@ my wages could always use a good increase but, it’s more than enough. However for Toyota or anyone to try and justify 50K for a barebone SR5 trim at that is just retarded NPC bot mindset. 🤷🏻♂️
@@charbumso you’re ok paying close to 50k (after taxes and fees) for a truck without a dampened tailgate, no power seats, a back window that doesn’t open and a lower end tech package? If so, you are definitely part of the problem in todays truck market!
your just a broke boi. this is just how it is in this era. all cars are expensive. at least toyota is proven and earned that price. it isnt the 90s anymore
I mean my 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD OFF ROAD was 41K and it’s got everything. Yes I know the RAV4 and Tacoma are different vehicles but the price of the new Tacoma’s are just absolutely insane.
I drive a 2017 3rd gen TRD Off Road Access cab that I purchased new . I paid just over $35000. In 2006, I bought the 2nd gen TRD Off Road Access cab for $27000 new. The Access cab pickup is no longer being made. The equivalent in 2025 will now cost you $54000! Good luck finding a real truck with the long bed. The only thing available, it seems, is the stupid 5ft bed 4 doors. You can hardly call that a truck . Completely worthless vehicle. Why ?? A word of advice, if you currently own a 2nd or 3rd generation Tacoma in good condition. Hang on to it.
Fact: a turbocharged 4 cylinder will need more maintenance than a v6 In the long run.. even taco owners know that ..the frontier is a much better truck with better power, suspension, actual steel bed and more features at a lower price
The Frontier has the steering radius of a battle ship, and the suspension articulation is not even close to Tacoma. Otherwise, I like the new Frontier. A great mid size truck if you aren't going to be taking it out on more serious off-road trails. For me, I generally keep don't use my Tacoma for rock crawling, so the Nissan would probably work fine for me.
I will admit, i had a 2024 trd off road drive past me yesterday and it looked pretty damn good. But....my 2022 xp pred makes me happy. First vehicle i have owned that i honestly want to keep for as long as possible.
I have a 2007 Tacoma I bought brand new. If Toyota keeps the Tacoma as it is now, I will be buying a Nissan Frontier when it's time to buy a new truck.
I priced an SR5 extended cab 6ft bed 4wd model and it came to $44k with the SR5 convenience package. Way too much since these trucks are rarely discounted below $40k.
Toyota lost it’s Kaizen. Bump-stops optional. Love our 21 runner and miss the 10 taco but anyone thinking this is improvement does not truly understand vehicles.
Even if you can get a better price, the MSRP is still too high. For those of us that live in states that we pay property taxes on vehicles, they base the tax on the MSRP and not the sales price. And you have to pay it every year not just the year you bought it in like sales tax. Don't even get me started on insurance. No wonder there are so many trucks sitting on the lots. Its just simple economics 😂
Got a loaded up 23 Trail boss for over 2 grand less than this. Way more features, better power, better looks. I just cant get past how little you get for how much you now have to pay to get in a Taco
Ben, the issue is, no V6, no rear leg room, made in Mexico….and crazy price point. Toyota has absolutely made some common sense mistakes. I’m a huge Toyota fan sitting here shaking my head. Rolling my eyes. Only good thing I can say is. From a distance the truck looks awesome.
160.00 for black out emblems. Lmfao. Cost them the same as stock. Give me a break. 60.00 for DollarTree mudflaps. So cheesy. Id like to see that 4banger with 1200lbs after 1 year. Can't imagine why the lots are full
I bought a 2012 trd sport 6 cylinder 4.0L engine new.....it has 140k on it now and not a stitch of trouble.....2.4L 4 cyl turbo or turbo/hybrid no one wants.....this engine isn't proven for the long haul yet....no thanks...also train problems with the taco and BIG engine problems with the tundras. OVER 100 UNITS RECALLED FOR A NEW ENGINE. NO THANKS ON ALL FRONTS. I will keep my 2012 taco for another 100k
@@craigbarber3064 Colorado is assembled in the US, Tacoma is assembled in Mexico. And so far, the new Tacoma has had more mechanical problems than the new Colorado
where did you get twin turbo? wouldn’t call them junk, you guys are such idiots saying turbos are unreliable. they’ve been around for 30+ years they’re not new technology
When the hell did 50K become “affordable” for a bare bone low tier compact truck? Anyone saying this is affordable is part of the problem.
Your wages need to keep up with the times it sounds like.
@ my wages could always use a good increase but, it’s more than enough. However for Toyota or anyone to try and justify 50K for a barebone SR5 trim at that is just retarded NPC bot mindset. 🤷🏻♂️
@@charbumso you’re ok paying close to 50k (after taxes and fees) for a truck without a dampened tailgate, no power seats, a back window that doesn’t open and a lower end tech package? If so, you are definitely part of the problem in todays truck market!
@@charbum my wages have gone up pretty well.......but that doesn't mean i would spend 50 k for this plastic tonka truck with a turbo 4 banger.
your just a broke boi. this is just how it is in this era. all cars are expensive. at least toyota is proven and earned that price. it isnt the 90s anymore
Just too expensive!!!!
