Can we applaud this women for at least being honest! It’s an expensive truck and she bought it early… prices are now dropping, so I’m sure she sees that and wishes she waited. I give her props for her transparency
$58,704 is an absolutely insane price for a midsized middle of the road pickup, of any brand. I purchased my 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road for $32,480 OTD, in April 2020, just after the COVID shutdown. Is it a $26,224 better pickup? I would be hard pressed to justify paying that much of a premium, especially with moving to a 4 cylinder turbo motor. I believe that Toyota has priced itself out of the market for many long term Taco owners, especially with the competition available in the market today. I do wish you all the best with your new truck, it is certainly an upgrade in many respects, but personally, I will pass for now.
@gorillaump5869 That’s not true. My Canyon AT4, which has a much nicer interior, more power, more payload, more towing, auto 4wd has an msrp of $46k. Apples-to-apples the Tacoma is way more expensive than GM, Ford, and Nissan.
The upgrades are not worth the price tag. 3rd gen is not perfect but it’s a good value compared to the 4th gen. Gx550-off-road is 100% correct newer TRD pro have upgraded price tags with less value
60K for Tacoma offroad is insanely expensive, but if you are happy with the purchase and can afford it, then I say you made the right choice. Your happiness is just very expensive lol
It’s a poorly built truck and the 4 Cylinder Turbo Engine is going to have big problems if you tow or put bigger tires, and Turbo engines do not last. Period. Ask any Toyota mechanic or reputable ASE certified mechanic, they are expensive to repair and do not last past 150K miles. Also, the automatic and manual transmissions are failing at a high rate. The 2024 Tacoma and the 2022, 2023, and 2025 Tundras are being recalled for that Twin Turbo V6 Engine. Toyota had become a greedy and cheap vehicle manufacturer now. For shame Toyota. Do better or your customers will not buy or step foot on your dealerships.
It takes courage to put out an opinion piece like this and I admire you for that! In 2005 I bought a beautiful blue SR5 manual 4 banger for $17,000. In 2019 a TRD Off-road manual 6 banger for $40,000 and it'll be my last vehicle purchase. When a truck costs as much as my first house did in 1988 I'm done. Keep up the excellent content young lady.
Congratulations on your new truck. Whenever a person can save enough money to purchase a vehicle they have their heart set on, DO IT! You only live once and financing means paying interest and interest means "other people's money". If you're happy and feel good about what you did, then don't worry or listen to what other people say. Kudos to you for sharing your experience. Cheers!
I'm proud of you to paying cash for your new truck. I ordered a '23 TRD OR Premium, put a substantial amount down and paid it off within the first year. Like you, I' was very specific about what I wanted, paid MSRP and waited 5 months to get it. I love not having the payment(we're 100% debt free). About the only time I can justify financing a vehicle is 0.0% APR or if the incentives encourage going through financing for a short time. At 52 years old, I hope to never borrow money for anything ever again.
It depends. I’m 27 and for some reason I love late 90s and early 2000s Toyotas/lexus…so I bought a gx470 2004 and I love the gx! I have put 1200k in base level maintenance stuff but the engine is just wow!
@@Mark_Thompson lol Like what? a recall on a Nut? I have a 2023 TRD OR, The truck is great and still holds it value if not even worth more then what I paid for, People like you will always try hard enough to find something bad to say
For giggles, I built a Trailhunter, on Toyota Canada website. OTR price is $97,000+. Before extended warranty or any extras. For a Tacoma... Pretty sure I won't see many of those on the road soon.
You shouldn’t have to justify it to others, everyone’s circumstances are different as you mentioned, but the transparency provided is nice to know. You always come across so professional and well thought out, keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to the build to see additional ideas I can implement into my 2024 Sport premium. 👍
I paid 42k out the door for a TRD Sport. I got 4k off MSRP and all the dealer add ons removed from the price but got to keep them. But I love it and its been my favorite model so far. Ive owned a 04, 07, 18 and now 24.
@@donays8241 it was a lot of back and forth but I didn't leave feeling ripped off. Thats the most important part for me anyway, not having regrets the next day.
The price increase over previous years is pretty crazy. Sure they added and changed a lot but damn. I paid just a little over 43k out the door for my fully loaded 2020 OR 4x4.
It’s because of Posers. Remember Timberland before pop stars wore it to pose in it. Timberland Finds Poser’s Market. Prices,color & styling option to “Wazoo”. Now we got bunch YT posers.
How do you like your 2023 Tacoma? I am strongly considering purchasing a third generation after all of the transmission issues coming out about the fourth generation...
@@kennedymccorstin4750 I love it. People are already hitting 300k in the 3rd gen. Videos on here. It’s my second, had a 2011 Tacoma so I have no worries. I got the long bed because that’s what I had before. Just harder to find. I have no complaints.
@@Kevin45792 Thanks for taking the time to respond! I currently own a 2004 Toyota Rav4 which was my first car purchase and has lasted me close to a decade. I have almost 230k on it but can't wait to purchase a Taco :)
@@kennedymccorstin4750 I love mine. Plenty of power from a proven truck design that will last. I can't imagine paying all that $ for a brand new truck that's having issues.
Chloe, I could be wrong but I thought it would be much more beneficial to you, if you had your car financed through the dealership, they would have saved you more money out the door then the $1,000 discount you did get. Make sure there is not an early pay off penalty. Contact the financial department of the company holding your loan to make sure the exact amount to pay off the loan. Once you get your first payment in the mail, write out a check for the full amount.
Love your videos! I’m a Toyota nut Myself. In the last few years I’ve taken advantage of the market and traded up from a RAV4 to a Tacoma to a 4Runner and now the new Land Cruiser. I rented the new Tacoma from my local dealer and loved the new power train. Can’t wait to start mods on this LC and I’m excited to see what you do with the new Tacoma!!
Outstanding video I’m a huge fan of your channel… Thank you for all your hard work. You truly are a brilliant individual.🇺🇸❤️🙏 God bless you and your family peace☮️💜⭐️
I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport in the family which a paid 36k moderately optioned new in 19. We needed another vehicle in the family as my son is now driving so decided on a fully loaded Chevy Colorado ZR2 which I paid 52,500 out the door. I've always been both a Toyota and Chevy guy (we also have a Lexus GX460 which has been rock solid), so wasn't a big brand shift for me. I just couldn't justify the price of the new Tacoma vs. the Chevy as you just don't get as much for your money. People will say I've given up reliability, but I never keep anything past 100K so not worried about it. After driving the ZR2 for 8K miles, I don't regret a thing and love it. Just another perspective.
Congratulations Chloe! Thank you for sharing this with us and being so transparent. I appreciate you and all you do! Good luck with your truck and I look forward to watching all your progress with the truck! I am a 3rd Gen truck owner and very happy!
@@craigcattelle5146 thanks! 😂 She looks so uncomfortable like she wants to call him out and just knows everything he’s saying is complete nonsense. Look, keep your stupid push button tailgate, your 4 cylinder turbo, and your rats nest looking engine. Bring back the V6, come back to reality, and never ask for 50-60k for a MIDSIZE truck. GTFO with this nonsense. If you want to make the TRD pro with every stupid feature under the sun and charge double for it, great. Do that, but most of us just want a bullet proof truck at a reasonable price.
