Toyota Tacoma Experience

[ProfessorM]

I am facing this dilemma now. For me personally I do not feel comfortable towing a 3000 lb boat with a 6 cyl. . My F150 4 wheel drive small V8 has been adequate the last several years but I am thinking about going for at least a 5.3 v8. I tow 50 miles each way usually and I could always feel that the small 8 was straining a little to much for my liking. To each his own but that is my feeling. I have nothing bad to say about Toyota at all, my wife just bought a new Rav 4 and we love it but if I was going to tow something in that range and wanted Toyota I would think Tundra if it was I, unless you are just using it for limited towing. 4 or 5 times a week towing I would opt for the larger vehicle, but that is just me. Good luck with your hunt. P.

[Clammer]

I.ve had 4 >>96,98 . 2000, & 2004 ...loved them all . super dependable & can take a beatin ..I tow my 21 sea hunt when I have too .
great on the beach also .
My 1st was a stick with big bite tires . & didn,t like the feel shifting in the sand , the tires with grip & dig .
also truck . just the tight size ;;

someone posted they should have waited to buy the new style ....... myself I like the style I have & its a little smaller which is perfect ;;

[Ake G]

My '99 Tacoma was going strong (250k miles) until I found multiple frame rust perforations (pushed my thumb right through easily...). Really hurt because I have always bought Toyota and this was my second pickup from them.

My truck was bought back from me by Toyota for 1 1/2 times the KBB value ($12,900) in a widespread under-the-radar "recall" program. Turned out a frame manufacturer out of Detroit was at fault-inadequate rust protection the issue.

Apparently some Titans were also recalled in this program.

Thought Toyota did the right thing, though I have since bought a Ford Ranger and have been very pleased with that.

There were others on this board with the same Tacoma frame issue. Do a thread search.

[pmbrac]

Originally Posted by Ake G

My '99 Tacoma was going strong (250k miles) until I found multiple frame rust perforations (pushed my thumb right through easily...). Really hurt because I have always bought Toyota and this was my second pickup from them.

My truck was bought back from me by Toyota for 1 1/2 times the KBB value ($12,900) in a widespread under-the-radar "recall" program. Turned out a frame manufacturer out of Detroit was at fault-inadequate rust protection the issue.

Apparently some Titans were also recalled in this program.

Thought Toyota did the right thing, though I have since bought a Ford Ranger and have been very pleased with that.

There were others on this board with the same Tacoma frame issue. Do a thread search.

Toyota is sending me a check for $14,000 next week for my 2000 tacoma with 205,000 miles on it.. UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I tried trading it in last year and they would only give me $1500 on trade.. Now that the frame failed, Im getting 14,000K.. Unreal.. Im going to by another Tacoma as soon as the check comes.. My last Tacoma had 315,000 miles with very little issues... I love tacomas... probably the only truck I will ever buy... You wont be disappointed.