I've owned multiple 3rd gens, and just recently bought a 23. There's something to be said of the truck's reliability; however, people that drive this many miles with a vehicle like this should seriously consider whether they really need a truck to commute those miles. Buddy of mine works construction, owns a Tacoma, and drives high miles for work, but he bought and uses a Corolla to make his hour+ commutes to job sites and saves significantly on gas over driving the Tacoma. Something to consider.
I agree have a civic si for a daily driver and still have this many miles on my truck. I use it for work and any trips we take to haul bikes/dirtbikes/harleys.
Owning 2 vehicles sometimes doesn’t pencil out to save gas. Cost to buy a 2nd car $ Cost of insurance 2nd car $ Maintenance 2 car $ I have 286K on my 2001 Tacoma.
ran into this issue, didnt have the commute when i got the truck, now i drive an hour a day. Considering trading it but dont want to put myself in a worse situation with current interest rates. Still have about 18k left on my loan, thats the only thing holding me up.
I bought a 23 TRD OR only because I wanted to get the last of the best Tacoma’s ever made. Screw that 4cyl turbo. It won’t last 200K miles, but I’m quite sure my 23 TRD will last longer than I’ll live. I know after I’m dead my wife will still be using my Tacoma to plow our 5-7 feet of snow off of our private road and driveway until she can no longer drive herself.
Ditto! Actually got a really good deal by grabbing one as it arrived on the lot last December. Really well equipped too and at a discount! Sometimes timing is everything.
You just enforced the reason to keep my 2020 TRD Sport. I just hit 25k, not one issue. I've had the Toyota pick up (before it was called a Tacoma), 1st, 2nd, and now the 3rd gen ...all of them flawless! Thanks for the impressive review!
Man that’s awesome! Please keep us posted as you rack up the miles on that BEAST !!! I have a 2021 automatic Tacoma TRD ORDC 4x4 with the same tires and Tacoma pro wheels and fox by pass shocks front and rear , I have 63k miles on it now and just love this truck my fav vehicle I’ve owned in 20+ years , great work man …
Will do I am taking it on a lokg trip actually next week. Thank you I appreciate it and your truck sounds very similar! I love mine too tacomas are great trucks
Change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles (Toyota recommends every 60K miles) and you’ll never have any problems with your power train.
Thanks for the video, it is a nice looking truck. I had a 1998 Tacoma until 2004 when I traded it in for the 2004 TRD Prerunner. Had that truck for 14 years. I was rough with it being in my 20s, and in the military. Drove all around the country, never even crossed my mind the truck could break. At 160k I took it to a friend of my Dad's who is a master mechanic, and he said if he hadn't seen the odometer he would have sworn it was brand new. My best suggestion for any driver is to let your truck or car warm up completely the first start of the day. It is not just about getting the engine warm, or oil moving, but also allowing the gaskets to warm up before putting strain on the engine. I think not doing so is the #1 way to wear out your power train over the years.
Yeah, my gas door started to suddenly do that one day. Almost did the same damage. Sprayed some WD-40 on the hinge and it went back to normal. I spray the hinge every 6-12 months. Moisture gets into the poorly designed hinge causing it to bind. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to my 2020 TRD Sport DCLB 4x4 in 040 Super White lasting a long time. Hopefully my white paint doesn’t fail. Yes, please keep us updated.
Thank you! I will spray my hinges see how that works thanks for the tip. I will keep making videos every 25-50k or if I have any issues I will make an update video. Thanks for the support!
I've got a 2022 with 47k on the odometer. Bought the truck because I wanted something I didn't have to worry about for the next 20 years. Don't put a whole lot of miles on it since work is pretty close to home but I absolutely love mine.
Have a 2020 TRD Off-road myself bought for the same reason (28,000 miles) but she sits in the garage mainly as I’m driving my 05 Quad Cab Tundra (215,000 miles) almost daily still!! I love both of them so much but it’s hard to bring that super clean Taco out of the garage to get dirty sometimes and the Tundra is a neck breaker being lifted 2.5” with 285s and some -38mm SCS Ray10 dark bronze wheels so I can’t leave her parked at all it seems.
Great informative review. Reviews just like this is why I bought my 2023 TRD Off Road 18 months ago. I was not interested in the new 4th gen redesign and wanted something tried and true. Absolutely no regrets. I’m not the type to buy a new car every 3 to 5 years so I wanted something dependable. Last vehicle was a 2006 4Runner that served me well. The only mods I plan to do is upgrade the tires up one size and get an OTT tune. You did a great job taking care of your truck. Looks amazing.
Congrats on 200+k miles! Looks like you use it but don’t abuse it. 👍 Keeping the suspension OEM seems to have less wear and tear on parts and the key to long term reliability. Nice review!
i have a 2019 tacoma trd offroad 2wd that i had since new and it recently hit 60,000 miles and dont plan on selling it anytime soon and its good to see a 3rd gen reach 200,00 miles with little issues.
