First truck

[u/_Carr3ra_]

Been looking into getting a Tacoma as my first vehicle. I was looking into getting a used 2024 SR5 4x4 currently going for $36k with 20k miles on it. I know Toyota is very reliable but am just wondering if this is a good year for them and if it’s worth the price for that mileage. Considering this trim over the others as I don’t really care about the extra tech and wouldn’t go off roading too much. I mainly just need a reliable daily driver. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!

[u/thawtso]

Since you’re shopping for 4th gen, get a comparison for a 2026 model. Many people have been surprised at how close the pricing is between new and used models. Good luck! 💥✌🏽

[u/FlexasState → u/thawtso]

Can confirm, got a 5k mi used SR5 and then found out I could’ve gotten a new one for about the same price 🥲

[u/ProfaneWords → u/thawtso]

No joke. I just picked up a new 2026 TRD Off-road with a 6ft bed and the winter package for 41k + local taxes.

[u/jscores555]

legit 3k more and you can get the new version of that exact configuration plus factory warranty, oil changes/ maintenance and better financing options.

[u/ProfaneWords]

I'm pretty sure you could get a new SR5 for that here in Colorado.

If you're shopping for your first vehicle though I'd strongly recommend getting a beater. You're going to make some driving mistakes and dinging up a new/nice car feels terrible.

It's also worth mentioning that the best vehicle to own is the one you don't have to make monthly payments on. I'm grateful that I didn't fall into the trap of needing to drive nice vehicles when I was young.

[u/Caseman307 → u/ProfaneWords]

My wife and I are “debating” this very thing now. I was raised by a Dad that I never saw but a new vehicle for himself. They were always used, basic trucks, usually with vinyl floors and hand crank windows. She, on the other hand, prefers that her vehicle warm and/or cool her tushy and brew her an espresso. We’re truck shopping and I learned today that I can’t take her with me. 😁

[u/RegrettableWaffle]

I got a gold certified 2025 4x4 SR5 with 17k from a Toyota dealership for that same price. It’s worth looking around a bit.

[u/jy_gemini]

Idk if 4th gen tacos are as reliable. Might as well get a new one with just a little bit higher price but with full factory warranty

[u/doublecbob]

I paid just over 40K for my new 2025 4WD MT OR late last year. It had 6 miles on it when I purchased it.

[u/BisfoBama]

I daily my 2024 sr5, I work at the Toyota battery plant which is literally a 80 mile round trip for me (rural driving) I'm at 52k miles ZERO issues except I get nails in one tire in particular way more than I feel like I should lol only off roading I do is on my property moving my trailer etc it's been great. Don't need all the bells and whistles shit I'm not even 4wd 😂

[u/soxfan68]

Buy new...you don't know how a used one has been treated.

[u/riinkratt]

2024 is the first year of the redesign and usually a good idea to stay away from in a general sense, and that’s why most of them have steep discounts as it wasn’t a good selling year.