4th Gen Tacoma Pros & Cons From Actual Owners

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024

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  • @planoman0935
    @planoman0935 Місяць тому +13

    Thanks for the video! 4 month/ 3900 mile owner of 4th gen off road and 23 fff road 3rd gen. No issues yet on ther 4th gen (not even the dreaded active grill (knocking wood)! I love my truck almost as much as my dog! Need some rear air vents! Will change the oil at 5k myself. I am a member of Tacoma 4G as well! Unfortunately, the hater videos from non owners get more views, but thanks for doing the video!

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +2

      The hate videos definitely do get more views. And more views equals more money for those content creators. It’s an ugly cycle but anger is always hot clickbait.
      You keeping both trucks?? I definitely am 😎

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican Місяць тому +2

      @@teamoildrop Thank you sir for doing this video from the owners view. I have a TRD sport 22 and I am very happy with it but I really like so much of the improvements that the new Tacoma has.

  • @mattspaulding7488
    @mattspaulding7488 Місяць тому +6

    As an owner. This video is spot on. Stuff like this definitely takes a lot of work

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@mattspaulding7488 any personal gripes or big pros?

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican Місяць тому +1

      Always do your best and have fun. Never quit when you still have something to give. It's not a funeral, make some noise. Remember that you can't make everyone happy and if you do, then you are not doing your job right. ​@@teamoildrop

  • @tonylatham5915
    @tonylatham5915 Місяць тому +6

    One guy thinks, "The lowest AC fan speed is too high." Sheeesh.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +2

      @@tonylatham5915 😆 ITS COLD GRANDPA… THATS TOO DAM BAD

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому +5

    Great video. After seeing all the hate videos and stuff (which I refuse to watch), it's good to see an objective video putting you a fair disclosure of pros and cons.

  • @billw8476
    @billw8476 Місяць тому +1

    I am retired so i really don't mind spending my days sitting in the waiting room of my toyota dealers service waiting room. it sure beats staying home and watching "the view". and i get free coffee every morning

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      As long as you are happy.......
      Greg

  • @DaddyGlez
    @DaddyGlez Місяць тому +5

    I haven't driven a 4th gen yet but looks pretty obvious that the engine response and ride is way superior specially the ones with rear spring coils, main issue at this point is ridiculous prices, other comments are just opinions. PD: I own a 3rd gen

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      Yeah you’re not wrong… the Chevy Colorado has a better bang for buck right now. I think in due time all midsize will no longer be the cheap option, but simply a size option

  • @kevinbradley8613
    @kevinbradley8613 Місяць тому +2

    Major interior pro that was missed: resting your arm when the window is down is now comfortable! I think you mentioned it in your review video too. That was one of the few things on my gen 3 that used to annoy me, and they fixed it 😁
    Also, yes, it has a smaller gas tank, but I get as many miles per tank as I did before, and it’s cheaper to fill up. It’s a pro and a con, kind of.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@kevinbradley8613 definitely, I have find most fit he new interior to be a huge step forward

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      @@kevinbradley8613 wow I chopped that response up lol. I think the interior is a huge improvement 🍻

    • @kevinbradley8613
      @kevinbradley8613 Місяць тому +1

      @@teamoildrop lol, I wasn’t gonna say anything. More like a kind of fun puzzle with words. I figured that was what you meant

  • @jfalconc
    @jfalconc Місяць тому +1

    As a 1,098 driven miles 2024 TRD SPORT PREMIUM TACOMA I love your video. I agree with all the objective information you discussed. Thanks!!!

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      Very appreciative of your thoughts and comments.
      Thanks
      Greg

  • @lloydalmeida7699
    @lloydalmeida7699 Місяць тому +2

    Before I purchased my 2023 TRD sport l read and watched videos about the truck and it was the v6 was a dog it was way outdated and so on yet the sales numbers were amazing and the reputation for quality and reliability was great so l test drove one and loved it and the negatives were not an issue for me at all and purchased one and the truck performs great and does everything l need now they updated the truck and people are now complaining about the updates , you can’t please everyone.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      @@lloydalmeida7699 your truck is outstanding. I hope you’re getting a lot out of these channel because that truck will outlive all of us if maintained. Don’t have any FOMO (fear of missing out), you’ve got a great ride. And for sure, everyone can’t be pleased 😌

    • @lloydalmeida7699
      @lloydalmeida7699 Місяць тому +2

      @@teamoildrop thank you by the way your videos are outstanding 👍

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@lloydalmeida7699 😌 🍻

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 7 днів тому +2

      You can't make everyone happy and if you do, then you are not doing your job right.