Wow, I have a 2019 tacoma, and it is a manual. Thank you for keeping us updated 🙏 I think you will be the first to have a million miles tacoma. And toyota will buy it back and give you a new one 🎉🎉🎉 like the guy with the million miles toyota tundra 🎉🎉🎉
2020 TRD off road. Had a very bad leak in the rear differential that was caused by a manufacturer defect (I suspect the "assembled in Mexico" parts). This was at 10,000 miles. Luckily, the warranty covered it, and it was caught early. Now at 120,000 without a problem. I change the oil every 5K and do the rest of the fluids before they are recommended. Should last forever.
I have a 2016 base model access cab. I’m at 160k . I came across this vid bc I’m looking for how to recharge my air conditioner. That’s it. I need to get some brakes down, and transmission flush in a couple weeks time. But beyond that. My truck has been absolute topnotch. I keep up on my oil changes and coolant. And I do milestone maintenance and I’m truck has been a dream for performance and reliability
Heck yea man! Glad you love your tacoma too! I do the drain and fill on my trans 2 times a year. Im guna do a video of all the maintenance I do to my truck in the future. If youd like to see em subscribe so you dont miss them. Thanks for watching
I’m pushing 60 years old and drive 6-8K miles per year. I bought my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed so that this will be the last truck I’ll ever have to buy. I’m quite sure that my wife will still be using it to plow our 5-7 feet of snow off of our private road and driveway after I’m dead and until she can either no longer drive or is dead herself.
@@KTB3007 I wanted a PRO, but I have to have a 6’ bed. I also wanted a manual transmission, but I’ve got arthritis very badly in my hips and Left shoulder. I wish you the best in your retirement
Like your video👌🏻. I think anyone who wants to buy a fourth gen Tacoma should consider trying to buy either a new 3rd gen or used one with low miles. I’ve noticed ALL buyers of the new fourth gen Tacoma are the type of buyers that could care less about long-term ownership and will trade it in two to three years down the road because that’s all they know and are used to.
Thanks for the support! I agree 100 percent I bet most will be driven 1-3 years and traded in. I buy one and run it for the long term with this truck for sure!
We keep our vehicles for 12-20 years or 250K - 300K miles. I only drive 6-8K miles per year now that I’m retired so I’m quite sure that my 23 TRD ORDC will be the last truck I’ll ever have to buy.
@@Doc1855 yea, I’m the same way; I.e. “UnAmerican”😳. Had my 1996 Tacoma for over 24 years with over 200K before selling it and replacing it with my current 2022 Tacoma TRD PRO which I hope to own for at least 20+ years; however I’m worried a little about that since it was made in Mexico.
@@deantrainr My college car was a 78 Corolla that I bought in 83 with 70K miles. I promptly changed the oil, transmission and rear end grease. We had conventional oil then so I changed it every 3K miles. Every 30K miles I’d change the transmission and rear end grease and pack the bearings. It finally died in 02 with 488K miles. I quickly bought a new Camry and drove it until my needs changed so in 11 I bought a new RAV Limited 4WD with the same 3.5L V6 engine that’s in my 23 TRD. The RAV had 269 horsepower, whereas the stock 3.5L in the Tacoma’s have 278. After adding the OTT and a cold air intake my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 295 lbs ft of torque. My TRD did come with the Performance exhaust, but when I can I’ll have a Flowmaster FlowFX dual exhaust installed.
@@Doc1855 yea, that’s why I prefer the 2GR-FKS V6 engine over the 4-cylinder engine; with or without a turbocharger. It’s a good, dependable engine that as long as you do preventative maintenance, it’ll last many many years just like my old 1996 Tacoma V6 engine. Other than a valve cover gasket leak and a bad injector, I had zero problems with that power plant.
@@Doc1855I got a smoking deal on a 22 TRD OR 4x4 double cab automatic very well optioned, only 27,000 miles, and I plan on keeping it well over 300,000
@@rstumbaugh43 I plan on driving my 23 TRD OR until I die. I’m almost 60 now and we tend to live into our late 80, to early 100s. I plan on living another 20-25 years and since I drive about 6-8K miles per year, it shouldn’t be a problem to drive my Tacoma until my death. I’m quite sure that my wife will be using my Tacoma to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road and driveway until she can no longer drive or she dies.
@@anthonys5581 Yes I agree 💯. If Toyota would have put in the 2.5L 4cyl with 201 horsepower, then we probably would’ve bought the 4cyl Tacoma, but the 159 horsepower simply wasn’t enough power for our needs. After installing a cold air intake and the OTT, my 23 TRD Off Road now makes 318 horsepower and 295 lbs ft of torque at 2,300 RPM.
16k on my 23 sr5. Doing solid. I was just looking at falken wildpeak tires last night lol. I put OTT mild/medium on it at 6k. I did have one tiny leak at the output shaft seal on the back of the transfer case where the drive shaft goes in. They replaced the seal under warranty and no more leak.
