Why I Won't Buy The New 4Th Gen Tacoma

[@JohnnyRebLa]

Gotta go Frontier

[@honda116969]

Your 💯% on 👉 point, anyone NOT thinking like you is the crazy one!

[@OzzieSean]

I gave away my paid off 2017 Tacoma to my son so he could take it to college, so I needed something to replace it. Doing a ton of research and instead of buying a pre 2024 Taco for an inflated price I decided to test drive something of similar price of my 2017 Taco... which was a 2023 Nissan Frontier. Turns out I liked it just as much as my Taco, and I was skeptical at first but I honestly think if you're a 3rd gen Tacoma enthusiast (like me), you'd probably find a similar satisfaction or appreciation for the Frontier. The similarities are that close (minus the badge of course).

[@markperza384]

I agree with you!! I bought a 23 Tacoma and am done with buying new cars unless it’s older!!

[@joesteele3159]

Plus the price of maintaining AND FIXING it WHEN it breaks.

[@anewguy08]

you are right many TRD Pro owners never go off road! no need for those seats

[@benchampion4086]

I agree with you on the cost.

[@RobtheKO8Efan24]

I'll keep my 3rd gen! Good video

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

You are 100% correct plus the new vehicles aren’t built as well as the old ones. Keep your old vehicle and take care of it.

[@mattspaulding7488]

Brotha. My 2024 Tacoma trd off road. Automatic 2700 miles. Is at dealership awaiting new transmission. I’m in a loaner till then. I know multiple people that are in the same position.

[@jaylin1970]

You are 100% right!!!

[@justaname109]

My buddy recently went to his local Toyota dealer in Colorado, he was dead set on getting a new TRD pro. He had a chat with the finance guy, his credit is good and they said they could most likely get him a loan between 5-7% for 7 years. Once he realized he’d be paying over 86k for the truck, he quickly reassessed his situation

[@elizardo-]

well said. ❤ love live manual transmission no to the mini tundra 😂😂 j/k 3rd gen is the unicorn of small trucks.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Refreshing viewpoint bro!

[@richardharris9905]

I totally agree with you bro. Valid perspective.

[@AviatorsGarage]

Some of the transmissions are having issues already

[@williamgorski3929]

‘I am going to get out of this American consumerist mind set” says man in Fox hat who just claimed he’s in debt thousands while standing in front of fully tricked out overlanding tacoma with every last aftermarket item possible.

[@MrCovert23]

😂

[@noxnyc23]

For clicks man. Bet you he got he’s trail hunter or trd pro ordered.. which to me if you have the money why not. It’s your money do what you want with it 🤣

[@gopackgo69]

You got to wake up sometime, he says going forward he doesn't want to go into 8 years debt for a Tacoma. Nothing wrong with that, people make mistakes and learn from it. Im still in debt on my truck, 3 years left on a 6 year loan.

[@larryh3267]

I agree 100 pct I had to buy a truck because a storm took my truck out looked at a Toyota Tacoma refused to buy a turbo motor at that price ended up with a frontier pro 4x for 39k 2024 only 19 miles

[@Cujo505420]

I agree and I'm keeping my 3rd generation tacoma still looks good drives good and it's not a new engine so I don't have to worry if it goes out

[@TRONABORON]

Instead of going forward buying a new Toyota I went back in time and found a 2001 LX 470 in excellent condition and now doing a build. Nice having a V8.

[@Ash13ley100]

Great video as always ❤

[@ModernDayViking]

Thank you 🤗

[@stephenadams2594]

I agree with everything you said you are 100% right times are too hard for this nonsense thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@williamtucker5855]

The Tacoma buyer is not a cash buyer. You are correct maybe .001%

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

I simply don't like the 4th gen design. The 3rd gen is just beautiful

[@JORGELOPEZ-ik4fg]

I won’t pay that price.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Neither will I but then again I never buy new just too expensive, but I am a tightwad lol

[@kloun1980]

Toyota fan boys are the worst. I had a 2022 Tundra that had a number of issues. I finally traded it in for a 24 4runner and when I brought up the Tundra issues people would literally get offended and defend it with their lives. They are in denial that they overpaid for lower quality.

[@TRONABORON]

Big fan of Toyota's but after test driving the Tacoma 5 times in 2023 & 2024- not for me!

