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No, they are all good and always ther when needed. And know their vehicles.
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I don’t understand the hype
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I have had issues with the source switching. Volume control either the knob or steering wheel controls, changes the source. Seems like it went away for a while, then it came back. I've tried to figure out if there's some magic to the way I connected or started apps when it went away for a while, but I can't figure it out. Took it to dealer and they had no clue, dealer didn't even understand a streaming radio station was playing from the phone! It's annoying but I'm still hoping that some update will just make it go away for good.
I agree most of the storage is useless, but that's typical of most vehicles. Bottle/cup holders are always useless, never big enough for any water bottle I use. Console storage is pretty useless, but I don't have much use for it. Under seat storage in the back is a little better, but I wish it went all the way through so it could store longer items.
I love the engine. I rarely get less than 22mpg in any type of driving, and I'm often in the 26-30mpg range. Throttle response and acceleration is incredible in my opinion, coming from the 6 speed 6 cyl. small truck engines that were geared to stay in as high a gear as possible for as long as possible, the way this 4cyl turbo is geared and the fast turbo spooling, it feels like a race car to me.
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Cool - what setting did you change?
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Lol not sure if TacoScott is trolling or really is a 1st time Taco owner that didn't do the research. But first and foremost; "Serious lag in acceleration - feels like it’s stuck in quicksand" ;
No way José . I have owned and driven a 1993 Toyota pickup-truck, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen Tacos (Toyota renamed it "Tacoma" in 1995) and now my 2024 TRD Sport with the manual transmission and it is the quickest and fastest of them all. The torque and takeoff speed is twice as fast as my 3rd gen was.
There is no lag what so ever Scotty i promise. I am getting up there in age and i freaking love the 4th gen Taco with the 4-banger, turbo-charger and will die with this one (unless the 5th gen offers a 6MT as well
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Others here have brought up some very good points including purchasing a new Taco with the Premium package vs base trim models. I had to have that 14 inch touch screen and leather seats but the package had other stuff I will never use and ya know what ? i don't care.
From the Toyota Tacoma press release on 18 MAY 2023 to my purchase on 27 JUN 2024, I waited 13 months to find my dream build;
TRDSport/6MT/4WD/BlueCrushMetallic/PremiumPackage. I paid $2,000 extra over the MSRP, found it at Toyota of Melbourne, purchased an $89 one-way airplane ticket to Florida then made the 13-hour drive back to Texas and couldn't be happier.
No regrets, no shame. 5,200 miles so far with no issues. As others have said, if you're not happy with your Taco, trade it in for something you're accustomed to. Just my 2¢. Cheers.
No way José . I have owned and driven a 1993 Toyota pickup-truck, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen Tacos (Toyota renamed it "Tacoma" in 1995) and now my 2024 TRD Sport with the manual transmission and it is the quickest and fastest of them all. The torque and takeoff speed is twice as fast as my 3rd gen was.
There is no lag what so ever Scotty i promise. I am getting up there in age and i freaking love the 4th gen Taco with the 4-banger, turbo-charger and will die with this one (unless the 5th gen offers a 6MT as well
).Others here have brought up some very good points including purchasing a new Taco with the Premium package vs base trim models. I had to have that 14 inch touch screen and leather seats but the package had other stuff I will never use and ya know what ? i don't care.
From the Toyota Tacoma press release on 18 MAY 2023 to my purchase on 27 JUN 2024, I waited 13 months to find my dream build;
TRDSport/6MT/4WD/BlueCrushMetallic/PremiumPackage. I paid $2,000 extra over the MSRP, found it at Toyota of Melbourne, purchased an $89 one-way airplane ticket to Florida then made the 13-hour drive back to Texas and couldn't be happier.
No regrets, no shame. 5,200 miles so far with no issues. As others have said, if you're not happy with your Taco, trade it in for something you're accustomed to. Just my 2¢. Cheers.
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Where in TX are you at @TexasBlueCrush? I don't have the latest Taco yet so I'm living vicariously thru everyone's adventures with their new trucks. I put down a deposit 3 months ago and it looks like I won't be getting my TRD Pro anytime soon (at least not until sometime next year).
For me, it all comes down to two things: the Needs & the Wants. Do I really need the latest and most expensive Tacoma?!?! No, not really but I really want one!
Would you rather settle for something that's readily available on the lot? No, I don't ever want to settle for anything less than what I've got my heart set on and I don't mind waiting especially with all the mishaps, malfunctions and gremlins showing up in the latest Taco. I hope by the time I get my truck, all these issues would have been fixed.
For me, it all comes down to two things: the Needs & the Wants. Do I really need the latest and most expensive Tacoma?!?! No, not really but I really want one!
Would you rather settle for something that's readily available on the lot? No, I don't ever want to settle for anything less than what I've got my heart set on and I don't mind waiting especially with all the mishaps, malfunctions and gremlins showing up in the latest Taco. I hope by the time I get my truck, all these issues would have been fixed.
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@TX-BluStreak You sound just like me. Did I need a TRD Pro? No way. Was that the only truck that I wanted? Definitely. Trucks cost too much today to drive something that you don't want.