Beaver Toyota in North GA has 3 2024 TRD Pro Hybrids... well over MSRP. ($83k+) Other dealers are selling for actual MSRP. My neighbor bought his fully loaded 2024 Tacoma TRD PRO Hybrid for $68k. Not sure what some dealers "know" but dang, that's a lot of markup! Glad you're happy with your truck! Enjoy it!
@@sokratzmmf she has a engineering job and this is her side thing. This division of hey I'm going to ignore the rampant inflation across all boards and slam someone who has worked hard has to stop. If you can't afford it stop being but hurt about it, you just didn't work hard enough.
Beautiful truck. Lots of upgrades, congratulations, your hard work brings rewards. One thing, if one can do without the premium package the base TRD Offroad can be had for 45k. And with the upgrades for 24, that's a good deal. I just bought my wife a 24 Offroad Premium package, and my 22 doesn't even compare.
I had a brand-new 2022 TRD Off-Road 4x4 premium and hated the brakes on it. I now have a brand-new GMC AT4X and love the truck with no complaints. I am not a brand fanboy.
Nice Tacoma! I'm still loving my 09 4x4 with 125k miles still running strong. I have cash like you but holding off on a purchase right now. Might give my Tacoma to my grandson when he starts driving. Enjoy your new ride!
Look elsewhere I just bought a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Sticker price 53,000 out the door price 50,000. Discount brought it down to 46,000. I paid no dealer fees. I only paid taxes tag and title. I decided to add a bumper-to-bumper 8 yr 100k mile warranty through Chevy and GM for $2,500. Still way cheaper than the taco. And I can fit people in the backseat. Peace of mind. The ZR two is so much more impressive than the Toyota. Sales down 20% this year GM Colorado sales up 29%.
The sales of the Tacoma are down because it just went on sale not even 6 months ago, of course it is down because there is very little availability, and the Colorado sales are up because it has been on sale for more than a full calender year so they have been able to ramp up production. If you look at the sales of the Colorado when they switched to the new gen, it took a huge nose dive, same thing with the new Ranger.
Good luck with the your new 2024 Taco! There are reports of Automatic and manual transmissions Failing. I hope you keep us posted on issues that come up with your Truck. Dam 59K for A 4Cylinder truck. There are Ranger Raptors selling for 59k or less.
In this economy this past decade, I’ll never buy a Truck this expensive when it’s a depreciation asset! I much prefer a older Tacoma truck maybe 7 years old and invest the remaining money to appreciating assets or further investments that brings a ROI (Return of Investment) along the rocky road we are in
I’ve loved you since I bought my Silver 19 Tacoma in 21. Then found an Electric Lime 23 with 7k on the clock last year. Finally let Silver Beast go last month to a coworker. All around good for everyone. That said, you opening up your life story in this episode was magic. Now I know why have loved you since day one, way back then. Keep being you because you’re like awesome and stuff! 🌈🌪⚡️
I just looked up my local Dealer in Surprise AZ, they have a2024 Tacoma Trailhunter exterior ICE CAP, Interior Softex + Emboss Mineral, Double cab 6-ft bed i=Force max 2.4L 4-cyl turbo Hybrid Powertrain 326 HP 8-speed automatic trans, with 4 wheel drive at $ 7 0 , 5 3 0. Yes, It says Total SRP 65,530 Dealer Price Adjustment $5,000. "smart Path Price 70,530. That's more than a TRD PRO. I'm thinking about a NISSAN nore and more, Crazy. Hey Chloe, great video, thank you for the honest pricing info, your Awesome.
I bought an off road, love the truck. It drives very well, power where you need it, handles nice and I would do it again. 90 miles trip at 70-85 mph, no problem. I love the truck and it looks good.
I'm also in San Diego and I've wanted to get a Tacoma for a while but those prices make it seem impossible. I could never justify that price even with my software engineering salary.
@@jbcope1000 Agreed, Toyota Carlsbad is a joke. Look at their markups on landcruisers and 24' 4runner trd pro 😂 As the adage goes, vote with your wallet, unfortunately, it seems folks in the SD area seem to vote with their feelings hence Toyota Carlsbad continue gouging.
I bought my 2020 TRD offroad at Toyota Escondido over laborday weekend 2020. At the time they had the best prices out of any dealership in the county including Temecula. Avoided the $5K bump up most dealerships were charging for a 4x4 at the time
I don't make judgments on anyone's finances or what they buy and drive. That being said if you're happy with what you paid and got what you wanted that's all that matters... It's a beautiful truck!! Toyota has a great reputation for reliability which is something that is VERY important to me, I've been buying Toyota vehicles exclusively since 1990 when I bought my first 4X4 Pickup and I paid $15,500 out the door, I drove that truck for 20yrs without ANY major problems when I gave to my daughter, she traded it in 3yrs ago. I also bought a 1995 Four Runner that my wife drove for 10yrs til it was totaled in a wreck....My latest purchase was a 2019 TRD 4X4 that I bought from my neighbor 3yrs ago that he had upgraded with a lift, top of the line suspension and bigger tires and rims. He had over 5k in those upgrades.... I paid 35,000 cash, no financing for that truck (I hate care payments) I would never buy a used vehicle, you never know what abuse they may have had, but I've known my neighbor for 20yrs and I know he never abused anything he drove... The truck had ONLY 2,000 miles on it!!! He almost never drove it which is why he sold it. It's now my daily driver, it runs like a dream and it may very well be the last vehicle I ever buy, I'm retired and I don't drive a whole lot either, the odometer turned to 17,000 miles this week. The truck is barely 'broken in' as far as I'm concerned, it looks and drives like it's brand new. So long story short, I hope you're happy with your new truck. I'm sure you'll get lots of enjoyment out of it....Looking forward to seeing how you 'trick' this new one out!!!
Haters are going to hate. You did it right by paying in cash with current interest rates. Its shocking how many people living paycheck to paycheck finance let alone make the decision to purchase a $50k+ depreciating asset.
To think I bought my 1st vehicle truck in 1982 for $500.00. I've watch your channel and was stoked to by a 24 Taco till i saw the prices and got a Nissan Frontier, no regrets and cash leftover in my pocket. Congrats on your purchase 🎉.
damn, seems like that dealer really stuck it to you. taxes and licenses fees aren't fees you can avoid cause it goes to the state. you shouldn't pay the processing and delivery fee because that is paid from the manufacturer to the dealership or reimbursed I forgot which one. doc fees, why do you have to pay a fee for them to process your application for them to sell you a car? that is probably like an extra $2K you got scammed out. on top of that since you're not showing everything we don't really know how much they actually overcharged you for the tacoma. regardless these tacomas built in mexico, with sub par materials as the previous generation and now starting to have problems are not worth what they are asking for even at msrp or their discounts. YOU NEVER BUY A VEHICLE CASH, this is why they also screwed you. even if you're going to buy the vehicle cash you finance the vehicle through the dealer because they will give you the best possible deal on the vehicle or otdp. then when you get your first bill or any information regarding your loan you call the bank up and payoff the loan. paying a few days of interest because you financed a vehicle will save you thousands in the price of a vehicle if you're not stupid and know how to negotiate.
