More Comfortable on the Highway Than the Old Tacoma, But Still Not Great - 2016 Toyota Tacoma

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More Comfortable on the Highway Than the Old Tacoma, But Still Not Great - 2016 Toyota Tacoma Long-Term Road Test

While the 2016 Toyota Tacoma isn't a vehicle that can endlessly pile up highway miles, it's noticeably more comfortable than the previous-generation model.

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aspade

"In our Tacoma's defense, it's a little unfair to compare it to those more expensive full-size trucks."

They're only more expensive if the half ton you're comparing to is company-money press trim with power leather everything, and furthermore you're pretending that you can compare stickers when Ford or Ram has $10,000 on the hood while Tacomas sell for invoice plus. You can buy decently equipped extended cab half tons well under $35,000 all day long. It's exactly fair to compare that to a $35,000 Tacoma.

And when you do the Tacoma loses at almost everything.

kirkhilles1

Yeah, agreed. Typically upgraded models don't give you a better, more comfortable ride. More power? Absolutely. More seat adjustments? Sure. More gadgets and gizmos (gotta get the gizmos)? Yep. Ride? Nah.

rwatson

Last generation Tacoma had the same cheap, hard plastic armrest. I figured they'd have enough complaints to change it by now, but no... proof that most people are are buying for everything BUT comfort and quality. I'm telling you folks, you're being ripped off big-time by the manufacturers. How much does the tech toys REALLY cost? Next-to-nothing compared to quality bits and pieces. Why are so many people still rewarding bad behavior for the sake of bragging rights over their smart phone interfaces?

My strategy for new car shopping is simple: write down a checklist with bullets on what I think are the quality features it should have, then start checking the boxes. That way I'm not blinded by toys. I vow to never suffer Buyer's Remorse again.