I guess Toyota has lost me as
I guess Toyota has lost me as a customer. I’ve owned three Tacomas and currently drive a 2013. I plan on it being my last. Toyota left me behind in pursuit of marketing to the younger clientele with sportier and more expensive models. The Gulf States region has flooded the dealerships with luxury Tacomas in the 36k-45k price point. I mean it’s overwhelming, too many configurations and too many options. I’m sick of hearing Army Green and tired of hearing TRD Pro. Toyota is pushing this double cab SR with a 4cyl engine, added TSS decals, cheap running boards and “black out” features, all of this is added at the Port after it leaves the factory. It’s such a scam! The SR5 double cab with a V6 engine is priced the same as an SR with a 4cyl engine, the TSS “off road” decals added at port really mean nothing. Under the hood it’s 4cyl but not worthy of off road with 159 horsepower. This started in 2018 and apparently continues into the 2020 model. No access cabs available in Gulf States region and none of the lower price point models available here. They are obsessed with selling luxury trucks now instead of simple and reliable trucks like the first generation. My 2003 Tacoma was much heavier and better built than my 2013.
Also if I wanted 4 doors I would buy a damn car. If I wanted luxury I would buy a Land Rover. Why do I need to take a second mortgage out to buy a Tacoma?