Thinking about picking one up here in the next month or so. Anyone have experience with this truck? Things to look out for?

Thanks guys (& girls)

 

Friend of mine had a '02 Tacoma until he put it around a tree, but walked away with minor cuts and bruises...truck didn't fare well and was totalled.
The only thing I didn't like about my 4Runner was the auto-locking hubs. They tend to wear the CV-boots out quite quickly. I would suggest changing them out with some Warn manual hubs.

 

Good to see your friend walked away despite the condition of the truck.

 

try www.tundrasolutions.com

 

My brother had an 03 Tacoma (v6) and traded it in on a 05 (4cly)... Great little trucks...

 

From what I've heard they are so easy to own. Keep oil in it and they'll run forever.

 

Sold my '94 4Runner to my neighbor 2 years ago. Now with 170k miles on it and still running strong.

 

Engines from all brands run forever, woohoo 200k miles bla bla, what really is to be in the spotlight is new boots on the axles, cv joints, etc, wear and tear parts. Doesn't matter how realiable a brand was, every brand has wear n tear.

 

Are you saying that axle boots and cv joints are prone to failure on this truck?

I was commenting on more than just the engine. I was implying that maintenance in general on this truck is extremely easy.

 

my 04 4runner has been problem free since new.

 

lol guess you haven't owned a ford.

 

I friend who had an older tacoma (1999??) had to replace an oil pan due to rust (oil was leaking out), so that might be somthing to look for. I think he also had to replace the exhaust manifold too, so they aren't complete bulletproof...

 

My v8 tbird was going strong at 136K (mobil one oil), but I had to get rid of it because the tranny was going... Having an auto tranny go out is common on these forums

Most modern engine will last till 200k regardless of the manufacturer.

 

One of the inspectors that I used to work with had a 4x4 Tacoma. That little thing was bullit proof! He had almost 300K miles on it and almost no problems with it. When going to constuction sites he never had to worry about getting stuck because it was so light, whereas the 4x4 big trucks would get stuck.

You honestly can't go wrong with the tacoma and yes, do get the manual hubs!

 

Sounds like I picked a winner.

 

great trucks

 

Steve, Smitty was looking at the Tacomas too, so you might want to ask him if he has some info...

 

the wife hasa 2001 4runner with no problems.

check out www.yotatech.com also, they have a ton of great info

 

I'm the one that told him to look into them.

And if he didn't place himself on a pedestal and think his shit didn't stink maybe I'd contact him but I think I'll pass on that.

 

I had a 1999 Tacoma 4x4 kingcab and a 2001 4Runner 4x4. On each, I put over 80k miles in 2 1/2 years and only had one recurring problem (the same) on each: the seal on the fuel cap goes bad and causes a sensor to trip and the engine light comes on. A simple fix for $15, but it happened like 3 times on the Tacoma and 4 or 5 on the 4Runner. I haven't had any problems on my Sequoia and it has 42k miles...

Toyotas are the way to go...