Need Advice

I have a 2014 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 with 201k miles. I had gotten it when it was at 189k miles for $16k. I'm thinking of selling the truck to get a smaller vehicle that has better mpg. However I second thoughts of selling it, because I'm a truck man, I love modding my truck and taking care of it. I hardly do any offroading and do not really use the truck bud as much. But sometimes I do need it, and it gets the job done. The thing I am worried about however is my truck dying on me when I am going longer distances in the freeway. I take care of this truck very well, the only thing it doesnt have is tire pressure monitoring system (long story)", but I can tell when my truck has a flat or needs more air. I change the oil every 4 months, and replace the ignition coils maybe every 1 or 2 years, and do other type of little maintenance on it. Should I be worried about the truck dying since it has 201k miles? Would a completely new engine work? Fyi, the framing is in good condition. I'd appreciate any advice my friends.

 

Your taco will last you another 150 thousand as I see you take care of your vehicles like a lot of us do. It’ll be a lot cheaper just riding that out and maybe then replacing the engine than buying something new

 

Replace the ignition coils every 1 to 2 years? That doesn't make much sense. That's more frequent than spark plugs lol

And what's the story with tpms?

 

Sorry I mistyped. I change the spark plugs every 1 to 2 years. Also the reason is why I don’t have a tpms is because I bought some nice Tires from a newer 4 runner and install them on my Tacoma and gave the old tires away. But forgot to remove/didn’t even realize that the tpms is attached to the rim.

 

Plus Toyota quoted me $900+ to purchase/install them.

 

IF you want the system, use another shop. Generic sensors are available that work fine. And the shop should have a device to set the new sensors up with your truck.

Personally I'd just wait till new tires were needed and add them back in then.

As far as 'dying' on the highway, it's much more likely to lay down due to ancillary systems like hoses, radiator, tstat sticking, fuel pump failing, alternator dying, waterpump failing, belts breaking etc etc.

When you buy something at 189k, it's good to have a full service history so these kinds of things become more predictable. If the truck was even moderately maintained the engine itself should be fine to double the current mileage.

 

Just keep doing the proper maintenance and repairs as needed and drive that thing another 200k.

 

Just keep driving and doing regular maintenance. Truck will keep on trucking.

Think. Why would the truck just stop running? It won’t just randomly stop running. There will be signs that it’s failing slowly. And then you will replace the part going out. A u joint. A wheel bearing, bushing, alternator.

 

I'm closing in on 240,000 on my 2007. I have no doubts it will get another 200,000 miles.

You can buy new TPMS for $60. Any tire store will install and program them for around $10/tire. These are what I put in my Tacoma 2 years ago.

These worked in my 07. I think 14's use the same sensor. If not you can still get them for the same price.

$63 MORESENSOR 315MHz TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor 4-Pack | Compatible with Lexus & Toyota Select Models | Replacement for 42607-33011 | Clamp-in | NX-S008-4

Amazon.com: MORESENSOR 315MHz TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor 4-Pack | Compatible with Lexus & Toyota Select Models | Replacement for 42607-33011 | Clamp-in | NX-S008-4 : Automotive

FWIW, I have 2 trucks. In addition to the Tacoma I have a 2014 F150 4X4 crew cab. I'd sorta like to sell one and buy a Rav-4 for daily driving and keep the other truck for when I need a truck. But it would cost me around $20K out of pocket to make that trade. Every time I think about it I decide $20,000 will buy me a lot of gas.

 

Keep the taco and get a $5k beater commuter Corolla or Civic.