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Tacoma, Goodbye Forever

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mdean1107, May 6, 2024.

  1. May 6, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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    Mdean1107

    Mdean1107 [OP] Active Member

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    In 15 years I have had 3 Tacomas. They are OVERRATED!!
    The only one worth a damn was the 95'. my second GEN's have been nothing but problems, at least $3000 a year in repairs, not counting the $13,000 free frame replacement. It is time to say goodbye to Toyota Tacomas FOREVER!
     
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  2. May 6, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    uurx

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    lol, took you only 15 years of R&D??
     
  3. May 6, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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    MR5X5

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    Don't let the door hit you where the good lord split you.....
     
  4. May 6, 2024 at 10:29 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Whatcha getting next? My 07 frontier continues to be a very reliable vehicle.
     
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  5. May 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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    JustAddMud

    JustAddMud Professional Grease Monkey

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    See ya in about 6 years over in the 3rd Gen forum, maybe 4th Gen if you're into that 'spensive stuff.

    -J
     
  6. May 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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  7. May 6, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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    Clinch Mountain Preacher

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    Tbh the Tacoma is a great all rounder but does not excel in any specific department. If you need a farm truck or light work truck, it's a great buy. As a family hauler or dedicated DD it's just okay.

    Toyota will probably lose me forever too once I get rid of my current truck in many years.
    Build quality has gone downhill as evidenced by the 3rd gen 2GR-FKS and now the move to the $50k 4th gen makes no sense for a midsized
     
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  8. May 6, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    Lucario Runner

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    This isn't an airport. No need to announce your departure.
     
  9. May 6, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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    T4R_hereforbearings

    T4R_hereforbearings Dale Doback, M.D.

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    I’ve bolted some stuff to it *lists cool stuff here*
    Anything near or around your geographic location that resembles any of these by chance??
    IMG_4734.jpg IMG_4733.jpgIMG_4735.jpg
     
  10. May 6, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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    saajanpatel1

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    Sounds like a mid-life crisis.. you are just getting bored and want some excitement.. what is more exciting than getting a less reliable vehicle
     
  11. May 6, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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    Marshall R

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    In 17 years I've had one. If you exclude normal stuff like tires, batteries, brakes, etc., I haven't spent $3000 total in those 17 years/246,000 miles.

    Some guys can break an anvil with a rubber hammer.
     
  12. May 6, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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    saajanpatel1

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    He probably just has frustration towards the vehicle and manhandles it causing more deterioration.
     
  13. May 6, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    Ram TRX next? ;)
     
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  14. May 6, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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    saajanpatel1

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    whatever breaks down the fastest and can cost a ton of money to repair is what OP wants
     
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  15. May 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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    Chuy

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    So, you’ve had two second gen’s … which ones? My 07 V6 4x4 has been a peach , mechanically speaking. I did have issues with fan blower connector, clock spring, and temp display but those were easy to fix and are functioning as intended. I never did get rid of the squeaking leaf springs but I just raise the volume on the radio.
     
  16. May 6, 2024 at 12:29 PM
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    Thread should have been closed as soon as it was posted, it brings no value other than the OP looking for attention.
     
  17. May 6, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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    saajanpatel1

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    There are many post like these.. OP post once and never responds and when they do, they just dig themselves a bigger hole
     
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  18. May 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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    Agoldxj

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    Yup so why let it drag on, close it and move on. It’s cluttering up the useful topics, and great info on here.
     
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  19. May 6, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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    saajanpatel1

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    Sometime everyone needs a punching bag.. it also helps folks raise their messages count :anonymous:
     
  20. May 6, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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    GilbertOz

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    This declaration is meaningless without detailed context.

    Did you buy the Tacomas new? If new, did you have regular dealer/warranty maintenance every 5K miles?
    What year(s) are they, and what engines?
    If you bought them used, from whom and with how many miles on them? First-owner vehicles, or two-or-more previous owners?
    If used, what was the maintenance history on them?

    What climate / geographical area did the trucks live in? Rust belt or no? Once you started driving them, what maintenance patterns did you follow? How often did you change the oil? How did you drive & use the truck? Frequent off-roading and/or heavy towing? Do you tend to work out your anger/impatience through the gas pedal?

    When parts did need replacing, were they OEM parts or cheap knock offs?

    Solid answers to ALL of the above are a good start on understanding the lifespan of the vehicles OP is complaining about.

    Without detailed & candid facts, the statements are just lazy throw-away remarks.
     

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