  • @hoseman10
    @hoseman10 Місяць тому +1

    I love the peppy 4cyl turbo engine from my new 2024 TRD Sport Tacoma. It moves with ease paired with the 8-speed tranny.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      Great to hear your opinion, it certainly is a change from the 3.5L V6
      Greg

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому +2

    Also interesting about the wireless charging. But one of my favorite things about the truck is wireless CarPlay. I don't even have to take my phone out of my bag/pocket. And I don't need to charge it in the car coz my phone is on a Magsafe charging dock all night while I sleep, so it's always at 100% and it lasts all day long. Charging a phone too much can be bad for the battery.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      Can't wait for it. Hopefully my exoerience is as fluid and smooth as yalls have been

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому +3

    4:48 This is a great example of how you should take these cons with a grain of salt. I have the non-14 inch screen so for me it's too small. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with the backup camera. The lines all are accurate and everything works as expected. It does have kind of a fish-eye effect (much less so than the front camera of the premium package) but it's inconsequential at least to me. Kind of like the automatic wipers, but then this could also be anitpicky thing.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@fiftyshadesofurban That’s very fair, I’m their defense I wanted all pros and cons that at were big or small to owners. It really helped flesh out a lot of details 🍻

  • @verlaryder
    @verlaryder Місяць тому +1

    Good comparison. Car Care Nut recently said the turbo 4 in the Tacoma and other Toyota/Lexus models dating back to 2021 hasn't had any problems.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      He is certainly a wealth of knowledge.
      Greg

  • @GerryHavican
    @GerryHavican 5 днів тому +1

    I have test drove the 24 TRD sport premium twice and I really like the improvements that they have made to the 24. I am 70 years old and that info screen didn't bother me at all. Maybe it's made for older people. I am still considering getting it but they are trying to stick me up without a pistol for my 22 low mileage TRD sport.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  5 днів тому +1

      @@GerryHavican don’t let them win. Heck, private market sale (if you choose to the 2024). Your 3rd gens value is an all time high I believe. If you stay with the 3rd gen enjoy her just the same. 4th gen will be around for the next 5 years AT LEAST

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 5 днів тому

      @@teamoildrop I do enjoy the 30 mpg that I get. I have a tonnel cover, kn drop in filter, and a TRD air intake accelerator and I use mmo in the gas.

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 5 днів тому

      @@teamoildrop It took Toyota 8 years before they did this big remake on the Tacoma. You tube Whoop Monster on juice video. That was with the small and slow hydraulics. The next year I doubled the height and speed and then I called it break dancing because I was breaking parts.

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 5 днів тому

      @@teamoildrop I have just over 13,000 miles on my 22 TRD sport.

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 5 днів тому

      The way I look at it, if the 3rd generation is good enough for alkida and the taliban, it's good enough for me. But I sure like the black beauty TRD sport premium. ​@@teamoildrop

  • @mattnapier2487
    @mattnapier2487 5 днів тому +1

    Well done review. Txs !

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Годину тому

      Thanks Matt! I'll have mine shortly and will go way more in depth

  • @DirtRoadRemedy
    @DirtRoadRemedy Місяць тому +6

    Any other owner notice the hood sort of flapping around near the windshield at highway speed? Seems like a thin or light hood. I've only had my TRD Sport for 2 days and love it, but am noticing a few nuances to get used to

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@DirtRoadRemedy that would annoy the crap outta me. Hopefully an easy fix. Maybe an adjustable rubber stop or maybe the hood isn’t fully tightened down?

