Planning Stages

[VisitMyHome]

Hello all,

New member here and while I don’t yet have a truck I am leaning towards the Tacoma.
I started flipping houses 3 months ago and currently drive an 05 Mustang vert which is not too conducive to hauling plywood or appliances. I have been researching different trucks for fuel economy, size, price etc. and am favoring the Toyota Tacoma.
The Tacoma seems to be the best value for the money. I am looking at the Honda Ridgeline, Chevy Colorado and the Tacoma. I need 4 doors so I can strap the kid seats in the back. The Tacoma offers the longest bed of all three, is the cheapest and has the best MPG. I have owned a lot of vehicles and find that the best place to get a feel for a car (or truck in this case) are these user forums. Thanks for all the great posts. Hopefully I’ll be able to contribute some day.

[bgrieger]

Welcome. Cruise the truck sections here for info, but don't be surprised to hear some people dump on your other options...a kinda biased crowd, but overall good peeps.

[YESCA]

glad to have you aboard VisitMyHome!! Welcome to TN!! ENJOY!!!

[BLUEMEANIE]

My neighbor just bought an SR5 4x4 Taco. Sweet truck, wouldn't mind trading in my Bravada for one with a shell.

[VisitMyHome]

So after reading these forums, checking out competing vehicles, figuring out cost of ownership etc, I decided on the Tacoma 6 Cyl, Double Cab, Long Bed.
Mainly compared to Colorado and Dakota and while the Toyota.com build a car price is higher than my other options, figured it was still a better deal because of extra features, MPG and Resale. But.... Can't Find One... even at sticker price and when I inquired with 2 local dealers about ordering one, they told me 2 to 3 months and they couldn't sell it to me for the Toyota.com price!
I was going with the Taco over the Dakota but the 8 Cyl Dakota is 5K less.
Any Chicago dealer recomendations?