I looked at Tacomas earlier this year. I liked the size.
However, compared to Tundras they seem over priced. Not sure
why. It does seem that all the compact trucks have grown to
Dakota size (except the Ford Ranger). I am not sure why this
is the case. Since Ford Ranger sales are down more than the
competition, I suppose the other manufacturers know what
they are doing, but it still seems that the newer "small"
trucks are not small any more. Of course for me personally,
this is fine. I need a new truck, and I think Rangers are
too small and F150's are too big. I'll never buy another
Chrysler product, so the Dakota is out. The GM mid sized
trucks are mediocre at best and over priced, although recent
price incentives have made them more attractive, but no 6
cylinder is a no-no to me. This leaves the newer Nissan
Frontier and the Tacoma. The Frontier has a lot more power,
but the Tacoma looks better and although I don't subscribe
to the myth of Toyota quality, I do suspect the Toyota is a
better built truck than the Frontier. Now if they price was
just lower....

Ed

Ed