Subaru vs Midsize Truck for mountain roads

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I think I may be willing to pay the Tacoma tax at this point after having test driven one, but they’re just so hard to find. Had a good one picked out but I was a day too late. Still debating the Subaru but I am leaning towards a Tacoma. Also looking at newer frontiers but not certain if I’d be willing to try it out.

I’d also look at Chevy Colorado if you want to avoid the Taco Tax. The off road trims are very capable. Maybe less reliable / more maintenance than Toyota? Worth a look though.

I will say - having hunted out of only SUVs, I would LOVE a truck bed. I’d DQ Subarus for that reason alone.

Edit to add: unless you’re going to tow a SxS, in which case I’d put 4Runner back on the board (a modern one that can tow). But I don’t think that’s where you’re headed with this.