Who actually likes their 3rd gen?

That looks so goofy

 

Maybe not 100X better, but...

 

I went from owning only Toyotas(86 pickup, 85 4runner, 92 4runner, 00 Tacoma) to full sized trucks(04 Ford F-250 Diesel, 06 Dodge 2500 Ram diesel, 15 Ram 1500, 15 Ram 2500). None of my Toyotas ever gave me grief…unless I did something stupid to cause said grief. Every full-sized truck was complete junk and spent way too much time in the shop. Now I’m back into my 3rd gen and I don’t see me leaving the Toyota stable any time soon!

 

".....What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it......"

 

Just my opinion here… and it’s totally subjective. It’s mostly about feel in day to day driving. I prefer the torque curve on my 3rd gen and how it feels. Also, I’ve towed the same boat with all three (2nd and 3rd gen tacos and my 4Runner). I think the 3rd gen tows better especially up hills at moderate speeds.

 

looks like something a 16 yr old girl with a rich daddy would drive

 

I’ve actually considered switching to a gladiator. Specifically an 3.0 diesel version. I’ve had jeeps in the distant past. I miss dropping the top on nice days. Seems the gladiator would be the best of both worlds (as a pickup). Now…. Is there a sacrifice in retained value, reliability? You bet there is.

 

Once Jeep figures out how to build vehicles that are a reliable as Toyota, then you might have a point...until then, it's NADA.

 

My concern is mainly the motor. You’re right about what warranties are for. But, parts for the diesel can be a nightmare. I had an Ecodiesel Ram. It had problems. It was in the shop once for 28 days. Not sure I’d want to deal with it again.

 

I can’t argue with that. Very often any of these forums take on a “sky is falling vibe”. If I were to get a gladiator I would probably go with the diesel. I drove a pentastar v6 vehicle at work for a few years. It’s pretty anemic and I never really cared for it. But… my wife loves our Toyota’s and thinks I’m nuts to even consider it.

 

Ya not that many. Its not like there is a class action lawsuit over the pentastar motors or anything..... oh wait.

 

As a frequent vehicle flipper, I’d offer that the grass is always greener.

As a Tacoma owner since 2008, I’d offer that each generation is “weaker than the one before.” When I bought a second gen in 2008, the first gen tacoma was being lamented as the first and last great tacoma compared to the weak/unreliable/garbage second gens.


If you think the Tacoma has a lot of complaints, you should check out some of the other midsize truck forums.

Rangers aren’t as bendy, but can get you to 5-7% fuel/oil dilution inside 5000 miles and lose alternators to puddles.

Like I said, grass is always greener.

 

Modern diesels are more trouble than they are worth unless you’re towing >12000 lbs.

Extended warranties make sense here.

 

These "pot stirring" threads crack me up. Is it Friday?

 

Or not....

You've been here about a week and do nothing but trash the truck you still own and pick fights with members. Is your goal to make this site less enjoyable with your contribution?

I've been a member here for a long time and have less than five people on my ignore list. You're about to make that list in the shortest amount of time ever.

EDIT: Fuck it, you're on the list. Good luck in your future endeavors.

 

That black bumper, oof…

 

Don’t fear the beard….

 

I like mine a lot and hope to take it to the 200k+ mile mark, but it's had a few issues already and hasn't even reached 30k yet so it makes me worry slightly.

 

Hahaha!

This local brewery makes a beer called: “don’t fear the beer”, actually very good and super cheap. Nice lager.

 

Are these the Toyota fanboys you are speaking of?