I was also where you are thinking it would take me forever to get mine. I also thought that at least they might have all the problems sorted out by the time I got mine.
But then things just lined up and I got mine two weeks ago. I know it seems like they are dying all the time from reading posts online, but mine is perfect and I wouldn't trade it for any other truck on the market.
It will be worth your wait - trust me, I do understand the hype.
I was also where you are thinking it would take me forever to get mine. I also thought that at least they might have all the problems sorted out by the time I got mine.
But then things just lined up and I got mine two weeks ago. I know it seems like they are dying all the time from reading posts online, but mine is perfect and I wouldn't trade it for any other truck on the market.
It will be worth your wait - trust me, I do understand the hype.
i'm up here in the Dallas metroplex in Denton County. And i completely agree with you. I paid the extra $8,690 for the premium package on my Taco. I didnt want or need the moonroof, the JBL sound system, the panoramic view monitor, heated seats, bla bla bla.Where in TX are you at @TexasBlueCrush? I don't have the latest Taco yet so I'm living vicariously thru everyone's adventures with their new trucks. I put down a deposit 3 months ago and it looks like I won't be getting my TRD Pro anytime soon (at least not until sometime next year).
For me, it all comes down to two things: the Needs & the Wants. Do I really need the latest and most expensive Tacoma?!?! No, not really but I really want one!
But to get the 14 inch touchscreen and leather seats, I had to buy the upgraded package. I'm at a point in my life where i can afford it and it's been worth every penny.
Your Taco will come soon just be patient. I too enjoy reading others thoughts and comments on their new Taco. Yes there have been a few glitches with the 4th gen but it is soooo much better than my 3rd gen ever was.
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Dude i just noticed your avatar. That is one bad a** Taco ! a 2nd gen TRD Sport and i freaking love the chrome !
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It’s entirely possible to test drive a vehicle & go as far as a purchase only to wind up in disappointment. First impressions are everything & perhaps unfortunately for OP impressions may not change. My advice though is to stick it for a bit (thankfully Toyota’s have about as linear depreciation as you can find in a car), long enough to properly evaluate priorities.
In my case, I should’ve known as soon as I sat in it at the lot it wouldn’t be right (the one I test drove wasn’t the one I ordered). It took about a week for disappointment to set in. After the first road trip I knew I was done. Since then I’ve spent a year or so on forums studying the options. I intend to choose a decade long vehicle next time.
1. Not properly evaluating priorities: I thought I needed small & nimble for the city. That’s good for day to day life, if disappointing even on short runs, but when I dream of leaving the city, small size is too small for the highway. Now I’m not having all my needs met For the money I’m laying out.
2. Limited options: 2 years ago the resurgence in the midsize truck (and SUV for Toyota) market hadn’t happened yet. Suddenly there’s a whole new segment to consider. There may be more options in the future that OP could consider.
3. Not properly evaluating budget: I thought I needed something cheaper & didn’t comprehend just what that meant. THe budget that once bought the nicest car on the lot now buys only the cheapest. My income is the same. BUt I’ve also gotten to the stage in life where i expect a lot more not a lot less. As has been suggested, perhaps an increase in trim level might alleviate some of OP’s concerns.
So in my case, the car worked out just right for what I evaluated it for. I probably didn’t evaluate properly. In the end OP should probably stick the Taco for now, but only as long as it takes to analyze the decision, what led to a sub optimal outcome, and how a different decision might improve things.
In my case, I should’ve known as soon as I sat in it at the lot it wouldn’t be right (the one I test drove wasn’t the one I ordered). It took about a week for disappointment to set in. After the first road trip I knew I was done. Since then I’ve spent a year or so on forums studying the options. I intend to choose a decade long vehicle next time.
1. Not properly evaluating priorities: I thought I needed small & nimble for the city. That’s good for day to day life, if disappointing even on short runs, but when I dream of leaving the city, small size is too small for the highway. Now I’m not having all my needs met For the money I’m laying out.
2. Limited options: 2 years ago the resurgence in the midsize truck (and SUV for Toyota) market hadn’t happened yet. Suddenly there’s a whole new segment to consider. There may be more options in the future that OP could consider.
3. Not properly evaluating budget: I thought I needed something cheaper & didn’t comprehend just what that meant. THe budget that once bought the nicest car on the lot now buys only the cheapest. My income is the same. BUt I’ve also gotten to the stage in life where i expect a lot more not a lot less. As has been suggested, perhaps an increase in trim level might alleviate some of OP’s concerns.
So in my case, the car worked out just right for what I evaluated it for. I probably didn’t evaluate properly. In the end OP should probably stick the Taco for now, but only as long as it takes to analyze the decision, what led to a sub optimal outcome, and how a different decision might improve things.
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The other part of all this is the hype, which I kinda forgot about until rereading the thread title. I waited 8 months for my build, a timeframe most Toyota intenders are familiar with waiting for the perfect allocation. In that time I’d built up the car so much in my mind, just giddy with anticipation, I”m not sure any car would’ve been satisfying in the end. Glad many are finding the wait worth it for the Taco!
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