Reasons to Avoid the 2023 Toyota Tacoma on Everyman Driver 

I’d rather get 2023 not 2024. I don’t want turbo or hybrid. I want something that is known to be reliable

The redesign of the tacoma is the reason to get the 2023 if you dont have one

Every reason you listed are the exact reasons I ran out and got my 2023 TRD Offroad.

people did the same thing waiting for the tundra, and that thing is a mess. might be worth buying a manual v6 tacoma now

As you explain it gave me the reasons why I need to purchase current tacoma😂 no turbo for me. I love current NA v6

I just bought a 2023 TRD Pro. Awesome truck and no turbos.

Hang on to it. An oldie but a goodie! At least for me, it’s just a reliable and worry free ownership experience. I get it, there are more technologically advanced trucks in the market with bells and whistles galore. But, I know I can get to work, play a little, and even take the kiddos to school without ever having to worry about BS warning lights and gremlins. And, it looks super cool even from an older guy’s prospective like myself. I sold my Raptor, bought a Tacoma and haven’t looked back!!!

So glad I bought my '23 TRD Sport Access Cab V6 back in December. I wanted the 3rd gen truck and did not want to deal with a 4 cyl turbo. Plus I love the interior and exterior design on the 3rd gen. I drove ALL of the midsize and full size truck offerings from all of the manufacturers when I drove for a rental car company for 3 years. The current Tacoma is the best of the midsizers hands down.

So what happens when the turbo fails or quickly wears out? Or have to replace a battery in the hybrid?……..I’ll stick with a ‘23 thanks.

I just sold my 21 Ford f-150 and bought a 23 Tacoma I love it I should purchase a Tacoma a long time ago

Everything you just said makes me want to get a Tacoma before 2024…

I ran out and bought a 2022 Trd off-road and put the Toyota 2 inch lift on it with a slightly oversized BF good rich all-terrain. It is literally the perfect truck. A great commuter and great off-road. Dead balls, reliable too!

2023 all day, gotta give the manufacturer time to workout the issues.

id rather not deal with all the new electronic stuff and extra complication, a vehicle like this is gonna be real rare soon.

Honestly.. I would still buy this current gen Tacoma, bulletproof v6, reliability, this thing will last hundreds of thousands of miles. Only difference I would make is to get a manual transmission on this bad boy.

My 2022 SR5 4x4 long box came in at the end of October 2022 (ordered it in may 2022) Very glad I got it. It uses about 25% less fuel than the 5.0 F-150 I was driving everyday at the time (still have the F-150 as well)

I’m getting a 2023. I’ve got a 2016 4Runner and Never had a problem with it. It has always got me where I want to go and got me home The last thing I want is new unproven tech out in the Montana backcountry. I like the Tundra. But for small roads that turning radius makes a difference.

The problem with new Generations, is that there are usually bugs to work out. I am however very curious to see what engine go`s in the new Taco

I absolutely Love my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs. I purposely bought the 23 because I DONT EVER want to own a Turbo . Historically a Turbo engine simply doesn’t last as long as a Naturally Aspirated engine.

I'd buy a 2023 because that's the best that the 3rd gens are gonna be, every bug and wrinkle crushed and ironed out and I think Toyota got everything right with the 3rd gen and it's going to be a proven classic like the 1st gen.

Never buy 1st year model release, people who bought first 3rd gen Taco in 2016 got nothing but problems with transmission, fuel system, etc. 23' will still be somewhat reliable even with the QC drop off when the plant moved to Mexico in 22'. Just look at what they did with the new Tundra, problems, problems, problems.

I *LOVE* Tacoma's! I still have my 03, but I just bought a 23' Titan, and it's ridiculously fun. $50K is _waayyyy_ too much for this truck, but I bet it holds it value within the years to come

I always wanted the Tacoma crew cab. I plan on buying one next year and I have really no need for the Tundra. I wasn't sure if on the color but that Tacoma you have is a good looking. I say keep it.

I just bought a 2015 TRD Off Road, specifically because I wanted a pre 2016, I've had it for just over a month and have zero regrets. I'll keep my 1GR-FE and 5 speed automatic that doesn't hunt for gears, I plan on running this truck for at least the next 20 years.

I have a 2016 and I’m actually looking at possibly getting a 2023 before the new ones come out because I don’t want a four-cylinder pick up truck. It will probably be the same engine that’s in the new Lexus RX and people say it’s Rattalee and vibrates

I heard a "rumor" that there may not be a V6 after 2023 so I panicked and pick up my new Taco Sport next week (two week wait) in Lunar Rock color and had to have a moonroof. No need to suffer through their usual growing pains for a year or two with a major change like they are planning for 2024.

I'm still holding on to my 1985 Toyota....I wait every year but haven't been swayed. Maybe 2024 will be it? Great video!

Tough decision, love my 06 taco but that redesign looks nice! Got 280k miles on mine (:

According to KBB, trade value for my 21 Tundra DC with 37k isn't much less than a 22 DC with 9k miles. My 21 cost alot less than the 22! I'm wondering if the 24 Taco redesign will bump the value of a 23!