Here's the Copilot version of your rant; you might want to consider for next time: It sounds like that dealer really took advantage of you. Taxes and license fees are unavoidable since they go to the state. However, you shouldn’t have to pay the processing and delivery fee, as that cost is typically covered by the manufacturer or reimbursed to the dealership. As for the documentation fees, it’s questionable why you should pay for them to process your application to sell you a car. That could be an extra $2,000 you were overcharged. Additionally, without seeing all the details, it’s hard to determine how much they overcharged you for the Tacoma. Regardless, these Tacomas, built in Mexico with subpar materials compared to the previous generation and now starting to have problems, are not worth their asking price, even at MSRP or with discounts. You should never buy a vehicle with cash. This is another way they took advantage of you. Even if you plan to buy the vehicle with cash, you should finance it through the dealer to get the best possible deal on the vehicle or out-the-door price. Then, when you receive your first bill or any loan information, you can call the bank and pay off the loan. Paying a few days of interest because you financed the vehicle can save you thousands on the price if you know how to negotiate effectively.
I waited for the new Tacoma to come out just because they were King of the segment for so long but here in Calgary Canada they wanted 70,000 with taxes for a TRD sport so I laughed in their face went across the street and got a Colorado ZR2 for 65,000 a much better truck and competes evenly with a TRD Pro or Trail Hunter
Yep and reliability probably better, I know GMs warranty at least is good. Toyota is voids warranty’s based off what your car tells them since its monitoring its customers
22k miles on my 24 TRD OR. Love it. Its a lease road beast and gets GREAT gas mileage. Only issues so far are the knob fell off and a cracked windshield with a replacement on order but no idea when they get it in.
Truck lovers are a special breed. As a car lover I'd never understand dropping all that cash for a vehicle type just to be a little higher, rides worse and worse mpg than a car. I'm saving to get a base model Frontier. A simple V6 and a simple 8 speed auto.
Bash truck lovers , but then buy a truck? Lol. Either way frontier is a good option now. Fully boxed frame, reliable NA V6, and 9 speed transmission designed by Mercedes. Used you'll save tens of thousands of dollars compared to 24 Taco
@@robertedwards3822 no its not its just a 4cly turbo lol that also looks pretty, Ranger Raptor beats them all, and I am a Tacoma owner of a 2023 TRD OR.
I knew the price going in when I ordered my 2024 Tacoma Limited. What someone is willing to pay is a personal decision and you should not seek out others thoughts on what you paid. Be happy with your purchase and keep trucking!
From my local observation it's usually the small pickup trucks that actually get used for hard work, humping garden waste etc. Occasionally a bigger truck has been customized as a work truck with say a special frame on the bed, or it's covered in company logos. Mostly though they appear to be emotional support trucks.
That’s a lot of money for a truck but unfortunately, that’s what they cost now. Good job being patient enough to save and buy what you wanted! Too many people are impatient or unrealistic about big purchases. I hope the new engine and transmission live up to the standards of the old reliable ones
0:34 I found out on google: The 2010 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has a starting MSRP of $15,345-$27,250. Can someone tell me how the F*** we ended up at a base price of $63,900 in 10 years???
I just looked at a 2024 Tundra that was $66,000 no damn way that little 4 banger is worth $63,000 especially when it hasn't been proven if the turbo 4 is reliable
I think we're going to see a lot of problems from that turbo engine, and did customers actually ask for that, or did Toyota just force it on them? Apart from the inflated sticker price that seems the biggest change for the '24 Tacoma, and they both seem to be negatives.
Chloe i bought a tacoma extra cab with 22R 4 cylinder alpine green 2WD $22.000 out the door in summer of 1997, best truck i have ever owned. Thanks for Sharing
Love your videos Chloe! I just sold my 2024 Limited Tundra fully loaded and lifted to purchase a 2024 Tundra Pro. Would love to trail with as I’m local to Carlsbad. Keep up with the great videos!
No Sales tax states ram it to you in other taxes .....food etc....property taxes etc...😮 No free rides unless u are an illegal immigrant, then everything is FREE 😮
It is ok. She paid for it in cash. She is not hurting for money. If you want to buy EXACTLY what you want, the dealership will rip you off. Go and try and find out.
Great video as always Chloe. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills are very much appreciated. I do have a concern about the transmission problems that I have been hearing about. Seems like this may be a big problem for the 2024s. Hopefully it won't be for you.
I purchased my Sport in Orange County for $51k OTD. The suggested MSRP was $46k without taxes, registration, etc. I've been looking since October and wasn't able to locate the color and options I want until June. I've went to four dealership and they were not willing to go below $50k OTD. The only thing it doesn't have is the automatic tailgate which I overlooked because it had all the other functionality I had. But low key, the automatic gate would have been great. Congrats on your new Taco! I look forward to your upcoming mods and reviews.
I paid for my 2021 Sport 4X4 ,,, 61000 dollars.. My trade in had negative equity. I kinda sorta regret paying so much , but at the time (covid).... There was scarcity in production.. So paying 58000 seems good... Enjoy your new truck... Cheers!,,,.. BTW , thanks for all your previous vids..
Great video In April I purchased the limited model because of the option it offers that other manufacturers don’t offer, such as heads up display and power steps Tacoma offers packages for all consumers Love my truck
I bought my 2011 prerunner sr5 2016 100k miles for $15k. I drove it for 7 years and put 70k on it then gave it to my son as his first car. He loves it. I told him ‘keep that truck for the rest of your life.’ He said ‘I will!’. I wish i had my dads 82 sr5 long bed. I would have but it got stolen and never recovered.
14:55 that’s funny because I have had an absolutely horrible experience at the dealership I bought my 3rd gen from. Every service I have been stuck with them for as well has been horrible and they have left my truck in worse off condition then I left it which is impressive
Congratulations on being financially smart! I'm a fan of Toyota but I would buy a Ranger Raptor for that price. California sales tax is a joke I live in Hawaii and sales tax is 4%
Really great review and I give so much credit for the hard work. Truth be told I love Toyota and if things were different I would have bought one. Asking what they are asking is insane and a down right insult to the taco culture. I had so many problems with my 19 Tacoma, the service team, sales team, and corporate that the prices are the last straw. Sadly, while it is a great platform the competition is catching up and providing many of the same features at a much lower price. These rigs are not $15-20k better than the competition. To each their own, I mean no disrespect, but there are some great vehicles out that companies are standing by.
At the end of the day Chloe it’s your truck and you got the deal you could at the time. As long as you feel good about that, that’s all that matters. You were transparent about what you paid for it and I’m sure the audience appreciated that. Theres always going to be naysayers but imo the price point has come ⬆️ quite abit between the Gen 3 & now the Gen 4. Hope this Taco brings you a lot of joy.
I ordered my ‘24 Sport Premium. $55k out the door. I sold my ‘20 Lincoln Aviator Black label grand touring and paid for the truck. Glad to get rid of the very high probability of the battery going south in the next couple of years. The Lincoln was a really nice ride, but I enjoy the truck much more . I also have a ‘21 Sport heavily optioned. The new truck is way more truck. Yeah, Im an old guy (Vietnam veteran ) but I really enjoy my vehicles
Chloe - I too recently purchased a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road. To be honest - all I was looking for was the Solar Octane color which I hear is a $425 add... I would have been happy with an SR5. It took months of searching and I finally found one at the same lot I purchased my 2022 SR5 Tacoma. I do Agree - I went back and forth A LOT with Sales... Same MSRP $42,900. This one had mud guards, Door Edge Guards, and the Upgrade Package ($4,649) plus Delivery/Processing/Handling.. Brought it to a whopping $50,525.00 in the end, I was able to get them to drop about $2k from their asking price and I was able to slide over about $10,000. of equity from my 2022 then leased.. I walked out of the dealership twice - the numbers weren't where I wanted them - and I was perfectly fine leaving with old my Blue Crush SR5. Both times the sales folks magically found some more reductions and got things closer to a more manageable monthly payment... I'm really happy with my choice... I think the only gripe (and it's not really a gripe) is that this new truck likes to pull the wheel away from me if I stray to close to lines - it used to just BEEP... I love your clips. You're doing a great job...
