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What's the best year for the second gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Itchyfeet, May 13, 2018.

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  1. May 13, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    MolonLabeTaco

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    I thought it only failed because the foam inside deteriorated, and by adding the external filter it stops it from deteriorating?
    I guess I need to read that thread again!
     
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  2. May 13, 2018 at 9:41 PM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    The whole system just sucks (actually, it blows).
     
    Pigpen, May 13, 2018
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  3. May 13, 2018 at 10:24 PM
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    Benloveless1

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    2010. Aftermarket bumpers look better as well on on the 06-10
     
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  4. May 13, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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    HootEversmen

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    My 2013 has been killer! Then again I upgraded from an 85 on 37s so everything from the heater to the power is an insane difference!
     
    HootEversmen, May 13, 2018
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  5. May 13, 2018 at 11:44 PM
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    inwood customs

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    The bumpers would look the same on 2005- 2011 no?
     
    inwood customs, May 13, 2018
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  6. May 14, 2018 at 3:28 AM
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    mabepossibly

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    mabepossibly I know enough to make an ass of myself

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    Nope. They have two modes of failure. 1)Eating the foam air filter and 2) the valves corroding and getting stuck.
     
    mabepossibly, May 14, 2018
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  7. May 14, 2018 at 4:07 AM
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    This. 2015. The Secondary Air Injection has the extra purge cycle, and the rear leaf springs were upgraded from 3 to 4.
     
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  8. May 14, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    It was the only year to have the compass and true temp in the rearview mirror. Also the back uo camera sit in the rearveiw mirror as well.
     
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  9. May 14, 2018 at 5:27 AM
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    Nope, my 2012 has the same feature.
     
    Extra Hard Taco, May 14, 2018
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  10. May 14, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    Jckdnls

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    Actualy if you want the best taco made try a early 1st gen smaller easier to work on, A TRUE MINI TRUCK. Proven reliable. Less electrinics.
     
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  11. May 14, 2018 at 5:47 AM
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    I thought 2013 was the only year to have that mirror stock.
     
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  12. May 14, 2018 at 5:49 AM
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    Workin' on it....
    Can't argue with this.

    But if you are looking at second gens, I'm partial to the '13 since the compass and backup camera is in the mirror, the dash clock is retained and the secondary air injection system has the feature to run for a bit after the truck is off to reduce condensation (I've still done the unifilter swap mod though) and failures of the pump still do occur in 13'-15' but less common than in the '12's.
     
    TACOVRD, May 14, 2018
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  13. May 14, 2018 at 5:59 AM
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    2016
     
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  14. May 14, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    Late 2011 when they finally got the frame rust issue resolved and before they butchered the grill/front end. Only one year with that grill to signify the best of the best.
     
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  15. May 14, 2018 at 6:27 AM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    I don't think anything has been resolved on the frame rust issue. My 12 is rusty
     
    Pigpen, May 14, 2018
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  16. May 14, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    2011's got Hino frames....Moved away from Dana. My 2011 frame has had nothing done besides car washes. Looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.
     
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  17. May 14, 2018 at 7:04 AM
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  18. May 14, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    Same here
     
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  19. May 14, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    mine does too, if the showroom floor was a environmental test salt bath. My 15 already has more rust than any other truck or SUV ive had. I try to rinse a lot in winter too
     
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  20. May 14, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    2009 or newer because '09 was the first year for backup camera, AUX input, and a bunch of safety features like traction control and extra airbags.
     
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