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Third time Taco addict

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco Pastor, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Feb 2, 2020 at 6:57 PM
    #1
    Taco Pastor

    Taco Pastor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2009 Tacoma V6 access cab 6spd Barcelona rec
    Hello everyone,
    I am literally a Pastor who owns a 2009 V6 Barcelona Red Tacoma access cab with 97k. It's a 6spd to, which I had to drive 2-3 hrs to find and buy, but I am having some doubts. It came a 30 day warranty, and no other. Talk about a stealership. My other car was a 2007 kia Sportage.....150k miles, 8 different things wrong, good bye. I have had 1 alignment, and learned about lug centric balance(x4) on here and had that done, the steering wheel doesn't fight me anymore, but it still wonders right. The balance seemed to correct it @ first. I did see a write up about that and followed the idea of lug centric balance, but any suggestions. It also has a bent hub cap( the steel one covering the bearing nut). I got a new one from toyota in California (LA) but could not see this in the inspection prebuying process. Also, the clutch has that squeal in neutral and goes away when pushed in. Now today before church, we heard @ start up something like an electrical problem coming from the engine, first time with that. The heater switch is making noises. Even though I am a Pastor I am mechanical, but what should I do with all those issues, keep it and fix it, or take it back? I have till 2/16(30 day mark). I really love Tacoma's, this is my 3rd(1st-01, 2nd-02 ext cab, 5spd's). My frame is beautiful(new Jersey truck originally). I am mechanical, I like overlanding, off roading, plans to drive to Alaska for epic vaca in a couple years. Also, the dealership owner would not allow me to drive the day I bought it until I signed all the paperwork, so he drove it, but went up over a large cement road divider to turn into his dealership, which was down the road from his lot in Philadelphia. When he did that the oversized tires(didn't know they were then 265/75/16) scrapped the right fender flare and it's now loose and the black rubber fender gasket is coming loose and flapping in the wind. With all that, I still love the truck, I really like the performance, love the feel of the stiffer clutch, easy to judge the release, but what would anyone on this site do? Keep it and fix it, or return it? I also love the power. I have 13 days left so I need honesty. I live in Klingerstown, PA. Anyone nearby? Thanks! Blessings to all tacoma addicts like me.
     
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  2. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    Taco Pastor

    Taco Pastor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First Name:
    Brian
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    2009 Tacoma V6 access cab 6spd Barcelona rec
    Correction, I did test drive it, but there was nothing noticeable with anything in the steering and my tires are all equal pressure. It did have a carfax report and said it sustained right from damage,but nothing was wrong on the test drive, smooth as can be. It does have new suspension parts, strut, lower control arm and so on on the right side. When it's cold in the a.m. there is a slight roughness in the engine, but it smooths out. It is very responsive and fuel mileage is 17mpg's. There is also a slight clanking sound in the rear end, but could that be the doors on the pockets in the bed? I have ordered the recall leaf springs, maybe that's the noise? My roads are really rough to. Sorry for the complaining and long explanation . Also, when I step on my brakes they go down and then go down again, soft then hard. Someone said air in the lines. The dealership ship said that new pads were put on the front,and when I got it balanced, I checked @ the garage and they are new.
     
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