What color Tacoma?

[.Kevin.]

Hi guys as some of you may know, I decided to buy a Toyota Tacoma 2011.

Now I got the SR5 package 4x4 so now I need to choose a color.

These are the available colors. Post why the specific colors and what makes it better compared to the others. Thank you

Alpine White
Barcelona Red Metallic
Black
Magnetic Grey Metallic
Pyrite Mica - Exclusive SR5 Color
Silver Streak Mica
Speedway Blue - Exclusive SR5 Color


Some items that will be on the truck that arent in the photo if it helps you imagine better.

Hood Deflector
Box Cover
Fog Lights

Typical SR5 Option Package but its mostly interior power options. Colors are listed in same order as poll and my list!

Disclaimer:

All I know is Darker colors scratch EASIER, there is about 6 ft of snow MAX here 7 or 6 months of the year.

And yes I will, still be coming here I am not getting rid of the Yaris. Thanks friends.

You can pick more than one option in the poll but try to pick one TWO max if it really bugs you.

My dad likes white for its lifelong lasting color. My girlfriend likes the Dark Metallic Grey (Scared it will show scratches etc like black is my worry). And I like blue because its exclusive, even the Pyrite Mica but mostly because they are exclusive, blue worries me due to probably looking stupid with a hood reflector.

[derickveliz2]

I used to have a Tacoma before my Yaris!

D.

[.Kevin.]

How were they for ya? What year? And why did you choose the color you did?

[BailOut]

I say any color but silver or the metallic gray. I see them everywhere, every day, to the point that when one of my buddies drives us to the ski area we have just as much chance of trying to get into the wrong truck as the right one because they all look alike.

[.Kevin.]

We have a white 1991 astro van in the driveway, a white 2005 toyota echo, and a silver Yaris.

I'm trying to dodge those colors aswell just to get some variety, the dark onyx like silver is nice but how bad will it show scratches?

[derickveliz2]

How were they for ya? What year? And why did you choose the color you did?

Best vehicle I ever had,

I had Toyota trucks since I was 16, almost every single model.
The best one was a xtra-cab 97 Black (don't do black, hard to keep it clean)

and I love the new double cab long bed.

Can't go wrong with a Tacoma!

D.

[.Kevin.]

Whats the opinions on the metallic grey and pyrite micas scratch showing rate? Hell even red.

[Yar Is Word]

Congratulations Kevin!
Sounds like your Dad is a very understanding fellow.

White is hard to keep clean but is cooler in the summer.
Black is badass, hard to keep clean, and very hot in the summer.
Red is fast, fades fast, and attracts the popo.
Gold (pyrite) is "rich" and hides the dirt a long time.
Go with what you like.

[.Kevin.]

Yes he is, aslong as I don't spoil myself and actually work to pay for it hes fine.

I like all the colors, which is why I made this thread. I love blue it's my favorite color but the toyota blue is like a baby blue and it drives me crazy. It would also look pretty awkward with all the black.

Leaning towards white or pyrite maybe atm.

edit:

Does anyone know if it is difficult to drive a truck? I've never had one and am slightly intimidated about it.

[fluke_boy]

Love them Tacomas. I used to lease a 2 wheel drive dark green regular cab late 90's Tacoma. Loved that dark green color. I wish I have the money to buy a 4 wheel drive crew cab or extended cab Tacoma. But why did they get rid of the dark green? So sad.

[nemelek]

Glad that you are getting the truck you want. I had a 88 SR5 truck cream color. After 16 years it looked yellow. The mods for these trucks are endless. Lift kits, lights, roll bars, running boards, winch, bumpers, etc. I prefer the lighter colors. Keep in mind that you could probably own a Yaris HB and sedan for the cost of the Tacoma

[1stToyota]

Yes he is, aslong as I don't spoil myself and actually work to pay for it hes fine.

I like all the colors, which is why I made this thread. I love blue it's my favorite color but the toyota blue is like a baby blue and it drives me crazy. It would also look pretty awkward with all the black.

Leaning towards white or pyrite maybe atm.

edit:

Does anyone know if it is difficult to drive a truck? I've never had one and am slightly intimidated about it.

:rolleyes:

How about taking it for a test drive and finding out for yourself before you buy it? That'd make more sense...

And if you can't make up your mind on the color, I choose red.

[MadMax]

I say any color but silver or the metallic gray. I see them everywhere, every day, to the point that when one of my buddies drives us to the ski area we have just as much chance of trying to get into the wrong truck as the right one because they all look alike.

I gotta agree with Bailout, those are probably the two best colors and I wish they were available on the Yaris, especially the Magnetic Grey Metallic!

We had a Magnetic Grey Metallic Passat and it always looked great, clean or dirty. Silver is the same way, our Odyssey is silver and it always looks good even when it's dirty.

I love my black Yaris and think it looks sharp, but it really shows the dirt and any scratches. I would have preferred a Magnetic Grey Metallic but it wasn't offered. That's too bad as I think it would have looked excellent! :clap:

And, it never hurts to go with your girlfriend's suggestion, especially when she's right! :headbang:

Cheers! M2

[.Kevin.]

Green was taken out due to its low demand amazingly, but it was great Pyrite is more it's color now.

And I did take the manual 4x4 for a test drive they let me take it in their mud pit aswell, but you can determine dd in driving 3 minutes man.

