What do they cost? With the price of the compacts, I don't know at anyone would pick one over a full sized truck anymore. Cheapest 4x4 on the lot these days is a 3/4 ton work truck. The compacts and 1/2 tons cost more. I suppose if it is a true off road machine, but a jeep is probably even better in that role. I think they look neat, but they don't make a lot of sense to me at today's prices.
Because the Tacoma will give you 275,000 miles vs the full sized that generally wont at the same price point.
And around here - a 4 door Taco with the usual bells and options is still bit cheaper than a full sized, comparably equipped truck.
Silverado Z71 4 door will run 39k before TTL. (a 3/4 ton work truck, gas, 4wd is 41k)
Tacoma 4 door SR5 is 34k
Wanna bet which one will cost more over the life of the truck in maintenance?
