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How can we know that 2nd gens are of lower quality

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by slmgt, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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    slmgt

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    when they have only been out since 2005? I am new around here and obviously have an '11. I am curious because it seems there are many threads that A) berate other truck makes or B) sell down the quality/reliability of the Trucks we have. Either we're schizophrenic or something is up :confused:

    I do not understand how we would know the reliability/quality of these vehicles when they are not very old and therefore cannot have been put through the rigors (re: many years of use) of much older Tacomas/Toyota Pickups.

    I get that some parts have changed and what not, but is there indisputable evidence suggesting these part changes resulted in lower quality or is it just cynical speculation?
     
  2. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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    My twin brother has a 2010 Silverado. We mod our trucks together. We have both noticed how my Tacoma has really poor quality... where his Silverado has really great quality. The Tacoma is held together by plastic rivets... the Siilverado is mostly screws. The interior of the Silverado feels far nice, and the Tacoma feels like a commuter car.

    Then theirs things like:

    My passenger seat-belt will not work
    The paint on the stock rims is chipping off
    The tire lugs are too short for the lugnuts
    The blower motor is loud even on low settings... his is quiet on full blast
    The roof is tinny and sounds terrible in the rain

    None of these problems we have noticed with his Silverado.

    Our trucks were the same price new.
     
  3. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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    I've had no issues with my truck.
     
  4. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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    Because the 1st gen trucks are known for being damn near unkillable, but the second gen trucks have had quite a few issues.
     
  5. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    My truck has been good so far but ur comparing a taco to a silverado when u should compare it to a Colorado ... But if ur not happy trade it in for a silverado
     
  6. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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    jandrews

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    These threads are always.....always.....idiotic.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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  8. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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    I did not ask what problems people have specifically... I asked HOW do we know that the truck overall is lower quality. Namely I want to know how we are able to speculate how long the truck will last (re: a user saying the 2nd gens 'couldn't last 20 years'), when the truck has at most been around for 6 years.

    I realize the issues mentioned and I appreciate the feedback - I'd like it to remain fact-based, rather than armchair speculation, if you catch my drift.
     
  9. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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    jandrews

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    Which is all you're going to get, so I'm wondering why you bothered...no one on here cares about facts, they just care about agreeing with each other.
     
  10. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    With more complicated trucks, comes the chances of more complications.

    hell my first truck was preatty much engine, transmission, drivetrain.

    now i have anti-lock, traction control, TPMS, computerized engine/transmission, etc.

    But i still love it!
     
  11. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    Yoytoda

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    i too have heard many of the stated issues. Although, my basic ass reg cab doesnt have any bells and whistles to break. Great little truck, reminds me of my trucks of years ago that my father had.

    Crank windows, manual locks, etc... still a little too modern for me like switch for the tcase rather than a lever and warn style hubs...

    still, 35k on my 2010 and no issues what so ever....

    cant speak on the fancier models
     
  12. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

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    I guess the only way to really know is wait and see. But IMO all you have to do is look at Toyota's track record. I don't know of too many Chevy Silverados that make it to 300k. I'm not saying Toyota's are perfect, but as history shows, they last...... Just my .02
     
  13. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    my 09 dc 4x4......no issues with 17k
     
  14. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    I'm irked that your two posts and a couple other members' posts have no intrinsic value. There has already been very useful information, in fact more useful than not, so if you don't mind, please watch the door on your way out unless you decide to contribute thoughtfully :cool:.

    Thank you all for the information - I am very curious to know the actual issues/reasons for them behind the supposed lower reliability/quality of these trucks.
     
  15. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    Well People have those trucks with almost 200K and no problems. Considering that most users drives around 10K per year there is your 20 year estimate :D
     
  16. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    This is exactly what I came in here to say.

    Plus I'm sure years from now people will be saying how their 2nd gens are at 300,000+ miles and still running strong.
     
  17. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    How about that resale .. In two years what truck will be worth more
     
  18. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    jandrews

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    Better get over it.

    I could explain to you why all the information in this thread is flawed, but that might be useful, and I've decided not to, in this post anyway, just to spite you.
     
  19. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    Well I have no problems with my Bluetooth :D Well I dont have blue tooth but thats beside the point
     
  20. Feb 10, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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    The electronics are one of my biggest concerns.

    I rather prefer computer automation for many tasks where possible because honestly, "to err is human." Far too many times in our history, I can point to humans as the real root of failure. Things like Three mile island, Chernobyl and the gulf oil spill may very well have been avoided with less human decision making, because emotions cloud judgment. Computers just react to the information they are given. Hence why ABS/TRAC and other technologies are darn useful, but they are more likely to wear out sooner (give and take I guess).
     

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