The wildpeaks are great if you plan on running alot of miles esp on the highway. Depending on what shocks you have will depend alot on what air pressure they will ride good at. Mine currently with the fox 2.5 trd pro shocks is pretty firm so I have to run the tires at around 32 front 30 rear with the truck empty no extra weight vs stock shocks I could run like 35 front 33 rear with the softer shocks. But def a solid tire they go amazing in the snow too.
@@CodySnell_87 I am just on a stock SR5 suspension. Factory Toyo highway tires. 245/75r16. I was thinking about switching to 255/85r16. Get an extra inch of ground clearance and won't have to modify anything.
Mines a 16 I change the fluids in diffs and transfer case every 50,000 miles currently. Thank you for watching stay tuned for more updates had a few issues lately will be updating here soon.
I have yhe 23 Sport with 3,300 orig. miles. Should i follow the manufacturer's recommended to use 75W or 75/90 on the transfer? Thanks much appreciated
dope. i plan on buying a tacoma since i drive 250 miles every week and want something reliable. currently drive a 1993 slammed del sol with no ac and kinda want something a little more comfortable.
The truck has been tuned from 150-203,000 miles i do not think it will hurt reliability if you go with a reputable company they will keep it in the safe limits
The only thing I'm still concerned with these trucks is the frame, for those living in warmer dryer climates will likely not become an issue, for the rust belt, I've just gone over mine, 4 winters, 90k and the factory coating was severely compromised, mainly surface rust at this point except for the back, that was starting to rot beneath the factory paint. Pretty much every weld was exposed and rusting, paint chips everywhere, odly enough the oil pans, perfect condition, wish they coated the frame with the same stuff, or maybe the heat from the engine/transmission kept that paint flexible.
I wire brushed every weld and uses por15 on mine and kept up with it I should make a video on it mine looks brand new still I live in the rust belt. York pa. Mines a 16 but I believe in 20 they put a better coating on them. Use fluid film that will protect it
@@CodySnell_87 I have a 20 they're still no good, I didn't do anything for the first 4 winters, and there was hardly any factory coating left, it's fine now, I scuffed it all up and painted it with tractor paint, and fluid film thereafter, oddly enough it was only the frame that had issues, and exhaust of course, body is fine not a single spot, oil pans perfect, shocks rusty, springs rusty, back shackles were getting really bad, I see good things about fluid film, I'll be putting it on every fall from here on out
I want to buy a 2017 3gen Taco with 280k km (170k miles) for 22k€, is the car really so reliable that i go for one with such a high milage? Where i come from there are close to zero tacomas so i dont have any other options? What should a be looking for if i take a look?
Does it have all the maintenance records? I wouldnt be scared of one with close to 200k on it. Idk how much that price is im in the usa. Id make sure the frame isnt rusty for one. If it has maintenance records with it and the oil was changed at a decent interval and it runs/drives good should feel like a new truck still mine does. Not really a whole lot to look for besides the usual stuff look at the oil. Check the coolant. Check for any leaks under it. Pull oil cap off look in there make sure its not white milky buildup from possible head gasket issue. Tires should all be in good shape id assume idk how much that 22 price is in usd
I highly recommend a tune it made my truck feel responsive and shifts like it should ect I am making another video of driving it and I will go over the way it feels with the tune vs stock in a week or soo
I bought the first year of the gen 3 (2016). At 17,000 miles, was on my THIRD transmission! Spooked me! Toyota service took care of business, no bullshit with warranty claims. THAT is what makes Toyota top tier. To my relief, I'm at 83k and no transmission issues. I want to keep this truck forever. Not liking the reviews I hear about the gen 4.
Hmm thats weird but Toyota stands behind theese trucks soo good I wasnt worried about it ever. They are repainting my truck for free with a free rental truck! I love toyota as a company and I love the tacomas!
@@CodySnell_87 always a lot of new technology that can go bad with the first year of a new generation. I did research on Tacoma World and transmission problems were common.
Does your mpg get similar to 4Runner with those tires and wheel setup? I have a 23 Tacoma long bed, deciding whether or not I should keep it or trade it in for a Pro 4Runner before the 4 banger. Any help is appreciated!
Actually I forgot I did replace that at 150k but honestly it looked great still! Thanks for the question and reminding me of another thing I have done to it!
I recently just picked up a 23 due to one of the biggest reasons reliability! I have no interest in the newer tacomas and really bummed they are switching over to turbo engines. Nice truck by the way!
I run mine hard rev it to 6900 rpms a good bit as well with the tune the rev limiters raised. I dont do hardcore offroad trails I have a beater jeep for that but I take it offroad and in alot of deep snow
Yes for sure it soaks up big bumps very well the ride is a little more firm than stock but it handles better around turns overall the truck feels way more planted!
