

[@brookebrawley2142]

Own a 2021 which i truly appreciate, but noooo way in hell, would i buy one of these newer tacos 😂 If i ever decide to trade it in, itll definitely be for a Nissan. Fix your shit Toyota...

[@tonyshoe3131]

Just say NO to the TURBO.

[@jtsmith-zh1ur]

Why