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I'm thinking about buying a pickup sometime in the near future. I don't necessarily need one, but I'd like the change. No one in my family has a pickup (my parents/sisters live nearby and so do my wife's), and it seems like every other weekend we find we could use one.
I have always been a car driver (had a 2003 Access cab V8 Tundra for a little bit & the wife drove it more--long story). I loved how when you stepped on the gas, that thing moved!! It was also pretty smooth-riding. Not as "bouncy" as my sisters' 4Runners even. I was surprised (in a good way).
I test drove the Double cab short bed Tacoma V6 for the first time the other day and felt a little "underwhelmed" by it.
IMO the negatives for the Tacoma: Lack of technology (not even a USB port in a 2011), no rear A/C vents (I have a 1 yr old daughter and live in TX-this is somewhat important to me), very plain/cheap inside, had more of a bouncy ride, very little acceleration when stepping on gas, the cab room seemed very small if adults had to sit back there, and the bed seemed really small.
positives of Tacoma: maneuverability (will be easier for me to get around the city--am a teacher just a few miles away), slightly better on gas mileage than a Tundra, short bed double cab should fit easily in garage, hold value really well.
My concerns for the Tundra are that it may be too big--coming from someone who has always driven a sports car/sedan, is it going to be that difficult to get used to? I mainly drive around the city, school parking lots, restaurant drive-thrus, etc...will it be a PITA to drive the Tundra around? If I go with a Tundra I'd get the smaller V8 (don't need the 5.7 as I won't be towing anything much). When driving on highway, is it difficult to see? I've seen a few people mention difficulty seeing out of blind spots. I don't even know if a double cab (know a crew would NOT) would fit in my garage.
The Tundra most likely will have the acceleration I'd enjoy, rear A/C vents (only on CMax?), bigger cab, bigger bed, maybe more technology, seems nicer inside.
I'm going to go used--about 2009-2011, around 50-60K, don't want to spend more than $22K. Any/all input is appreciated!! Thanks
I'm thinking about buying a pickup sometime in the near future. I don't necessarily need one, but I'd like the change. No one in my family has a pickup (my parents/sisters live nearby and so do my wife's), and it seems like every other weekend we find we could use one.
I have always been a car driver (had a 2003 Access cab V8 Tundra for a little bit & the wife drove it more--long story). I loved how when you stepped on the gas, that thing moved!! It was also pretty smooth-riding. Not as "bouncy" as my sisters' 4Runners even. I was surprised (in a good way).
I test drove the Double cab short bed Tacoma V6 for the first time the other day and felt a little "underwhelmed" by it.
IMO the negatives for the Tacoma: Lack of technology (not even a USB port in a 2011), no rear A/C vents (I have a 1 yr old daughter and live in TX-this is somewhat important to me), very plain/cheap inside, had more of a bouncy ride, very little acceleration when stepping on gas, the cab room seemed very small if adults had to sit back there, and the bed seemed really small.
positives of Tacoma: maneuverability (will be easier for me to get around the city--am a teacher just a few miles away), slightly better on gas mileage than a Tundra, short bed double cab should fit easily in garage, hold value really well.
My concerns for the Tundra are that it may be too big--coming from someone who has always driven a sports car/sedan, is it going to be that difficult to get used to? I mainly drive around the city, school parking lots, restaurant drive-thrus, etc...will it be a PITA to drive the Tundra around? If I go with a Tundra I'd get the smaller V8 (don't need the 5.7 as I won't be towing anything much). When driving on highway, is it difficult to see? I've seen a few people mention difficulty seeing out of blind spots. I don't even know if a double cab (know a crew would NOT) would fit in my garage.
The Tundra most likely will have the acceleration I'd enjoy, rear A/C vents (only on CMax?), bigger cab, bigger bed, maybe more technology, seems nicer inside.
I'm going to go used--about 2009-2011, around 50-60K, don't want to spend more than $22K. Any/all input is appreciated!! Thanks