Forgot to mention that the original alternator died @ 285k. Still on original water pump, starter, ac compressor, pulleys, etc. Belt was changed around 200k.
Thanks for letting us know all the parts you changed an intervals 🫡 I don’t wanna be an owner that doesn’t take care of their vehicle Also battery/alternator/starter failing is my biggest fear
I'm at almost 190k miles on my 2017 3.5L auto all is good . I use my truck for work also. I also use my truck everyday. Rarity it ever sits . Only when camping.
I found out that Toyota switched to a 4 cyl Turbo for 24, so I started looking for a late model 3rd Generation. In 2/29/24 I found a 23 TRD Off Road, Premium pkg with a 6’ bed. There’s plenty of 5’ beds, but the 6’ is very hard to find. The Tacoma had only 6K miles. It booked out for $51,500 and I bought it for $48K. I’m pushing 60 years old and retired so I drive only about 5-6K miles per year. I’ll be driving my Tacoma until I can no longer drive or I’m dead.
@@khanudaley It’s a Great pickup. I’ve installed a cold air intake and the OTT. My truck came with the factory TRD Performance exhaust system. With the 2 installments mentioned above my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 295 # ft of torque at 2,300 RPM and I’m getting 1-3mpg Better fuel efficiency. At 82mph on I-90 I’m getting 23.9mpg.
Hey man, consider sanding those headlights and using 2k clear coat on it to make them glossy again for ever + put some LED bulbs for the headlights since they’re a lot safer and illuminate much more
I've heard rumors 2023 is the last year for the 3rd gen. Now's the time to get one, I love my 22 and from what I've read they seem to have gotten all of the bugs and stuff figured out that where there on the early 3rd gens.
@@johnappleseed9290 I believe you 21-23 are the golden years of Tacomas. I got me a 2022 Tacoma -OR 4wd in metallic grey I paid 53$k OTD it was expensive minus 12$k down and 41$k on the loan I should been more careful shop around at other Toyotas dealers was like 47$k
This truck is a work horse and a true testament on how reliable this trucks are. All that Milwaukee pack out weight and pulling 4k plus pounds Shissshhh Thanks for uploading I myself have the same trim and manual transmission but 2019(no difference)
17 Taco with 222,000 .All maintenance by myself. Fluids , brakes, tires, and one windshield. Run hard hauling firewood, about hundred ton of balsam boughs, traplines , and fishing trips. Never to far to drive to trap or fish. This is my third Toyota. 91 has 383,000 still going. 2000 has 326,000 still going . Hit two deer broadside one November day , that's what brought on the purchase of the 17 . All Amsoil every 5000 miles religiously. Can't say enough about how tough those trucks are.
Nice man I just reached 200,000 km on my 2017 and I’m wondering if she’ll last me longer. I do all the maintenance myself and she’s still running well, it’s nice to hear people have them running well over 300,00 km
Iv been looking in the truck market for quite some time and after this video I reserved a 2023 and it comes in 6 weeks. Long term ownership will treat my family well. Thank you.
I cannot believe the factory clutch lasted that long! That's amazing. I recently got a 19 with 39k and they had just replaced the clutch because apparently who ever had it could not drive a manual well. That or they thought they were doing one wheel peels and they were really burning up the clutch lol
I just bought a 2018 SR 4x4 with a 2 inch lift and BF good rich AT tires. With 80k. Nice to know I bought the right truck. Yours looks good knowing what’s it’s been through! It’s awesome your at 300k and looks and runs as good as it does.
Good stuff! Really enjoying my 2020 Tacoma. Zero issues after 2.5 Years. This video reaffirms these trucks are still well built and are reliable with high mileage. But my god you drive a lot!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Recently snagged a 19 with 70k. This helps add peace of mind. 10k oil changes are interesting. The previous owner followed that schedule, I will be aiming for 5k. I hope you get another 300k out of her!
Here is the thing to remember, are you towing and making it a work horse like his? HE needs to do 5k for sure with hauling and working everyday. if youre a daily. 10K is solid. Just a matter of what you do with the truck. Im a happy medium with 8K mile changes.
It depends what kind of oil you use. I have a 2016 Lexus IS300 which has a similar engine to this and I change my oil with full synthetic every 10k. If you use just basic oil you will probably want to do it in the range of 5-8k. But it also depends how hard you work your engine and what kind of driver you are as well.
i aimt for 5k oil changes i have a 05 4runner 4.0 it has 220k i am planning on doing the leaking valve covers soon bit in a 5k oil change it looses about a quart of fluid so i just change it at that point.
Great vid. I have a ‘17 Tacoma off road with automatic trans. Bought her new. Still has the original brakes. 195k. Zero issues. Drives like the day I bought her.
Such a testament to Toyota! I picked up a 2021 TRD 4x4 about 5 months ago. Came out of a F250 4x4 diesel I had for 15 years, so its been a transition for me. She's got 12K on her and one oil change. Your video inspires me and makes me feel good about my purchase, Good work and great video! If I did it over again I think I would get the manual though.
Thanks, I have a 22 as a backup truck that's an auto & they both have their pro's & cons. Definitely don't like the gear hunting in the auto while towing.
@@douglasjuvinall3118 I miss the rattling sound of my diesel but I’m really liking the Tacoma. In these crazy times where it cost a lot of money for parts and labor to get repair work done. I am really glad I switched to the taco!
I bought my first truck 2 weeks ago. 1998 Tacoma V6 4x4 5spd xtracab with 204k miles. $11,300. I live in Colorado and it was California owned it’s entire life. I love it so far. I use it for work and camping.
Dude I’ve seen so many guys saying they wouldn’t tow over 3k with their 3rd gen. This is the best ad for Toyota I’ve ever seen. This is how this truck was meant to be used.