    • @mattspaulding7488
      @mattspaulding7488 Місяць тому +1

      Yes the hood is thin. I’ll watch mine literally deform because of wind on the highway

    • @DirtRoadRemedy
      @DirtRoadRemedy Місяць тому

      @@mattspaulding7488 on the flip side it's light and easy to lift, lol.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@mattspaulding7488 that’s annoying, you have a sport or?

    • @mattspaulding7488
      @mattspaulding7488 Місяць тому

      @@DirtRoadRemedy😂😂😂

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому +2

    10:33 We have to fight it. If not you won't even be able to buy a car in the future.

  • @ThePoisonDrummer
    @ThePoisonDrummer Місяць тому +1

    I love mine. I got my right rear side swipe and broke the tail light. It's been 5 weeks and still waiting for a replacement. Uggg!

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@ThePoisonDrummer 🤕 any complaints otherwise?

  • @tim3308
    @tim3308 Місяць тому +1

    Hey! You told me you were going to sell Life Insurance when you hung up the Uncle Sam holster😜
    Like the UA-cam retirement news . You have a "natural" touch for this stuff. It will grow......

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +2

      @@tim3308 Those were white lies for the sake of misdirection and surprise 😮

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican Місяць тому

      @@teamoildrop A lie is a lie, no matter what the color. Our government that we have now has been proving that for the past 3 years. Some people say that it's only cheating when they get caught.

  • @andrewshenton6541
    @andrewshenton6541 21 день тому +1

    I just found it funny how you look about 25 and retired

  • @tim3308
    @tim3308 Місяць тому +1

    The LOL moment marked for posterity: "We won't waste your time. Lets' move on, as I'm wasting your time"

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      Some times I just say some dumb stuff 😆 It’s my cuffs… they’re slippery!

    • @CanoeBoi
      @CanoeBoi Місяць тому +1

      Missed LOL opportunity; incredibly loud sips of coffee🤣 I was making the sounds in my head😂

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +2

      @@CanoeBoi 💀 the ol’ GUZZLE

  • @thewhitecarrot
    @thewhitecarrot Місяць тому +5

    Pro: Current reliability trending better than Tundra.
    Con: unknown long term reliability

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +3

      Not hard to beat tundras right now. Every time I see one on the road I think that’s a fancy time bomb. The amount of effort needed to recall those engines across US dealerships is monumental.

    • @ironrain1x
      @ironrain1x Місяць тому +2

      Chrysler looking like a good deal compared to tundra at the moment lol

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@ironrain1x an unfortunate fact

  • @jmpattillo
    @jmpattillo Місяць тому +1

    I think the spare is full sized in terms of diameter, but not width.

  • @SCSuperheavy114
    @SCSuperheavy114 Місяць тому +3

    Start/stop nonsense, back seat has no room and the rear seat fold down doesn’t lay flat. My 3rd gen is more practical in these regards. Pricing is also killing my interest. Maybe in 4-5 years when it’s refreshed and stats on this engines reliability are in.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@SCSuperheavy114 No start/stop on these trucks thankfully. And yes, let’s hope for reliability!

  • @Skyautovision-AuCAR
    @Skyautovision-AuCAR Місяць тому +1

    How should I contact you regarding sponsorship?

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      Our email is on the main channel page in the about section

  • @vario2664
    @vario2664 Місяць тому

    FYI, the front differentials on the new Tacomas can snap during off-roading conditions. Toyota is aware of this and a remedy is in the works.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      Yes, they are certainly working through that issue.
      Its rather common for some issues to arise with new model updates.
      Thanks for bringing that topic to light
      Greg

  • @deantrainr
    @deantrainr Місяць тому +6

    Still wouldn’t buy one; especially a first year design vehicle. My personal opinion, when I test drove a Tacoma trd off-road (premium package) recently, yes the low end torque was impressive but I didn’t feel any extra horsepower with the mid to high range of the 4-cylinder engine. The interior seemed just too cheap and low quality plastic that I feel, wouldn’t stand the test of time. Each to their own with the boxy body style but I think the 3rd gen Tacoma body style to be more streamlined and versatile looking. Overall, yes there’s some improvements with this fourth gen but not enough major upgrades from the third gen for me to trade in my 2022 trd pro that’s paid for. I’ll pass but more power to the people that like and prefer this new disposable/throwaway Tacoma.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      Ya know, the 3rd gen is truly a thuing of beauty. Let’s keep ours forever.