23 TRD sport, no torque, dogshit for power, can’t use the cruise going 75-80. It will shift every 5 seconds in 5th to 4th. Don’t know why it has 6 th gear ? Only use is going down a steep hill. Hate it, will never buy another Tacoma
I installed a cold air intake and an Overland Torque Tune to my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs. The OTT and the cold air intake, my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 296 lbs ft of torque at 2,300 RPM. The OTT adds 25 horsepower and Torque. The OTT will STOP your transmission from hunting for the right gear and it will NOT void your warranty. My mpg has increased by 1-3mpg. Seriously Bro, invest $500 in an Overland Torque Tune (OTT). It’s worth every penny. Since I’ve had the OTT installed, I’ve told 3 of my friends who own the 3rd generation Tacoma and they too have had the OTT installed and they too have noticed the exact same things as I have. I really recommend the OTT for your Tacoma. Cheers Mate. Just look up Overland Torque Tune to find an installer in your area of the USA.
The only thing I'm still concerned with these trucks is the frame, for those living in warmer dryer climates will likely not become an issue, for the rust belt, I've just gone over mine, 4 winters, 90k and the factory coating was severely compromised, mainly surface rust at this point except for the back, that was starting to rot beneath the factory paint. Pretty much every weld was exposed and rusting, paint chips everywhere, odly enough the oil pans, perfect condition, wish they coated the frame with the same stuff, or maybe the heat from the engine/transmission kept that paint flexible.
I've owned multiple 3rd gens, and just recently bought a 23. There's something to be said of the truck's reliability; however, people that drive this many miles with a vehicle like this should seriously consider whether they really need a truck to commute those miles. Buddy of mine works construction, owns a Tacoma, and drives high miles for work, but he bought and uses a Corolla to make his hour+ commutes to job sites and saves significantly on gas over driving the Tacoma. Something to consider.
I agree have a civic si for a daily driver and still have this many miles on my truck. I use it for work and any trips we take to haul bikes/dirtbikes/harleys.
I actually have 2 old cars I drive here and there a civic si that I daily plus the tacoma and a few motorcycles. I am always on the move lol
@@CodySnell_87 seems like it! 😉
Owning 2 vehicles sometimes doesn’t pencil out to save gas.
Cost to buy a 2nd car $
Cost of insurance 2nd car $
Maintenance 2 car $
I have 286K on my 2001 Tacoma.
ran into this issue, didnt have the commute when i got the truck, now i drive an hour a day. Considering trading it but dont want to put myself in a worse situation with current interest rates. Still have about 18k left on my loan, thats the only thing holding me up.
Good review. Good trucks. I’m at 112,000 miles on my 2019 manual Tacoma. Zero issues.
The manuals are nice! All my cars are manual so I got an auto in the tacoma, it is my main daily driver.
The last reliable 400k+ mile truck toyota will make. Im happy I was lucky enough to grab a 3rd gen myself :)
I bought a 23 TRD OR only because I wanted to get the last of the best Tacoma’s ever made.
Screw that 4cyl turbo.
It won’t last 200K miles, but I’m quite sure my 23 TRD will last longer than I’ll live.
I know after I’m dead my wife will still be using my Tacoma to plow our 5-7 feet of snow off of our private road and driveway until she can no longer drive herself.
I agree, this is going to be the last problem free lifetime tacoma made imo!
Ditto! Actually got a really good deal by grabbing one as it arrived on the lot last December. Really well equipped too and at a discount! Sometimes timing is everything.
You just enforced the reason to keep my 2020 TRD Sport. I just hit 25k, not one issue. I've had the Toyota pick up (before it was called a Tacoma), 1st, 2nd, and now the 3rd gen ...all of them flawless! Thanks for the impressive review!
Thank you! I Love them all if I could I would still own one from every generation!
That truck will last a lifetime!
Man that’s awesome! Please keep us posted as you rack up the miles on that BEAST !!! I have a 2021 automatic Tacoma TRD ORDC 4x4 with the same tires and Tacoma pro wheels and fox by pass shocks front and rear , I have 63k miles on it now and just love this truck my fav vehicle I’ve owned in 20+ years , great work man …
Will do I am taking it on a lokg trip actually next week. Thank you I appreciate it and your truck sounds very similar! I love mine too tacomas are great trucks
Change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles (Toyota recommends every 60K miles) and you’ll never have any problems with your power train.
Thanks for the video, it is a nice looking truck.
I had a 1998 Tacoma until 2004 when I traded it in for the 2004 TRD Prerunner. Had that truck for 14 years. I was rough with it being in my 20s, and in the military. Drove all around the country, never even crossed my mind the truck could break. At 160k I took it to a friend of my Dad's who is a master mechanic, and he said if he hadn't seen the odometer he would have sworn it was brand new.
My best suggestion for any driver is to let your truck or car warm up completely the first start of the day. It is not just about getting the engine warm, or oil moving, but also allowing the gaskets to warm up before putting strain on the engine. I think not doing so is the #1 way to wear out your power train over the years.
They are runners for sure i had a 1st gen with 278,000 miles thing was awesome!
Yeah, my gas door started to suddenly do that one day. Almost did the same damage. Sprayed some WD-40 on the hinge and it went back to normal. I spray the hinge every 6-12 months. Moisture gets into the poorly designed hinge causing it to bind. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to my 2020 TRD Sport DCLB 4x4 in 040 Super White lasting a long time. Hopefully my white paint doesn’t fail. Yes, please keep us updated.
