My 2008 4x4 Tacoma has been stellar, just tires and routine maintenance at the dealer...I don't check my mileage, if I want to save gas then I drive my Subaru Turbo
The OP mentioned a commute, therefore mileage is probably a consideration. That so-so mileage get really bad when you tow. I mean REALLY bad.
I love Tacomas, but they are not perfect. Nothing is.