If you’ve been eyeing a 3rd Gen Tacoma and can’t decide if it’s the right fit for you, let’s dive into the real-world pros and cons. Imagine hitting the trails on a weekend adventure, does this truck make that dream a reality, or are there some trade-offs to consider? What have others experienced with their 3rd Gen Tacomas, and is it the perfect ride for your needs? Let’s talk about what makes this truck a keeper and where it might fall short.
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Alright, let’s be real, this truck is seriously tough. When I say it’s built like a tank, I mean it could probably survive anything you throw at it, even a nuclear apocalypse. It’s the kind of vehicle that makes you feel invincible out on the road or in the wild.
But here’s the flip side. If you’re anything like me, once you start thinking about all the cool mods you can add, your bank account might start crying a little. It’s easy to get carried away with upgrades, and before you know it, those customizations can lead to some serious overdraft fees. So while the truck itself is rugged and reliable, the temptation to go all out on mods might hit your wallet harder than you expect.
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Unfortunately, an EMP would probably take it down, so it’s not exactly indestructible. I’ve actually thought about wrapping it in tin foil just to see if that could block it somehow. 
Anyway, I guess I’ll go back to chatting with my alien buddies now.
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Is there more space in the 4Runner? I almost made the same switch over the weekend.
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The back seat definitely has more space. I drive an ’07 Tacoma, and my wife has a ’17 4Runner. If I had to put a rear-facing car seat behind the driver’s side in my truck, it wouldn’t be drivable, but it fits just fine in hers.
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I traded my ’15 Tacoma for a ’21 4Runner, and while it was bittersweet, it turned out to be a fantastic upgrade overall.
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My first new car was a 2019 4Runner (I was 21, young and a bit reckless). I really miss it. It definitely felt more spacious, especially in the back seat, which had a lot more room.
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I switched from an ’18 4Runner SR5 to a ’21 Tacoma TRD Pro. After adding soundproofing, the 4Runner felt much more luxurious. However, the Tacoma does a better job of keeping smells out of the cabin, and that alone makes it worth it.
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I never considered the issue with smells. Are you sure it wasn’t just a bad cabin filter in the 4Runner?
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I’m pretty sure it was the spilled gasoline and the trash I was hauling to the dump causing the smell.
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Yep, that’ll definitely do it, 
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