How long did you have to wait for your factory 2022 order/request/whatever it is called?

I know what you're saying about the ecoboost. Before I had the Tacoma I drove a Ford Escape with the 2 L EcoBoost and it could get up. At 145,000 Mi it was done though. It was going to cost more to fix than it was worth. Of course I had quite a few repairs along the way . I'm used to Ford's back in the day getting over 300,000 mi. After that I decided I was just going to stick with Toyota.

1500 lb payload it's kind of embarrassing for tacoma.. That's one of my biggest gripes about the Tacoma that's payload is so low. I'm sure it can handle more I just wish Toyota would raise the official number so you could tow a decent camper without being overweight. I'm not one to max out the Towing on a vehicle but with a family of four that doesn't leave you much for tongue weight.

 

Here’s the timeline on my build.

Put in a request for army green OR 05.13

Got an allocation 06.10 with an estimated arrival the last week of July/first week of August.

Original build date, 07.05
Actual build date, 07.23

Delivery & Purchase with 1.9% on 08.02

Below, the attached image breaks down the shipping and handling further. Located in Denver.

 

Seeing that progress is so awesome!!!! Mine is stuck on the processing phase and mine is also coming from San Diego too

 

Yup, my old Tacoma felt just broken in at 130k miles, i can't say the same will be the case for Maverick. The hybrid ones are under a fire recall and Ford's fix for it is to drill out a bunch of ugly holes with a hole saw in the skid plate. In the past two weeks a lot of Australian reviewers have been posting videos of new Ford Ranger that we will be getting next year. It's going to force Toyota's hand to get the next generation Tacoma on the road in 2024.

I agree about the payload as well. I heard that Toyota removed the transmission cooler in 2020 from the Tacoma entirely. That decision probably decreased everyones tow and haul capacity by a bit. I am really after the new Tundra but am uncomfortable with the reliability issues that are popping up in the first production year. $60k is a lot for something that might sit at the dealership for 3 months awaiting a turbo replacement. All while they stick me in a Corolla. I figured i'll drive another Tacoma or Maverick until the second or third production year of the Tundra. Midsize truck market is heating up though, and i'm all for that!

 

Ford also said that for their new F150 Lightnings they are going to switch to Lithium-Iron batteries, which get even less milage than the Lithium-Ion ones they are already using. Not sure who the hell their targeted market is for the damn things.

 

Congrats.

 

FWIW, YouTube's The Fast Lane TFL Truck has a short series on driving the Lightning to Prudhoe Bay Alaska. Very revealing I think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUGxRTEcymk

 

Yup, best trim isn't even available to the public, only to fleet customers. Basic "Pro" with the big battery. There is talk that the $7500 tax credit might be become a $7500 discount at point of sale. They are still going to sell a ton of those too. All roads lead back to a Tacoma for me in the mean time, just praying that Toyota releases the hold on mine soon, i'd like to get at least one camping trip in.

 

Holy crap @Jofenech .....built 8/1, estimated dealer arrival 8/3 to 8/8.....do you live at the assembly plant?

 

Congratulations brother! Scoring an allocation with MT and advanced technology is nothing short of a miracle these days. I also started my search in February for the same build as you except in AG, but was never able to find one with advanced tech.

 

Called dealer to express interest in a TRD Pro in January and was put on "the list".
Allocated 5/20.
Delivered 8/2.
$54610.70 out the door.
Couldn't be happier.
Thanks again @Rod03 , appreciate you!

 

Hey @Rod03, whenever you've got time can you look up vin 3TMCZ5AN2NM32C982? I'd greatly appreciate it!

 

Did this photo come from your sales guy? Or is it something you were able to find yourself??

 

Truck Vessel departed 07/28, out of Lazaro Cardenas in route to the Benicia port.
Estimated Dealer Arrival: Aug 13, 2022 - Aug 18, 2022

 

@Rod03

Sorry to bother you again but would you mind checking status of JTELU5JR2N6074001 .

Is there anything we can do to compensate you for your time?

 

Nothing is coming up, I need the perm VIN.

 

4runner still showing at Portland.

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rod03

 

@Rod03

Hi Rod, new to the forum, I was referred over to this thread to enlist your great help . I’m very frustrated with the lack of info from my dealer on my Tacoma delivery status (been built for 2 months now) that keeps getting pushed back. Hate to be a bother, but any chance you could check on the status of 3TMCZ5AN6NM506737?

 

Well.... I am told the allocation that they earmarked for me was to be built today.... so anxiously awaiting more updates from them and the perm vin.
3tycz5an2nt28b239
Army Green
Sport DCSB
6MT
Premium
Tech

 

That is awesome...congrats....beautiful truck