Toyota owners are like harley owners, the tried and true ways don't get old with loyal owners..not all of us want a 19" computer screen gaudily hanging up on the dash and we sure don't want it to drive itself or look like every other truck on the road

I have a 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro that will come within the next week. Is it worth the 51k?

No idea why they are getting rid of the V6. Just bought the 2023.

The octane orange truck that you are debating on taking back I would probably buy it from you before you do that. Even though I prefer a manual transmission I have an 03 Tacoma for a drive five speed and a 2012 tundra with a 574 Wheel Dr. love these trucks

That’s exactly why I rushed out and bought a 2023 lol

Keep it last year of that model if you take care of it might go up in value if the 2024 does not do well

Very happy with my 23 Tacoma, depending on how the response to the new power train is I may consider trading up. Something to be said about the last model year of a very proven model

I think I’ll stay with my stick shift 2023 Tacoma . As you heard the new Tundra has all cheap parts, you Can only assume the Tacoma 2024 will also. I want it to sound like a truck not a mustang eco boost 😂

I had a 2016 Tacoma Sport and sold it a few years after. I just test drove the 2023 Tacoma Off-Road and noticed Toyota tweaked the issues with gear hunting. The power band felt better than the 2016. I’ll buy it again.

Keep it! It’s more than enough. I love my 2022 & I’m 55 years young 😂🙌🏻

Buy the 2.7 2TR-FE four banger. It will last forever. If it sees salt, coat the frame inside and out. My 2016 manual has had one issue in seven years. I had to tighten the screw on the back of the inside rear view mirror.

Love the Hulk Hogan shout out. Brother.

Oh yeah wait for the 2024 and then when you find out about all it's problems, and there will be many, and decide to get one of the last '23's, you can spend 10k over msrp for it. Thats what I did on the Tundra TRD Pro. Could have paid 56k for a brand new '21 but waited for the '22. By the time I found out about all the issues (plus price and markups), which there are many, I couldn't get a '21 for less than 10K over msrp. Ended up buying a '19 so I could at least get the color I wanted being I was paying over new msrp for a used '19. Don't make my mistake, it'll cost yah.

I have a 2014 Tacoma Off Road, V6 54,840 miles. 3” lift, Fuel rims, Nitto Grapplers 33”. I’ll drive this truck till either it or I fall apart.

I just traded in my 2020 Sport for a Taco Pro 2023. They can keep the all digital, 4 banger turbo :)

I would normally stay away from the first 2 model years after a complete redesign, but I believe the 2024 Tacoma will have fewer issues compared to the 2022 Tundra.

And how much more is this going to cost? And I don't need a 14-inch screen while I'm driving. I think I will be happy with a 23 TRD off road quad cab with the long bed. All that tech stuff just costs money.

Haha That "Mishap" got me to buy my 15' 4Runner.

Is it made in Mexico? The 2023 models were made there and the QC is lacking.

Waiting on the 2024.....maybe. I don't want anything to do with Electric. Appreciate the video!!

At work today there was an 09 Tacoma with 7,000 miles on it

These trucks keep getting bulkier but not better. My 2004 taco has as much interior room as the 2023 but looks tiny sitting next to it. Toyota has mostly ditched the idea of a midsized truck and gone for a small full-sized. And none of the gen 3s are showing the type of longevity and reliability that made the gen 1 and gen 2 famous.

Let’s get started. When Tacoma came out with third GEN the 16-17 model had issues. They have built an amazing vehicle people say the best selling midsize pick up. Toyota tundra came out with a new model with issues. I do feel if anybody wanted to, they should buy this last GEN or wait a couple years for all the kinks to be worked out. The proof is in the pudding.

I think the prices don’t justify these midsize trucks, like this TRD Pro back then was 40k now that was more justifiable, now for 50k you’re better off buying a full size instead,

50k is outlandish for a mid size truck. I traded a 2019 Tacoma for a 2020 F150 just because it was too small. Anyone over 6 foot with long legs is not going to be comfortable with that truck. Tundra is the better choice from Toyota.

So glad I got my 22 before all this extra bullshit comes out

Tundra is not recommended by consumer reports as well for 2023, 3 trucks that are is Ram 1500, Honda Ridgeline, Ford Maverick!

I prefer a n/a truck over a turbo due to the lag you will get no matter the size of the turbo plus the 24 looks ugly

Wish the 4Runner came back with a v8 option or larger hybrid engine option for towing. Ultimate perfection. For now I’ll get out of my own way when I can…

Sounds like a bunch of reasons to get the 2023.

Wonder if the new model will have a manual transmission

50k is outrageously overpriced...even 40k is high wow

@everymandriver Dude your show has become the negative Nelly of RU-vid. It’s always negative posts. It’s getting old.

