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Are they Reliable

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Catcrazed, Oct 4, 2019.

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  1. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    Catcrazed

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    Catcrazed [OP] Love is Dogs and Toyotas

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    91 Flatbed, 4.88's, ARBs, SAS, 3.4 Swap, 35s, M8000, lots lights, Aux tank, Protech
    Yes I've searched I've seen some timing cover leaks, but mostly drivability. And cant seem to find the threads now that I'm looking.
    So both of my rigs are kinda crapping out on me. Trying to live the non payment life but I'm sick of broken down trucks.
    I'm not planning on any upgrades besides a 265/75 more aggressive tire and a winch. No lift or anything of that sort.
    Got my eye on a 2020 DCSB Manual.
    I'm not concerned with drivability at all. I just need a reliable truck that moves under it's own power to take me on adventures.
     
    Catcrazed, Oct 4, 2019
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  2. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    tcjacado

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    They seem to be just as reliable as the 1st and 2nd gens.
     
    tcjacado, Oct 4, 2019
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  3. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Yes
     
    shakerhood, Oct 4, 2019
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  4. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Buy a 2nd gen 2015 M/T
     
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  5. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    hiPSI

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    I wouldn't have bought a Tacoma or a Tundra if they weren't reliable. Engineer here. Reliability and durability are my middle names. #Titos
     
    hiPSI, Oct 4, 2019
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  6. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:08 PM
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    I’ve had mine for 2 1/2 years with zero issues. Buy, drive, enjoy!
     
    Captqc, Oct 4, 2019
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  7. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    El Duderino

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    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Yes, almost 4 years and not a single issue
     
    El Duderino, Oct 4, 2019
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  8. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    No issue here after 3 1/2 years beside the delayed shifting recall.
     
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  9. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    Catcrazed

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    Catcrazed [OP] Love is Dogs and Toyotas

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    Cant find one man.
    Hit a guy up for pics on 1 today with 64k for 28. No reply.
    Haven't found another yet. Thought about a 4runner but I use the bed so idk.
     
    Catcrazed, Oct 4, 2019
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  10. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    Bought new last year, put 25k miles on it since then. I do all of the scheduled maintenance, but I don't baby it. Zero issues.
     
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  11. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    All signs show as reliable as previous tacomas.
     
    Rockefelluh, Oct 4, 2019
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  12. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    2 years 40000 miles Zero issues I’m sold.
     
    protacodan, Oct 4, 2019
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  13. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    Just drove mine to the Arctic Ocean and back. 21 days on the road. No problems. Not one.
     
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  14. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:24 PM
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    Sell your other two trucks on here, they’ll get top dollar.

     
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  15. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    Haha I'm buried in both.
    Powerstroke been in family yrs so it just collect dust.
    91 is double lock 3.4 so I'm in it 20k got an offer for 10.
    But man I really dont want a payment, not sure if I can let the old girl go.
    But I just want a truck that drives lol.
     
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  16. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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    I’m not sure what your criteria is, but there are several certified 2015 manuals listed on cars.com with low miles.

    If you really want a 2015, you might have to fly to go get it. I only did a quick search on that year.
     
    CrispyTacoLover, Oct 4, 2019
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  17. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Failure is not optional.

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  18. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    Especially on Mars. :D
     
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  19. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Been there too.

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  20. Oct 4, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    Cull the herd, let them go

     
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