Should be 28k
I use my heated steering wheel on my 4Runner all the time in the winter.
I mean my 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD OFF ROAD was 41K and it’s got everything. Yes I know the RAV4 and Tacoma are different vehicles but the price of the new Tacoma’s are just absolutely insane.
I drive a 2017 3rd gen TRD Off Road Access cab that I purchased new . I paid just over $35000.
In 2006, I bought the 2nd gen TRD Off Road Access cab for $27000 new.
The Access cab pickup is no longer being made.
The equivalent in 2025 will now cost you $54000!
Good luck finding a real truck with the long bed.
The only thing available, it seems, is the stupid 5ft bed 4 doors.
You can hardly call that a truck . Completely worthless vehicle.
Why ??
A word of advice, if you currently own a 2nd or 3rd generation Tacoma in good condition. Hang on to it.
I completely agree. Tacoma does make a 6ft bed I thought. However, most all other midsized trucks only have 5ft beds. Lame.
Have a 2006 w 230k on the clock. Drunk driver just totaled it on the freeway rear ending me. What to do...buy used 3rd gen or roll dice w 2025.
@@949chriso why would a 2025 be a roll of the dice?
44k truck, no power seats and not even a dampered lower tailgate? What a joke
I bought the SR5 I love it!!! So far it has been amazing.
Same
Toyota upgraded the Price and downgraded the new model. Its a win-win for Toyota and a lose-lose for the consumer. No thanks!
Let them rot...
I like the looks . But it's too expensive for a basic model
For the same price you can get a loaded out nissan pro 4x with a way better naturally aspirated v6.
Yeah but that's a personal opinion and not fact
I recently drove a Patrol as a rental with the V6 and aside from power, you get more features for your money....
Fact: a turbocharged 4 cylinder will need more maintenance than a v6 In the long run.. even taco owners know that
..the frontier is a much better truck with better power, suspension, actual steel bed and more features at a lower price
The Frontier has the steering radius of a battle ship, and the suspension articulation is not even close to Tacoma.
Otherwise, I like the new Frontier.
A great mid size truck if you aren't going to be taking it out on more serious off-road trails.
For me, I generally keep don't use my Tacoma for rock crawling, so the Nissan would probably work fine for me.
The new Tacoma still outsells the Frontier and has a higher resale value.
Back seat space is non-existent 😂
as is with most mid sized trucks
It definitely feels smaller than the last generation
@@bengordon8546 it is.....
The price is just insane bro I love your videos though ❤
44k and can’t even get power seats
And you only get cloth seats 👎
I bought that exact truck from lhm on new years had a decent discount. Rims are nice also.
I got the 2024 Nissan Frontier sv 37k otd and it has everything but leather seats, but 6 cylinder and 310 hp are amazing.
ONLY $44,000+? This for a stripped version of a Tacoma? What a rip-off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give me a call when they put the V-6 back in it. Also, taking the V-8 out of the Tundra was another huge mistake.
I will admit, i had a 2024 trd off road drive past me yesterday and it looked pretty damn good. But....my 2022 xp pred makes me happy. First vehicle i have owned that i honestly want to keep for as long as possible.
I have a 2007 Tacoma I bought brand new. If Toyota keeps the Tacoma as it is now, I will be buying a Nissan Frontier when it's time to buy a new truck.
It’s about 10k overpriced.
I love " affordable" at almost 50K with taxes and fees, lol.
Toyota is taking a ride and profiting on their past reputations, which has made them delusional and will sink soon.
They already have taken a hit with failing transmissions
I wouldn't pay more than 30k for this 4 cylinders turbo charged engine.
I mean then don't get one, simple
Best trim level to get, but I would have to agree with you on getting the heated seats.
I priced an SR5 extended cab 6ft bed 4wd model and it came to $44k with the SR5 convenience package. Way too much since these trucks are rarely discounted below $40k.
Ii agree i paid 35k for my 2020 trd off road 4x4 fully loaded
Love mine!
Looks good with black wheels & blacked out trim but u need to wait for 2026 to see how this powertrain holds up…
Merry Christmas Ben!!!!
My SR5 was 42K originally. I was able to get it down to 36K. You can negotiate and get the price down. I wouldn’t pay full retail price .
look at the hood gap on the passenger side
Toyota lost it’s Kaizen. Bump-stops optional. Love our 21 runner and miss the 10 taco but anyone thinking this is improvement does not truly understand vehicles.
Even if you can get a better price, the MSRP is still too high. For those of us that live in states that we pay property taxes on vehicles, they base the tax on the MSRP and not the sales price. And you have to pay it every year not just the year you bought it in like sales tax. Don't even get me started on insurance. No wonder there are so many trucks sitting on the lots. Its just simple economics 😂
It's good that you're wearing a button-up shirt, and pants too.
