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Are you worried????

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JHK, Feb 22, 2025.

  1. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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    JHK

    JHK [OP] Active Member

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  2. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    Xx_Evilvirus_xX

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    Nope
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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    I don't know enough about what he's talking about to make an informed decision.

    However, I suspect if he pulled any engine from any car he'd find some things that were not to his liking.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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    Lunar Squirrel

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    Apparently it depends on which Car Care Nut you listen to…A year ago, he declared the 2GR-FKS so much improved, that by 2023 it’s equal to the “legendary” 1GR.

    https://youtu.be/eqJe5OCdjZc?si=qp2GTGjlwJhKBg71

    I actually enjoy his analysis, but maybe he should consult himself before releasing his next video blasting a Toyota motor.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Not at all. Don't own one and don't plan to :D

    There are some quirks as our Toyota techs here will point out.

    However, since *I've* never warmed to the 3g package as a whole, I'd not be interested in one even with the beloved 2.7.
     
  6. Feb 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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    Toycoma2021

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    Buck Henry

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    I'm terrified
     
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    You're just worried about your white paint blowing off. :p
     
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    CT Yankee

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    Nope.
    Stopped paying attention to most of the "Sky is Falling" posts after driving my '21 TRD OR AC home.
    Maintaining faith that it'll be just as good as my previous Tacos. I expect that it'll treat me as good as I treat it.
    (NO vehicle is maintenance-free or repair-free)
     
  10. Feb 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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    2021SR5V64WD

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    Word.

    My last payment on my 21 SR5 AC will occur in 2 weeks.
    Oh what a happy day....
     
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    Nope, I have a 10 year warranty on mine.
     
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    if its on the internet its true
     
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    Worried as hell bro
     
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    I'm hoping to sell it before any of that happens.
     
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    I'm literally shaking rn
     
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    He has to come up with something to keep getting views on his channel, it's no different than the news on TV.
     
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    i am calling OJ'S attorney on Monday to start a lemon law case:anonymous:
     
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    Hey didn't Abe Lincoln say that?
     
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    Maybe the number of them that have entered his shop in the last 2 years since he posted that first video have caused him to change his mind?
     
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    He certainly seems to make that case, but then he has to, because the title he chose boldly declares “the truth” about an entire series of engines that are currently in millions of Toyotas and are otherwise statistically known to be reliable….as he disassembles one engine that has a leak.

    On the other hand, as we see on YouTube daily, cashing in on Toyota owners’ anxieties about reliability or resale value is like taking clicks from a baby. And after consistently extolling the virtues of Toyota reliability, that’s probably the only way this guy continues to grow his following at the same rate.
     
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