What DON'T you like about the Tacoma

a oil dip stick that you could actually read would be nice

 

This thread is to post something that you don't like about your truck. No matter what vehicle you have...there will always be ONE thing you don't like simply because nothing is perfect.

We're not posting in this thread with tears as we type our comment. Rofl, some of you guys are taking this way to literal.

 

I'll play.....I have had many Toyota's over the years, I currently have an 07 Double Cab auto. Here's my list of dislikes, but dont get me wrong....this is more of a wish list as I would never drive anything but a Toyota.....here goes

1. Illuminated 4x4 switch (I just did the mod 2 days ago, thanks to everyone on here!)
2. Fog light switch needs an indicator light
3. Heated mirrors....its a pain in the a** up here in Canada without them
4. Sunroof
5. leather
6. Arm rest that can be adjusted
7. Should come from the dealer with a 6" lift, big tires, blacked out headlights, black rims and an ARB bumper and winch and rock sliders and tinted windows, grillcraft with hella 500 BM behind the grill and a TRD supercharger and free beer till the warranty is up.
Maybe I should get a Tundra?? They come with all of the above (except #7) I beleive! Happy New Years everyone!! Thanks for all the great info on here!

 

Heated mirrors
Leather heated seats

 

Does it have to swallow?

 

LOL ^^^^

 

All the TSB's, the thud when I stop/let off the brake to take off, the shaky steering wheel, and a few other little things that it has given me a hard time with/other little annoyances

 

I think the missing transmission dipstick just annoys the hell out of me. I'm an experienced mechanic and doing the transmission service was easy enough without it, but it would be nice to be able to check the level.

 

Nelson, you talkin about the auto tranny dip stick? There is none?

 

i wish my double cab long box trd sport had the factory locker. i love the long box but wish that locker was there.
also wish traction control was off until i turn it on. just my personal preference.

 

word.

 

TAILGATE (Bends easy),
Bilstien Shocks / Struts (Collapse)

Suspension - Here is photo of Stock Bilstien vs Old Man Emu (OME)

Here is Stock leafs with AAL vs Dakar/OME Leafs:

Did I mention, The stock leafs break easy:

Here is my Tacoma:

 

yes, there is no dipstick on the V-6 autos. You have to check it while hot at the trans pan. Very easy to do for an experienced mechanic, not so easy for do-it-yourselfer.

 

The price on new tacomas is what I don't like. Wish I could buy a new one.

 

For that much on top of the sticker price I would own a raptor. Pretty happy with the taco though, but like any auto it does have issues

 

were you running a spacer lift?

 

No heated mirrors, aside from that I love my girl

 

Holy cow! How high did you jump it to get the front shock to collapse like that?

 

Well...it wouldn't be Tacoma and it wouldn't be CUSTOM....

But I do agree, just get a Raptor (or whatever) 'cause you get VALUE for it at resale.

Actually, I was being more than a a little sarcastic...cause IMO, one thing I bought a Tacoma for was it's 'simplicity'. Disliking the 'electronic' 4x4...wishing I had the lever on the floor...and electric windows. Just more to break that I'll have to fix.... completely unlike radio, cruise control, heater and A/C. When they break for good I'm just disconnecting whatever I have to and do without.

Damn. It's a pickup...at some point in it's life it's a beater. By definition.

 

Maybe my Tacoma should tuck me in at night!! aside from that issue, it's a great truck, so far no major issues, It's a toyota, that's why I own it!!