First off - kudos to you for openly sharing the price and your experience...I think the more this type of information gets out the more "honest" the dealerships will have to be. In terms of pricing...I think that all trucks in this segment are priced higher than the value they offer. Given recent toyota recalls and tacoma drivetrain issues this is more prevalent with Toyota. In general the market it overpriced by ~15% relative to the new content of the trucks. Also, really appreciate the "paid in cash" sentiment...I think given the current interest rates financing or Leasing just isn't a smart choice for any consumer. Buy the car you can pay cash for...
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Cody is cute! WeatherTech makes a really nice back seat cover for the 2024 Taco. I can't wait to see your mods on this one. I just got a Sonic Red 2024 TRD Sport and I love love love it. It was expensive but worth it. I was forced to get a new vehicle when my previous American assembled German SUV died at 170K miles.
its a really nice truck I don't think u got hurt for what u got its really nice. I paid 45 grand cash out the door in san francisco for my SR5 4x4 & then added the 3,700 bucks worth of TRD, and other upgrades skid plate cold air intake air filter oil cap radiator cap gear shifter knob Z36 tow brake package Michelin 10 ply E rated Defender mud and snow (work great on the beach by the way) I really like it and you're right the TRD intake makes a difference. 🎌
Great video with a very informative perspective on cash purchases or finance related issues. And, also what type of options you would like. Thanks for sharing 😊
All of us, and I mean all, will have one BAD vehicle purchase experience (fortunately tends to be early on) and yes, it is painful… but its a great learning experience and makes us more savvy and patient consumers. In the end getting what you want is still winning… I bet next time you will find what you want and have a rucksack full of tools and weapons to get a fair deal P.S. we all love your content its top-tier, always
Came over from your initial purchase video. Thanks for being open about the cost of the vehicle and how you paid for it. It seems like Toyota upgraded the tech but did little to increase the hp and towing. We’re in the market for a mid size pickup but are gravitating towards the frontier. A used 3rd gen Pro4x has 300hp 6200lbs of towing in a naturally aspirated V6 and can be found where we live (also SD) for $30k. The mid size truck segment prices for Toyota is out of hand and Toyota knows it but the consumers will pay the price for it. It’s just supply and demand. As nice as tacos are, I can’t imagine paying nearly $60k for a mid size truck. Congrats though.
I drive an ‘18 F350 SuperDuty everyday for work and she beats the sh!t out of me. SUCH a rough ride and I don’t have to haul that much heavy construction material anymore. I wish I could roll around in a Baja truck to handle these ridiculously rough Colorado streets.
I was going to trade my 2009 with 200,000k miles on a 2024 until I saw the pricing... so I just kept it and bought a Honda Civic 6 spd manual instead for 27,000. Best move I ever made.
Can we applaud this women for at least being honest! It’s an expensive truck and she bought it early… prices are now dropping, so I’m sure she sees that and wishes she waited. I give her props for her transparency
Reported to have a bunch of problems, engine, tranny, and shocks
I agree, she also is a very sharp lady! He channel is very informative! ❤
@AS-gf5jn There doing 5 to 7K off MSRP now in Nov 24
For 63k the Pro should come with a front locker and the twin turbo 6 from the Tundra.
And 5k cash in the glovebox.
Don’t think you would want than engine in your Tacoma atm.
Ya, they definitely need to get those failures sorted out.
For 64k you get a truck that’s front hood rattles like a mutha
@@jaymoar3561
lol yeah ive heard terrible thing about those engines.
that said have a look at the 24 tacoma transmission issue !!
At 63k for trd pro, bring back 2jz or throw in a b58/s58. Ineos lc inspired is really appealing with the engine alone
$58,704 is an absolutely insane price for a midsized middle of the road pickup, of any brand. I purchased my 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road for $32,480 OTD, in April 2020, just after the COVID shutdown. Is it a $26,224 better pickup? I would be hard pressed to justify paying that much of a premium, especially with moving to a 4 cylinder turbo motor. I believe that Toyota has priced itself out of the market for many long term Taco owners, especially with the competition available in the market today. I do wish you all the best with your new truck, it is certainly an upgrade in many respects, but personally, I will pass for now.
All the trucks in this segment cost about the same.. there is no cheap alternative unless you settle for less.
I bought my Tacoma in February of 2020 3% interest thousands off of msrp.Good times good times
@gorillaump5869 That’s not true. My Canyon AT4, which has a much nicer interior, more power, more payload, more towing, auto 4wd has an msrp of $46k. Apples-to-apples the Tacoma is way more expensive than GM, Ford, and Nissan.
The upgrades are not worth the price tag. 3rd gen is not perfect but it’s a good value compared to the 4th gen. Gx550-off-road is 100% correct newer TRD pro have upgraded price tags with less value
Bought my 2020 trdor w/led package new before covid $35K 2.9% interest rate. And i thought that was a lot of money for a truck .
60K for Tacoma offroad is insanely expensive, but if you are happy with the purchase and can afford it, then I say you made the right choice. Your happiness is just very expensive lol
It’s a poorly built truck and the 4 Cylinder Turbo Engine is going to have big problems if you tow or put bigger tires, and Turbo engines do not last. Period. Ask any Toyota mechanic or reputable ASE certified mechanic, they are expensive to repair and do not last past 150K miles. Also, the automatic and manual transmissions are failing at a high rate. The 2024 Tacoma and the 2022, 2023, and 2025 Tundras are being recalled for that Twin Turbo V6 Engine. Toyota had become a greedy and cheap vehicle manufacturer now. For shame Toyota. Do better or your customers will not buy or step foot on your dealerships.
It takes courage to put out an opinion piece like this and I admire you for that! In 2005 I bought a beautiful blue SR5 manual 4 banger for $17,000. In 2019 a TRD Off-road manual 6 banger for $40,000 and it'll be my last vehicle purchase. When a truck costs as much as my first house did in 1988 I'm done. Keep up the excellent content young lady.
my house cost $300k in 1990. worth $1.3m now
How much is your first house worth now?
Congratulations on your new truck. Whenever a person can save enough money to purchase a vehicle they have their heart set on, DO IT! You only live once and financing means paying interest and interest means "other people's money". If you're happy and feel good about what you did, then don't worry or listen to what other people say. Kudos to you for sharing your experience. Cheers!
I'm proud of you to paying cash for your new truck. I ordered a '23 TRD OR Premium, put a substantial amount down and paid it off within the first year. Like you, I' was very specific about what I wanted, paid MSRP and waited 5 months to get it. I love not having the payment(we're 100% debt free). About the only time I can justify financing a vehicle is 0.0% APR or if the incentives encourage going through financing for a short time. At 52 years old, I hope to never borrow money for anything ever again.
