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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Zimmer80, Jun 23, 2017.

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  1. Jun 23, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    Hey guys. New here and looking thro the posts. Ive wanted a tacoma for awhile now. My last 2 vehicles were cars and i need a truck or suv pretty soon. Hoping to find a well-kept 4 door v6 4x4 Tacoma 06-12. Whatever i find the best deal on. I know ill probably get various answers to this but is there a year model in the 2nd gen that had the least amount of issues?
     
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  2. Jun 23, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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  3. Jun 23, 2017 at 7:58 AM
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    Cant afford a '16
     
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    Welcome to TW! My 2014 has been trouble free since I bought it new and its basically the same truck as a 2012.
     
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    I went with the last year they were made. They must have figured it out by 2015. So far so good. Best truck I've ever owned.
     
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    I agree with your thinking. If the right deal pops up on a 15 ill jump on it
     
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    LOL just kidding... I have had a 04, 08 & 13

    I liked the 13 best as the options grew as the yrs went on. But I don't believe in a best yr! Every year and generation has had multiple issues big & small.

    I would start with the frame on any 2nd Gen (test drive to a yota dealer if buying a private sale). If it's newer then sift service records.. if they have none walk!
     
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  9. Jun 23, 2017 at 8:05 AM
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    I had an 07 and it was flawless and have a 13 now and its trouble free too. 2nd gens for the win man.
     
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    Gotcha. Did most all the tacos have the rust issue?
     
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    Anything u like better on the 13 than the 07? Interior quality,any wind noise issues,decent ride quality?
     
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    14. Still has a clock.
     
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    My 96 & 02 had issues.. I had the other frames treated bi-yearly moving forward.

    Fluid Film was the spray on product I use!
     
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    Lol.. that's funny!
     
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    I have a 2015, had a 14, and a 16, (long story), by far like the 2nd gen 2015 best. Don't do a lot of off road, but live rural, very reliable and handles well. Looks nice and is fun(ctional) with tonneau, step bars, and little diy mods.
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    Thanks man! Sharp lookin truck. Yeah i know a few guys who arent happy with their 16-17
     
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    U got a link to that page?
     
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