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If I drove a Cavalier I would be comparing the same price range as a Cavalier. If I were driving a Ferrari I would be comparing vehicles in only that price level. That was the most ridiculous analogy I ever read. I have bought vehicles and intended on keeping them forever and never did. I would rather spend less... have more options... and a longer factory standard warranty than Toyota on a domestic new truck. In my opinion that is the best value. Not everyone has payments when they buy a new truck. By saving the interest charges on the loan as well as not paying for more than they need they can often pay cash. I did.......
Drive a Toyota and you and your wallet will see the inside of a service shop much less than if you drive anything else. That is where people get the "crazy idea" that they are the best. As far as the warranties go, I'll let you Ford/Chevy fans sweat over that one; I've had 3 Toyotas and I've never even had to think about it. Drive a Ford and I guess you have to worry about that kind of stuff.
No Ford truck I have ever owned has EVER been in a service facility for ANYTHING. How can you get better than that?
Sorry my wallet was not eaten up with GMs/Fords and I like their trucks better. I have spent mainly on frequent oil changes, brakes and tires and maybe that's a result of good driving habits as well. Dealers warranties are great so get the longest available with loaner vehicles. I have also owned new Toyotas in the past and had some pretty costly services after the warranty expired as do many other imports. My Acura for example just cost $110.00 just to have the radiator flushed last weekend.
Why would you buy 3 Toyotas?... when you indicate that you only ever need one and drive it literally forever? I have a co worker that continues to drive an extremely rusty one regardless of how bad it looks... sure is reliable though.
So everyone commenting here has perfect Ford vehicles and never had any issues? Yeah, right. I'll believe that as soon as pigs fly. Probably 99% of Fords do not perform like that. Like I said, people make up stories to support what they wish. Fine, I can too: my Toyota has 60 million miles on it and I don't even put motor oil in it. How's that? Now back to reality: Toyota is and excellent truck. Ford makes a half decent truck up to maybe 100,000, if you get lucky. After that, forget it. Especially if you put them under any kind of strain or abuse, they just can't deal with it.
Hey Toyota responder, are you the same person that claims to tow 5,000 pounds daily with your 4-banger Tacoma? This is another thing Toyota truck owners are good at, exaggerating their trucks ability to haul and tow.
The ones responding on this site have had better performance with other vehicles and are forewarning others regarding Toyotas.
I have been turned off on this model by reading from the same Toyota owner.
Not sure about perfect Ford F-150's, but my Hemi Ram has been a dream. Actually, I really am not concerned if it will go 100,000+ miles, because I plan to trade it in well before that time.
After reading the comments on this posting I'd take the Ranger hands down over a Tacoma. I don't see any evidence that supports paying more for an equal vehicle.
Dodge trucks are not only some of the best trucks built, but their resale value is incredible. My 2001 returned 90% of its purchase price when I sold it (in mint condition with 50,000 miles) in 2006. That's the best return on a vehicle I ever got, and I've owned all kinds over the years. I never drive my vehicles over 100,000 miles, keep them perfectly maintained and have never had a single mechanical problem with any of them. If someone wants to keep a vehicle for 300,000 miles and drive a rusty rattle-trap with faded out paint that's their business. I want mine to look and feel NEW. All American trucks will easily remain like new for 100,000 miles, so that's all I care about.
I WILL be driving my Tacoma after every Ford owner here has either traded theirs in by choice, or because of a major breakdown too costly to repair, because this Tacoma is a much more well-engineered vehicle with far better workmanship and build quality than anything Ford has ever produced.
I drove imports exclusively 70's through 2000 until I saw the quality control slip. I traded Toyotas just as frequent as domestics and they were not infallible. I would rather drive the latest safest technology available much in the way I want the latest computers, plasma screen tv etc in my home. My rotary dial phone worked too forever, but I now have a cell phone. I totally agree with the Dodge owner. I have since gone with domestics and not looked back. And I have saved money my repair incidents are nil because I keep my vehicles in the garage, very well maintained. I do not want a rusted rattletrap with 300,000 miles anywhere on my property. By the way, manufacturers including Toyota do not want everyone to drive and keep vehicles forever or they would be out of business. I have bought many new cars and trucks more for the latest design, features etc. not because of mechanical failures. I personally feel its more likely that a 300,000 mile vehicle is likely unsafe, unreliable, technically obsolete, and very likely not going to start. When you drop repair $ on top of possessing a rusted up hulk its got to be extremely depressing. I would rather save the $5000 cash up front on a domestic... pay all cash... not have a payment and enjoy! If Toyota reads this adjusts their price points than they may woo me back. Until then there seems to be more domestic owners for this very reason.
I imagine Toyota's excellent engineering and infallible build quality is why this morning's paper carried an article about the grossly over-rated and underpowered Highlander SUV being recalled (AGAIN) due to an accelerator that might stick on the floor and "possibly cause an accident" (yeah, I GUESS SO!!) Another example of how Toyota builds such PERFECT vehicles.