How about making it in America or Japan . Not Mexico

I drove a 2023 Toyota Tacoma because i always buy Toyotas. The seats were uncomfortable and the transmission was constantly searching for gears, very disappointed in the Truck. Then i drove a 2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab very comfortable seats and the 9 speed transmission shifted smoothly and it was 3 or 4 k cheaper. Bought the 2024 Nissan Frontier.

How about a 7 speed manual

The world market of trucks have similar versions of these vehicles, for example mexico has their own version of chevy's, which some of them look crappy as hell, at least here in the states trucks have a bit of charm.

What do you mean 2016, that body style has been around since 2005. All that was done, they change the front grille and the interior and the engine. Now we have to wait another year for a whole new look. Electric Tacoma pickup truck, keep it. Nothing better than a gas powered pickup truck like my old 1989 Toyota extended cab pickup.

Who wants a laptop stuck on your dash? Just more to keep your mind off driving . More hackable junk. Personally I would have 6 speed manual over the AT. Too many issues with AT and can’t be too good for mileage

Keep it. Have fun with it.

I wanted a TRD PRO, but I need a 6’ bed, so I bought the TRD Off Road double cab instead

4 banger is all you need and nothing you don’t.

If Toyota extended the bumper to bumper warranty from 3 years/36,000 miles to 5 years $70,000, then I would buy the 2024 Tacoma. The problem with all new generation of cars are they tend to be riddled with problems. It takes about two production years of the new model to work out the problems. Alas Toyota will not extend the warranty, affecting their reputation.

If they make it bigger it might grab more sales because frankly, the full sized market is out of whack when it comes to pricing. They will need a vast improvement in mpg's as well, 20 is not very good for a small pickup truck.

Hell no to electric, no to hybrid only, the Tacoma is great how it is now, all the new tech is garbage and when it breaks, you’re screwed, I hope they don’t change much

Agree, don’t touch the Tacoma, but the new frontier with 9 speed, 3.8l non turbo engine 👍

And if the Toyota is not gonna having any improvement ,they will most surely gonna suffer damage at their selling.Sorry to tell that.

Compré trd sport el 12/20/23 con buen descuento demasiado dinero por la 2024

They can blacklist you from buying their vehicles??

I got a 2006 Toyota tundra double cab V8 …with 145k cost me 13k also own a 2002 Toyota Tacoma limited 4x4 double cab with the TRD package with 200k miles cost me 9k..no where near 50k .. I like the 1st generation tacoma and tundras over the new stuff

Nope glad I got a 2022 you keep the hybrid. Don’t need the bigger tv screen either. Just build a truck.

Keep it! ❤MY🌮

I will bet no more manual. Also it will cost $10k more. $50k just for a regular tacoma. $70k for a trd pro.

That mean 2024 4 Runner will be redesign too.

I had a newer Tacoma. HATED IT! The 3.5L and transmission SUCKS!

Apples to apples- TRD PRO Tundra is near $70,000 vs Tacoma at near $50,000.

It will have a 4 cylinder turbo engine. Bad news Turbos are very hard on small engines

Yes because we all want a 14 inch tablet in the middle of the dash!

56 grand for a trd sport where I live in Canada :/

It'll cost a lot more as well.

I opted not to buy a Tacoma as for me is less practical than a 4Runner. I spent over 4 months researching them both and my needs. So, I am buying a 4Runner.

Exactly why you should buy a 2023 over the 2024. Reliability of the older drive train

No way.I will not trade my normally aspirated V6 2023 TRD Sport with the 2024 Tacoma 4 cyls turbocharged.😁

I got the base model 2015 Toyota Tacoma and it has less horse power and torque then my car and it has no features at all so ill look forward to upgrading to the 2024 because this truck will be paid off by then because I hope to NEVER get ripped off again trading in my car to get a new car ( in this case I traded in my car to get this truck ), they under valued my car but said I could not be financed unless I traded in one of my vehicles so in 2024 both vehicles will be paid off so I can sell my truck to a random jo or Carvana ( if it still exist at that point ) and use that money to take to the dealer to have a sizable down payment on a NON base model version of the newist version of the truck. Both my current vehicles are the base models and I want better but not the best ( more things to break with expensive maintenance ).

Like any other vehicle the first couple of years are the ones to avoid. They’ve been making the Tacoma and have it down by now.

I wouldn't get the new model, especially given how terrible the the new Tundra is.

Never buy the first year or even the second year of a new model, the 16 and 17 Tacoma were problematic. 2023 Tacoma has all the bugs worked out.

These 2:47 are the reviews I like to see 👍🏻

Remember hybrids BATTERIES to replace $$$$$$$ Unles it was just the 4 cyl turbo no battery then keep your 23

Several posts on here advocating for a manual transmission; I've had 5 Tacoma's (AKA- Toyota pick up, back in the day) 3 manual 2 automatic. Oh it sounds romantic, having a manual shift, but it's a very overrated experience for a daily driver truck.

I just bought a new 2023 TRD Off Road because because I don't want the new 2024 redesign.