Want your buying advice before I jump into a Taco

I 've seen that spec sheet. BUT.... the torque is not there, I would love to see a v6 tacoma towing a 6k trailer on 8% grade.

 

I am not gonna get into a pissing match with you. I'd like to see that too.The spec sheet says what it says. No I haven't towed that I tow 3200.Lbs ... Although here is a test from TFL Truck.

 

I tow this and it feels like it is not even there:

 

I would like information also has to whats wrong with the 12 models?

 

I tow this and I totally notice that it's there, especially on inclines.

 

My '11 has the mirror backup cam also.

 

Mostly the secondary air pump.

 

Nice boat! Different Tacoma's have different towing capacities. The OP say's he needed to tow (I'll be using the boat to tow a 195 TXW Bass Tracker, weighs ~3,000lbs fully loaded out.)
I tow that so I recommended my model truck. TRD OR 4x4 with a towing package.

 

Thanks, I had read the thread about that.

 

Same

 

FWIW, I have a 2012 with a stock secondary air pump that hasn't been an issue along with many others on the forum. Personally, it is no reason to avoid a 2012 you just need to be aware that it is a potential item to address.

 

As far as completely problem free, that would make a '12 not problem free....even though it really isn't a big deal.

 

I'd be far more concerned with frame rust than the secondary air pump.

 

The one where that cheap filter could come apart inside the round object beside fender?

 

Well ya if your looking at anything between 05-09.
Find me a Tacoma with a frame rust issue past 2010.

 

thx, i dont think there is any difference between the 4.0 sport and or w/factory towing. Either would be fine as you dont need a locker on the launch ramp.

 

That's the one.

I must have missed the post by the OP that said he was looking for a 2011 or newer.

 

I'm going off of what I said earlier in the thread, ultimately it doesn't matter anyways there all good trucks

 

Not sure a 2009-2010 with a rusted out frame is better than a 2012, that's all I was getting at. The secondary air pump can be addressed easily.....a frame with holes rusted through it not so much.