And sprocket, how does the greymetallic look in scratches? Do they show? I'm in between grey metallic and white atm Was thinkin of getting a black bull bar if I got white, and a chrome if I got grey.

Btw the tacomas about 1000$ monthly if your financing (Gas, Insurance, Payments) Yaris is like 500 or so for everything.

[toad]

i used to own a '99 tacoma prerunner in some sort of purplish color(not sure what the factory name for it was, but i really liked it). loved that truck! had to sell it because we had a baby and it only was a two-seater(standard cab, not even crew). i liked being up above most other vehicles and not having 4 wheel drive was never an issue - even in midwest winters. i miss being able to drive fast on dirt/gravel roads and not ever worrying about potholes. i might pick one up again if i can find a used one cheap and in decent shape.

oh, and i like the light silver color best even though it's the most popular!

[.Kevin.]

Thanks for all the opinions so far, appreciate it it seems on the poll Dark metallic Grey is ahead, I'm leaning towards white trying to find a photo of what I am aiming for.


This but in white, suicide doors etc

[why?]

dude blue is awesome, and kinda unique. Oh, and drive it. You are going to buy one, make sure the salesman knows that. You should go on a long test drive, driving a truck is an incredibly different experience. If you need to go to different dealers just to test drive different trucks, do it. Don't be shy, you are going to spend a ton of money, drive as many as you want, and as long as you want.

Make 100% sure you want it, and you can deal with how they drive.

One of the company's I ran had a Tacoma pre-runner. The thing handled worse than the Conversion Van i drove around for a while.

If you are going to buy a car, they will let you drive it. And blue is awesome, and your fave color, mine as well, and you don't see many of them around. Once you settle onto one specific truck, drive it for at least half an hour or more.

[.Kevin.]

Dealerships wont let you drive a truck with a learners permit will they? And yeah I bought my car off the same Salesman, Peter Madison is the bomb up here.

[kimona]

White. White. White. There you go... 3 more votes for white!

Always looks clean even when it isn't. Never shows waxing swirls. Scratches are barely visible and easy to touch-up. With a little care, won't fade like darker colours, especially metallics. Plus, always looks new even when the car is getting older... which is seldom the case with other colours, except for solid red when it's been cared for.

[.Kevin.]

Minimizing it down to

White
Pyrite Mica
Darkmetallic Grey
Black

White - simple nice will look good with my future idea of a black bull bar, drives me crazy though that everyone has a damn white 'work' truck.

Pyrite Mica- It's different, AND exclusive and dark the question I need answered is how well scratches honestly show on it.

I also like the dark metallic grey but I have no idea if its a major improvement from black scratch wise etc.

[derickveliz2]

White!

[annn]

My 2004 Tacoma is white and my 1998 Tacoma is green..sold my supercharged 96 it was red... That said white is the best IMO !

2004 has black bul bar and factory flares in black...I think it works well.had to special order mine as I wanted a standard cab with flares and no power windows etc...has like 45,000 on it and never a problem

[.Kevin.]

Nice tacoma, holy crap looks like new. And yeah you HAVE to get power crap and AC now comes built in o nevery model. So I figured I'd go for the SR5 planning on keeping this forever it's why I made a big deal about the color. I believe white is the way to go, it will go well with my fog lights and white bulbed headlights.

Any last opinions I am calling the salesman at toyota today so that I get on the ball.

[annn]

If you plan on keeping it forever then white is it,my green Tacoma is a sr5 fully loaded 6cyl ,sunroof,locked rear,auto,etc... as was my supercharged Tacoma and that's how I learned that the basic 2.7 4cyl 5 speed with no power just a tow package,and heavy suspension,ac Is only comfort...was the way to go.

Basic but fully ready to go ,easy to repair.it's my bug out vehicle,so you may want more comfort but look into the 2.7 I really like it over the 6...white was picked due to ease of care and keeping it's look long term.

[.Kevin.]

Alright this is what I got

2011 Alpine White Toyota Tacoma

4 Cylinder 4x4 Acess Cab SR5 Package

Add ons:

Block Heater
Hood Deflector
Side Window Visors
Tonnea Cover - Folding - Hard
Standard Box
All Season Mats front and rear
Fog Lights
4500k Bulbs PIAA for headlights


SR5 Package features:

SR5 Power Package
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
16" Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Wheel Locks
Driver Seat Lumbar Support
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Down Seatback
Rear Privacy Glass
Sliding Rear Window
Cruise Control
Chrome Rear Bumper
Chrome Grille
Colour-Keyed Fender Flares
Colour-Keyed Front Bumper
Power-Adjustable Mirrors
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
Metallic Dash Accents
Keyless Entry
Illuminated Entry

Future Add-ons:

Door protector lining
Side boards
skid plate
trd exhaust/exhaust tip
bed organizer
bed mat
bullbar
Towing Hitch
gps
speed radar
steering wheel club

emblem of somesort (sport trd etc)

[annn]

2.7 or 2.4 ?

That truck should be good for 250,000 or more....check out the Tacoma forums on the life of the 4cyl and no nasty belt to worry about... Hate that on my 6 cyl...

[.Kevin.]

2.7 is the 4x4 I think 4x2 is a 2.4.

And yeah the guy at the dealership is the guy whos sold me all my cars, he also said it has mid life at 250,000kms or so.

and YES chains are SO nice.