Thumbs up for your transparency and insights. Good work Chloe, very informative hearing your story and situation.
I think buying a new car nowadays feels like a scam. Maybe it's just me.
Toyotas are a scam
it is. dealers rolling to the bank and the banks rolling to bigger banks.
It depends. I’m 27 and for some reason I love late 90s and early 2000s Toyotas/lexus…so I bought a gx470 2004 and I love the gx! I have put 1200k in base level maintenance stuff but the engine is just wow!
Thanks for the video Chloe, you work hard and you owe nobody any explanations. Enjoy your truck, It's a nice one for sure.
I have a 2023 Tundra but like watching your video's. You seem very real , humble, realistic, smart and refreashing.
I make 0 judgements and very much appreciate your openess and honesty about your purchase. Very genuine.
Never buy the first year of a new vehicle, to many bugs & problems 😑
Well, the last year of the gen 3 still had problems and recalls soooo....
@@Mark_Thompson lol Like what? a recall on a Nut? I have a 2023 TRD OR, The truck is great and still holds it value if not even worth more then what I paid for, People like you will always try hard enough to find something bad to say
@dee151 whoa whoa, calm down brotha. I'm just saying that it still has problems wether first year or not. 🤫🤫 keep your voice down.
@Mark_Thompson the type of problems matter though? 😂
@Bonneville-b3m Then why are you here Fan girl?
For giggles, I built a Trailhunter, on Toyota Canada website. OTR price is $97,000+. Before extended warranty or any extras. For a Tacoma... Pretty sure I won't see many of those on the road soon.
Holy Fucken hell… I know stuff is more expensive in Canada compared to US but that’s insane.
I same! Buy a Colorado ZR2 bison. 30,000 savings.
You just know, at some point, you’re going to see one rolling around the Costco parking lot.
You shouldn’t have to justify it to others, everyone’s circumstances are different as you mentioned, but the transparency provided is nice to know. You always come across so professional and well thought out, keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to the build to see additional ideas I can implement into my 2024 Sport premium. 👍
Congratulations on the new truck. It is pretty awesome 💪🏼
You chose a great one.
I paid 42k out the door for a TRD Sport. I got 4k off MSRP and all the dealer add ons removed from the price but got to keep them.
But I love it and its been my favorite model so far. Ive owned a 04, 07, 18 and now 24.
Me too, $4180 discount.
Customers might know about these discounts because prices are higher
@@donays8241 it was a lot of back and forth but I didn't leave feeling ripped off. Thats the most important part for me anyway, not having regrets the next day.
I paid $49k out the door for premium trd sport (IM IN SAN DIEGO)
Doesnt make sense why she is saying she paid so much.
@edgarvalentin4984 that's good price, how much was the discount?
Same I got 4000$ off 24 OR and got a 10y warranty for pennys on the dollar of what there costing these days.
The price increase over previous years is pretty crazy. Sure they added and changed a lot but damn. I paid just a little over 43k out the door for my fully loaded 2020 OR 4x4.
It’s your fault that she overpaid
@@njad3 ???
It’s because of Posers. Remember Timberland before pop stars wore it to pose in it. Timberland Finds Poser’s Market. Prices,color & styling option to “Wazoo”. Now we got bunch YT posers.
Inflation is higher than published. They're going 3 to 4k under msrp which makes price near equivalent with inflation
thats wild. i got my 2021 tacoma trd pro with 19k miles a few months ago for $43,086 ootd. fully loaded but used of course.
Dealer said there was a 15% increase so makes sense. Glad I bought a 2023.
Same...
How do you like your 2023 Tacoma? I am strongly considering purchasing a third generation after all of the transmission issues coming out about the fourth generation...
@@kennedymccorstin4750 I love it. People are already hitting 300k in the 3rd gen. Videos on here. It’s my second, had a 2011 Tacoma so I have no worries. I got the long bed because that’s what I had before. Just harder to find. I have no complaints.
@@Kevin45792 Thanks for taking the time to respond! I currently own a 2004 Toyota Rav4 which was my first car purchase and has lasted me close to a decade. I have almost 230k on it but can't wait to purchase a Taco :)
@@kennedymccorstin4750 I love mine. Plenty of power from a proven truck design that will last. I can't imagine paying all that $ for a brand new truck that's having issues.
Thank you for making these videos. It provides a bit of a fresh perspective from the normal truck videos. 🎉
Chloe, I could be wrong but I thought it would be much more beneficial to you, if you had your car financed through the dealership, they would have saved you more money out the door then the $1,000 discount you did get. Make sure there is not an early pay off penalty. Contact the financial department of the company holding your loan to make sure the exact amount to pay off the loan. Once you get your first payment in the mail, write out a check for the full amount.
Love your videos! I’m a Toyota nut Myself. In the last few years I’ve taken advantage of the market and traded up from a RAV4 to a Tacoma to a 4Runner and now the new Land Cruiser. I rented the new Tacoma from my local dealer and loved the new power train. Can’t wait to start mods on this LC and I’m excited to see what you do with the new Tacoma!!
Thorough assessment. Thank you!
Outstanding video I’m a huge fan of your channel… Thank you for all your hard work. You truly are a brilliant individual.🇺🇸❤️🙏 God bless you and your family peace☮️💜⭐️
I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport in the family which a paid 36k moderately optioned new in 19. We needed another vehicle in the family as my son is now driving so decided on a fully loaded Chevy Colorado ZR2 which I paid 52,500 out the door. I've always been both a Toyota and Chevy guy (we also have a Lexus GX460 which has been rock solid), so wasn't a big brand shift for me. I just couldn't justify the price of the new Tacoma vs. the Chevy as you just don't get as much for your money. People will say I've given up reliability, but I never keep anything past 100K so not worried about it. After driving the ZR2 for 8K miles, I don't regret a thing and love it. Just another perspective.
That's a very awesome move paying cash. Dave Ramsey will love you. 😂 Congratulations on your new Tacoma.
Congratulations Chloe! Thank you for sharing this with us and being so transparent. I appreciate you and all you do! Good luck with your truck and I look forward to watching all your progress with the truck! I am a 3rd Gen truck owner and very happy!
The look on Chloe’s face when the guy is trying to spew out Toyota’s price propaganda nonsense says it all. 😂😂😂
It is nonsense! I don’t think he ever got to the reason why the Tacoma is ridiculously priced.
I was reading this when that came on. Love this comment!!
@@craigcattelle5146 thanks! 😂 She looks so uncomfortable like she wants to call him out and just knows everything he’s saying is complete nonsense. Look, keep your stupid push button tailgate, your 4 cylinder turbo, and your rats nest looking engine. Bring back the V6, come back to reality, and never ask for 50-60k for a MIDSIZE truck. GTFO with this nonsense. If you want to make the TRD pro with every stupid feature under the sun and charge double for it, great. Do that, but most of us just want a bullet proof truck at a reasonable price.
It really is… bro is like stutter because he knows he’s spewing utter shit
Sounded like a commercial
Beaver Toyota in North GA has 3 2024 TRD Pro Hybrids... well over MSRP. ($83k+) Other dealers are selling for actual MSRP. My neighbor bought his fully loaded 2024 Tacoma TRD PRO Hybrid for $68k. Not sure what some dealers "know" but dang, that's a lot of markup! Glad you're happy with your truck! Enjoy it!
She makes money and can afford it. Plain and simple.