[@never2be07]

What issues

[@prtube1]

I am fan of Toyota, everything else sucks out there., but I had to ged rid of my 2023 Tundra for a 4Runner. Toyota messed up the new Tundra and Tacoma.

[@androsmedina7200]

I get rid of my 2024 tundra after hearing about the recall, I wasn't gonna wait to deal with those issues

[@jefferylorance7988]

2024 smaller gas tank 18.2 vs 3rd gen 21 .1 and almost same MPG’s gallons, still no hood gas struts, my 2001 Camry had hood gas struts… Now I hear transmission failures and engine failures…engine blew in Hawaii after owner brought brand new , has. Two inch lift on the way home..engine blew a piston and now dealer will now not fix it..?

[@LivinlifenFL]

Love Toyotas I have a 2023 I got a good price on it because the 2024s were coming out. I’ve already had a torque converter replaced at 10,000 miles seems to be OK now let’s hope it continues. But I would never pay the prices of the new Tacoma and I have no desire to have a Ford banger with a turbo in the truck. So I’m in complete agreement. But I also think that maybe Toyota and other foreign car makers are pricing their cars hire to try to make up for the losses during the Covid year or should I say years. I really think that’s why everything is priced so highly.

[@thatdude2229]

Not making fun. You are absolutely right!!!!

[@fidelmorfin]

Your truck is awesome bro!

[@ModernDayViking]

Thank you!!

[@C.Lopez-SWFL-Off-Road-Trucks]

I'm with You 👍👍

[@honda116969]

I have a manual transmission 3rd gen Tacoma there's no way I would get the new truck even if it was 10 grand cheaper

[@MrCovert23]

The 24 Tacoma is overpriced by $6k on all trims and $12k on the pro and trailhunter

[@gabrielromero1999]

Im 100% with you. And all your comentes 👍

[@tgkg]

I agreed. Too expensive!!!

[@appleztooranges]

Get them!😊

[@diggman]

How come no one ever talks about the little fin on the back of the roof? How are you gonna put a camper shell on the back of this?

[@stevemorris6270]

You sir are 100% right! I did purchase a 23 tundra TRD pro but I saved my money and paid it off. I would never be able to sleep at night knowing I owe a 14-1500 a month to a bank. If your payment cost that much a month you can’t afford it to begin with.

[@tyrsafray4640]

I have a 3rd gen 2021 off-road long bed fully loaded. Out the door price $40.5k never would I pay for the stupid 2024 POS’s. Love my truck and bought it CASH, debt is STUPID!

[@nelsoncolon9616]

Neither am i and i test drove an SR5 and TRD offroad. Not worth the money and not a fan of the engine

[@2agunguy5]

100% agree, I am keeping my 2013 Tundra as long as I can. Toyota has lost their minds. These trucks are over priced Mexico built 4 banger junk!

[@davidwethington9320]

I plan on keeping my 4Runner for a long time. Especially now with vehicle prices so high. I don't care for the Tacoma now. Looks wise it just doesn't do anything for me. Looks are subjective though. I do think Toyota missed the mark on pricing. They knew where Nissan and GM were at because they came out first. Ford followed suit but Toyota for some reason went way higher when comparing similarly equipped trucks. When midsize trucks are already expensive an extra 4-5k is a lot to ask from your consumers.

[@Meaty_taco]

It’s the sad truth. Greed will only become greedier.

[@AlexHG-bc3hz]

In 2017 I bought my TRD off road for $36K. Why would it cost that much today while it is made in Mexico.

[@ericd1632]

They've been building the Tacoma's in Mexico for years. Some were built in the States but a fair share were built in Mexico

[@MuddyRiverWildlife]

The borrower is slave to the lender, that’s a fact!

[@Romee_rome]

Capitol T in 4”T”h throwing me all off. Good one.

[@AlexLepoutre]

Financing and leasing are two avenues that have kept the automobile industry, and the employees who work for them, afloat and thriving for decades. It’s no different than how it would be nearly impossible for most to buy a home if mortgages didn’t exist. It’s nothing new. Same goes with government spending, we’ve been building and outspending everyone in the world on our military through credit, not what’s in the bank... Someone needs to chill on the red Kool Aid, me thinks.

