What's the best year for the second gen

2015 was the best model in my opinion, but there was not much difference in the last few years of the 2nd gen. Last model year of a generation is usually the best year. Normally most of the issues are figured out right in time to create a new generation with new issues. Whatever you do, stay away from the first model year of a new generation.

 

That's not pyrite mica. Lol

This is pyrite.

 

08, last year for no traction control and mechanical limited slip

 

I've had no issues with my pump on my 2013 after 100k. I remember seeing a thread were someone found a dorman (i believe) replacement, that was a lot cheaper and may be more reliable. Am i dreaming this up?

 

Nothing Dorman is more reliable IMO. I think oem is $500-$600. Used to be $1000 or something Cray.

I highly suggest you do the uni-filter mod or at least inspect the foam internal filter.

Mine was soft. The ones that fail are hard and brittle. Maybe region and weather had something to do with the foam getting hard.

 

I drove my 05 Tacoma for 13 trouble free year's. Not a single issue, no check engine light, no weird noises. Oil, gas, that's it. I was going to get a 16, but wanted to see the initial impressions. The issues on the 16 started pretty fast. I gave it 2 years for them to sort stuff out and purchased an 18. Super happy with it.

 

Real happy with the 2014 Sport. Almost bought a 2015 but Carmax gave me a much better deal than the Toyota Dealership, which had been backed into on the lot and now had a wreck on its history. Stoked with the lower miles and color too, although price was priority. Bought mine with about 27,000 miles, super clean, and a 75,000 mile warranty for $6 extra on the monthly. Saved about 8k.

Like the sharper lines on the later 2nd gens too.

 

I'd still try the dorman if these failed. Couldnt be any worse than the rate these fail at.

 

That is true. Might as well try. I installed a Dorman heater check valve 4runner and is already leaking cuz I could not wait for oem. Less than a year. Never again.

 

Not true man. The valves fail due to moisture.

 

True - moisture corroding the valves (reason for the extended run cycle) and the foam disintegrating are the two reasons for pump failure.

 

Your absolutely correct, my mistake!!! Can't remember Crap anymore,What was the Silver anyway?

 

I also approve of your rims, you have good taste!

 

Silver sky metallic I believe

 

2013 the best hands down

 

Thanks!

 

‘13

 

Did you take your center caps off?

 

Ok trying this again, did you take off your center caps?

 

Yeah NO center caps. I don't like the look of caps.