I dumped a '98 tacoma 4x4 x-cab 4 banger/5speed off with 67k miles when I bought the '02 X which now has 13k miles.
Although I like them both, my opinion is that although toyota quality is somewhat better the primium you pay may or may not offset the quality you are getting. It's a matter of opinion... i.e. How much do you want to pay to get something a "little bit" better.
-Earl