    • @deantrainr
      @deantrainr Місяць тому +1

      @@teamoildrop I agree and plan on it. Have no desire to have ANY truck with a 4-cylinder engine under the hood, instead I’ll just get a full size truck with at least a V6………

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      @@deantrainr that 3.5 f150 is looking sharp 👀

  • @radf-zf7ev
    @radf-zf7ev Місяць тому +1

    Good God, look under the hood, what a mess. All that for an over-worked 4 cylinder?
    Man, Imma keep my 2013 taco until I die.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@radf-zf7ev elaborate on over worked my good man. Also, the 4.0 is a SOLID engine

    • @radf-zf7ev
      @radf-zf7ev Місяць тому +1

      4 cylinder is too small for a truck this size so they slapped a turbo on it so the poor booger is always running hard. Kiss your 300k Tacos goodbye, will this new one even make 200k? Why did they do this? Well, for govt subsidies but still, this bites.

  • @robertdrenna8254
    @robertdrenna8254 Місяць тому +1

    I could never pay a subscription for something I already paid 40+k for

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +1

      @@robertdrenna8254 it’s definitely annoying… hopefully we hack and pirate as needed

  • @JulietHotelFoxtrot
    @JulietHotelFoxtrot Місяць тому +1

    People complaining about "too much tech on the 4th gen" and then half a breath later, "But I have to turn the wipers on myself?!!!" Maybe Toyota needs to sell a TRD OFF ROAD ALOE TISSUES to dry the tears. But legit complaint: that worthless tupperware skid plate that ships on most trims. What a joke. Total profit grab. Had a Hyundai Sonata with literally equivalent underbody protection on it. Maybe this was Scion inspired.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      Yeah, that and the electric parking brake give me the most beef 😡

  • @seaneastman6323
    @seaneastman6323 Місяць тому +1

    Remember no rear slider and the window looks slaped on and many more cons trans ,4 cylinder, price ect just trash

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@seaneastman6323 rear slider? Like rear window slider? I’ve got that on my 4th

  • @fiftyshadesofurban
    @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому

    So after livin with my Tacoma for a couple days. I can tell you the ONLY con I have for ya is the tiny volume knob that comes with the 8" screen. It's absolutely horrible. It's incredibly hard to turn. Pressing it in does play/pause or is a mute button or something, and I've pressed it in a bunch of times by accident while trying to rotate it, and it's smooth. It's terrible. 8" screen doesn't even bother me but man that knob is CRAP.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      I u=installed harget knurled knobs in my 2023. I think you're correct, the 2024 knows are extremely small. I'm sure there will be replacements available very soon.
      Greg

    • @fiftyshadesofurban
      @fiftyshadesofurban Місяць тому +1

      @@teamoildrop Some guy on a forum reminded me that there are volume controls on the steering wheel. They are vol up down buttons so it takes more effort but it's less annoying.
      I'm planning on in a few months finding a TRD Off-Road with the premium package and trading mine in for it. I just can't live without the cameras man. It's so hard to see and I always used it on my Gladiator. Once you use the 360 cameras you can never go back.
      I actually kinda like the cloth seats. Which is weird but unfortunately there's no way to get just the 360 camera system w/large screen. The cameras are only on the premium package.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@fiftyshadesofurban I hear ya. I feel if we are paying this much and new, might as go all out within reason. I’m RIGHT at 50k with everything I want but leather. I’ve got a sponsor lined up with Katzkin to remedy that 😎

  • @radf-zf7ev
    @radf-zf7ev Місяць тому +1

    WTF did they do to the back seat!? I keep thinking people are exaggerating but 2014 Tacomas really do suck balls.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@radf-zf7ev same as it has been for the last two gens but now comfier and better padding 🤷‍♂️

  • @pooch15
    @pooch15 Місяць тому

    Discord link is down

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@pooch15 hmm, just tested and worked. What did it do for you?