Thank you! I will spray my hinges see how that works thanks for the tip. I will keep making videos every 25-50k or if I have any issues I will make an update video. Thanks for the support!
I have my 23 TRD ORDCLB Ceramic coated every 6 months. And yes my Tacoma is White as well
There's another guy with a 3rd gen with almost 400k on his TRD off road. 3rd gen are looking to be just a reliable.
I agree!
He just did a review 3 days ago at 400k!
I've got a 2022 with 47k on the odometer. Bought the truck because I wanted something I didn't have to worry about for the next 20 years. Don't put a whole lot of miles on it since work is pretty close to home but I absolutely love mine.
Have a 2020 TRD Off-road myself bought for the same reason (28,000 miles) but she sits in the garage mainly as I’m driving my 05 Quad Cab Tundra (215,000 miles) almost daily still!! I love both of them so much but it’s hard to bring that super clean Taco out of the garage to get dirty sometimes and the Tundra is a neck breaker being lifted 2.5” with 285s and some -38mm SCS Ray10 dark bronze wheels so I can’t leave her parked at all it seems.
@@jameswoodham7890i wana get a tundra someday and keep the tacoma!
Great informative review. Reviews just like this is why I bought my 2023 TRD Off Road 18 months ago. I was not interested in the new 4th gen redesign and wanted something tried and true. Absolutely no regrets. I’m not the type to buy a new car every 3 to 5 years so I wanted something dependable. Last vehicle was a 2006 4Runner that served me well. The only mods I plan to do is upgrade the tires up one size and get an OTT tune. You did a great job taking care of your truck. Looks amazing.
Thanks you! Im with you on that, this Is my long term truck. Hope yours treats you as good as mine has soo far!
Congrats on 200+k miles! Looks like you use it but don’t abuse it. 👍 Keeping the suspension OEM seems to have less wear and tear on parts and the key to long term reliability. Nice review!
I had a manual yota in the 80’s, bought a 2023 OR Premium… what you think of the shifting? I still haven’t adjusted to how the new Toyotas shift.
@@andyconda5194Go and have an OTT tune put on it. Night and day difference in the throttle response and the way the transmission shifts
@@ericd1632 I have an OTT tune scheduled for July 14th. I can’t wait! I love the truck but can’t stand the weird transmission.
i have a 2019 tacoma trd offroad 2wd that i had since new and it recently hit 60,000 miles and dont plan on selling it anytime soon and its good to see a 3rd gen reach 200,00 miles with little issues.
Thank you! Imo they are guna run 300k easy if properly maintained
Change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid NOW.
I change mine every 30K miles and change the oil every 5K miles.
How many miles did your 2nd gen Tacoma have when you sold it? Only asking since I drive one, wanted to make sure it’s also reliable.
Wow, I have a 2019 tacoma, and it is a manual. Thank you for keeping us updated 🙏 I think you will be the first to have a million miles tacoma. And toyota will buy it back and give you a new one 🎉🎉🎉 like the guy with the million miles toyota tundra 🎉🎉🎉
That would be great! You’re welcome! I will keep you guys updated if I have any issues!
2020 TRD off road. Had a very bad leak in the rear differential that was caused by a manufacturer defect (I suspect the "assembled in Mexico" parts). This was at 10,000 miles. Luckily, the warranty covered it, and it was caught early. Now at 120,000 without a problem. I change the oil every 5K and do the rest of the fluids before they are recommended. Should last forever.
Gotta love that long factory warranty!
Your right. I have a 22 sport with KDMAX tune. Slow off the line but at 50 when you floor it to pass, they move pretty good.
Yeap def not a torque monster but they run good from a roll
I have a 2016 base model access cab. I’m at 160k . I came across this vid bc I’m looking for how to recharge my air conditioner. That’s it. I need to get some brakes down, and transmission flush in a couple weeks time. But beyond that. My truck has been absolute topnotch. I keep up on my oil changes and coolant. And I do milestone maintenance and I’m truck has been a dream for performance and reliability
Heck yea man! Glad you love your tacoma too! I do the drain and fill on my trans 2 times a year. Im guna do a video of all the maintenance I do to my truck in the future. If youd like to see em subscribe so you dont miss them. Thanks for watching
I’m pushing 60 years old and drive 6-8K miles per year.
I bought my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed so that this will be the last truck I’ll ever have to buy.
I’m quite sure that my wife will still be using it to plow our 5-7 feet of snow off of our private road and driveway after I’m dead and until she can either no longer drive or is dead herself.
I agree! That truck will last a lifetime or more! Thanks for commenting
I did the same 23’ Pro manual
@@KTB3007 I wanted a PRO, but I have to have a 6’ bed.
I also wanted a manual transmission, but I’ve got arthritis very badly in my hips and Left shoulder.
I wish you the best in your retirement
@@Doc1855one hip done , second hip replacement this fall. Won’t get many miles for a few months! Thanks and same to you.