Thanks alot for sharing this man! This video is gold for 3rd gen owners. The 3rd gens got knocked due to the quirky engine/transmission combo but this proves that in the end it will last. Im so proud of my '21 TRD OR 4x4. I plan to keep it for a VERY long time and this video gives me confidence that it will last :)......I bet youll get 400k
@@westcoastplinkin6559 nice.. use the 3rd gen as a beater and save that 1st gen. You want to be able to use your 1st gen in 2045 when there's no actual real reliable cars on the road used or new
@@eliasbeas3556 extremely relevant. Especially in these times. Last days of the ice engine. Might aswell get a low mileage 99-06 toyota that will actually last u forever. Theres nice leather trims with everything you need that blow hotter and colder air than any new age junk Toyota and will last until 2050
That’s incredible I have a 21 TRD OR just like yours 4x4 with a automatic trans , I bought brand new and now has 40k miles on it , I absolutely love it , it tows good , it’s a beast for off road and I’m getting 24 mpg on highway , I’ve learned to use 91 octane fuel after switching from 87 octane the truck just ran better and fuel lasted longer and it was more responsive, thanks for sharing and please keep us posted on your Tacoma . Good job 👍🏻!
You can use 87 octane but the truck will feel like a dog , the 3.5L that’s in the Tacoma has high compression ratio of 11.6:1 it will liven up after a few fill ups of 91 , my wife’s Lexus GS350 has the same motor and it says use 91 octane when you open the fuel door . This 2GR-FKS is a beast of a motor it’s very robust it has a 6 bolt main . Louts has it in their sports car it’s the exact motor they borrowed it from Toyota and pumps out almost 500 hp..
@@peterhoma6385 I have a Lexus GS350 AWD very rare to see those fail. I read reviews before I bought it and the only complaint was the infotainment. The sedan has a full time AWD 70/30 planetary xfercase with a lockup if it slips. Very reliable setup. I use regular gas in mine, maybe it would have a bit more power.
I love how this vid showed up in a sea of vids whining about trivial Tacoma problems that mean nothing or boo hooing because the auto trans hunts for gears or it's missing a soccer mom comfort feature. This is why Tacomas still hold value. My favorite part is you trying to think of something that needed to be replaced lol. I have the same truck with 100k and minimal changes, it doesn't manage near the loads that yours does so I expect it'll probably last a lot longer. Thanks for posting this.
Oh god the amount of people that bitch and moan about the "interior being outdated" is laughable. Nobody buys a Toyota because they want a luxurious interior.
450k on my 04 tundra. Been pushing 33s E rated tires since 320k. Had a trailer brake controller when I got it at 292k from original owner so I assume it saw decent trailers prior. Dump trailers, landscape trailer, equipment trailers all been behind it. From mowers, sxs, mini excavators, mini skid steers, to pallets of materials have all been behind it. (5) 30 hour road trips to Mexico. Still kicking it on original power train and drivetrain. Everything works as it should. I stay on top of maintenance and swing oem parts as much as I can. Just got another water pump, timing belt, did all front engine seals, and an oil filter housing seal replaced. Worst thing I have had is a radiator go and a thermostat stick. Also had an aftermarket ubj slug pop out of the spindle. Been an amazing truck though. I would drive it to Mexico rn zero hesitations.
Thanks for the share! I've not had one of the newer 3.5 V6 models, but I've wondered how they would hold up long term. This is awesome to see, hope it keeps on performing well for you. Always like hearing about people who get high mileage on a Toyota, especially one they actually use hard and work with.
I love my 2018, same truck..only 55k at the moment but just bought it a month ago and dont regret it. Makes me Feel good to hear such a positive experience with a work truck
Thank you for posting this. I have an automatic V6 access cab 2022 Off Road trim. I use it for only camping stuff and I work at home so I'm not going to rack miles as fast. It's good to know that the V6 can make it to 300k bc lots of people doubt it in comparison to the reputable V4. You abate my fear. And no, I'm not going to tune it since it never bother me that much. Unless someone who tuned their car gets 300k+ then I'll reconsider.
I was wondering if there were any 3rd gens out there with 300k miles, I was skeptical about this engine but now I'm not, especially because you work your truck. 5k oil changes are key. Nice review.
Yaaaa buddy... I am at 153k on my 2017 ... no plans of ever getting rid of her ... glad to see this, only difference is mine is A/T .. wish I had gotten M/T but I was impatient and bought the one off the lot haha ... love it 😎 .. mine is just getting broken in and while I do use it for truck stuff and off road, I'd say you use yours much more heavily than mine... sweet
Had a '16 SR5 Access Cab 2.7 2WD when I was stationed in desert. Moved back home to northern WI, it towed my boat {Nitro 4.88's} and did ok with snow tires but I traded it for '18 F150 2.7 4WD. 40k miles later on the Ford, i just traded it for another SR5 Access Cab 3.5 4WD. This configuration just feels like home to me, the SR5 suspension is the plushest riding truck Iv ever been in. Super light steering, manueverable in city/woods, and the bed is almost as big as the 6.5ft Ford truck bed. I will miss the instant 400ft lb torque and that 10 speed trans, but over all the Ford was more than I needed. Im used to the 6 speed auto in the Tacoma, Im actually impressed by the 3.5 after everyone bashed it. With an intake and keeping the OEM tire size on it goes pretty good and i can get 24.9 keeping it under 70mph highway.
@@verlaryder The Hitachi's on the SR and SR5's are plush and their 16" wheels have more cushion. The Offroad and Sport upgraded suspension is rougher, but handle better at fast speeds {which i care nothing bout, its a mid size truck} The door sticker says 32psi cold, which heats up to 34 usually and is way to hard unless hauling/towing. I run mine 30 cold, and at 32 on highway its plenty stiff. Cooper AT3 4S, Hancook HT, and Michelin LTX especially soften the jarring bumps in the road.
I was on track for that kind of miles until my work moved about 5 miles away from me. Now I fill up about every three weeks instead of every three days.
Just bought a 2017 sr5 with 96k on it and my third day of owning it I got a check engine light come up 😂. Popped the hood after plugging it in and there was a loose clamp on the intake causing a leak. Hoping to have no more issues, wish me luck!
Very cool. My daily driver is a 01 taco w 250,000 miles . A couple front end parts and brake services, cat back exhaust and thats it. Great trucks no matter the vintage .