Yup, and it’s for creating content. Worst case scenario, she can sell it and probably break even with RUclips revenue.
@@sokratzmmf she has a engineering job and this is her side thing. This division of hey I'm going to ignore the rampant inflation across all boards and slam someone who has worked hard has to stop. If you can't afford it stop being but hurt about it, you just didn't work hard enough.
@@Coloradoultrarunnerassume you are replying to the wrong comment.
Beautiful truck. Lots of upgrades, congratulations, your hard work brings rewards.
One thing, if one can do without the premium package the base TRD Offroad can be had for 45k. And with the upgrades for 24, that's a good deal. I just bought my wife a 24 Offroad Premium package, and my 22 doesn't even compare.
I had a brand-new 2022 TRD Off-Road 4x4 premium and hated the brakes on it. I now have a brand-new GMC AT4X and love the truck with no complaints. I am not a brand fanboy.
Nice Tacoma! I'm still loving my 09 4x4 with 125k miles still running strong. I have cash like you but holding off on a purchase right now. Might give my Tacoma to my grandson when he starts driving. Enjoy your new ride!
Look elsewhere
I just bought a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Sticker price 53,000 out the door price 50,000. Discount brought it down to 46,000. I paid no dealer fees. I only paid taxes tag and title.
I decided to add a bumper-to-bumper 8 yr 100k mile warranty through Chevy and GM for $2,500. Still way cheaper than the taco. And I can fit people in the backseat. Peace of mind.
The ZR two is so much more impressive than the Toyota. Sales down 20% this year GM Colorado sales up 29%.
I did the same. Enjoy your truck
Sure buddy
The sales of the Tacoma are down because it just went on sale not even 6 months ago, of course it is down because there is very little availability, and the Colorado sales are up because it has been on sale for more than a full calender year so they have been able to ramp up production. If you look at the sales of the Colorado when they switched to the new gen, it took a huge nose dive, same thing with the new Ranger.
Resale value not as good and gas mileage is less. But I do love the ZR2.
That’s because it’s Chevy!!!
Good luck with the your new 2024 Taco! There are reports of Automatic and manual transmissions Failing. I hope you keep us posted on issues that come up with your Truck. Dam 59K for A 4Cylinder truck. There are Ranger Raptors selling for 59k or less.
In this economy this past decade, I’ll never buy a Truck this expensive when it’s a depreciation asset! I much prefer a older Tacoma truck maybe 7 years old and invest the remaining money to appreciating assets or further investments that brings a ROI (Return of Investment) along the rocky road we are in
I’ve loved you since I bought my Silver 19 Tacoma in 21. Then found an Electric Lime 23 with 7k on the clock last year. Finally let Silver Beast go last month to a coworker. All around good for everyone.
That said, you opening up your life story in this episode was magic.
Now I know why have loved you since day one, way back then.
Keep being you because you’re like awesome and stuff!
🌈🌪⚡️
I just looked up my local Dealer in Surprise AZ, they have a2024 Tacoma Trailhunter exterior ICE CAP, Interior Softex + Emboss Mineral, Double cab 6-ft bed i=Force max 2.4L 4-cyl turbo Hybrid Powertrain 326 HP 8-speed automatic trans, with 4 wheel drive at $ 7 0 , 5 3 0. Yes, It says Total SRP 65,530 Dealer Price Adjustment $5,000. "smart Path Price 70,530. That's more than a TRD PRO. I'm thinking about a NISSAN nore and more, Crazy. Hey Chloe, great video, thank you for the honest pricing info, your Awesome.
I bought an off road, love the truck. It drives very well, power where you need it, handles nice and I would do it again. 90 miles trip at 70-85 mph, no problem. I love the truck and it looks good.
I'm also in San Diego and I've wanted to get a Tacoma for a while but those prices make it seem impossible. I could never justify that price even with my software engineering salary.
I am in SD as well and I would suggest looking at a used one from 2020-2023.
Also in SD. Toyota Escondido and Chula Vista were willing to negotiate. You should be able to get 3k off.
@@jbcope1000 Agreed, Toyota Carlsbad is a joke. Look at their markups on landcruisers and 24' 4runner trd pro 😂 As the adage goes, vote with your wallet, unfortunately, it seems folks in the SD area seem to vote with their feelings hence Toyota Carlsbad continue gouging.
I bought my 2020 TRD offroad at Toyota Escondido over laborday weekend 2020. At the time they had the best prices out of any dealership in the county including Temecula. Avoided the $5K bump up most dealerships were charging for a 4x4 at the time
I don't make judgments on anyone's finances or what they buy and drive. That being said if you're happy with what you paid and got what you wanted that's all that matters... It's a beautiful truck!! Toyota has a great reputation for reliability which is something that is VERY important to me, I've been buying Toyota vehicles exclusively since 1990 when I bought my first 4X4 Pickup and I paid $15,500 out the door, I drove that truck for 20yrs without ANY major problems when I gave to my daughter, she traded it in 3yrs ago.
I also bought a 1995 Four Runner that my wife drove for 10yrs til it was totaled in a wreck....My latest purchase was a 2019 TRD 4X4 that I bought from my neighbor 3yrs ago that he had upgraded with a lift, top of the line suspension and bigger tires and rims. He had over 5k in those upgrades.... I paid 35,000 cash, no financing for that truck (I hate care payments)
I would never buy a used vehicle, you never know what abuse they may have had, but I've known my neighbor for 20yrs and I know he never abused anything he drove... The truck had ONLY 2,000 miles on it!!! He almost never drove it which is why he sold it.
It's now my daily driver, it runs like a dream and it may very well be the last vehicle I ever buy, I'm retired and I don't drive a whole lot either, the odometer turned to 17,000 miles this week. The truck is barely 'broken in' as far as I'm concerned, it looks and drives like it's brand new.
So long story short, I hope you're happy with your new truck. I'm sure you'll get lots of enjoyment out of it....Looking forward to seeing how you 'trick' this new one out!!!
A deer just plowed into the side of my new '24 SR5, with 700 miles on it.
Damn
I bet the deer was drunk.
That sucks. I hope the deer had insurance 😅
Nooo!
Brother I feel so bad for you. I just bought a 22 because I didn't want turbos. Hope you ok.
Love your videos. Congratulations on your new truck, Chloe!
Haters are going to hate. You did it right by paying in cash with current interest rates. Its shocking how many people living paycheck to paycheck finance let alone make the decision to purchase a $50k+ depreciating asset.
To think I bought my 1st vehicle truck in 1982 for $500.00.
I've watch your channel and was stoked to by a 24 Taco till i saw the prices and got a Nissan Frontier, no regrets and cash leftover in my pocket.
Congrats on your purchase 🎉.
damn, seems like that dealer really stuck it to you. taxes and licenses fees aren't fees you can avoid cause it goes to the state. you shouldn't pay the processing and delivery fee because that is paid from the manufacturer to the dealership or reimbursed I forgot which one. doc fees, why do you have to pay a fee for them to process your application for them to sell you a car? that is probably like an extra $2K you got scammed out. on top of that since you're not showing everything we don't really know how much they actually overcharged you for the tacoma. regardless these tacomas built in mexico, with sub par materials as the previous generation and now starting to have problems are not worth what they are asking for even at msrp or their discounts. YOU NEVER BUY A VEHICLE CASH, this is why they also screwed you. even if you're going to buy the vehicle cash you finance the vehicle through the dealer because they will give you the best possible deal on the vehicle or otdp. then when you get your first bill or any information regarding your loan you call the bank up and payoff the loan. paying a few days of interest because you financed a vehicle will save you thousands in the price of a vehicle if you're not stupid and know how to negotiate.