Like your video👌🏻. I think anyone who wants to buy a fourth gen Tacoma should consider trying to buy either a new 3rd gen or used one with low miles. I’ve noticed ALL buyers of the new fourth gen Tacoma are the type of buyers that could care less about long-term ownership and will trade it in two to three years down the road because that’s all they know and are used to.
Thanks for the support! I agree 100 percent I bet most will be driven 1-3 years and traded in. I buy one and run it for the long term with this truck for sure!
We keep our vehicles for 12-20 years or 250K - 300K miles.
I only drive 6-8K miles per year now that I’m retired so I’m quite sure that my 23 TRD ORDC will be the last truck I’ll ever have to buy.
@@Doc1855 yea, I’m the same way; I.e. “UnAmerican”😳. Had my 1996 Tacoma for over 24 years with over 200K before selling it and replacing it with my current 2022 Tacoma TRD PRO which I hope to own for at least 20+ years; however I’m worried a little about that since it was made in Mexico.
@@deantrainr My college car was a 78 Corolla that I bought in 83 with 70K miles.
I promptly changed the oil, transmission and rear end grease.
We had conventional oil then so I changed it every 3K miles.
Every 30K miles I’d change the transmission and rear end grease and pack the bearings.
It finally died in 02 with 488K miles. I quickly bought a new Camry and drove it until my needs changed so in 11 I bought a new RAV Limited 4WD with the same 3.5L V6 engine that’s in my 23 TRD.
The RAV had 269 horsepower, whereas the stock 3.5L in the Tacoma’s have 278.
After adding the OTT and a cold air intake my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 295 lbs ft of torque.
My TRD did come with the Performance exhaust, but when I can I’ll have a Flowmaster FlowFX dual exhaust installed.
@@Doc1855 yea, that’s why I prefer the 2GR-FKS V6 engine over the 4-cylinder engine; with or without a turbocharger. It’s a good, dependable engine that as long as you do preventative maintenance, it’ll last many many years just like my old 1996 Tacoma V6 engine. Other than a valve cover gasket leak and a bad injector, I had zero problems with that power plant.
You won’t see those 4 cylinder turbos laughing at 200,000 miles that’s for sure!
Exactly ! That’s why I bought a 23 TRD OR
@@Doc1855I got a smoking deal on a 22 TRD OR 4x4 double cab automatic very well optioned, only 27,000 miles, and I plan on keeping it well over 300,000
@@rstumbaugh43 I plan on driving my 23 TRD OR until I die.
I’m almost 60 now and we tend to live into our late 80, to early 100s.
I plan on living another 20-25 years and since I drive about 6-8K miles per year, it shouldn’t be a problem to drive my Tacoma until my death.
I’m quite sure that my wife will be using my Tacoma to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road and driveway until she can no longer drive or she dies.
The 2.7L in the 2nd and 3rd gens will easily surpass 200k. Toyota used to build fantastic NA four cylinders for these trucks.
@@anthonys5581 Yes I agree 💯.
If Toyota would have put in the 2.5L 4cyl with 201 horsepower, then we probably would’ve bought the 4cyl Tacoma, but the 159 horsepower simply wasn’t enough power for our needs.
After installing a cold air intake and the OTT, my 23 TRD Off Road now makes 318 horsepower and 295 lbs ft of torque at 2,300 RPM.
I have a 20 with almost 80k debating if I should drive it from Cincinnati to Florida and back..
What size wheel spacers are you rocking? Looks fantastic!!!!!
17x8.5 zero offset no spacers. Thanks
16k on my 23 sr5. Doing solid. I was just looking at falken wildpeak tires last night lol. I put OTT mild/medium on it at 6k. I did have one tiny leak at the output shaft seal on the back of the transfer case where the drive shaft goes in. They replaced the seal under warranty and no more leak.
The wildpeaks are great if you plan on running alot of miles esp on the highway. Depending on what shocks you have will depend alot on what air pressure they will ride good at. Mine currently with the fox 2.5 trd pro shocks is pretty firm so I have to run the tires at around 32 front 30 rear with the truck empty no extra weight vs stock shocks I could run like 35 front 33 rear with the softer shocks. But def a solid tire they go amazing in the snow too.
Toyota is such a great company I have had nothing but great things to say about them in the ownership of all my toyota tacomas
@@CodySnell_87 I am just on a stock SR5 suspension. Factory Toyo highway tires. 245/75r16. I was thinking about switching to 255/85r16. Get an extra inch of ground clearance and won't have to modify anything.
Hey Cody!! We got a 23 tacoma off road, white. Dbl can short box. When shld i change my driveline fluid and trans fluid? And what year is that ?
Mines a 16 I change the fluids in diffs and transfer case every 50,000 miles currently. Thank you for watching stay tuned for more updates had a few issues lately will be updating here soon.
I have yhe 23 Sport with 3,300 orig. miles. Should i follow the manufacturer's recommended to use 75W or 75/90 on the transfer? Thanks much appreciated
Nice I have a 2021 Tacoma ...50k miles... I Plan on keeping it a long time....
