A 20-year-old car with a value retention rate of 55%. When I saw this Toyota pickup truck: I was confused.

Famous for reliability

For the top three Japanese cars, people often say "Toyota is durable, Honda is racing, and Nissan is technological", whether in China or anywhere in the world In the country, "Toyota that doesn't break down" is not a joke. Whether it is a car, SUV, or pickup truck, Toyota is interpreting two concepts. First, durability, and second, appearance is not important. Toyota Tacoma pickup truck (Tacoma or Tacoma) is the most typical example. It is often considered one of the most ordinary-looking pickup trucks, but even today, people have shown quite a high regard for its durability and reliability. recognized.

Current Toyota Tacoma

Amazing resale price

Despite the impact of visually striking and modern pickup trucks from Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge, The Toyota Tacoma is still very popular, so it also enjoys a high resale value, and a Tacoma with five or even six-digit mileage (miles) can still be easily found on the used market. Sell ??it at a good price. The latest example is a 2000 Toyota Tacoma with only 7,280 miles (approximately 12,000 kilometers). It was sold for US$14,000 (approximately RMB 99,000), although this is already Its 20th year.

20-year-old Toyota Tacoma

The condition of the entire vehicle

Considering the working attributes of the pickup truck, people even suspected that the odometer had been tampered with, but the condition of the entire vehicle It is enough to dispel most people's concerns. Although the appearance has become dull and faded, both the engine compartment and the interior are clean enough. Although the engine specifications are not mentioned, the 2000 Tacoma should be equipped with 2.4-liter and 2.7-liter L4 engine or 3.6-liter V6 engine, no matter which engine, will send power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission, the entertainment system is a classic cassette machine, and the traditional pull-type handbrake is also on the verge of extinction these days.

20-year-old Toyota Tacoma

Why is the price so high?

We may have no idea about the resale price of US$14,000, but the moment I learned the original price was enough to fool me. This is equivalent to a 20-year-old car with a value retention rate of 55%. For comparison, the starting price of the 2019 Tacoma is US$25,500 (approximately RMB 180,000). For the extremely mature US market, the old model will not be more expensive than the new model. The Toyota Tacoma debuted in 1995 and is positioned as a mid-size pickup truck. This car is a first-generation model. Although it is 20 years old, there are no problems with body rigidity and mechanical components, and the Tacoma has a simple image. , smooth driving, and durable quality have changed the entire American market's view of traditional pickup trucks.

The 20-year-old Toyota Tacoma

has become commonplace

For the US market, this may seem unsurprising, the Toyota Tacoma is selling very fast , although the Ford F series is a strong pickup truck, people still have high evaluations of Tacoma: "One of the best-selling pickup trucks in the U.S. market, the most rugged, durable, and reliable vehicle on the planet." So, even though it is 20 years old It's old, but has only 7,000 miles on the odometer, which to many people is like a new car.

20-year-old Toyota Tacoma

Domestic situation

Unfortunately, it is impossible to buy Toyota Tacoma through official channels in China, and can only be purchased through parallel channels. Imported, but for such a medium-sized pickup truck that is positioned as a workhorse and not luxurious, the parallel import price of 4 to 50 million is completely uncompetitive and attractive, and the resale price in the future will not be very high. Best expectations Yes, domestic production can be introduced while ensuring durability, but until the pickup truck policy is completely liberalized, this can only be a luxury hope.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.