>the Tacoma is a very hot product As is the old pre-2007 Tundra, which are basically the same sized truck as the "new" Tacoma. I had an old Tundra, got totale

>the Tacoma is a very hot product As is the old pre-2007 Tundra, which are basically the same sized truck as the "new" Tacoma. I had an old Tundra, got totaled via minor frame deformity in a rear-end about 4 years ago. Insurances first offer was almost 25% higher than the highest bluebook, which sounded great, especially since the truck was middle of the road, condition-wise (parked it 20' from salt water for years). But then I found out real-world price for me to replace it would be closer to 135%. Had it been the 4-door 4wd, it would have been over 200%, if you could even find one. Closer to 250%, if you needed one sitting on the market "today". Even paying 35% over bluebook, my 2006 trucks value has gone up everytime I've checked it or had offers on it. Which is happening now with many vehicles, but like you said, this was happening years before covid with the Toyota trucks. Tangent: This is also why I'm convinced that the trend toward bigger trucks and SUVs is 95% complying with EPA and safety standards, and maybe 5% market driven. But don't claim that in any of the "you-don't-need-that"/ 'murica-hating threads.