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Many things weigh into your vehicle’s total cost of ownership, or what it takes to maintain that vehicle over its life. However, it’s a better idea to look at that amount for only one year at a time, as you never know how long a vehicle might actually last. There are several things besides the purchase price to factor into your tallying. Here are a few good ideas for doing so that you might not have thought of, courtesy of our staff at Dick Poe Toyota:

Getting your parts from the dealership has many benefits, so so many drivers fall for the gimmicks at the discount parts store and think they are getting huge deals on those low-cost parts. Here are the reasons to consider buying your auto parts from our service experts at Dick Poe Toyota:

Rather than risking the parts you buying having inferior components like at the discount parts store, you can count on the parts at the dealership to be top-quality. The reason being is the dealership only uses OEM approved parts that were crafted to fit in your vehicle perfectly.

Do you have some heavy toys to haul? Do your adventures tend to take you on difficult terrain? The 2017 Toyota Tacoma can handle both your heavy-lifting and your off-road needs.

A bit nimbler than its larger truck brethren, the Toyota Tacoma excels in finding a way around obstacles to help get you and your heavy gear to your next adventure.

Fully-equipped, this truck can carry up to 1,440 pounds in its truck bed or tow up to 6,800 pounds. That's enough brawn to bring some of your heftier playthings along for the ride.

Simply because you're in the market for an affordable car doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, performance or high-tech features. Instead, you can take the wheel of the 2017 Toyota Corolla to enjoy incredible bang for your buck!

You'll love driving in the Corolla's first rate cabin that presents a comfortable and connected driving environment. Never lose touch again with the help of Toyota's Entune infotainment system that now includes Siri Eyes Free for iPhone. You'll also have access to features like a rearview camera, navigation and a power moonroof for your driving…

If you're in the market for a midsize SUV, experts agree that you should save a spot on your short list for the 2016 Toyota Highlander. It may well end up being the one you've been looking for all along.

Here are Autotrader's top five reasons why drivers in El Paso should consider a new Highlander SUV as their next model pick.

• Feature-rich cabin and interior with Entune audio
• Tons of passenger safety and protection features
• Toyota reliability and durability
• A spacious and comfortable interior
• Multiple configurations to fit any budget or…

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Clean. Classic. And elegant in a way that makes its affordable price tag even more surprising.

It's the 2016 Toyota Avalon, a top contender in the full-size premium sedan market, and it's one of the top values for El Paso drivers looking for the luxury experience without the "luxurious" price tag. You can get yours today at Dick Poe Toyota, and see just why so many shoppers are choosing models like these for their high-end sedan performance.

Autotrader editor Jabari Jones recently tested the 2016 Toyota Sequoia and came away with five good reasons to consider buying this powerful and rugged full-size SUV. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch Jones' full report.

Beyond the platform and V8 engine it shares with its equally tough sibling, the Toyota Tundra pickup truck, the Sequoia comes stocked with standard features. The base SR5 model includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, a backup camera, tri-zone automatic climate control, 8-passenger seating and Toyota's Entune audio system with a 6.1-in touchscreen...

Driven by a desire to create a viable alternative to the gas-guzzling SUV segment, Toyota has built the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid, the newest member of the legendary RAV4 lineup.

Will this latest entry stack up to the lofty precedent set by its predecessor? Well, for the answer to that, we'd like to now turn it over to Autotrader personality, Brian Moody. He offers his review of the RAV4 Hybrid in the clip below:

No doubt its marquee event, the powertrain of the RAV4 Hybrid sure is something else. Teaming a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with pair of electric motors…

When it comes to buying a car for your child, you will need something safe and reliable. Have you considered the 2016 Toyota Camry? With ten standard airbags, including a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, as well as smart safety features like the standard backup camera, your child and his or her passengers can stay safe and confident behind the wheel.

You might be thinking, there must be a typo in that title, but there’s not. It’s a bit cheeky, but it’s all true; the engineers at Toyota are trying to change the way you think about fuel and energy. As technology progresses, we’re able to move away from reliance on non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuel or natural gas, and move toward a world that relies on and is powered by renewable resources, such as wind power, or hydroelectric. Not only are these forms of energy less harmful to the environment, they’re likely to be…