Question
Why do I hear the same thing about Taco's over and over again, especially the poor seats/sitting position, yet they sell well and really hold their value?
Well, you only hear that from people who don't fit in the cab. I don't think the Taco is a tall person's truck, but short people otherwise do just fine.
Otherwise, Toyota does a great job of equipping the Tacoma, and putting in features that people want.
The current engine/transmission is tuned more for fuel economy than responsiveness, Power can be had out of it, but the engine needs to be wound up. I agree, it's not a right fit for a truck. The old 4 Liter was a much more tricky engine, but was a gas guzzler. Similar to the 4.0 in the Frontier.