[@WOODduck-u2e]

Spoiler alert,all of us Tacoma owners will eventually be driving the 4th Gen Tacoma down the road,so look for it!

[@christrarback9748]

You say your toyota fan boy but then say the toyota fan boys will attack you 😂😂😂

[@Yunggrippacuz]

Why i wont -ghey turbo, too expensive for ghey turbo.

[@mikos2k1]

Saw the 24 tacoma, granted it's the sport, but the new truck looks funny.

[@cyronader]

paying 50K + for a 4 cylinder doesn't sit well with me.

[@DavidWX877]

newer isn't always better. Turbos are junk and will need repairs sooner than the previous model.

[@jefftravis384]

Yes, too expensive for a midsize. Trdpro seats should be an option. Also wish they would offer crew max models. The excuse toyota had for keeping the truck same length as previous model should be up to the consumer. If it can't fit in a garage then so be it. I'm pretty sure most tacoma owners don't park in a garage. So ya give us more trim and model packages. Crew max 6 foot bed, or whatever. I had a 3rd gen, then upgraded to a 3rd gen tundra. Love my full size. Now, I would rather get a landcruiser or 4runner over a new tacoma because of the space you get. I offroad and overland in my tundra. I test drove a 4th gen tacoma and yes, much improved all around. For me, the 4banger turbo is a must for living in Colorado cause of high altitude and especially going up to the rocky mountains. The v6 tacoma motor is horrible. Anyways thanks for your input, but I think most of us can all agree new tacomas are too expensive. That's why most don't like it. Take care out there

[@BurainGTrailNFish]

You are right I am in debt on my car too. I just look at mine (on how much I owe)and keep telling myself every month "You'll be mine one day" and go to sleep.

[@carolinawoods-n-water4392]

The prices on the tacos & tundras is absolutely ridiculous. On top of that, the quality on both is junk. I’ll keep my 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road, thank you!

[@billchristo7894]

Bingo. No turbo, no hybrid only. Toyota needs to offer an NA option. This obsession to appease the US EPA is friggen ridiculous. Not just taco, but all their lines.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Sure this truck is good, but pricey & Durability: N.A > F.I Maintenance Costs: N.A < F.I

[@tacosan9256]

I don’t dislike it’s looks, the new Tacoma, it’s honestly 2 things: Engine- v6, v8 are better suited for midsize trucks. Price, way to costly and too much techy aids They should have kept the v6, added front lockers, and not put a flat screen TV glued to the dash I paid 31k for my SR5 4x4 and put about 10-12k in upgrades making it a TRD offroad but better

[@camaroman5208]

Totally agree with your statement.

[@joellenklemek138]

I agree with you 100% and I have another thought that I keep wondering about. Even without the price hike, people have been unhappy about the reduction of cylinders and, as you said in this video, not wanting a turbo. So what I’m wondering about is, does this make our v6 3rd gen’s increase is value/decrease in depreciation? I’ve had this hunch that it would mean this. So I’ve gone to driving my trusty 2010 Honda civic and leaving my 22pro taco parked as much as I can, trying to keep miles low. I have seen first quarter sales reports where the new 4th gen 24’s are absolutely tanking. And when I took my 22 in to the dealer for its 5th & final Toyota care at 25k miles, the sales guys came to talk to me, offering for me to test drive a new tundra, and pressuring me for my loan and credit rating information. Also my son has a 21 sport like yours. He is getting cold calls from the dealer he purchased new from. Both he and I are still making payments. He’ll be done sometime before the end of 2025. Me, I’ll be done beginning of 2027. So I’m just wondering if If depreciation will decrease enough where I can sell my 22pro closer to sticker price and then wait for Toyota to compensate by bringing back the V6’s eventually. Or maybe an fj type of ride, or even a Toyota offroad camper type. Just wondering and kind of hoping.

[@ModernDayViking]

I do believe that the 3rd gen prices will hold strong if not increase. Look at the previous generation tundra prices they are crazy high used.

[@noniespam]

Price is one thing but reliability is another and at that price it should be reliable. Toyota even managed to screw up a standard transmission all in the name of bottom line. Under their new leadership they are no different than any other vehicle manufacturers. Really how can you mess up a standard tranny, they been around for over a hundred years.

