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unhappy taco owner

Discussion in 'New Members' started by the beast 96, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. Apr 3, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    the beast 96

    the beast 96 [OP] New Member

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    I am a 1 year owner of a 2015 tacoma 2wd(sorry) i was looking at price and mileage.
    i have 36000 miles on it already !
    it may run forever, but i will not be a part of that.
    the dealer has dropped my complaints due to being out of warrentee
    issues:
    1 brakes are unpredictable
    solution...disconnect AC ???
    2 steers left
    solution....within specs ???
    3 tranny shifts oddly
    solution....normal ????
    4 aerodynamics throws debris at drivers face with window open
    solution...keep windows closed ??? ( but the ac is diconected )
     
  2. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    Over da Hill

    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

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    Wish you had a more positive experience. You may find solutions here at Tacoma World. welcome and good luck!
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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    NeedmoreTaco

    NeedmoreTaco Garage full of white Toys...

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    I honestly hope he finds some solutions here for his "problems" but I know this thread is gonna be good.

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:10 PM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

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  5. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    NeedmoreTaco

    NeedmoreTaco Garage full of white Toys...

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    Oh this party is just getting started. Welcome!
     
  6. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:15 PM
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    Howen

    Howen Well-Known Member

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    Hold on, I may need to get Carista started so I can disable something.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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    Gutierrez90

    Gutierrez90 Well-Known Member

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    2gen ? are you sure you don't mean 3gen :p

    Kidding
     
  8. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    Howen

    Howen Well-Known Member

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    I was gonna say, here are a few extra periods, commas, and capital letters that you are free to use over the 48 hours before this thread gets locked, but I decided against it. It looks like you have plenty of question marks already.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    Mully

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    Wow, that's a bummer. I have been driving Toyotas all my life and currently have both a Tacoma and a 4Runner. Nothing but pure goodness from both. Hope it works out for you. Post a pic of of your truck now.
     
  10. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:22 PM
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    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO Here for the Taco Pron

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    Yes
     
  11. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    Joe D

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    WELCOME TO TW!?!?!

    Great honest and correct first post. More straight shooters like you are much needed on this site.

    #4...the Aerodynamic issues especially are of major concern & well within dealer control & responsibility!
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    oldtoyotaguy

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    Yeah, OP, change dealers, or find someone you trust, and fix it. Alternately, it'll make a fixable trade for someone, and your loss will be someone's gain, for sure. Taco's are eminently fixable, and one of the best vehicles for a weekend warrior to work on. Someone will make that vehicle run 500K, you can bet on it.
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    File IFR

    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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  14. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Mully

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    He needs a Jeep, Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. I just love how my Suburban's motor locked up 2K miles out of warrenty and my Jeep with 89K won't pass smog.
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:32 PM
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    File IFR

    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    Why did you disconnect the air conditioner to 'fix' the brakes? Did Toyota suggest that as a remedy?
     
  16. Apr 3, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    xenophon

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    I have no idea what dealership you are going to and what kind of work you are having them do...

    Have you tried going to another shop or dealership? Or looking at it yourself or have a friend or someone you trust, that is familiar with cars look at your taco?

    You may want to be a little more specific as to what is wrong with your brakes, AC, tranny.
    With the aerodynamics throwing things in your face...what speed are you going to have shit flying into the cab?
    A lot of problems and not a lot of details. Are you trolling?
     
  17. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    Mully

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    Usually at high speeds I have shit myself and it flies all over the place too.

    me Jumping2.jpg
     
  18. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    Joe D

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    Nope...(s)he joined only today & it's a great first (& so far only) post.
     
  19. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:03 PM
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    Launch21v

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    Have you already tried flintstoning it? I would think that would solve the problems with the brakes and tranny. Let me know if you need help with doing this.
     
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  20. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    windsor

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    Brakes unpredictable-disconnect AC: reconnect AC and figure out real issue.
    Steers left: stop turning the wheel left, check tire pressure in left front wheel, get an alignment, check for damage if you smacked a curb or rock or tree stump.
    Tranny shifts oddly: stop letting Bruce Jenner drive your truck. Adjust driving style. Have another dealer check fluid level.
    Aerodynamics throwing stuff in face: stop driving with you head out the window like a dog. Get rain guards for the windows.

    Solution for all: either find a different dealer or stop trolling.
     

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