That's very impressive. I have a 2020 SR5 4x4 that I purchased new in July 2020. Currently only have 23,000 miles on it. Only trouble has been the stock battery and the dealership replaced it under warranty with an 84 month warranty Toyota sure start. I been changing my oil every 5,000 miles doing it myself when I was still covered by Toyota care. I've was using Shell gas truck 0w20 but not been able to get that so I been using Supertech 0w20. Was already planning to use ravinoil and redline in the transfer case and diff. My plan was to care for and keep this truck for 10 years or more. With fluid film and good maintenance and the miles I'm putting on her it might take me 20 years to get to 300,000
I got a 2020 TRD Off-Road and can confirm the stock batteries are kinda crap. Mine died on me out of nowhere and it should have lasted longer. However I replaced it with a very nice interstate AGM battery which has been fantastic. No issues ever since.
i have an 18 with the stock battery lol. Need to do something about that i guess. I did redline in all the diffs and cases, and use Pennzoil ultra platinum oil. The ultra platinum is just about as good as amsoil and redline, but at half the cost. Its a little harder to find than the regular platinum, but the ultra platinum is worth ordering.
@Chiam Rosenberg-Steinwitz Penzoil is definitely good stuff all product levels they sell. Changing fluids regularly is one of the things that I have learned extends life and often avoids some issues with vehicles.
Thanks brother. You’ve helped me out with this information. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Headed to the dealership in about an hour. Doubt I’ll drive one away today but it’s time to put down a deposit.
It’ll easily go another 300-600k with regular maintenance. Some would say hauling all that wood is overloading it but I’ve seen em tow way more. The only thing that might stop it is rust if you live in a snowy climate.
Wrangler you are correct. I own the 2013 2nd Gen Taco TRD Sport with the 4.0L V6 and I pull a trailer similar to one in this video. I load it with fire wood and fire wood in the back of the bed of the truck. These Taco are work horses for sure.
This definitely gives me hope. It's hard to say how good the automatics are, hopefully not terrible. I have a 22 SR5 that I've had for a little over a year now, I'm hoping to get to this mileage eventually
Just take it to the dealer & MAKE SURE they flush it out & change the filter it's a screen if I'm not mistaken from what they were telling me. ❓🤔 But if you get that done I'm sure it will last for almost ever.
You will, the auto trans is solid, very solid. It's just the programming that isn't good. Easy fix. It's built on the exact architecture of the 4runner transmission.
You've taken great care of your Tacoma. I have the same year, color, in manual as well! Bought it brand new from the Toyota dealership also. I'm just about to hit 55K miles. It's good to know she's made it to 300k miles with no problems! I know I'll be keeping mine forever. How has the gas mileage been on the Tacoma?
Love to see a truck used as a tool, not a toy. Glad to see that Tacoma is holding up. I might have to get a new 23 before Toyota ruins it with their redesign.
Awesome 😎! I have a 2018 TRD off-road 6 ft bed auto. I only have 30,000 mi. Lol It doesn't get driven as much as I'd like because I travel a lot and I'm out of town all the time. But I love my truck. It's amazing to see the load that you're putting that to come under and it has lasted so long. That shows you how much Toyota underrates their truck because it looks like you're way beyond Toyota's ratings. I was thinking about towing a 7000 lb boat after watching this I think I should be totally fine. What would you say your total weight is the way your truck is set up right now with that trailer? Thank you 👍
Nice. I’ve got a 2021 6-speed manual. 46,000 miles. Only “issue” I’ve had or essentially gotten used to is the “clunking” sensation you get if you’re in 6th gear and if you let off the accelerator, then go to resume speed, you’ll feel a “clunking” sensation. Took it to dealership at 3500 miles when I first noticed it. Told its normal characteristic of this drivetrain. Idk. My 5th manual transmission. Never noticed that on my other vehicles. Runs fine. Found out this past weekend, if you have it running at more than a 45° angle (on a decline), within minutes it’ll say “contact dealer immediately, no oil pressure”. As soon as I leveled the truck, that notice went away.
Mine will sometimes do that. Been that way since new. Change transmission/transfer case/differential oils out with red line brand. It made the clunking almost non existent.
Thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 Tacoma 4wd which I offroad on moderate trails. I'm at 50k and have a year left to pay it off. I'll be super happy if mine will make it to 300k with very few issues. I cant wait to pay it off.
Love the color and how the truck looks generally, I love toyota Tacos, I believe in working on your own vehicle and using it as a tool and not as a pavement princess. I'll see you at 400k if you make a new video
This is awesome. You look like you use it like a truck too. Bet that trailer is close to the tow capacity now. I have a 2006 tacoma 4.0 I tow a john deere 1025r tractor with and it does fine.
Mannnnn solid truck. This goes to show what just using it as a work truck can be like vs mine. You definitely look like youre "offroad" alot but youre not going out crazy? I got quite a list on mine with 113k but theres stories! Ive replaced my whole power steering system for one! Keep on racking those miles, i do 8K mile oil changes. All i got is a drip around the timing cover. Slow slow leak.
Well I was bouncing around which truck I wanted. Couldn't settle on anything but honestly after seeing this and reading about the reliability of these trucks I put a deposit on a new 2023 model
I have a 2016 with 53k miles only, and hoping that it lives up to the Toyota reputation by lasting me another 20 years, so I don't have to buy some newer POS. It's nice to see that there's people out there pushing these into the 300k plus range now, and seeing this kind of reliability out of them. This is tge reason I bought it in the first place.
Wow! I’m glad you show us this 300k miles. I got my 2022 Tacoma TRD OR V6 for $53k out the door. No wonder Toyota motor corporation make us pay more over Msrp they these trucks are built to last s .
@@user-ej1bq4bq2w Is that after tax 36$k then you really got a good deal!! I paid 53k total with tax and fees. I put down $10k down came out to 43$k on the loan 🙃I also got tax credit like $1200 back it’s help.
holy cow! 53K for a TRD Off Road 4x4 V6. Crazy prices, crazy times. Purchased our new 2020 TRD OR 4x4 with a manual transmission with LED headlights, leather seats plus other stuff for 37k, Currently have 46k miles on it. Never going to get ride of this taco. I can only imagine what the 2024 models are going to cost.
Awesome to see how you’re using your truck. What’s the gross weight of that trailer load? Have you done any upgrades to improve towing, other than the brake controller?
2020 Toyota Tundra CM.. Zero issues Got it from carmax with 17k on the clock now I have 32k zero issues so far. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a long time before I need a new truck
I sold my tacoma for a 2021 silverado 3.0 diesel crew cab. Regerts. Those tacomas are PERFECTION. *edit* unloaded the chebby and picked up a '21 TRD OR.
