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i like drum brakes. they aren't exposed to the elements. i rarely use the brakes, except at the "end" of a stop. i downshift in my standard, and "glide" to the stop light in the automatics. no hurry....
I can remember in the 1970's when we called Toyotas rice burners. The Kubota tractors were also thought to be junk. Years later when they were still running, people started realizing they lasted longer than American made tractors.
Yes, I noticed that. I ran a little Kubota, mowing. It would heat up, being worked hard. Stop and rev and it cooled down and kept working. Cooled down, quickly, too.🤣👌
NASA is going to be sending a 94 Celica into space so if intelligent life does exist it'll hopefully find it and see that humanity is good for something lol
SEND IT with a 6 speed auto ..my camry had the u760e , I had to let off then go merging from 45-75 in shift 3 and if you jack rabbit 🐇 it , it slows down a lot into 2nd , darn auto tranny!! Otherwise the 2.5 had 240 hp on E85 and bolt ns to 0-60 in 6.2 seconds since 0-40 takes 2.2 seconds easing into the automatic
I bought a 2021 Tacoma SR5 4 door V6 with the 6 foot bed. The first thing I noticed about the truck was the ride quality. It rides smooth as silk, no road noise...a really comfortable truck. It has all the bells and whistles on it (that I actually want), and it will tow a boat or a small camper trailer with no problem. I am now 63 years old, and I doubt seriously that I will ever have to buy another truck.
I bought a 2nd gen 2008 tacoma TRD 4 door last May for $11,000 with 106k miles on it at an auction. After watching your videos over the years I just felt your an honest guy who’s knows his stuff, you have a lot of good to say about Toyota. It now has 128k as my daily driver and I’ll never get rid of this truck. Gas mileage isn’t great, but this a truck and I’d trust it to get me down any road. It’s black and it’s still a good looking truck with some minor cosmetic mods and a fresh wash people have thought it was a newer model.
It's an adaptive transmission so it'll smooth out the more you drive it. I noticed a big difference around 5500 miles. Now at 15k I have virtually no issues.
I also noticed mine smoothing out on my 22 tacoma now at 3k miles it was super jumpy up to 2k miles It also helps to try and drive kinda progressive or constant pressure on the pedal.
I was on the fence between the 4 and 6 cylinder abs wound up going with the 6 for the reasons Scotty said. I’m really happy with the truck and I’ve owned several Toyota trucks in the past.
I had one like this instead mine came with the TRD Off Road package. I know actually what Scotty was talking about when he said how the gears kept switching. Once you start using the truck long enough, you will know how to fix that issue easily. The gears switching occur more when you uphill because it requires more power. What I did was I switch it to sport mode and leave it in 3rd gear or 4th gear depending on how fast I am going. This avoids the gears to switch back and forth. The only reason I sold my truck was because I needed a bigger truck to tow my trailer. Other then that, it was the best off road truck I've ever driven.
Yes! Newer Toyotas and some other trucks have an automatic transmission that you can shift manually. Awesome for driving in the mountains, snow, ice, and some towing applications. Pawpaw, your gonna be amazed what they’ve done with trucks lately; when you finally trade in that 94’ Silverado.@@GoatOrange
My 2009 Prerunner SR5 Tacoma has the same sticker. The paint, interior, and mechanics are still in phenomenal shape. 140K miles. Not even broken in yet!
Great little review Scotty. Thanks! BTW, 3rd generation "gear hunting" can be eliminated with a performance tune. Had the OTT performance tune done on our TRD Off Road 4x4 V6 automatic a couple of weeks ago and it shifts perfectly, not to mention immediately improved throttle response and even better acceleration when ECT is engaged. No effect on mileage either. Best money I've ever spent. Now it runs the way it should have from the factory. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Hey Scotty the TRD Sport is geared to on road whereas the TRD Off Road is geared towards Off Road with a rear diff locker and MTS (multi terrain select) and Crawl Control. The shock valving is also different (shocks might be as well).
I freaking love this guy's energy 👏. I bought a brand new 2016 trd sport, now a have 55k miles on it, and guess what guys? Zero problems, and it was only 33k vs 48k or whatever they cost now
Was that Out the door pricing? Works out to about $41k adjusted for inflation. My 22 Tacoma TRD sport long bed 4x4 was $42k before taxes, interest, fees, etc. $46k OTD
Unfortunately, I am not convinced Toyota is anymore reliable. Ford seems to be putting out the best trucks at the moment. More power, towing, features, even in the midsize.
@@calebniederhofer6529 When they start making Ford Trucks and the components last longer than 160k then you can start bragging about your Ford. Things like front end components, alternators, starters, fuel pumps etc,etc are way to short lived for me to consider reliable. My uncles starter just went out at 63k on his 2017. 63k and already major issues.
@@paulcoenen7918 None of the manufactures reliability is as good as it was 20 years ago. The issues are due to electrical components, and cheaper parts. Where did a 160k come from lol. I have over 80k on my EB 2.7, and not one issue. I can’t speak to what your uncles has, or his issues. My 2.7 has been very reliable.
I have a 2019 Tacoma Sport MT bought new. Has almost 70,000 miles. So far the truck has been bulletproof. Zero issues. Of course real world driving 75 to 80 mph on the highway delivers about 19 mpg. Still not bad for a truck this size.
