Trucks, which one, Tacoma-Frontier or Colorado?

[boogaloo]

Still driving my 2001 Tacoma Pre Runner, V6 auto 2WD. Have taken it on cart tracks that would sink a Chev and never spun a wheel. Just my .02..............................Daniel

[diverduck]

Just buy a full size and be done with it. Believe it or not your operating costs will be very similar, and if you look around the price won't be too far off of a mini truck.

[tracker]

I have a 2008 Taco double cab 4x4, bought when it was 1 yr old, used (USA vehicle) now 140km. I put new frt rotors, pads, new shoes on back, hanger bearing, replaced battery, 3 bulbs in dash and on my 3rd set of tires. I have owned full size dodge, chev/gms and ford gas and diesel. The taco is the best vehicle I ever owned. The taco even got better mileage pulling 2 atv's north than my 6.5 gm diesel. Only thing I miss is the room in a full size but some of my big 3 vehicles had a reserved spot in the dealership for warranty work. Taco never went back for warranty until last year when Toyota recalled it to check frame for rust and did a free undercoating. I must of got a good one built in California

[fratri]

Just buy a full size and be done with it. Believe it or not your operating costs will be very similar, and if you look around the price won't be too far off of a mini truck.

Parking, in the mall and garage would be the biggest concerns..... I guess I am spoiled as I have been parking in the garage most of my adult life....
The idea of a full size does sound nice and is appealing but the thought of getting into a frozen truck every morning in the winter before work, not so much...

I guess the next step will be to test drive each of them, then try and find the best price (which won't be easy) then go from there.
Thanks for all the input, much appreciated.

[tracker]

Big fan of my 2010 Tacoma TRD. Replaced brakes and tires once, other than that just fluids no other issues. Tows everything I've needed it for, decent gas mileage and fits down my narrow driveway no problem.

Something to consider though, I've been shopping around for a cap for my truck and it's a lot harder to find a good deal. With the full size chev/ford there seems to be a lot of used deals out there on accessories, but little harder to find for the toyota.

Try here http://www.usedtruckcaps.ca/

[Buzz Killington]

Tacoma all the way bud. my 2005 has 240k on it and still running like a champ.

[Bluebulldog]

Parking, in the mall and garage would be the biggest concerns..... I guess I am spoiled as I have been parking in the garage most of my adult life....

Get a remote starter...problem solved.

Parking at the mall? I always park the furthest away...helps a guy stay in shape, and you don't get door dingers.

[last5oh_302]

Parking at the mall? I always park the furthest away...helps a guy stay in shape, and you don't get door dingers.

Running boards are worth their weight in gold in these regards, as long as they stick out further than the doors. Larger tires and a little lift/level doesn't hurt against aresehole dents as well since most other doors sit low enough and will just hit the running boards.

[Bluebulldog]

Running boards are worth their weight in gold in these regards, as long as they stick out further than the doors. Larger tires and a little lift/level doesn't hurt against aresehole dents as well since most other doors sit low enough and will just hit the running boards.

Yes. I've got a set of nerf bars on my Titan that keep other peoples doors at bay.

[LeakyBoots]

I have thought about a full size but there are bigger, won't fit in the garage, are a little bit more pricey and will have a hard time parking them at the mall...Just figure the smaller ones will do everything I need it to do and still fit in my garage...
I have to remember I don't need a truck but would prefer one over another SUV. My SUV has done everything I needed it to do but its getting up there with 249,000 km's.... need to start looking for an alternative. Biggest reason for the truck is so I can separate my outdoor clothes and catch from the cab......

I drive a 4Runner which is the Tacoma power train. It clearly better on gas than fully size trucks, until you load it with appreciable weight - boat etc. If you are daily driving and commuting without a significant load, your fuel costs will be lower on a 6cyl than an 8cyl full size truck. On a regular drive to and from the cottage, I am about $20 less on gas than my friends with F150, D1500 etc.

With a boat on, they win for sure.