 My former truck was a V-8 Tundra, till my son put it through two trees doing 65MPH and managed to walk away.  My Tacoma is a shortbed.  Gas mileage isn't great but better than the Tundra, and it seems just as powerful with the new V-6.  I've got the towing package and have towed with it happily a couple of times.  7000 miles so far and very pleased.  My only objection is that I would have liked to have a manual transmission and Toyota doesn't put them in their double cabs.  The composite bed is very nice, and I've already used the rails and removable clips several times.  I also like the storage compartments behind the seat in back. 