Are we driving future classics?

My 2010 TRD Off Road 4WD is the favorite vehicle of my 44 years of driving. I bought it new and it was my dream truck at the time and it remains so. It's still stock, only Bilstein 5100 and BFG TA KO2s added as needed. With 157,000 miles it starts, runs,drives, and shifts like new. The drivers seat shows some slight wear, the rest of the interior is in great condition. The exterior is also in great shape and it looks great in the drive or in BBNP. No it's not for sale, I plan to keep it for another five years.
Am I driving an iconic Toyota vehicle? In ten years will the Second Gen TRD OR be a sought after classic?
Here's the deal, I like my truck and plan to keep it. I'm strongly considering buying a 2000 Land Cruiser. The LC has always been a vehicle of interest to me. Now I'm at the point in live where some guys buy a Harley or a red convertible , I'm drawn to 100 Series LC. I want to drive a Land Cruiser before I kick or can't enjoy it. I would put BFG TA KOs on it and take it to BBNP and cruise along in luxury.
I like the idea of driving such an iconic vehicle as the LC for a few years, using it as an every other day driver.
My questions is am I already driving an iconic Toyota truck? Maybe I don't need to buy that LC, because I already have what I'm looking for.
This is the age old battle between, I want it and I need it.

 

I would guess the taco will be like the toyota trucks of the 80s in about 25 years. The sheer number built and still on the road will keep them from going up in value though.

 

That was a lot to read. I think the answer is YES.

 

No. And neither is a 100 series LC.

 

Everything gonna be a classic eventually
High packages and low miles will be worth a lot possibly

 

I think because of the size of the Tacoma following that there is that potential. But l think that it'll also depend on who the enthusiasts are at that time.
We love them because we are Tacoma enthusiasts. But that could unfortunately change if people just want SUVs or Crossovers. Or whatever other trendy vehicle.
I'm hoping that there will akways he a segment of society that wants a pickup and also wants to work on/modify it. But that seems to be a smaller and smaller number with each generation.
It used to be a matter of pride to know how to work on your vehicle. Even knowing the slightest amount. But today it seems that people are happen to be ignorant about what the drive. Automotons......

My fingers are crossed that l am completely wrong about this, and that the 2nd will be a much sought after classic. Just like the 1st gens are today.

 

No toyota has been a truly classic other than the gt2000. It will be just a truck. Look at classic jeep cherokee. Great at offroad but useless and worthless for most of the people.
Maybe some.will buy older tacomas for nostalgia, but not for being a million dollar classic.
The complexity of todays cars will make them age truly awful. Complex wirings and rotten plastics will kill our cars.

 

A 4x4 Toyota truck will always have value. There is definitely a “floor,” but I don’t think you’ll see a resurgence a la a boomer driven muscle car bubble. Look at early Toyota’s - legendary reliability and renowned capabilities - but still not worth all that much except in Ultra-low mileage pristine condition.

There were A LOT of 2nd gens built, and we are at the “high school kids first car” stage.

There will be some nostalgia but I don’t think cars have quite the same aura and meaning that they once had. “Kids these days” are focused on the digital frontier. (Note: I’m in my early 30’s)

 

To me, No it will not be a classic.
It lacks a Manual Transfer Case and Manual Locking Hubs.
Although the engines have improved through out.
The classic is the 22r(e) or 2.7L

It will likely be a fairly desired truck.
They still get around good in woods and are mostly reliable.
Which are things that draw people towards them.

 

I'm pretty sure somebody on here put the guts (engine, trans, etc) of a newer Tacoma into an older truck, or possibly put the body of an older an older truck onto the frame of a newer one...

It would be fun to put the guts and frame of a 2005-2014 RC under an older Taco or even a Hilux/Pickup!

 

I think 2016 and 2017 were the time the 2nd gen were at thier peak value, lol! When you would see a used 2nd gen at a Toyota dealership on the lot priced higher than a new 3rd gen. That being said, I don't think they will become like a classic collectors item car, but I see them more becoming like Jeep's. They hit a certain value and will never go below that.

 

And they're more reliable than Jeeps!

 

Lol, yup! I built a couple CJ's, I love them... But... Labor of love, lol!

 

Toyota needs to make something like the Jeep Wrangler for the American market again! No, not the FJ! I love the FJ Cruiser, but those are bigger than Wranglers...

Toyota should build something just like the Wrangler, with a removable top, and available with either two or four doors; Engine would be the 4.0L V6 still used in the current T4Rs...

A 6-speed manual transmission would be standard and a 6-speed automatic would be available; Air-conditioning, cruise control, and effing INTERMITTENT WIPERS would be standard! Bluetooth, a decent stereo, and all the usual safety features would also be standard. Power windows would be optional and the doors would be removable. A locking rear diff and 4-wheel disc brakes would be standard

 

There will be a niche market for them kinda like there is for the FJ60s.

They’ll be “nostalgic” You’ll be paying the overland tax on a 35 year old truck in 20 years.

 

it was an instant classic the second i drove it off the lot...

 

It depends on how you define Classic. But I do think there will be a day when they will become considered Classics at least to some people. The old square body Chevy trucks from the late 70's and early 80's are well thought of today. The Ford F250 high boys made from the mid 60's to mid 70's are highly sought after and they made lots of those trucks. No reason a 2nd gen Tacoma won't be just as well thought of in another 20 years.

I bought mine new in 2007 and plan to leave it to one of my grandkids eventually.

 

The good news is that because they were so popular and plentiful (and so many rusted out, lol) there are (and will be) lots of second hand parts options later on.

The 1GR-FE and 750F are inefficient and underpowered, but were built like tanks and the design is early 2000’s enough to still be relatively accessible for the home gamer.

Change your fluids and filters and you’ll send the truck far into the future.

 

No, the frame will rust out way before.

 

Correct. Taco is not even in the same league as a LC, GX, LX.