You are very wrong. The documentation fee in her area is regulated by law and is currently 85 dollars which is cheaper than ny
Here's the Copilot version of your rant; you might want to consider for next time:
It sounds like that dealer really took advantage of you. Taxes and license fees are unavoidable since they go to the state. However, you shouldn’t have to pay the processing and delivery fee, as that cost is typically covered by the manufacturer or reimbursed to the dealership. As for the documentation fees, it’s questionable why you should pay for them to process your application to sell you a car. That could be an extra $2,000 you were overcharged.
Additionally, without seeing all the details, it’s hard to determine how much they overcharged you for the Tacoma. Regardless, these Tacomas, built in Mexico with subpar materials compared to the previous generation and now starting to have problems, are not worth their asking price, even at MSRP or with discounts.
You should never buy a vehicle with cash. This is another way they took advantage of you. Even if you plan to buy the vehicle with cash, you should finance it through the dealer to get the best possible deal on the vehicle or out-the-door price. Then, when you receive your first bill or any loan information, you can call the bank and pay off the loan. Paying a few days of interest because you financed the vehicle can save you thousands on the price if you know how to negotiate effectively.
Informative video! Keep up the great content Chloe!
I waited for the new Tacoma to come out just because they were King of the segment for so long but here in Calgary Canada they wanted 70,000 with taxes for a TRD sport so I laughed in their face went across the street and got a Colorado ZR2 for 65,000 a much better truck and competes evenly with a TRD Pro or Trail Hunter
Yep and reliability probably better, I know GMs warranty at least is good. Toyota is voids warranty’s based off what your car tells them since its monitoring its customers
I have a 3rd gen taco and would a million % buy a current gen Colorado over a 4th gen Tacoma.
22k miles on my 24 TRD OR. Love it. Its a lease road beast and gets GREAT gas mileage. Only issues so far are the knob fell off and a cracked windshield with a replacement on order but no idea when they get it in.
Truck lovers are a special breed. As a car lover I'd never understand dropping all that cash for a vehicle type just to be a little higher, rides worse and worse mpg than a car. I'm saving to get a base model Frontier. A simple V6 and a simple 8 speed auto.
So Minivan for you then
@@mantisSbcc rage bait
Bash truck lovers , but then buy a truck? Lol. Either way frontier is a good option now. Fully boxed frame, reliable NA V6, and 9 speed transmission designed by Mercedes. Used you'll save tens of thousands of dollars compared to 24 Taco
@@darthcholo It was more toward people who buy "Luxury" trucks.
Jokes aside go test drive a Ridgeline. They get 25mpg and ride like a Cadillac
Really love your dedication to these trucks and the brand as a whole! Cant wait for more off roading videos!
Bought my 21’ TRD Sport brand new for $33k otd. That truck will be my sons’ first truck in 15 years! 3.5 V6 is bulletproof
I love my 2023 Tacoma TRD OR, but at these new prices it's a no Brainerd to buy a Ford Ranger Raptor, better in every spec.
WE ARE THE SAME PERSON WITH SAME BRAIN BROTHER CHEERS
Every spec except manual transmission
Colorado ZR2 Bison is another great option. And a far superior off-road rock, crawling vehicle.
@@robertedwards3822 no its not its just a 4cly turbo lol that also looks pretty, Ranger Raptor beats them all, and I am a Tacoma owner of a 2023 TRD OR.
Nissan Frontier.
I knew the price going in when I ordered my 2024 Tacoma Limited. What someone is willing to pay is a personal decision and you should not seek out others thoughts on what you paid. Be happy with your purchase and keep trucking!
You get a lot more truck today compared to my 03 Tacoma, but I don't want a lot more truck. I don't live in my truck.
Exactly lol
From my local observation it's usually the small pickup trucks that actually get used for hard work, humping garden waste etc. Occasionally a bigger truck has been customized as a work truck with say a special frame on the bed, or it's covered in company logos.
Mostly though they appear to be emotional support trucks.
@@ziploc2000 Yep, well said.
That’s a lot of money for a truck but unfortunately, that’s what they cost now. Good job being patient enough to save and buy what you wanted! Too many people are impatient or unrealistic about big purchases. I hope the new engine and transmission live up to the standards of the old reliable ones
Better put a bump stop on the frame before you go off road !😅 😝
Thanks for the info!
However, I’m glad I pulled the trigger for a 2023 😁
0:34 I found out on google: The 2010 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has a starting MSRP of $15,345-$27,250. Can someone tell me how the F*** we ended up at a base price of $63,900 in 10 years???
I just got the 2024 tundra with I hybrid engine and I absolutely love the truck
I just looked at a 2024 Tundra that was $66,000 no damn way that little 4 banger is worth $63,000 especially when it hasn't been proven if the turbo 4 is reliable
Seriously dude I paid 23K for my very low mileage V6 2014
I think we're going to see a lot of problems from that turbo engine, and did customers actually ask for that, or did Toyota just force it on them? Apart from the inflated sticker price that seems the biggest change for the '24 Tacoma, and they both seem to be negatives.
Chloe i bought a tacoma extra cab with 22R 4 cylinder alpine green 2WD $22.000 out the door in summer of 1997, best truck i have ever owned. Thanks for Sharing
The heck with the dealer. Just create a service center. Dealers are a bunch of dirty scoundrels
Love your videos Chloe! I just sold my 2024 Limited Tundra fully loaded and lifted to purchase a 2024 Tundra Pro.
Would love to trail with as I’m local to Carlsbad. Keep up with the great videos!
$6000 in taxes and fees is crazy. Makes people want to go live in a no sales tax state.
No Sales tax states ram it to you in other taxes .....food etc....property taxes etc...😮 No free rides unless u are an illegal immigrant, then everything is FREE 😮
@@MW-bz1qe100 percent.
I wanted Tacom but agree price was insane. So got myself a Chevy Colorado zr2 for 49k. Love it. Similarly equipped to TRD pro but almost 20k less
I'm sorry Chloe, I know you don't want to believe it, but it really feels like you got ripped off. That is way too little truck for that much money.
It is ok. She paid for it in cash. She is not hurting for money. If you want to buy EXACTLY what you want, the dealership will rip you off. Go and try and find out.
Great video as always Chloe. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills are very much appreciated. I do have a concern about the transmission problems that I have been hearing about. Seems like this may be a big problem for the 2024s. Hopefully it won't be for you.
I purchased my Sport in Orange County for $51k OTD. The suggested MSRP was $46k without taxes, registration, etc. I've been looking since October and wasn't able to locate the color and options I want until June. I've went to four dealership and they were not willing to go below $50k OTD. The only thing it doesn't have is the automatic tailgate which I overlooked because it had all the other functionality I had. But low key, the automatic gate would have been great. Congrats on your new Taco! I look forward to your upcoming mods and reviews.
Thank you for sharing your buying experience. I too am not looking for the TRD Pro. But I do want a lot of the upgrades available. Best!