People would hate to see you without the shirt.😂
Damn silver and black looks good..
The sr5 shorted is.not available in canada only the premium trims.. no wonder all the dealerships have long beds lining the lots.. they are not moving
Will drive my 2016 until I'm dead!!!!
Insane prices now.....
And the best Tacoma NOT to buy is ANY!
if you cannot afford one, don't buy one.
How much price?
Got a loaded up 23 Trail boss for over 2 grand less than this. Way more features, better power, better looks.
I just cant get past how little you get for how much you now have to pay to get in a Taco
I think the best to buy is a 2021 tacoma lol
50k for cloth seats... rather get a fully decked out use trd pro
30’s not colds????
This trim should have a manual transmission.
The problem is the price
Orrr you can get yourself an SV Frontier 24my for 34k or 25my for 36/38k
Basic a$$ everything and only 4 cylinders. I paid less for my ‘25 Camry XSE AWD, which is 2x the car that this is a truck. Go figure.
I guarantee 80% of the drivers on the roads these days don't even know what a cylinder is.
1:23 Another one of your mumble-attacks 🥳
Yeah no thanks, I'll stick with the Gen 3
Ben go over the sticker. You are to quick.
There are so many Tacoma on that lot. Seems it's not selling.
Would get the limited
Ben, the issue is, no V6, no rear leg room, made in Mexico….and crazy price point. Toyota has absolutely made some common sense mistakes. I’m a huge Toyota fan sitting here shaking my head. Rolling my eyes. Only good thing I can say is. From a distance the truck looks awesome.
What about it being made in Mexico?
@ I mentioned that. Absolutely huge miscalculation.
@@terrydowning3796 no I'm asking what about it being made in Mexico is inherently bad?
Is there a higher trim? I like it
There’s several higher trims
50k is not affordable only for the wealthy
Nothing impressive about this product at this time.
Wdym? This truck is beautiful ASF that front bumper got me. Drive a hatchback 2025 Corolla xse and man I fell in love with this
Test drove one the other day. No thank you. I'll stick to my 2021 3rd gen trd off-road v6. The new Tacoma felt like a cheap toy.
Nice tacoma i like the SR5 that's all you need that's what I would have brought if i never went off-road but i brought the tacoma trail hunter
I have a 23 Tacoma TRDOR with 6800km on it. I’ve always wanted one and have zero regrets. I love it!
Still to much no thanks good bye toyota 😂😂😂
Thanks, Ben. Always appreciate your perspectives. I agree on the heated steering wheel. Never understood why people want that?🤔
A good pair of gloves is cheaper
I have one and here in Colorado it’s awesome.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 you full of terrible advice kid.😂😂😂😂😂😂
160.00 for black out emblems. Lmfao. Cost them the same as stock. Give me a break. 60.00 for DollarTree mudflaps. So cheesy. Id like to see that 4banger with 1200lbs after 1 year. Can't imagine why the lots are full
Agree
If you are watching this, just know that the title is not true.
I bought a 2012 trd sport 6 cylinder 4.0L engine new.....it has 140k on it now and not a stitch of trouble.....2.4L 4 cyl turbo or turbo/hybrid no one wants.....this engine isn't proven for the long haul yet....no thanks...also train problems with the taco and BIG engine problems with the tundras. OVER 100 UNITS RECALLED FOR A NEW ENGINE. NO THANKS ON ALL FRONTS. I will keep my 2012 taco for another 100k
50k for a 4 cylinder way too much money.
Lol with the stupidly amount of motors dying in the new Tacomas and tundras…. 😂
Overpriced open bed suv😅
I'd rather get a Colorado
Ok and your point iiiiiissssssss?
C'mon man !
A Colorado is still just a Chevy . Total Garbage with horrible resale value and maintenance problems.
@@craigbarber3064 Colorado is assembled in the US, Tacoma is assembled in Mexico. And so far, the new Tacoma has had more mechanical problems than the new Colorado
Have one and love it. @@craigbarber3064
Nice truck for a Toyota
Try to get rid of it in two or three years. Toyota will still have a surplus of 24s, 25s, and 26s on the lot. Trump's tariffs will kill Toyota!!!!!
Twin turbo junk just like the new tundra
Not twin turbocharged
Whered you get the other turbo?
where did you get twin turbo? wouldn’t call them junk, you guys are such idiots saying turbos are unreliable. they’ve been around for 30+ years they’re not new technology
People gotta stop buying this overpriced garbage. They aren’t lowering the price because idiots will go finance a $50k bare bones truck
Beat The Nissan Frontier, Now!!!!
Always 😂
@gideonighodalo3476 Yeah, But Tacoma is Good Than a Sucker Nissan Frontier
Uh oh already has...duh
@@reedrk88t What Happen Bro
I would buy it tomorrow for $40k
you could prob haggle it down to 40k.
Yeah not going to happen
Turbo, CVT trash.
This is actually cheap plus dealer giving around 5k off msrp. You ppl just broke
Junk