My 20 Sport has 62k with the battery, idler pulleys, serpentine belt, tires are the only issues I had. Running 3 in lift with 265 70 17s. New Tacoma on pre order showing after waiting 10 months and the one I have will be the truck ill use as a mountain truck for camping and off road. Great trucks 👍
I bought my 02 Silverado new, the check engine light has never came on ever, has original alternator, belt, plugs and hoses, 400k miles, but I’ve all ways garaged it and change oil every 3k miles, it still runs great, the newer Chevys aren’t as reliable, electric fans computer etc, I also put 285k on my 07 Colorado and 300k on my Chevy HHR, IT is how you take care of it, I also own a new Tacoma, I will NEVER change every 10k like Toyota recommends, every 5, they do use Mobil 1 I do believe my 02 Chevy is more reliable than the newer ones! That’s why you still see so many early 2000s still on the road!
Thanks for sharing, how often do you tow and what’s the weight you pull? That looks like a heavy load, do you monitor your transmission temp? Congratulations, looks like you have taken care of your Tacoma, gotten your money’s worth for sure.
3rd gen Tacoma don't have trans dip sticks so have no idea how any fluid could be added being they are incased without being able to check fluid levels, prior gens don't know if they have trans dip sticks I couldn't believe one day I was looking for a trans dip stick was no where to be found till I seen something on utube that they don't come with them anymore that's a real head scratcher.
I saw a third gen 4 cylinder for sale on auto trader was a 2018 with 380k. Dealer wanted $16,900 for it ! Might still be on there. Would definitely take a fool to pay that much for it
Mine is 2013, 226 k (2nd gen). Spark plugs and u joints replaced this year The rest was basic maintenance...fluids, tires and a battery in 2022. Been to the Arctic ocean once...still original shocks. Drives the same as when I drove it off the lot
Gotta love Toyota reliability my car that I went to the dealership with my grandpa to get when I was 12 is my daily she's rough lived the hard life been jumped in the air lived in for 3 years when times got hard next year she can drink appreciate the overview of the truck brother good to know these will be a strong used vehicle one day
Enduro Cox, I'm considering buying either a 2018 Tacoma or a 2018 4Runner, and the number one con on the Tacoma I've heard is it handles worse and is less comfortable than the 4Runner. Thoughts? Appreciate your time. :)
Forgot to mention that the original alternator died @ 285k. Still on original water pump, starter, ac compressor, pulleys, etc. Belt was changed around 200k.
Thanks for letting us know all the parts you changed an intervals 🫡 I don’t wanna be an owner that doesn’t take care of their vehicle
Also battery/alternator/starter failing is my biggest fear
Out of the 4 oils you listed, What brand and spec motor oil did you run the most?
@@JJ-qp7ug I think he said Mobil 1 mostly
Stock ecu tune or did you have it tuned at any point?
I'm at almost 190k miles on my 2017 3.5L auto all is good . I use my truck for work also. I also use my truck everyday. Rarity it ever sits . Only when camping.
I found out that Toyota switched to a 4 cyl Turbo for 24, so I started looking for a late model 3rd Generation.
In 2/29/24 I found a 23 TRD Off Road, Premium pkg with a 6’ bed. There’s plenty of 5’ beds, but the 6’ is very hard to find.
The Tacoma had only 6K miles.
It booked out for $51,500 and I bought it for $48K.
I’m pushing 60 years old and retired so I drive only about 5-6K miles per year. I’ll be driving my Tacoma until I can no longer drive or I’m dead.
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I love these trucks. I want one just like yours
@@khanudaley It’s a Great pickup.
I’ve installed a cold air intake and the OTT.
My truck came with the factory TRD Performance exhaust system.
With the 2 installments mentioned above my Tacoma now has 318 horsepower and 295 # ft of torque at 2,300 RPM and I’m getting 1-3mpg Better fuel efficiency.
At 82mph on I-90 I’m getting 23.9mpg.
Dude I’ve been searching high mileage 3rd gens for years. This is what I’ve been looking for. That’s insane!
Hey man, consider sanding those headlights and using 2k clear coat on it to make them glossy again for ever + put some LED bulbs for the headlights since they’re a lot safer and illuminate much more
Same.. I feel like I Google search or TH-cam "High Mileage 3rd Gen Tacoma" once a month lol
Don’t put LED bulbs into halogen housings. It won’t be brighter than good halogen bulbs.
1st and 2nd gens do this many miles on a daily base.
I question the 4th Gen.
Original ball joints , up to 300k! That's amazing man! I miss my 1st gen tacoma , this makes me want another tacoma now.
😂my neighbors couple blocks down the street have two 3rd generations Tacomas at front drive way such a good selling truck
I live in Tacoma, WA. On my block, half the trucks are Tacomas. There is one Tundra.
I've heard rumors 2023 is the last year for the 3rd gen. Now's the time to get one, I love my 22 and from what I've read they seem to have gotten all of the bugs and stuff figured out that where there on the early 3rd gens.
21-23 are the golden years of the 3rd gen. I’m honestly a bit skeptical of the new ones coming out with turbo added.
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I believe you 21-23 are the golden years of Tacomas. I got me a 2022 Tacoma -OR 4wd in metallic grey I paid 53$k OTD it was expensive minus 12$k down and 41$k on the loan I should been more careful shop around at other Toyotas dealers was like 47$k
This truck is a work horse and a true testament on how reliable this trucks are. All that Milwaukee pack out weight and pulling 4k plus pounds Shissshhh
Thanks for uploading
I myself have the same trim and manual transmission but 2019(no difference)
I thought the rear end would sag with all that weight?
Only thing sagging is you
This is the best 3rd gen high mileage Tacoma vid that I have seen. Finally the stuff we wanted to know. Keep up the good work man!
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17 Taco with 222,000 .All maintenance by myself. Fluids , brakes, tires, and one windshield. Run hard hauling firewood, about hundred ton of balsam boughs, traplines , and fishing trips. Never to far to drive to trap or fish. This is my third Toyota. 91 has 383,000 still going. 2000 has 326,000 still going . Hit two deer broadside one November day , that's what brought on the purchase of the 17 . All Amsoil every 5000 miles religiously. Can't say enough about how tough those trucks are.
Nice man I just reached 200,000 km on my 2017 and I’m wondering if she’ll last me longer. I do all the maintenance myself and she’s still running well, it’s nice to hear people have them running well over 300,00 km
That’s crazy!!!