Thanks for watching! That will last you a lifetime!
I'm guessing this one was made in Texas?
dope. i plan on buying a tacoma since i drive 250 miles every week and want something reliable. currently drive a 1993 slammed del sol with no ac and kinda want something a little more comfortable.
I just sold my 8th gen si sedan loved that car! You will be happy with a toyota tacoma, Every one I owned was flawless reliability wise!
Did you purchase the truck with the tune? How many miles out of the 200k are with the tune? Trying to get an idea of longevity with a tune
The truck has been tuned from 150-203,000 miles i do not think it will hurt reliability if you go with a reputable company they will keep it in the safe limits
The only thing I'm still concerned with these trucks is the frame, for those living in warmer dryer climates will likely not become an issue, for the rust belt, I've just gone over mine, 4 winters, 90k and the factory coating was severely compromised, mainly surface rust at this point except for the back, that was starting to rot beneath the factory paint.
Pretty much every weld was exposed and rusting, paint chips everywhere, odly enough the oil pans, perfect condition, wish they coated the frame with the same stuff, or maybe the heat from the engine/transmission kept that paint flexible.
I wire brushed every weld and uses por15 on mine and kept up with it I should make a video on it mine looks brand new still I live in the rust belt. York pa. Mines a 16 but I believe in 20 they put a better coating on them. Use fluid film that will protect it
I use fluid film but only right before winter one time a year.
@@CodySnell_87 I have a 20 they're still no good, I didn't do anything for the first 4 winters, and there was hardly any factory coating left, it's fine now, I scuffed it all up and painted it with tractor paint, and fluid film thereafter, oddly enough it was only the frame that had issues, and exhaust of course, body is fine not a single spot, oil pans perfect, shocks rusty, springs rusty, back shackles were getting really bad,
I see good things about fluid film, I'll be putting it on every fall from here on out
Awesome, going to keep my 2020 TRD OR until the wheels fall off.
Guna be a long time!
When did you install the shocks? Have you had any issues with the CV axles since then?
60,000 mipes ago and zero issues they are off a factory trd pro so they are made for it long term no issues. Thanks for the question!
I want to buy a 2017 3gen Taco with 280k km (170k miles) for 22k€, is the car really so reliable that i go for one with such a high milage? Where i come from there are close to zero tacomas so i dont have any other options? What should a be looking for if i take a look?
Does it have all the maintenance records? I wouldnt be scared of one with close to 200k on it. Idk how much that price is im in the usa. Id make sure the frame isnt rusty for one. If it has maintenance records with it and the oil was changed at a decent interval and it runs/drives good should feel like a new truck still mine does. Not really a whole lot to look for besides the usual stuff look at the oil. Check the coolant. Check for any leaks under it. Pull oil cap off look in there make sure its not white milky buildup from possible head gasket issue. Tires should all be in good shape id assume idk how much that 22 price is in usd
@CodySnell_87 problem is that the 3gen Tacoma has a engine leak so thats not an option for me, maybe i go for a 2gen Tacoma then
I have the same issue with the paint pill. Toyota wont fix it. What can i do
They are sending a second letter they told me I had it at dealership 2 times now
I have a 16 off-road Tacoma with 45,000 me but my front cover is leaking oil in my third tail light leaks
The third brake light is a recall! They will fix it for free call dealer
Theres a stunning 2013 red tacoma v6 with 166k miles in my area. I really wanna get it bad.
Does it have the 4.0L?
Do it! Just make sure frames clean!
Do you recommend a tune? Like ott for example.
I highly recommend a tune it made my truck feel responsive and shifts like it should ect I am making another video of driving it and I will go over the way it feels with the tune vs stock in a week or soo
Are the tunes detectable? Will the dealership void the warranty?
I bought the first year of the gen 3 (2016). At 17,000 miles, was on my THIRD transmission! Spooked me! Toyota service took care of business, no bullshit with warranty claims. THAT is what makes Toyota top tier. To my relief, I'm at 83k and no transmission issues. I want to keep this truck forever. Not liking the reviews I hear about the gen 4.
Hmm thats weird but Toyota stands behind theese trucks soo good I wasnt worried about it ever. They are repainting my truck for free with a free rental truck! I love toyota as a company and I love the tacomas!
@@CodySnell_87 always a lot of new technology that can go bad with the first year of a new generation. I did research on Tacoma World and transmission problems were common.
Does your mpg get similar to 4Runner with those tires and wheel setup? I have a 23 Tacoma long bed, deciding whether or not I should keep it or trade it in for a Pro 4Runner before the 4 banger. Any help is appreciated!
My mileage with the tune is better than it was stock. Id get a tune and bigger tires you will be at as good if not better mpg than stock!
I have 2016 trd off road with 126,000
I was tired of people saying “stay away from all 2016s they have problems” so i decided to share my results soo far! Great truck I love Tacomas
my 2019 TRD Offroad just passed 74k. It's paid off, I'm never selling it, though I've had offers.
