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10K on my 2014 Taco!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by shotgunshooter3, Apr 13, 2014.

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  1. Apr 13, 2014 at 1:02 PM
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    shotgunshooter3

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    shotgunshooter3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    As some of you may remember, back in late November I pulled the trigger on a brand new 2014 Toyota Tacoma:

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    2014 DCSB 4x4 V6 5A SR5, Blue Ribbon Metallic.

    Well in the last four months I have been commuting and traveling like a madman, and racked up 10,000 miles!

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    Mostly highway driving, but it has been offroad once or twice, as well as survived Icepocalypse 2014

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    As far as "modifications" I haven't done anything to alter the function of the truck. I have installed Weathertech Floor Liners, Wet Okole waterproof seat covers, and a Bak Industries Roll-X bed cover. The only other add on I plan on doing anytime soon is a Pop and Lock locking tailgate.

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    The only problems I have encountered so far on this truck are as follows:
    - Came from the dealer slightly out of alignment. You couldn't even notice it unless going along a flat highway. The dealer fixed it under the warranty, no problems since
    - Windshield wiper motor makes an odd clicking sound at its lowest speed. Annoying, but doesn't affect the functionality.
    - Paint seems soft/thin compared to my old Nissan and other vehicles. Within 2000 miles I had two small chips. Fortunately a Dr Color Chip kit covered them right up. Once I start spending more time on dirt roads I will consider having the rocker panels Line-X'd

    As far as the pros:
    - Quiet and smooth especially compared to my old Nissan Frontier
    - Powerful, and fuel economy that I consider acceptable for a truck like this (about 18.5 mixed no matter how conservatively I drive, it can get about 21 on the highway (so it gets right at EPA estimates). 93 octane gets another MPG or so, but the cost per mile is higher so not worth it)
    - Comfortable
    - Plenty capable for my uses. It's good to go for what I intend to use it for: Commuting, light offroading, hauling motorcycles, and moving every few years

    Dropping as much coin as I did was definitely a tough pill to swallow, but so far I'm extremely pleased with my decision!
     
    shotgunshooter3, Apr 13, 2014
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  2. Apr 13, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    AWorthyOpponent Member Caught Off Road

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    That's like 2 complete fill-ups a week...crazy!!!! Guess you have to have a vehicle you LOVE to drive. Great to see the Tacoma fits the bill...
     
    AWorthyOpponent, Apr 13, 2014
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  3. Apr 13, 2014 at 1:20 PM
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    shotgunshooter3

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    shotgunshooter3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The high miles are mainly due two driving between AL and TX 3x, but yep for daily commuting and weekend trips it has added up.
     
    shotgunshooter3, Apr 13, 2014
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  4. Apr 13, 2014 at 1:39 PM
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    Pingo

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    Your truck looks great! I just picked mine up last week and they had a blue double cab that looked identical to yours. It really is a great blue, if it was manual I probably would have gone with it. The paint thing scares me, so I think I'm going to do a plasti dip clear coat to hopefully protect it and maintain close to factory paint look.
     
    Pingo, Apr 13, 2014
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  5. Apr 13, 2014 at 2:19 PM
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    KMitch

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    About the same mileage here...bought on 12/19 and rolled 9500 miles today.
     
    KMitch, Apr 13, 2014
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  6. Apr 13, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    dm1215al

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    Step tubes,Window tint, HomelinK rear view mirror, changed the entune image screen Rear Differential Breather Relocation Extended AC condensate hose KB Voodoo tailgate cap Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE hood lift system.
    Wow, that's some miles.
    I bought mine on Halloween night, have about 3,700 miles on it.
    That might change soon, thinking about taking a new job.
    I would have to travel about 37 miles to work one way compared to 12.
    Of course the new job would be about a 45% raise, easy choice for me.:eek:
    Might even buy a little gas sipper for the work drive.:p

    Like the color of your truck, my wife wanted me to get that, I went with the magnetic grey just to piss her off and it worked.

    Hey Alabama, that's my old stopping grounds, still get back there once or twice a year.
     
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    dm1215al, Apr 13, 2014
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  7. Apr 13, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    Freezercat

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    Wow on those miles... got my 2014 mid December and I've got 2050 miles so far. 8 mile commutes help keep the miles down.

    I like the seat covers... been going back and forth on getting that.

    Watch the pop n lock... installed mine last month and now the lock doesn't respond to my key. I've called the company.. waiting to see if they send replacement... still have to get the tailgate down somehow.
     
    Freezercat, Apr 13, 2014
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  8. Apr 13, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    14TACO4X4

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    14TACO4X4 Mmmmm... Beer

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    3 months... 3400 miles.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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    Li0nel1234

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    I got mine at the end of December and have just under 6K right now. I had a few road trips in there also. I love my truck so far.
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2014 at 8:52 PM
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    JDM DAD

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    I have 8400 on mine picked it up the in November as well.
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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    3 months 6,897 miles so far. 56 mile commute everyday :(
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    I hear ya... Bought mine October 12' and have 45k on it :(
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2014 at 11:30 AM
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    TugBoatTrash Face first!! Hammer down!!!

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    Do dents and scratches count?
    Picked mine up in early November. Just rolled 3000 miles last week. Amy low mileage guys do their first oil change yet?
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    I bought my 2013 in August and I have just over 9000 miles.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
    2011 just hit 4600. Great looking truck op .
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    my 2014 is also slightly out of alignment...i thought it was just me.
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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    Gearheadesw must modify

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    '12 with almost 60k miles. Hope like hell I get one that'll go 350k with few probs.
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2014 at 10:22 AM
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    Mine turned 800 miles today. Lol
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    Bought mine in late Oct.... just turned 2,500 and took it in for 5K/6 month service. So yep.... the oil has been changed, but I didn't do it... dealer did it free.
     
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  20. Apr 15, 2014 at 8:17 PM
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    picked my 14 up in dec. got 3800 and going to get the oil changed saturday. the service shop at toyota is doing it free for 2 years!
     
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