Iv been looking in the truck market for quite some time and after this video I reserved a 2023 and it comes in 6 weeks. Long term ownership will treat my family well. Thank you.
I cannot believe the factory clutch lasted that long! That's amazing. I recently got a 19 with 39k and they had just replaced the clutch because apparently who ever had it could not drive a manual well. That or they thought they were doing one wheel peels and they were really burning up the clutch lol
And towing, dude treats his shit right !
@Tobias Saibot 🤣🤣
I’ve been looking for a manual 3g tacoma for months
Personal question don’t have to answer it and I understand if you don’t. What did you pay for it?
@@Mike-4547 me? Or the original poster?
I finally picked up a '19 TRD off road 4x4, and seeing videos like this always reassures me that I made a good decision 🤘
I just bought a 2018 SR 4x4 with a 2 inch lift and BF good rich AT tires. With 80k. Nice to know I bought the right truck. Yours looks good knowing what’s it’s been through! It’s awesome your at 300k and looks and runs as good as it does.
Nice choice.. do you mind sharing how much $ do you paid for it.
Good stuff! Really enjoying my 2020 Tacoma. Zero issues after 2.5 Years. This video reaffirms these trucks are still well built and are reliable with high mileage. But my god you drive a lot!
Auto or manual ?
Thanks for sharing your experience. Recently snagged a 19 with 70k. This helps add peace of mind. 10k oil changes are interesting. The previous owner followed that schedule, I will be aiming for 5k. I hope you get another 300k out of her!
Here is the thing to remember, are you towing and making it a work horse like his? HE needs to do 5k for sure with hauling and working everyday. if youre a daily. 10K is solid. Just a matter of what you do with the truck. Im a happy medium with 8K mile changes.
It's has a 6.2 qt. oil capacity so that helps.
It depends what kind of oil you use. I have a 2016 Lexus IS300 which has a similar engine to this and I change my oil with full synthetic every 10k. If you use just basic oil you will probably want to do it in the range of 5-8k. But it also depends how hard you work your engine and what kind of driver you are as well.
@@hazyy47 you cant put anything BUT synthetic.
i aimt for 5k oil changes i have a 05 4runner 4.0 it has 220k i am planning on doing the leaking valve covers soon bit in a 5k oil change it looses about a quart of fluid so i just change it at that point.
Dang, that's a testament to how well those trucks are made. Thanks for your review.
Very impressed with how well this truck has treated you while putting it to work daily. Great to see!
Great vid. I have a ‘17 Tacoma off road with automatic trans. Bought her new. Still has the original brakes. 195k. Zero issues. Drives like the day I bought her.
I have a 17 trd sport with 125k. I would love to see a video of your rig.
Such a testament to Toyota! I picked up a 2021 TRD 4x4 about 5 months ago. Came out of a F250 4x4 diesel I had for 15 years, so its been a transition for me. She's got 12K on her and one oil change. Your video inspires me and makes me feel good about my purchase, Good work and great video! If I did it over again I think I would get the manual though.
Thanks, I have a 22 as a backup truck that's an auto & they both have their pro's & cons. Definitely don't like the gear hunting in the auto while towing.
Same for me! I came from a 1999 7.3!
@@DUNEATV how's the transition been for you? my heart hurt at first but 6 months in and I'm starting to really like the taco
@@douglasjuvinall3118 I miss the rattling sound of my diesel but I’m really liking the Tacoma. In these crazy times where it cost a lot of money for parts and labor to get repair work done. I am really glad I switched to the taco!
I’d recommend replacing the oil sooner than 10k, especially at that oil weight. I’m still doing 5K with amsoil.
I bought my first truck 2 weeks ago. 1998 Tacoma V6 4x4 5spd xtracab with 204k miles. $11,300. I live in Colorado and it was California owned it’s entire life. I love it so far. I use it for work and camping.
Dude I’ve seen so many guys saying they wouldn’t tow over 3k with their 3rd gen. This is the best ad for Toyota I’ve ever seen. This is how this truck was meant to be used.
Shows how well Toyota engines are made they really put a lot of effort into these engines.
Thanks alot for sharing this man! This video is gold for 3rd gen owners. The 3rd gens got knocked due to the quirky engine/transmission combo but this proves that in the end it will last. Im so proud of my '21 TRD OR 4x4. I plan to keep it for a VERY long time and this video gives me confidence that it will last :)......I bet youll get 400k
Lol suuuuuureee buddy. Get a 1st gen tundra while u can
@@ToyotaNutjob I got both!
@@ToyotaNutjob Uh, okay? Random ass response.
@@westcoastplinkin6559 nice.. use the 3rd gen as a beater and save that 1st gen. You want to be able to use your 1st gen in 2045 when there's no actual real reliable cars on the road used or new
@@eliasbeas3556 extremely relevant. Especially in these times. Last days of the ice engine. Might aswell get a low mileage 99-06 toyota that will actually last u forever. Theres nice leather trims with everything you need that blow hotter and colder air than any new age junk Toyota and will last until 2050
Enduro, I’m going to share this to Tacoma World forum on a mileage map thread and credit you. This is great work.
That’s incredible I have a 21 TRD OR just like yours 4x4 with a automatic trans , I bought brand new and now has 40k miles on it , I absolutely love it , it tows good , it’s a beast for off road and I’m getting 24 mpg on highway , I’ve learned to use 91 octane fuel after switching from 87 octane the truck just ran better and fuel lasted longer and it was more responsive, thanks for sharing and please keep us posted on your Tacoma . Good job 👍🏻!
wait 91 actually better than 87 for the tacoma? i just picked mine up 3 months ago been running on 87 and im avarage 17 mpg for some reason :(
You can use 87 octane but the truck will feel like a dog , the 3.5L that’s in the Tacoma has high compression ratio of 11.6:1 it will liven up after a few fill ups of 91 , my wife’s Lexus GS350 has the same motor and it says use 91 octane when you open the fuel door . This 2GR-FKS is a beast of a motor it’s very robust it has a 6 bolt main . Louts has it in their sports car it’s the exact motor they borrowed it from Toyota and pumps out almost 500 hp..
@@peterhoma6385 oh interesting. Thank you I’ll try to put 91 in and see if it would make a difference!
