2009 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab from North America - Comments

I have driven Toyota products since 1985, I have owned 5 Tundras and 1 Tacoma, and say that bar none, you cannot beat the overall quality of the Tacoma. I traded a 2005 access cab with 65,000 miles and got $13,800. $9,000.00 more than I owed to be applied to a 2010 4 door Tacoma TRD Sport. I also had Rangers and currently have 2 Chevy Colorado in my company fleet and there is not comparison to quality and reliability.

The interior of the Ranger fell apart, rattled, squeaked. The same with the Colorados. The door panel is weak, cheap seats, etc. On my Tacoma I have changed oil and tires in the 4 years of ownership.

I will always have a Toyota in my driveway. You pay for what you get.

Regarding 4th Oct 2009, 12:37 I couldn't agree more.

Truth is I'm NOT looking to replace my Tacoma for another 6 years, probably then with another Tacoma or Nissan. Based on how well my truck is holding up so far, I have no doubts that it will last that long.

Like you I use American vehicles at work, 4 Chevy's and a Dodge. So I have the luxury of driving these vehicles and seeing how they hold up first hand. I could give a list of real quality problems the Chevy's have had but it would take more than a few paragraphs. Oh and don't even get me started on the Dodge. Needless to say, the quality of the build and materials can't hold a candle to Toyota. And that's sad.

Having said that, I'm done commenting on this thread. The die hard Ford, Dodge, GM people, along with the UAW workers will never admit to the well known quality issues.

So rather than blindly buying American to support the unions, I choose to buy the better quality product that will last. Oh by the way, for those of you that didn't know, Tacoma's are built in America.

In turn my new Silverado gets pampered at home vs the ones driven all day at work. Making deliveries, carrying industrial equip to refineries. Stopped started many times in filthy environments.

I tow on pavement and am the main driver and owner. It makes a difference. I suspect you would not use your import like the ones at work. I have overloaded my work truck many times and driven it areas my home truck will never experience.