[@thatsmemikael9919]

I live in Alberta, Canada where almost everyone has a truck and ive seen maybe 2-3 new Tacomas on the road. The price just doesn’t make sense. I’m gonna keep my 2nd gen/ put 30k in upgrades and have a way better truck at the end of it.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Back in 2000 the Tacoma was the cheapest thing on Toyota's lot at $9,500... cheaper than a Corolla at $12k. Trucks back then were for the Poors and for contractors. They're now man-purses for emasculated cubicle-rated debt-slaves... hence the high price. Louis Vuitton purses for men now... but like you said, if people pay it then the price will be what it is... With thay said all truck manufacturers are milking this whole pretend-truck image thing to the limit...

[@josephkane4364]

I owned a 2019 from new for 43K miles. I’ll never make that mistake again.

[@josephchiarello11]

I won’t buy a 4 banger Toyota- end of story - I’ll keep my v6 4 runner as long as possible then switch to ford or Nissan

[@BoiseTDI]

There is one plus about the new Tacomas being overpriced and inferior…it makes our 2nd and 3rd gens much more valuable! =) I also paid $43k for my 23 manual Offroad Premium. 😊

[@TUFFGUY-xp1hk]

The Tacoma weighs too much to have a 4 cylinder turbo with plastic parts in that motor to still be able to tow up hill with a full load in the California, Arizona heat reliably.

[@rickp6391]

I've had 4 Tacomas, I'll never buy a new Tacoma again. Stuff your turbos and hybrids.

[@ericd1632]

Just bought my 4th Tacoma. A '22 TRD Sport double cab. Keeping this one forever!!

[@donjuan2105]

For the first time my next yeuck won't be a Tacoma. Ill be going with a Ranger Raptor instead and yes im a Tacoma fanboy.

[@rad-pt6sy]

You missed the point

[@edlyli7166]

4 cylinder truck? Got no use for.

[@LonGilford]

Hope Toyota wakes up! Before they ruin their reputation as manufacturing the most reliable cars 🚗 and trucks 🛻 in the world. Just goes to show that change is not always good!!! Just ask the consumers!!!

[@jeboutdoors377]

Hello great videos. Look up roa camper since y'all like camping great for off roading.

[@ModernDayViking]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jeboutdoors377]

@@ModernDayViking everything comes with it nice setup they have.

[@Sergiop4x]

Id go even further. Same goes with overlanding gear. If you have to finance the build... Slow down.

[@garytheguru]

Yeah I agree it's over priced and the only thing that comes standard is the new stupid grab handle that they put on the passenger side roof!!!

[@TechJedi29]

Forgot to mention they are now manufactured in Mexico? They chose to move assembly to someone who makes 2$ an hour and they didn't even pass the savings onto the consumer.... Disgusting..

[@josephkane4364]

My 2019 was assembled in Mexico. Worst vehicle I ever owned. I’m glad it’s gone.

[@dannypinyan3949]

Young people have a lot to learn. We owe 36 trillion dollars. Our interest payment at the end of this year On our debt.will be 1.6 trillion dollars. If I were to give you a dollar a second. It would take me 32500 years to pay you one trillion dollars we're done. Oh, and we're not the Petro dollar No more that money's coming back. You need the Google hyper inflation in Germany 1923 I think.

[@jimf.625]

Spot on. Toyota is no different than any other manufacturer who wants to sell vehicles in this country. They have to in order to stay in business. I’m speaking to the move toward smaller turbo and hybrid powertrains. This is due to the government and their green initiatives. It’s no longer what the consumer wants to own, it’s what the government wants you to own. Toyota is making changes to please the government, not the consumer. Like you said they have debt too. It’s not cheap designing and producing a complete new vehicle tip to tail, top to bottom and will pass that cost on to the consumer who like you say will go into serious debt to buy one because our system is designed to keep people in debt. Don’t forget what Klaus Schwab said, “you will own nothing and be happy.” That means your housing, your transportation, your finances etc. The issue with the new Tacoma has a lot of layers to it. It’s a part of a larger issue.

[@tomstupka2774]

Not worth the price, especially with lack of reliability

[@jdogtag567]

I think they are going to use the old Tacoma price points for the Stout. Its a crappy thing to do.