@@peterhoma6385 I can’t wait to see the improvements
@@peterhoma6385 I have a Lexus GS350 AWD very rare to see those fail. I read reviews before I bought it and the only complaint was the infotainment. The sedan has a full time AWD 70/30 planetary xfercase with a lockup if it slips. Very reliable setup.
I use regular gas in mine, maybe it would have a bit more power.
I love how this vid showed up in a sea of vids whining about trivial Tacoma problems that mean nothing or boo hooing because the auto trans hunts for gears or it's missing a soccer mom comfort feature. This is why Tacomas still hold value. My favorite part is you trying to think of something that needed to be replaced lol. I have the same truck with 100k and minimal changes, it doesn't manage near the loads that yours does so I expect it'll probably last a lot longer. Thanks for posting this.
Oh god the amount of people that bitch and moan about the "interior being outdated" is laughable. Nobody buys a Toyota because they want a luxurious interior.
I look forward to a 400k mile update in the future! :)
exactly, that would be a huge milestone.
450k on my 04 tundra. Been pushing 33s E rated tires since 320k. Had a trailer brake controller when I got it at 292k from original owner so I assume it saw decent trailers prior. Dump trailers, landscape trailer, equipment trailers all been behind it. From mowers, sxs, mini excavators, mini skid steers, to pallets of materials have all been behind it. (5) 30 hour road trips to Mexico. Still kicking it on original power train and drivetrain. Everything works as it should. I stay on top of maintenance and swing oem parts as much as I can. Just got another water pump, timing belt, did all front engine seals, and an oil filter housing seal replaced. Worst thing I have had is a radiator go and a thermostat stick. Also had an aftermarket ubj slug pop out of the spindle. Been an amazing truck though. I would drive it to Mexico rn zero hesitations.
Thanks for the share! I've not had one of the newer 3.5 V6 models, but I've wondered how they would hold up long term. This is awesome to see, hope it keeps on performing well for you. Always like hearing about people who get high mileage on a Toyota, especially one they actually use hard and work with.
A mechanic on this platform called the V6 bulletproof.
I have a ‘17 manual and it’s been excellent
I love my 2018, same truck..only 55k at the moment but just bought it a month ago and dont regret it. Makes me
Feel good to hear such a positive experience with a work truck
This is exactly what I wanna be doing with my Tacoma! Lol immediately subscribed when I saw the dump trailer being towed with it lol
Awesome trailer!
Thanks for this. Any update on how many miles now?
362k. Still going strong
Thank you for posting this. I have an automatic V6 access cab 2022 Off Road trim. I use it for only camping stuff and I work at home so I'm not going to rack miles as fast. It's good to know that the V6 can make it to 300k bc lots of people doubt it in comparison to the reputable V4. You abate my fear. And no, I'm not going to tune it since it never bother me that much. Unless someone who tuned their car gets 300k+ then I'll reconsider.
The newer models are sketchy. A lot more reported problems/lemons, etc. I won't go near anything 4th gen and up.
This is the kinda reviews I like , from real people !
I was wondering if there were any 3rd gens out there with 300k miles, I was skeptical about this engine but now I'm not, especially because you work your truck. 5k oil changes are key. Nice review.
I have a ‘17 manual made in texas it’s been excellent
He actually changed the oil at 10k for the majority of its life! 5k changes don't actually make a difference.
I’ve seen you on Reddit, thanks for making a video! Glad you’ve had a good experience with your Tacoma.
2nd gen Tacoma 4.0v6 4x4 is the best Tacoma generation. In almost at 200k miles and never skips a beat. It’s quick too 😅
I’ve seen your posts on the Tacoma forum, thanks for sharing here!
Holy hell. Original clutch too. That makes me happy. I have 40k on my 19 OR 6MT right now.
Quite impressive indeed.
Yaaaa buddy... I am at 153k on my 2017 ... no plans of ever getting rid of her ... glad to see this, only difference is mine is A/T .. wish I had gotten M/T but I was impatient and bought the one off the lot haha ... love it 😎 .. mine is just getting broken in and while I do use it for truck stuff and off road, I'd say you use yours much more heavily than mine... sweet
Had a '16 SR5 Access Cab 2.7 2WD when I was stationed in desert. Moved back home to northern WI, it towed my boat {Nitro 4.88's} and did ok with snow tires but I traded it for '18 F150 2.7 4WD. 40k miles later on the Ford, i just traded it for another SR5 Access Cab 3.5 4WD. This configuration just feels like home to me, the SR5 suspension is the plushest riding truck Iv ever been in. Super light steering, manueverable in city/woods, and the bed is almost as big as the 6.5ft Ford truck bed. I will miss the instant 400ft lb torque and that 10 speed trans, but over all the Ford was more than I needed. Im used to the 6 speed auto in the Tacoma, Im actually impressed by the 3.5 after everyone bashed it. With an intake and keeping the OEM tire size on it goes pretty good and i can get 24.9 keeping it under 70mph highway.
Curious to know what brand and model of tires do you have because I've never heard of a "plush riding" 3rd gen Tacoma.
@@verlaryder The Hitachi's on the SR and SR5's are plush and their 16" wheels have more cushion. The Offroad and Sport upgraded suspension is rougher, but handle better at fast speeds {which i care nothing bout, its a mid size truck} The door sticker says 32psi cold, which heats up to 34 usually and is way to hard unless hauling/towing. I run mine 30 cold, and at 32 on highway its plenty stiff. Cooper AT3 4S, Hancook HT, and Michelin LTX especially soften the jarring bumps in the road.
I was on track for that kind of miles until my work moved about 5 miles away from me. Now I fill up about every three weeks instead of every three days.
Just bought a 2017 sr5 with 96k on it and my third day of owning it I got a check engine light come up 😂. Popped the hood after plugging it in and there was a loose clamp on the intake causing a leak. Hoping to have no more issues, wish me luck!
Impressive man I’m glad to see Toyota reliability is still unmatched. Now I need 318 out of my ‘19 and 400 out the wife’s Camry!.
Sell that junk and get a 99-2006 toyota... 1st gen tundra , lx450, 3.5 gen camry, lexus es300 01 etc
Camry 8 speeds are having a lot of issues!
Very cool. My daily driver is a 01 taco w 250,000 miles . A couple front end parts and brake services, cat back exhaust and thats it. Great trucks no matter the vintage .
these ultra high miles reviews are my favorite
Wow, makes me feel good about buying my 2023 Tacoma which is my first Toyota.
