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SLOTaco78 · Dec 5, 2021

Hi,

We are located in San Luis Obispo, California.

We have a 2009 Taco TRD, Speedway Blue. There should be a thread for people with a Taco this color. I know there's a song, but a thread would be better.

Anyways, bought our truck second hand from a reputable dealer. We have purchased many cars from them before. It was before Covid car prices hit, so we got a good price: 112k miles for $20k - the car was exceptionally clean and free of wear and tear.

That being said, the dealership had replaced the center bearing rod of the driveline because there was a bit of "clunkiness;" however, what the salesman didn't tell us was that the shop indicated the U-joints needed to be replaced as well, but the dealership didn't spring for that.

Eight months later, the u-joints broke and we had to replace the entire drive line ($1700).

Now we are experiencing the god-awful passenger floor boards leaking problem, which thanks to this forum, we now know has about 6 different leading causes. We have eliminated about 3 of those causes.

We had a 98 4Runner for about 15 years. Sometimes we lay awake at night and wonder why we ever sold it. It had ZERO problems. It was the perfect vehicle.

Anyways, we love our Tacoma and are committed to taking care of it and getting the leak issue fixed.

Regardless, we are very happy to be in a Toyota again and it's great to know this forum exists.

Nevin · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome!

Black DOG Lila · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to TacomaWorld

buckhuntin-tacoma · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to TW!

TnShooter · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to TW.

Of you have any question, jump over to the 2nd Gen forums.
Workbench been through a few water leaks threads. So we might give you some ideas where to look

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/2nd-gen-tacomas-2005-2015.5/

Steves104x4 · Dec 5, 2021

Howdy!

brandon78lusch · Dec 5, 2021

SLOTaco78[OP] initial post: ↑

Hi,

We are located in San Luis Obispo, California.

We have a 2009 Taco TRD, Blue Speedway. There should be a thread for people with a Taco this color. I know there's a song, but a thread would be better.

Anyways, bought our truck second hand from a reputable dealer. We have purchased many cars from them before. It was before Covid car prices hit, so we got a good price: 112k miles for $20k - the car was exceptionally clean and free of wear and tear.

That being said, the dealership had replaced the center bearing rod of the driveline because there was a bit of "clunkiness;" however, what the salesman didn't tell us was that the shop indicated the U-joints needed to be replaced as well, but the dealership didn't spring for that.

Eight months later, the u-joints broke and we had to replace the entire drive line ($1700).

Now we are experiencing the god-awful passenger floor boards leaking problem, which thanks to this forum, we now know has about 6 different leading causes. We have eliminated about 3 of those causes.

We had a 98 ForRunner for about 15 years. Sometimes we lay awake at night and wonder why we ever sold it. It had ZERO problems. It was the perfect vehicle.

Anyways, we love our Tacoma and are committed to taking care of it and getting the leak issue fixed.

Regardless, we are very happy to be in a Toyota again and it's great to know this forum exists.
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Welcome! That song makes me want to drive off a cliff

Borracho Loco · Dec 5, 2021

Welcome to TW!

SLOTaco78 · Dec 5, 2021

brandon78lusch said: ↑

Welcome! That song makes me want to drive off a cliff
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Isn't it the worst? My high school students showed it to me. UGH.

TacoTime55 · Dec 5, 2021

SLOTaco78[OP] initial post: ↑

Hi,

We are located in San Luis Obispo, California.

We have a 2009 Taco TRD, Speedway Blue. There should be a thread for people with a Taco this color. I know there's a song, but a thread would be better.

Anyways, bought our truck second hand from a reputable dealer. We have purchased many cars from them before. It was before Covid car prices hit, so we got a good price: 112k miles for $20k - the car was exceptionally clean and free of wear and tear.

That being said, the dealership had replaced the center bearing rod of the driveline because there was a bit of "clunkiness;" however, what the salesman didn't tell us was that the shop indicated the U-joints needed to be replaced as well, but the dealership didn't spring for that.

Eight months later, the u-joints broke and we had to replace the entire drive line ($1700).

Now we are experiencing the god-awful passenger floor boards leaking problem, which thanks to this forum, we now know has about 6 different leading causes. We have eliminated about 3 of those causes.

We had a 98 4Runner for about 15 years. Sometimes we lay awake at night and wonder why we ever sold it. It had ZERO problems. It was the perfect vehicle.

Anyways, we love our Tacoma and are committed to taking care of it and getting the leak issue fixed.

Regardless, we are very happy to be in a Toyota again and it's great to know this forum exists.
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BLUE in that color described?

Makes me think of Fastway..."say what you will".

Ed

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SLOTaco78 · Dec 5, 2021

Speedway Blue

mattgecko · Dec 7, 2021

Welcome!

tacomagirlx4 · Dec 9, 2021

Hello Tacoma lovers! I am among friends. lol! I am from BC Canada.

604 · Dec 9, 2021

tacomagirlx4 said: ↑

Hello Tacoma lovers! I am among friends. lol! I am from BC Canada.
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good stuff =) welcome to the forum

GOLFISHUNTS · Dec 10, 2021

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