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Taco n00b here

Discussion in 'New Members' started by bizkitgto, Jul 31, 2025.

  1. Jul 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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    bizkitgto

    bizkitgto [OP] New Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I am new to the Tacoma platform, coming from a 4Runner, and committed to buying a 3rd Gen Tacoma, not sure on year or trim level yet, probably TRD Sport. I want a V6, and am disappointed they went with a 4-turbo powerplant with the current gen.

    Has anyone put together a buyer guide for a 3rd Gen Tacoma? Starting with past issues to look out for (is rust an issue on 3rd gen?), transmission issues, common pitfalls when buying from dealers/carmax, etc.

    I am hoping to document my journey.

    Cheers
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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    bassmusic

    bassmusic Banned from Whatever For Whatever

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    Welcome n00b!

    ;-)
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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    Choco_Taco

    Choco_Taco Sarcastic AF

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    Welcome! There’s a whole 3rd gen forum thread to read - I went from a 2nd gen to a 4th gen.
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN Well-Known Member

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  6. Aug 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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    Spooie

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    Welcome! Im sure the transition to a Tacoma will be quite easy, best of luck on your search
     
  7. Aug 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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    nurp42

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    Welcome to TW
     
  8. Aug 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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