My 2022 TRD offroad just has 11k on it lol. Can't wait to finish paying it off.
Keep it!
@@westcoastplinkin6559nothing better than a paid off truck that still has another 25-50 years of life in it🙂
154k 2017 trd or 4wd
Heck Yea! They are turning out to be as reliable as the 2nd gens despite all the hate they got at first
i heard you say one sentence and i recognized your pa accent 😂 then i saw the pa plate lol
great truck and video
thanks n@
Thank you! And yessir york pa area lol
Are you on the original serpentine belt also? That’s impressive if you are.
Actually I forgot I did replace that at 150k but honestly it looked great still! Thanks for the question and reminding me of another thing I have done to it!
Like the wheels on your truck!
I got a 2012 TRD sport Tacoma with 165,000 miles
I do miss my 2nd gen! Thank you Appreciate it man!
At what mileage did you get your tune?
148,000
I recently just picked up a 23 due to one of the biggest reasons reliability! I have no interest in the newer tacomas and really bummed they are switching over to turbo engines. Nice truck by the way!
Good choice! Thank you I love my truck!
To those with 3rd gen’s and high miles how do you guys drive it heavy on the foot and off road or just normal daily driven
I run mine hard rev it to 6900 rpms a good bit as well with the tune the rev limiters raised. I dont do hardcore offroad trails I have a beater jeep for that but I take it offroad and in alot of deep snow
@@CodySnell_87 great to hear it cause there was a period where I would baby mine but not no more I have a heavy foot 😂
Any difference with fox shocks vs stock
Yes for sure it soaks up big bumps very well the ride is a little more firm than stock but it handles better around turns overall the truck feels way more planted!
@@CodySnell_87 sounds good thanks much
I noticed my friends paint doin the same thing. I’m gona be bummed if mine starts
Mine took about 6 years to start unfortunately but toyota is painting it free of charge with a free new rental truck while it is being painted!
nice good news . i have 21 only put 39k so far i got a lot of time
Id say you got probly a lifetime truck!
I change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles.
How many miles you been with the tune ?
150-203,000 miles zero issues I do not think it will hurt reliability at all if done by a reputable company
Bro I love your truck that white on black is AWESOME… can you please share your rims🙏 looking to put these on my Barcelona red tacoma
Method grid 17x8.5 zero offset! Thanks brother!
That will look really nice!
Probably time to change water pump to be safe.
Yeah, unfortunately Toyota has issues with their "super white" paint. It was an issue with other vehicles they made with it too.
It sucks but they are painting my truck for free to fix it and giving me a 4th gen to borrow for free while it’s in the shop! I cant complain!
@@CodySnell_87 good way to test it for more than just a test drive!
Born and raised in texas?
Pa and south carolina
it should run like the second gen , a guy had 2018 with 318k on youtube
Awesome glad to see them going strong in the 300 plus thousand mile range!
That's the video that took me to this one
Nice taco!
Thank you! Tried to keep it clean and simple but still effective!
Dude! I got the same prob with gas door!
Dang! That was my first chip in my paint i was upset lol
Damn I need to drive more lol, only 86k on my 2017 sr5
Or I need to drive mine less lol. Theese Tacomas are great!
“ TRD Pehr “
23 TRD sport, no torque, dogshit for power, can’t use the cruise going 75-80. It will shift every 5 seconds in 5th to 4th. Don’t know why it has 6 th gear ? Only use is going down a steep hill. Hate it, will never buy another Tacoma
Get a tune it changes everything!
I installed a cold air intake and an Overland Torque Tune to my 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs.
The OTT and the cold air intake, my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 296 lbs ft of torque at 2,300 RPM.
The OTT adds 25 horsepower and Torque.
The OTT will STOP your transmission from hunting for the right gear and it will NOT void your warranty.
My mpg has increased by 1-3mpg.
Seriously Bro, invest $500 in an Overland Torque Tune (OTT). It’s worth every penny.
Since I’ve had the OTT installed, I’ve told 3 of my friends who own the 3rd generation Tacoma and they too have had the OTT installed and they too have noticed the exact same things as I have.
I really recommend the OTT for your Tacoma.
Cheers Mate.
Just look up Overland Torque Tune to find an installer in your area of the USA.
I Agree 💯
I had the Overland Torque Tune installed on my 23 TRD Off Road and now it runs and drives like it should.
Built for Hawaii seems to do good on roads here
My 6mt has no clue what you're talking abou
The only thing I'm still concerned with these trucks is the frame, for those living in warmer dryer climates will likely not become an issue, for the rust belt, I've just gone over mine, 4 winters, 90k and the factory coating was severely compromised, mainly surface rust at this point except for the back, that was starting to rot beneath the factory paint.
Pretty much every weld was exposed and rusting, paint chips everywhere, odly enough the oil pans, perfect condition, wish they coated the frame with the same stuff, or maybe the heat from the engine/transmission kept that paint flexible.