X-Runner or 4 cylinder

Hey guys, I am looking for some guidance over what truck I should buy..

I really got into motorcycle racing this year and quickly learned that my Honda Civic with a trailer is not the best bike hauler. I live in Commifornia so gas is insufferably expensive and you cannot drive over 55 mph while towing. That being said, I figured a Tacoma would be the best vehicle for me. The 5 lug models have lower beds than most trucks, making it easier to load and unload a sport bike, they are six feet long, and for a truck they get good mileage.

Even though Tacoma's last longer than most reliable cars, I want one with less than 100k miles and the newer the better. I do not care about making this truck fast. I have a sport bike and a '95 Mazda Rx-7. If I want to do something fast and fun, I will take those vehicles. I do care about looks. If I get a standard 4 cylinder I am going to spend money on wheels and tires and potentially lower it. I do not like the body kit on the X-Runner, but I could see it growing on me.

All things considered, I did find a 2014 X-Runner in my area for $26k, with 36k miles. What do you think, should I pull the trigger or wait for the right 4 cylinder to come along?

 

I might be getting old and senile but 26k sounds crazypants. What does kbb say it’s worth?

(edit, sorta tried kbb, and they didn’t have an x- package… but 6 cylinder stick rwd in ‘excellent’ condition topped out at about 25k private, so I guess I am the crazypants one)

 

KBB says $26k, but you are probably right. Everything is so expensive these days, which is why I have been using my civic as a tow vehicle.

 

X runners arent for everyone. I personally hate how they drive. Very rigid and bouncy. Along with a clunky V6 it's just not for me.

The 5 lug 4 banger 5 speed is a dream to drive, simple and very well mannered.

I'd probably suggest an add-a-leaf if you do go with either, just to keep the truck off the bump stops.

 

How about the 4 banger auto? I have only owned one automatic car and it drove me nuts, but I am tired of rowing gears in SoCal traffic. Maybe I am just getting old.

 

It's not bad, I get that, especially in your area.

The 4 speed auto in the 4x4 mode isnt my favorite, but for your 5 lug purposes I say its perfect.

 

Wait for a better deal. $28k would get you a new SR AC in 2020. Spending that on an x-runner, if you’re not looking to race it or use the x-runner-ness specifically, well, that’s not a good way to tie up cash, even if you’ll get a ton back if you want to sell.

 

I can say that the 5 lug, 4 banger is pretty gutless when heavily loaded. You learn pretty quick that stomping the gas to get you out of trouble or into position isn’t a winning strategy.

That said, once you’ve got that figured, it’s pretty chill.

 

That X-Runner has been on SD CL on and off for months, so it's obviously over priced, and/or there aren't many Tacoma folks wantin' X-Runners.
As for current Tacoma prices, go on over to BAT and see what's going on, esp. low mile 1/2 gen with manual trans, they are f***ing popping price-wise.
And that mindset has been trickling down EVERYWHERE, dealers, CL, etc. The 3rd/and soon to be 4th gen are plastic and disposible... sorry guys.
I've been driving 4 cyl manual trans 5 lug, 2wd sissy Tacomas for 20+ years as my daily commuter/utility vehicles, they are bomb proof. (had a few)
Are they quick with 500lbs in the bed? No, I do that, foot in it and nothing, but you will get there...and forget the automatic slushbox, even slower.

 

Wow you are right! I just went on Cars and Bids and was shocked at how low some of these Tacoma's have sold for compared to the local listings around me.

 

There is no substitute for power, get a v6.

 

X runner by a mile.

i've not done any market research on them in a while. but as with any used tacoma, i recommend opening a toyota owners account, punching in the vin to check any service records.

for price, i recommend popping the vin in to carvana etc to see what the dealer buy price is going to be.

 

Just get this, it's local to SD also...

https://offerup.com/item/detail/1549879017

 

No that right there is insane. $20k for a 22 year old truck with 135k miles on it.

 

A little overpriced (Cali tax) but it's better for your application than the x-runner