Tired of Tacoma problems

Or a 4WD Eagle for serious wheelin

 

I was looking at an explorer sport Trac. More money and only a 4' bed... No thanks

 

I did consider trading up to an 09 FJ Cruiser a couple of months ago...until I drove it. It had plenty of power but it bounced and wasn't that great on the road with a choppy ride, PLUS the interior actually had less room then my 09 RAV4 Sport! Not to mention LOUSY visibility to the rear!

 

152,000 miles on mine and only maintenance.

 

OP, have you ever owned an automobile before?

 

I mean I've had to change the oil a few times

POS...

 

23 years and almost 500,000 miles with 4 different Hi-Lux and Tacomas.

 

Looks great just as it is. If anything, i would change out for 255 85r16 tires on those stock wheels

 

Whatever matches the graphics...also consider removing the Chrome Tacoma badges from the doors if you are keeping the graphics on. the double "Tacoma" almost looks too busy...

 

OP=Troll

 

89k in 4 years no idea what you're talking about?

 

Pretty sad a few of the TW members resort too name calling,I have myself never been disrespectful too anyone here ..

 

Fuck off, dick













J/K

 

I scrolled and didn't see any name calling

 

no real problems, just maintenance which needs to be done with any vehicle.

 

I have regrets! spending too much money on parts (gb and good deals from members) and on tw too much!

 

Im sure others said this but the forums seem to blow up any small issue that exists with a vehicle. Most of the tsbs have even been minor. I don't think theres many other trucks out there that you can drive well past 100,000 miles and go cross country and not have to worry (there are some and Ive owned some but tacomas are in general more reliable).

This coming from someone who did not like tacomas, the interiors seem cheap, and some other things. But I turned into a tacoma guy really quick. We've had two 2nd gens with 150,000+ miles and have driven them both half way across the country. I bought my current tacoma with 145,000 miles on it and drove it 1500 miles to texas less than a week later. Felt pretty confident in it. I also had a 1999 first gen with 189,000 miles I bought with 185,000 miles and daily drove for a while.

Both 2nd gens had the compass problem but easily fixed by soldering the chip (fix found on here).

In all honesty they're quite reliable especially engine/tranny wise, after market support is there (for those of us who care). I will say I'm hesitant bout 3rd gens though.

That being said I am pretty big on preventive maintenance and taking care of my trucks.

I differ from most people on here that I came from a gmc sierra denali that I absolutely think was an amazing truck, so I don't hate on ford and chevy as hard as the die hard toyota guys. For my needs I think toyota has the best midsize pick up hands down.

 

Other than weak leaf springs none on mine in 87,000 miles. None on 2009 when I sold with 87,500. Did have tranny reflash and spring TSB done on it.

 

Things I've replaced due to rust or failure in 5 years of ownership of my 2006:
Pre chassis recall: Ball Joints (4), leafs springs(2), brake lines, needle bearing, carrier bearing, ac lines, abs sensors, 4wd actuator, TPMS, 6 brake calipers seized, shocks, wheel bearing, rear oil seal (2), diff breather, universal joint.
During chassis recall: Chassis, rack and pinion, rear bumper, trailer hitch, hand brake cable.
Pretty long list. Getting kind of fed up actually.