3rd gen readers, inquisitors and the like read here first.

Oh...and side shark fins, sun-roof, locking tail gate, deeper bed. There are actually a lot that has been added to the 2016 that the 2015 doesn't have. I'm not backing the 2016 as I own a '15 DCSBFTMFW TRD SPORT. The way I see it, I have the best of the 2nd gen. All the bugs worked out, no issues and built to last.
#mytacoisforshowandforgo

 

this needs to be unstickied

 

Finally got to see some gen-3's in person today. Good lookin' truck....inside and out. I did not drive one so I can't speculate on the new drivetrain or how quiet or loud the cabin is. But if I were in the market for a midsized pickup, I would rock one in a heartbeat.

 

My only concern would be is the new v6 reliable and as powerful as the gen2 v6 ?

 

So I just bought one.... Love the truck so far, but also curious about its long term reliability with the new engine/tranny combo. Prior to buying the 16', I was following lots of threads on here about 2nd gen with 200-400k on them. Once can only hope this new combo is even close to that... Time will tell I guess... Currently 375 miles, lol.

 

There's no doubt the 1GR 4.0 puts out a bit more bottom-end torque at a lower RPM than the 2GR 3.5.....but the difference is made up in the gearing in the new drivetrain. As for how reliable the "new" engine will be? If I knew that I would be sitting on the couch picking Lottery numbers. But I will say this......the 3.5 is not a new engine at all. It's been around since 2004. Lexus as a 306 hp version that's used Direct Injection for years. There is some new tech in the Taco's version....but I think the basic design is sound.

 

I usually complain about cars having a big ass, first time im complaining about a big snout.

 

Hopefully this doesn't cause production delays...

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34614864

 

It happened over the weekend but haven't see anything else on it. But one thing is sure, it didn't help production.

 

The Tacoma plant is hundreds of miles from the storm.

 

Considering some people won't get theirs until 2016 I would say sales are doing fine

 

@ForeRunner we exist to displease you.

 

Winner !!

 

Yeah, I'm beginning to wonder if the average 2016 Tacoma/Colorado/Canyon buyer is also going to drain the transmission on their first oil change. They don't seem to be a bright bunch of people.