Thoughts on My "Old" Tacoma

I recently upgraded to a 2024 ORP to replace my 2006 Tacoma TRD Off Road. My Taco is in good shape with just at 200k. Runs well but I had to get the last year of the 4runner V6. I had every intention of selling off the Taco, but now have anxiety. It's been such a good truck and I've babied it over the years. CarMax has offered me $7500 but I'm thinking it's worth more to me than that, albeit sentimentally. I really dont have a need for a spare truck (I also have a company vehicle), but you never know. The insurance premium on both vehicles is pretty high though. I understand it may depreciate in value over time, but I'm just stuck in what to do. Thoughts?

 

If you don't need it, sell it. I never understood why anyone would be sentimental about a vehicle unless it was given to them by a deceased parent.

 

I recently sold my 2011 Tacoma (something I swore I'd never do) and replaced it with a 2023 SR5 Premium. It turned out to be an excellent decision for me. I loved my truck, but I find the 4R to be much more comfortable. I'm getting older and that was a big factor for me. I also was comfortable because the reliability of the 4R matches the Tacoma.

 

I recently sold my 2008 Highlander Sport with 130,000 miles (best looking year for Highlander) - got a trade-in quote of $6500 and decided to try and sell on my own. Put it on Craigslist for what I thought it was worth - $11,000 (new tires/brakes/alt and very clean - fully loaded) - Got several calls and it, and it sold for what I was asking to first person to look at it. It took one day/cash sale, I still kind of miss it! To get approx 30% of the original MSRP after 15 yrs is a testament to Toyota quality/resale value.

 

If you can afford to keep it , keep it ! Those 2nd gen Tacomas were fantastic , I held on to my Tacoma when I got my 24 4Runner , I love doing errands in it around town , do I need it ? No , but it has a cool factor that is unmatched and makes me smile when I see it sitting there . Life is short ,if it’s a financial burden then you won’t have any trouble selling it

 

Perhaps your company would consider a car allowance instead of a company car. Unless your company vehicle is significant to your job, like a construction, police or fire department type vehicle, you might be better off to have the allowance than another vehicle, thereby covering the expenses of the Tacoma. But if not, do whatever makes you happy.

 

Took a quick look at listings in metro Atlanta and found several ’06 Tacomas north of $12K.