Post by: vandeman17 on April 12, 2013, 12:06:31 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on April 12, 2013, 03:02:53 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on April 12, 2013, 08:12:56 PM
Tacoma= Small, not so roomy, comfortable, decent on gas
Room and economy is the debate. Both are generally very dependable.
I love my Tacoma dbl cab. It has a short bed and at times I wish I had more room but for most hunting trips it's fine. I went with it due to off-road capabilities, gas mileage, and past history with Tacomas. It actually tows a lot better than I anticipated, it'll tow a lot more than it will be able to stop I'm sure.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on April 12, 2013, 09:03:03 PM
Post by: aaronoto on April 13, 2013, 01:21:28 PM
Tundra= Big, roomy, comfortable, gas guzzler
Tacoma= Small, not so roomy, comfortable, decent on gas
Room and economy is the debate. Both are generally very dependable.
Well stated. I've owned a 2009 Double Cab Tacoma and now own a 2012 Crewmax Tundra. Loved my Tacoma but ultimately wanted more room. As others have said the Tundra rides better than the Tacoma, but the Tacoma was a little more fun to drive.
I don't have a single complaint about my Tundra besides gas mileage. With stock tires it was pretty good, I was averaging about 18mpg, my Tacoma with BFG AT's was about 18-19mpg. Initially I thought not too bad, but after I put some BFG AT's on my Tundra I've been getting about 15mpg... I have the smaller 4.6 V8.
I wish I could have kept my Tacoma, but having owned both I'd choose the Tundra. Of course, if you don't need the extra room and towing capacity the Tacoma would be perfect!
Post by: coop2424 on April 13, 2013, 03:08:53 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 13, 2013, 03:27:27 PM
I love the look of the newer Tundra but as mentioned it is a bit more of a boat. Plus, when you spend more money on one, you'll be afraid to take it out and have fun with it. I hit a small tree stump with my tundra and put a little tend in the bumper and I don't even care. I call it a war scar 8)
Post by: coop2424 on April 13, 2013, 03:47:24 PM
I have had two older body Tundra's and they averaged 17-18 miles per gallon for me. In similar year model Tacoma's, you only get about 2 miles per gallon better. I don't think that's worth it to give up all the extra bed space, power, and cargo capacity of the Tundra. Not sure how the newer model Tacoma v Tundra mpg difference compares.
I love the look of the newer Tundra but as mentioned it is a bit more of a boat. Plus, when you spend more money on one, you'll be afraid to take it out and have fun with it. I hit a small tree stump with my tundra and put a little tend in the bumper and I don't even care. I call it a war scar 8)
Completely agree. I have nice striping on mine and a couple love scrapes but nothing a little detailing wouldn't fix. To me I have a truck to use and that is what I use it for. I just am glad the wife has not been with me on a couple of the roads I have been on. :chuckle: Aren't the newer tacomas and tundras dang near the same price?
Post by: JBar on April 13, 2013, 03:53:57 PM
Post by: bowhunterty on April 13, 2013, 03:58:52 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 13, 2013, 04:31:06 PM
Completely agree. I have nice striping on mine and a couple love scrapes but nothing a little detailing wouldn't fix. To me I have a truck to use and that is what I use it for. I just am glad the wife has not been with me on a couple of the roads I have been on. :chuckle: Aren't the newer tacomas and tundras dang near the same price?
They're both expensive as all get out. Plus the new Tacoma's are supposed to be huge, too. Heck, they might be as big a truck as my "old" Tundra. If you want to spend $40,000 on a hunting truck, knock yourself out.
Post by: bigsads on April 13, 2013, 06:50:01 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on April 13, 2013, 07:11:51 PM
Post by: Bofire on April 14, 2013, 11:03:01 AM
2007 "better than average" (only low catagory is "drive train", 2008 went down to Average, 09 up to better and drive train up to average, 2010 same, 2011 same and drive train up to better, 2012 Best rated Tundra every catagory is Best!! I will be looking at them next time I truck shop.
Carl
Post by: vandeman17 on April 14, 2013, 06:24:23 PM
Post by: KimberRich on April 14, 2013, 06:37:59 PM
Ive had an '89, '97, '01, and a'05 Tacoma and they were all V6s and all got poor mileage. Usually 17-18 around town if i recall.
Im not sure how big of a guy you are but if saving a few $$ on fuel isnt a major concern, Id go with the Tundra hands down.
Theyre both reliable and have the best resale value of any truck on the market.
Either one is a good choice.
If they made a 1 ton with a diesel motor Id own it. :twocents:
Post by: vandeman17 on April 14, 2013, 06:41:32 PM
Post by: 724wd on April 17, 2013, 02:17:06 PM