New member - Thinking of jumping from 3rd to 4th gen

[TacoWill]

Hey everyone!

I decided to creat an account here to get some info and join in the discussion as I contemplate trading my 2020 TRD Sport for a 2024 TRD Sport Hybrid. Test drove a few recently and was really impressed with the hybrid power train. My brother in law just got 2024 Sport non-hybrid and that’s what got me looking. Such a good looking truck and there are a lot of improvements. I really like my 2020, so I’m still on the fence, but if I find the right truck at the right price I’ll have one in the driveway. Looking forward to joining the community here!

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[Sagebrush]

I traded in my 2016. I've got 5,000 on my new ride and think Toyota hit it out of the park. I've had all four generations of the Tacomas, each a step above the previous generation, but this one is much more than a step. It's yards above the third gens.

I toyed with a hybrid, but didn't want the extra complexity and cost. I went with an OR with the Premium package and can't say enough about it.

 

[SilverSurfer]

You may have regrets from jumping to a 24, but it wont be about the truck. lol you will love it.

 

[TacoWill]

I traded in my 2016. I've got 5,000 on my new ride and think Toyota hit it out of the park. I've had all four generations of the Tacomas, each a step above the previous generation, but this one is much more than a step. It's yards above the third gens.

I toyed with a hybrid, but didn't want the extra complexity and cost. I went with an OR with the Premium package and can't say enough about it.

I had a 2008, 2016, 2017, and now the 2020. I’ve loved them all and it’ll be hard to let go of my 2020. But I am impressed with what I’ve seen of the 4th gen. Seems like Toyota really took note of the complaints of prior gens and really put out a great truck. That premium package is LOADED with features!

 

[TacoWill]

You may have regrets from jumping to a 24, but it wont be about the truck. lol you will love it.

That first line had me worried for a second!

My brother in law is loving his and has nothing but good things to say about it!

 

[Mini2nut]

I jumped from a 3rd Gen 2019 to a 2024. Zero regrets.

The improved driver ergonomics and smooth 8-speed tranny alone are worth the jump.

 

[TacoWill]

I jumped from a 3rd Gen 2019 to a 2024. Zero regrets.

The improved driver ergonomics and smooth 8-speed tranny alone are worth the jump.

The transmission was the first thing I commented on during the first test drive. The shifts were so smooth and never felt like it was in the wrong gear.

 

[Mini2nut]

The 6-speed gearbox in my 2019 was extremely annoying. Two software updates did zilch to eliminate the constant gear hunting.

 

[TacoWill]

The 6-speed gearbox in my 2019 was extremely annoying. Two software updates did zilch to eliminate the constant gear hunting.

I think I got lucky with the 2020. It’s one of the smoothest 3rd gens I’ve driven, but nowhere near as smooth as the 4th gens I’ve driven. My 2020 still likes to up shift too quickly and then have to downshift immediately. The shifts on the 24s are pretty seamless. You have to pay attention to notice the shifts.

 

[Bannedname]

If you off-road much, this video had some good information.

 

[Taco sport Dave]

Hey everyone!

I decided to creat an account here to get some info and join in the discussion as I contemplate trading my 2020 TRD Sport for a 2024 TRD Sport Hybrid. Test drove a few recently and was really impressed with the hybrid power train. My brother in law just got 2024 Sport non-hybrid and that’s what got me looking. Such a good looking truck and there are a lot of improvements. I really like my 2020, so I’m still on the fence, but if I find the right truck at the right price I’ll have one in the driveway. Looking forward to joining the community here!

I purchased my first Tacoma sport a month ago,and let me tell you it is a fantastic truck. The four cylinder turbo engine has very good speed. I got the premium package and it will take me awhile to figure it out. The truck is very stylish. I added Toyota side steps and Toyota taunnue cover.

 

[Taco4ever]

Looks like you are in for 2024, what trim line and color caught your eye?

 

[TacoWill]

I purchased my first Tacoma sport a month ago,and let me tell you it is a fantastic truck. The four cylinder turbo engine has very good speed. I got the premium package and it will take me awhile to figure it out. The truck is very stylish. I added Toyota side steps and Toyota taunnue cover.

How are you liking the OEM cover? I had the OEM on my 2020, but the new ones look like they sit flush. Definitely looks nicer than the old ones.

 

[TacoWill]

Looks like you are in for 2024, what trim line and color caught your eye?

I think I've narrowed it down to a TRD Sport Hybrid 4x4 with the premium package. I was also looking at just the upgrade package, but after we test drove one with the premium package, my wife was like "You should get the premium one." Who am I to argue? lol

I'm just torn between Bronze Oxide and Underground at the moment. I'm talking to a few dealers, so we will see if we can agree to numbers on them.

 

[Sagebrush]

I'm talking to a few dealers, so we will see if we can agree to numbers on them.

Remember what MSRP stands for while dickering. Don't use that term with the salesman; use "Toyota's suggested price" instead.

Good luck.

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