That's very impressive. I have a 2020 SR5 4x4 that I purchased new in July 2020. Currently only have 23,000 miles on it. Only trouble has been the stock battery and the dealership replaced it under warranty with an 84 month warranty Toyota sure start. I been changing my oil every 5,000 miles doing it myself when I was still covered by Toyota care. I've was using Shell gas truck 0w20 but not been able to get that so I been using Supertech 0w20.
Was already planning to use ravinoil and redline in the transfer case and diff. My plan was to care for and keep this truck for 10 years or more. With fluid film and good maintenance and the miles I'm putting on her it might take me 20 years to get to 300,000
I got a 2020 TRD Off-Road and can confirm the stock batteries are kinda crap. Mine died on me out of nowhere and it should have lasted longer. However I replaced it with a very nice interstate AGM battery which has been fantastic. No issues ever since.
i have an 18 with the stock battery lol. Need to do something about that i guess. I did redline in all the diffs and cases, and use Pennzoil ultra platinum oil. The ultra platinum is just about as good as amsoil and redline, but at half the cost. Its a little harder to find than the regular platinum, but the ultra platinum is worth ordering.
@Chiam Rosenberg-Steinwitz Penzoil is definitely good stuff all product levels they sell.
Changing fluids regularly is one of the things that I have learned extends life and often avoids some issues with vehicles.
Nice video. Always good to see an Ohio truck that’s both high miles and not rusted out.
That truck is solid AF. Nice work! 🎉
I hope I can get my ‘20 Tundra to 300k too.
Thanks brother. You’ve helped me out with this information. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Headed to the dealership in about an hour. Doubt I’ll drive one away today but it’s time to put down a deposit.
It’ll easily go another 300-600k with regular maintenance. Some would say hauling all that wood is overloading it but I’ve seen em tow way more. The only thing that might stop it is rust if you live in a snowy climate.
Wrangler you are correct. I own the 2013 2nd Gen Taco TRD Sport with the 4.0L V6 and I pull a trailer similar to one in this video. I load it with fire wood and fire wood in the back of the bed of the truck. These Taco are work horses for sure.
This definitely gives me hope. It's hard to say how good the automatics are, hopefully not terrible. I have a 22 SR5 that I've had for a little over a year now, I'm hoping to get to this mileage eventually
Change the trans fluid every 60K (for normal driving) and you should be good.
Just take it to the dealer & MAKE SURE they flush it out & change the filter it's a screen if I'm not mistaken from what they were telling me. ❓🤔 But if you get that done I'm sure it will last for almost ever.
You will, the auto trans is solid, very solid. It's just the programming that isn't good. Easy fix. It's built on the exact architecture of the 4runner transmission.
And its a manual?! What a beauty. That's a forever truck for sure.
You've taken great care of your Tacoma. I have the same year, color, in manual as well! Bought it brand new from the Toyota dealership also. I'm just about to hit 55K miles. It's good to know she's made it to 300k miles with no problems! I know I'll be keeping mine forever. How has the gas mileage been on the Tacoma?
Not good in the mountainous area I live with the E rated tires. 14-15 running 75-80 on interstate. It’ll get 20 ish running 55 on flat ground.
I’m on 39k in my 2019 trd or same color
@@endurocox5467 You gotta pay to play
So awesome!!! And you have it packed down and pulling a trailer!!!
Hope you keep updating.
Just got a 2022 manual Off Road, makes me feel pretty good about my purchase now. Thanks for the review
Love to see a truck used as a tool, not a toy.
Glad to see that Tacoma is holding up. I might have to get a new 23 before Toyota ruins it with their redesign.
Awesome 😎! I have a 2018 TRD off-road 6 ft bed auto. I only have 30,000 mi. Lol It doesn't get driven as much as I'd like because I travel a lot and I'm out of town all the time. But I love my truck. It's amazing to see the load that you're putting that to come under and it has lasted so long. That shows you how much Toyota underrates their truck because it looks like you're way beyond Toyota's ratings. I was thinking about towing a 7000 lb boat after watching this I think I should be totally fine. What would you say your total weight is the way your truck is set up right now with that trailer? Thank you 👍
I just put the first dent/scratch on my 2020 3rd gen. It wears it like a badge of honor.
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5 star no bullshit review. Awesome truck. Thank you
Thanks for the review we just picked up a 2017 with 139k and we're wondering how good they go
Nice. I’ve got a 2021 6-speed manual. 46,000 miles.
Only “issue” I’ve had or essentially gotten used to is the “clunking” sensation you get if you’re in 6th gear and if you let off the accelerator, then go to resume speed, you’ll feel a “clunking” sensation.
Took it to dealership at 3500 miles when I first noticed it. Told its normal characteristic of this drivetrain.
Idk. My 5th manual transmission. Never noticed that on my other vehicles. Runs fine.
Found out this past weekend, if you have it running at more than a 45° angle (on a decline), within minutes it’ll say “contact dealer immediately, no oil pressure”. As soon as I leveled the truck, that notice went away.
Mine will sometimes do that. Been that way since new. Change transmission/transfer case/differential oils out with red line brand. It made the clunking almost non existent.
@@endurocox5467 appreciate the info.
Awesome stuff man! Great to see there's some reliability left in Toyota haha
Thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 Tacoma 4wd which I offroad on moderate trails. I'm at 50k and have a year left to pay it off. I'll be super happy if mine will make it to 300k with very few issues. I cant wait to pay it off.
This made my day. Thank you! Keep us updated please sir
I have 3 Tacomas. 2007 with 230k, 2016 with 110k, and 2019 with 25k. All TRD 4x4 automatics. You win!
Love the color and how the truck looks generally, I love toyota Tacos, I believe in working on your own vehicle and using it as a tool and not as a pavement princess. I'll see you at 400k if you make a new video
Yeah glad to see this guy does truck things with his taco and doesn’t just use it as a mall crawler
That's amazing bang for your buck. Really like the simplicity and reliability of these trucks
This is awesome. You look like you use it like a truck too. Bet that trailer is close to the tow capacity now. I have a 2006 tacoma 4.0 I tow a john deere 1025r tractor with and it does fine.