I paid for my 2021 Sport 4X4 ,,, 61000 dollars.. My trade in had negative equity. I kinda sorta regret paying so much , but at the time (covid).... There was scarcity in production.. So paying 58000 seems good... Enjoy your new truck... Cheers!,,,.. BTW , thanks for all your previous vids..
That’s crazy!! I paid that out the door for my 2024 4Runner TRD Pro
I think I’m quite happy with my 2022 TRD Off-road Tacoma, it has the 3.5 V-6 engine. I can’t complain as it has been a reliable truck!
Great video
In April I purchased the limited model because of the option it offers that other manufacturers don’t offer, such as heads up display and power steps
Tacoma offers packages for all consumers
Love my truck
I bought my 2011 prerunner sr5 2016 100k miles for $15k. I drove it for 7 years and put 70k on it then gave it to my son as his first car. He loves it. I told him ‘keep that truck for the rest of your life.’ He said ‘I will!’. I wish i had my dads 82 sr5 long bed. I would have but it got stolen and never recovered.
Bought my 2017 Tacoma limited outright in cash in 2020 best choice I ever made. No car payment is a blessing especially in the current climate.
I bought mine for 39,800 or 41k OTD. I appreciate your videos on the truck!
14:55 that’s funny because I have had an absolutely horrible experience at the dealership I bought my 3rd gen from. Every service I have been stuck with them for as well has been horrible and they have left my truck in worse off condition then I left it which is impressive
I'm glad I got my 2022 Tacoma Off Road, 6-speed manual transmission for $42,000 including Premium packages, TRD exhaust, Toyota Tonneau.
You are so correct about location and choice of trims and packages
Best of luck with the new purchase
Congratulations on being financially smart! I'm a fan of Toyota but I would buy a Ranger Raptor for that price. California sales tax is a joke I live in Hawaii and sales tax is 4%
Really great review and I give so much credit for the hard work. Truth be told I love Toyota and if things were different I would have bought one. Asking what they are asking is insane and a down right insult to the taco culture. I had so many problems with my 19 Tacoma, the service team, sales team, and corporate that the prices are the last straw. Sadly, while it is a great platform the competition is catching up and providing many of the same features at a much lower price. These rigs are not $15-20k better than the competition. To each their own, I mean no disrespect, but there are some great vehicles out that companies are standing by.
At the end of the day Chloe it’s your truck and you got the deal you could at the time. As long as you feel good about that, that’s all that matters. You were transparent about what you paid for it and I’m sure the audience appreciated that. Theres always going to be naysayers but imo the price point has come ⬆️ quite abit between the Gen 3 & now the Gen 4. Hope this Taco brings you a lot of joy.
Congrat's and good luck with your new truck!
I ordered my ‘24 Sport Premium. $55k out the door. I sold my ‘20 Lincoln Aviator Black label grand touring and paid for the truck. Glad to get rid of the very high probability of the battery going south in the next couple of years. The Lincoln was a really nice ride, but I enjoy the truck much more . I also have a ‘21 Sport heavily optioned. The new truck is way more truck. Yeah, Im an old guy (Vietnam veteran ) but I really enjoy my vehicles
Chloe - I too recently purchased a 2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road. To be honest - all I was looking for was the Solar Octane color which I hear is a $425 add... I would have been happy with an SR5. It took months of searching and I finally found one at the same lot I purchased my 2022 SR5 Tacoma. I do Agree - I went back and forth A LOT with Sales... Same MSRP $42,900. This one had mud guards, Door Edge Guards, and the Upgrade Package ($4,649) plus Delivery/Processing/Handling.. Brought it to a whopping $50,525.00 in the end, I was able to get them to drop about $2k from their asking price and I was able to slide over about $10,000. of equity from my 2022 then leased.. I walked out of the dealership twice - the numbers weren't where I wanted them - and I was perfectly fine leaving with old my Blue Crush SR5. Both times the sales folks magically found some more reductions and got things closer to a more manageable monthly payment... I'm really happy with my choice... I think the only gripe (and it's not really a gripe) is that this new truck likes to pull the wheel away from me if I stray to close to lines - it used to just BEEP... I love your clips. You're doing a great job...
First off - kudos to you for openly sharing the price and your experience...I think the more this type of information gets out the more "honest" the dealerships will have to be. In terms of pricing...I think that all trucks in this segment are priced higher than the value they offer. Given recent toyota recalls and tacoma drivetrain issues this is more prevalent with Toyota. In general the market it overpriced by ~15% relative to the new content of the trucks. Also, really appreciate the "paid in cash" sentiment...I think given the current interest rates financing or Leasing just isn't a smart choice for any consumer. Buy the car you can pay cash for...
In the United States, direct manufacturer auto sales are prohibited in almost every state by franchise laws requiring that new cars be sold only by dealers.
Cody is cute! WeatherTech makes a really nice back seat cover for the 2024 Taco. I can't wait to see your mods on this one. I just got a Sonic Red 2024 TRD Sport and I love love love it. It was expensive but worth it. I was forced to get a new vehicle when my previous American assembled German SUV died at 170K miles.
its a really nice truck I don't think u got hurt for what u got its really nice.
I paid 45 grand cash out the door in san francisco for my SR5 4x4 & then added the 3,700 bucks worth of TRD, and other upgrades
skid plate
cold air intake
air filter
oil cap
radiator cap
gear shifter knob
Z36 tow brake package
Michelin 10 ply E rated Defender mud and snow (work great on the beach by the way)
I really like it and you're right the TRD intake makes a difference. 🎌
I just bought my new Tacoma TRD sport I force Max . Yes it is about same price as she got. I love it so far, drive wonderful!!!
Keep up the videos for shock top replacement, turbo replacment, driveshaft and transfer case issues... looking forward to those repair videos
Great video with a very informative perspective on cash purchases or finance related issues. And, also what type of options you would like. Thanks for sharing 😊
All of us, and I mean all, will have one BAD vehicle purchase experience (fortunately tends to be early on) and yes, it is painful… but its a great learning experience and makes us more savvy and patient consumers.
In the end getting what you want is still winning… I bet next time you will find what you want and have a rucksack full of tools and weapons to get a fair deal
P.S. we all love your content its top-tier, always
Came over from your initial purchase video. Thanks for being open about the cost of the vehicle and how you paid for it.
It seems like Toyota upgraded the tech but did little to increase the hp and towing. We’re in the market for a mid size pickup but are gravitating towards the frontier. A used 3rd gen Pro4x has 300hp 6200lbs of towing in a naturally aspirated V6 and can be found where we live (also SD) for $30k.
The mid size truck segment prices for Toyota is out of hand and Toyota knows it but the consumers will pay the price for it. It’s just supply and demand.
As nice as tacos are, I can’t imagine paying nearly $60k for a mid size truck. Congrats though.
Can't wait to see the upgrades on this one!
I paid 41.5k for my XLT 4x4 Ranger with Tow and Locking Rear Diff. Super sweet ride, and Made in USA!
I drive an ‘18 F350 SuperDuty everyday for work and she beats the sh!t out of me. SUCH a rough ride and I don’t have to haul that much heavy construction material anymore. I wish I could roll around in a Baja truck to handle these ridiculously rough Colorado streets.
I was going to trade my 2009 with 200,000k miles on a 2024 until I saw the pricing... so I just kept it and bought a Honda Civic 6 spd manual instead for 27,000. Best move I ever made.