[@joeldavila3185]

Does Toyota think Tacoma fans are fast and furious fans? What's next after turbos, nitrous on your tacoma LOL.

[@bigsmoke279]

I’m not buying it bc too expensive

[@dannypinyan3949]

I don't like the plastics that you use on the inside. The plastics seem to be cheaper than the other model year.

[@pjaygutierrez1407]

Around 60 thousand dollars???? Dude, I got my TRD OR 2024 44K premium otd. What the hell are you talking about? ? ? ? Do some research instead of just blurting out 60K outta nowhere. ***Let’s blame the consumers! Don’t factor the inflation too! 😬👍🏼👍🏼

[@ModernDayViking]

www.google.com/local/dealership/18327713428214078327/cars/3TMLB5JN3RM023023?source=sh%2Fx%2Fuk%2Fm0%2F0&kgs=f2d0dd9f57e9fa72 50k for a TRD sport. One Google search.

[@MrCovert23]

I can guarantee you the normies that wanna get this truck will but if us loyal Toyota guys boycott this thang, and if they don’t sell, they prices will come down

[@B86432]

Price is insane, unproven engine, don't want a hybrid, trans are failing, I can get a really nice low mileage gen 2 raptor for these prices people asking for these 1/4 tons w zero subscription fees

[@user-rk2ww2cm4v]

If you really want a new tundra or tacoma you should probably wait until the 2026 model

[@kcdp671]

Yup I agree with you also,but I'm really interested in the new Tacoma and I'm playing the waiting game,to see when dealerships drop the price on the 4th gen👍🏽

[@robertwinther5423]

I really don’t like the looks of the 2024

[@371kenny]

People were warned with the tundra! Tacoma will be next

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Listen I don’t really care on branding I’m pretty much an atheist on brands, because I buy used and generally Japanese because they’re better quality I don’t buy new it’s not a good investment. Two of the things that keep people from any amount of wealth most often is buying new vehicles constantly and divorce. However that being said the new Tacoma is not your Tacoma just look at the difference in the crash safety rating so they come out just like what happened in the tundra it went from the worst to the best yeah major engine issues but if I had a loved one in a pick up truck right now I wanted to be a tundra crash ratings are awesome. Massive changes in technology in a far better frame so it’s not the same truck it’s kind of humorous when people say same truck it’s just the same name everything is changed. Now that also being said I commend you for being a smart KZbinr because your alogarithms will go up well with negative news and negative news draws 10 times of flies that good news does. Carry-on my friend and best of luck to you in everything

[@anthonyr5869]

Facts facts facts people still buy

[@jackcrackerman]

The post got removed most likely because many people post the same thing already... You could just piggyback off those, but i get it, you have a youtube channel you're trying to monetize.

[@ModernDayViking]

It was a comment under someone's posts where I talked about my price concern. I never advise my videos in groups.

[@SJDJFJFSKSXNDJWJQI]

Tundra 5.7> Tacoma V6

[@janjachymiak9013]

👍

[@Towtruck_tony]

Toyota isn’t what it used to be

[@Redial2416]

My 2021 third generation wasn't what I would call cheap., even though I bought it used a year old. Is your truck paid off???

[@ModernDayViking]

I wish it was paid off. Going to be trying my best to get it paid off

[@deantrainr]

I suggest anyone interested in buying a 2024 Tacoma to test drive one,optimistically and see for yourself. The overall platform is significantly cheaper than the previous gen but with a higher price and the uncertainty of the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. Now if your a fanboy/girl and HAVE to have the newest and the most recent Tacoma and love the thought of the 4th gen “disposable/throwaway” concept, go for it!! I’ll pass since I drove and inspected a trd off road premium package Tacoma and found that it was a hurried, throw out to the consumer designed platform with absolutely no care for long-term reliability for the buyer.😳

[@ryanhori6954]

Toyota quality is terrible. Every single Toyota model is facing a recall

[@lgbnz]

excessive borrowing can't last. there's a natural amount of debt that people, and financing companies, can take on before the floor falls out beneath them. that is an ironclad rule of economics and math, and with rates as "high" as they are now (historically normal), it's even worse. car repos are going to keep spiking and something is going to give. Also lame that your post got removed, a bunch of kleenex-soft people out there