Mannnnn solid truck. This goes to show what just using it as a work truck can be like vs mine. You definitely look like youre "offroad" alot but youre not going out crazy? I got quite a list on mine with 113k but theres stories! Ive replaced my whole power steering system for one! Keep on racking those miles, i do 8K mile oil changes. All i got is a drip around the timing cover. Slow slow leak.
Well I was bouncing around which truck I wanted. Couldn't settle on anything but honestly after seeing this and reading about the reliability of these trucks I put a deposit on a new 2023 model
Can you do a walk around of your daily Tacoma you drive?
I have a 2016 with 53k miles only, and hoping that it lives up to the Toyota reputation by lasting me another 20 years, so I don't have to buy some newer POS. It's nice to see that there's people out there pushing these into the 300k plus range now, and seeing this kind of reliability out of them. This is tge reason I bought it in the first place.
Wow! I’m glad you show us this 300k miles. I got my 2022 Tacoma TRD OR V6 for $53k out the door. No wonder Toyota motor corporation make us pay more over Msrp they these trucks are built to last s .
53k? That's a pro price. My 21 Sport 4x4 dblcb was 36k otd (Toyotathon).
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Is that after tax 36$k then you really got a good deal!!
I paid 53k total with tax and fees. I put down $10k down came out to 43$k on the loan 🙃I also got tax credit like $1200 back it’s help.
holy cow! 53K for a TRD Off Road 4x4 V6. Crazy prices, crazy times. Purchased our new 2020 TRD OR 4x4 with a manual transmission with LED headlights, leather seats plus other stuff for 37k, Currently have 46k miles on it. Never going to get ride of this taco. I can only imagine what the 2024 models are going to cost.
Awesome to see how you’re using your truck. What’s the gross weight of that trailer load? Have you done any upgrades to improve towing, other than the brake controller?
That’s what I was wondering! Did he put a max tow package on this? Because it seems he’s towing significant weight!
Wondering the same
2020 Toyota Tundra CM.. Zero issues Got it from carmax with 17k on the clock now I have 32k zero issues so far. I have a feeling it’s gonna be a long time before I need a new truck
I sold my tacoma for a 2021 silverado 3.0 diesel crew cab. Regerts. Those tacomas are PERFECTION.
*edit* unloaded the chebby and picked up a '21 TRD OR.
Didn't like the baby dmax?
@@endurocox5467 it had DEF and hard start issues, so I sent it down the road.
2020 Tacoma TRD 4x4 off road here. Excellent machine
I hope you make a video of when you decide to replace the truck and how many miles it went for yah.
My 20 Sport has 62k with the battery, idler pulleys, serpentine belt, tires are the only issues I had. Running 3 in lift with 265 70 17s. New Tacoma on pre order showing after waiting 10 months and the one I have will be the truck ill use as a mountain truck for camping and off road. Great trucks 👍
u forgot to mention how u replaced the blinker fluid too
@Robert Holschuh 🥱 you're so cool, dude. Can we be friends??
I have the same exact truck myen only has 34000 miles on it. Based on your video my truck should easily last the rest of my life.
Mine ‘21 just hit 30k, good to know it has 10X more life to go 😊
I bought my 02 Silverado new, the check engine light has never came on ever, has original alternator, belt, plugs and hoses, 400k miles, but I’ve all ways garaged it and change oil every 3k miles, it still runs great, the newer Chevys aren’t as reliable, electric fans computer etc, I also put 285k on my 07 Colorado and 300k on my Chevy HHR, IT is how you take care of it, I also own a new Tacoma, I will NEVER change every 10k like Toyota recommends, every 5, they do use Mobil 1 I do believe my 02 Chevy is more reliable than the newer ones! That’s why you still see so many early 2000s still on the road!
Have you ever had to replace any of the OE headlamps/LEDs?
One or two headlight bulbs & fog light bulbs
Thanks for sharing, how often do you tow and what’s the weight you pull? That looks like a heavy load, do you monitor your transmission temp? Congratulations, looks like you have taken care of your Tacoma, gotten your money’s worth for sure.
3rd gen Tacoma don't have trans dip sticks so have no idea how any fluid could be added being they are incased without being able to check fluid levels, prior gens don't know if they have trans dip sticks I couldn't believe one day I was looking for a trans dip stick was no where to be found till I seen something on utube that they don't come with them anymore that's a real head scratcher.
Thanks for posting. I was thinking of a Tacoma. I was worried about going down from a full-size Silverado.
Wow man !!!! What do you do that takes you over two hundred miles daily !!! This is wild
I saw a third gen 4 cylinder for sale on auto trader was a 2018 with 380k. Dealer wanted $16,900 for it ! Might still be on there. Would definitely take a fool to pay that much for it
My bad if you mentioned it in the video, but when did you first change the spark plugs?
@ 150k & 300k
Mine is 2013, 226 k (2nd gen). Spark plugs and u joints replaced this year The rest was basic maintenance...fluids, tires and a battery in 2022. Been to the Arctic ocean once...still original shocks. Drives the same as when I drove it off the lot
Awesome. I have a '05 Tacoma with 137k on it now. And I'm hell bent on see my tacoma hit 300k. Its a manual trans as well.
We need a walk thru of that pack out kit!
How rusted is the frame? Did you ever coat it?
Wow! Awesome testimonial for Tacoma!
Gotta love Toyota reliability my car that I went to the dealership with my grandpa to get when I was 12 is my daily she's rough lived the hard life been jumped in the air lived in for 3 years when times got hard next year she can drink appreciate the overview of the truck brother good to know these will be a strong used vehicle one day
@Enduro Cox - You've run 0W-20 oil the entire time ?
600 miles on my new 2023 TRD OR and hope to get to the same place as you. Cheers, great video!
Yep. 0w-20 from day 1.
Absolute work horse
The paint still looks really good. How often did you wash and wax?
Never been washed/waxed.
Enduro Cox,
I'm considering buying either a 2018 Tacoma or a 2018 4Runner, and the number one con on the Tacoma I've heard is it handles worse and is less comfortable than the 4Runner. Thoughts? Appreciate your time. :)
Never owned a 4Runner. I’d say longevity wise the 4.0 in the 4Runner would last longer.
Nice video on what to expect. 102K on my 17 DCLB auto. Hoping to have a ton of trouble free miles like you.
Ank leaks on the timing cover? If so, did you bother to fix it?
No leaks