    • @pooch15
      @pooch15 Місяць тому

      @@teamoildrop oops nvm now its working

  • @radf-zf7ev
    @radf-zf7ev Місяць тому +1

    That screen is SO annoying; I can't believe they put tvs in rigs.

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      @@radf-zf7ev they’ve got the 8” for you small screen lovers 😎

    • @GerryHavican
      @GerryHavican 5 днів тому

      I am 70 years old and I like it and this is coming from a guy who 15 years ago I put 16 speakers and hydraulics on a Yamaha rhino sxs. ​@@teamoildrop

  • @nastysoda9212
    @nastysoda9212 28 днів тому

    i have an '07 tacoma prerunner and '22 tacoma trd off-road. I will never be getting a turbo'd engine, ever. Seems like the engineering is absolutely retarded. They destroy'd the engine for slightly less emissions. serves no purpose for the consumer. Actually bought a '24 4runner because it's the last regular 6 cylnder 4.0l toyota will ever make, also 100% made in japan with no parts made in china. That screen in the new tacoma is INSANELY BIG, who the f wants that? look at the road. I'm a tech guy, fly helicopters for a living, this large screen does NOT belong on your dash

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  28 днів тому

      Well, you certainly have an opinion. I don't think you're alone.
      I can't say I agree with you though. Turbo chargers do have their place, and they won't be going anywhere in the future.
      I've worked on aircraft for 35 years......I hate helicopters. They are a damn nightmare.
      I do agree about some of these screens, they are getting to be a bit nuts.
      Thanks for your thoughts
      Greg

    • @ap4x452
      @ap4x452 18 днів тому +1

      @@nastysoda9212 LMAO. I’m assuming you have no idea but Toyota has been making turbo engines SINCE 1980s…
      Almost all of which are extremely reliable and go the long run in terms of mileage and durability
      (I do however agree that emissions are ruining what automakers can do)

    • @nastysoda9212
      @nastysoda9212 18 днів тому

      @@ap4x452 those are a totally different kind of turbo engine, also those were made using intelligent engineers, the new turbo engine are engineered in India by the lowest bidder

  • @rabajdajr3001
    @rabajdajr3001 Місяць тому

    Look at how dingy these tacos come from the factory? Both o looked at had all types of dust and blemishes all inside. My 22 v6 Sr also came with crap all smeared inside the gauge cluster . Honestly Toyota material choices are horrible, cheap plastic that you can literally scratch using a rag on it. Ridiculous, ever since they started manufacturing in Mexico the quality had dropped drastically smh

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому

      It was a loaner/test vehicle brother. New cars come covered in plastic.

    • @rabajdajr3001
      @rabajdajr3001 29 днів тому

      @@teamoildrop oh yeah? Lol not my 22 and not the two 24 SR5 s sitting in the lot by me. Both had scratches all on the door panels and I could see even scratches on the brand new leather steering wheel, along with dust and particles all over the interior. They no longer care about quality control, especially coming out of Mexico. My 2016 taco was much better built than my 22 that's a fact.

  • @jayczyzyk9707
    @jayczyzyk9707 Місяць тому +3

    No one is buying

    • @teamoildrop
      @teamoildrop  Місяць тому +2

      @@jayczyzyk9707 crazy. I had to fight for months to get mine and was usually beat by a few hours when the allocation would become available from Toyota. I have to import mine from Wyoming once it’s built just because it’s been so hard to get 🤯

    • @CanoeBoi
      @CanoeBoi Місяць тому +2

      actually, not true buuuuut freedom of speach eh? They don't last long in Canada either. top trims stay a little longer at the dealership from what I've seen but that's perfectly normal

    • @1topcanuck
      @1topcanuck Місяць тому

      My dealer in Ottawa Ontario can’t keep them on the lot. If you see one it’s got a sold sticker on the dash or it’s a bare bones sr5. Love my solar octane 24 off road premium, big improvement over my previous 22 trd off road.