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poll: which vehicle do you think is more reliable? 1st gen or 2nd gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011.

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which vehicle is more reliable?

Poll closed Apr 16, 2011.

  1. 1st gens are more reliable

    139 vote(s)
    37.2%

  2. 2nd gens are more reliable

    52 vote(s)
    13.9%

  3. they both suck

    8 vote(s)
    2.1%

  4. they are both great

    175 vote(s)
    46.8%
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  1. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    97yota4wd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    which vehicle do you think is more reliable? i have a first gen and have never had a problem and havent heard of many problems. i have heard of alot of people saying their second gens has this problem and that problem. feel free to argue your opinions!
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  2. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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    t4daddy

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    I've got a 2nd with no problems, but everything used to be better it seems.
     
    t4daddy, Mar 17, 2011
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  3. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    yeah i have heard of most tacos being fine. but then again i have heard with more problems with 2nd gens. anyone have any arguments for their answers?
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  4. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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    paintdiddy

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    I've had 6 Toyota pick ups.my 2002 is 1000. Times better than any others I've owned
     
    paintdiddy, Mar 17, 2011
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  5. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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    Who Dat Popcorn

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    Who Dat Popcorn Dafuq

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    Toyota quality isn't the same. Our 2001 Camry feels like a much more solid car than my Taco.
     
    Who Dat Popcorn, Mar 17, 2011
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  6. Mar 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    yeah i was gonna get a new taco so i can tow my trailer and bikes to races, but my 2.7l can do it but 4x slower.. ha
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  7. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    JLee

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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    1st Gen no questions asked that why I bought one :D
     
    JLee, Mar 17, 2011
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  8. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM
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    bjmoose

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    2nd gen is more reliable because it's (on average) 6 years newer than 1st gen
     
    bjmoose, Mar 17, 2011
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  9. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM
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    scocar

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    Um, yeah, we'll check in with you in 10 years.
     
    scocar, Mar 17, 2011
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  10. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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    Davtopgun

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    Davtopgun Weeeee mod time!

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    It's hard to tell, the second gens are still to new.
     
    Davtopgun, Mar 17, 2011
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  11. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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    toyohtadude

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    I have a Gen II, owned a Gen I and started with the 2wd mini many years ago. None have ever let me down. The only road-side breakdown was on a 1988 2wd mini. The fuel pump quit. I got a ride to the stealer, got the pump and gasket, changed it roadside in 10 minutes and was under way. Toyota is just that good. :D
     
    toyohtadude, Mar 17, 2011
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  12. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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    Unknown

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    Unknown He who angers you conquers you

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    Fuck no! I keep hearing about problems sometimes.


    Oh last time i saw a TRD SPORT carrying a public restroom in the bed and that thing was slammed on the rear.. LOL I have carried over 2000 pounds on my bed with no hassle nor bro lean


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    Unknown, Mar 17, 2011
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  13. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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    Unknown He who angers you conquers you

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    Unknown, Mar 17, 2011
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  14. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    97yota4wd

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    yeah i got 165 miles on my 97. i have put 20k on it personally and 15k of it was in the desert lol
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  15. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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    Unknown

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    Im getting a 2nd gen soon for a daily driver, but still 1 gen FTW!
     
    Unknown, Mar 17, 2011
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  16. Mar 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM
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    Shiftin2Sixth

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    I've had both and currently looking to get back in a Gen 1. I've had more issues with my 06 (Throw out bearing, idler pully, wheel bearing, clutch squeak and I had a power window motor go out) then I ever had with my 98 or 89 for that matter. With less miles.
     
    Shiftin2Sixth, Mar 17, 2011
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  17. Mar 17, 2011 at 1:01 PM
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    97yota4wd

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    let us know how that goes... haha my 1st gen is my prerunner, crawler, daily driver, race car, mud bogger, and tree killer. ha
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  18. Mar 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM
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    sorry for the bad experience ha
     
    97yota4wd, Mar 17, 2011
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  19. Mar 17, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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    jimmygle

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    2k miles on my 2nd gen, and under warranty for 98k more.
     
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  20. Mar 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    I'm think he must not have had the TSB...I have the TSB and have had close to 2000 lbs in my bed as well, and it sat perfectly level.
     
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