Traded my 2017 Tacoma for a 2019 F150. Mainly because the dumb transmission. I get better mpgs in a full size truck. Plus, they were the same price. I'm interested in what Toyota will do with the 4th Gen. I loved it, just didn't offer that much compared to others. Would go back, if the 4th Gen is better.
I have a 2020 TRD Off-Road 4x4. Everything said about the transmission is absolutely valid. Me personally I do like the tighter transmission feel, so it does annoy me, however the good outweighs the bad overall. Yes it is outdated compared to other vehicles currently. But, is that always a bad thing? The current tech in the Tacoma is proven and it will last a long time. It is not your typical futuristic truck loaded with tech and there is a very certain market for a Tacoma. Update: still have my Tacoma and I love it! The transmission improves over time as you drive it so I’m very happy to say it’s way better! In love with this truck and very happy with it.
I tried to buy one last year. On the test drive, the trans was god awful. It wouldn’t find a gear at 60mph on cruise. The seats were uncomfortable. I left disappointed, and decided to try a new ranger on the way home. It was so much better I can’t even compare the two. I bought the 2021 ranger and have loved it ever since. 20k miles of smiles
Love my 21 4runner TRD OffRoad Premium for that very reason. Its a slug, and does not get the greatest gas mileage, but man it is well built. I love it!
2021 TRD OR 4x4 owner. Love it. I like the transmission. I’m not sure what folks are talking about. The transmission likes to keep the RPMs as low as possible for fuel economy. So that means it likes to upshift earlier than folks might expect. Another huge benefit is low RPMs keep the engine running for many years. Less stress.
Same. From the way people talk about these transmissions you'd think they constantly jump all over the place hunting gears but its not bad at all. Much better than the 8 speed in the JL Wrangler, now that's an annoying tranny.
That transmission "Gear Hunt" is solved with aftermarket tune. I've got Valley runner tune-it is like driving car with different transmission. Engine response is sharper.
Yeah man most the American brand made in Mexico is great stuff super good Quality ...I been buying guitars 🎸 made in Mexico and sound good just like the American made ...but for less half price (Fender guitar)
What I did is I called around some dealers and they have trucks that are still in allocated, you can’t change the configuration of the vehicle but you can get them a lot sooner. I just got my trd off-road built in San Diego on 6/23 but still waiting on rail. You can’t find none on any dealer lots.
Congrats to your son Scotty, Scotty, no need to worry, your son bought a very reliable, Badass vehicle, that will last well over 20 years. I remember years ago, we lived across the street from a church, and during the winter up here in Rhode Island, the church folks hired a snow removal company, and the guy that showed up, had this very rusty all over Toyota Tacoma with a snow plow on it, and that thing ripped through that over 1 ft of snow that morning with ease, and he did my sidewalk too for free, that was cool dude.
I have the 2021 four door long bed. Army green. I love it. I don’t love the payments, but at the time used ones were literally more expensive than ordering a new one and waiting on it for three months. I think this may be the last truck that I ever own. I also still have a 2004 2wd Tacoma with 425,000 miles that runs and drives perfectly. Tacomas are the best made trucks, period!
Bought my first Tacoma last week, 2023, and I love it. HOWEVER, the auto tranny is a little wonky in my opinion. I wish I could actually find a manual tranny in VT but it’s like finding a unicorn
Or not. I had a Toyota Corolla that stranded me 3 times and wouldn't start. Failed distributor, then a failed starter motor, then a failed fuel line. What ho, I had a GMC for equally as long and it never stranded me
@@dirkdiggler5164 My 2004 sierra is still going strong. Planning on getting a 1 ton duramax in the future for work though, my 04 is a 5.3 vortec. Probably going to keep my 04 though because I don't think they'll offer me enough money to convince me to part with it.
I absolutely love my 2020 Tacoma. Only regret is not getting the 4x4 version. But with today's prices, there's no way I'm gonna sell and try to buy another one. Gonna keep this for a very long time and maybe just update to thicker tires.
You know it's funny when people say oh that's an outdated F-150 or that's an outdated. Whatever I mean in reality, sometimes outdated is reliable. I mean once something's perfected can it really be outdated sometimes it's old doesn't mean that it's junk
I have a very hard time believing that truck gets 24mpg, even at 55. Thats sounds like a reading from the monitoring system in the truck, and those numbers are usually a few mpg optimistic.
I've got a 2016 taco. I usually calculate mpg by dividing the mile on the odometer over the number of gallons i pump in at a gas station. If im being very fuel conscious on the highway, I can get about 22mpg maintaining 80 mph. 20 in the city.
@@NickBirdManeS Well I don't have a trd but my 2023 SR5 4x4 i just got reads 24 and the odd 25 at the end of my 38 mile work commute but thats driveing it kind of obnoxiously easy just to see what I can get out of her. 30 miles 55mph 8 miles 65 mph. Beats the pants off my 2005 gmc sierra which got 16-17 with a tailwind though. I'll try and match up the numbers between the digital mpg and the miles/gal gas way.
gorgeous new truck, love the color too - congrats to your kid. I've been looking at those TRD Sport models, seems like the sweet spot in the lineup, everything you want nothing you don't.
I recently took a 600-mile trip in a similar Tacoma model, and I have one complaint. That is that the seat height from the floor is lower than most other vehicles I have driven. I am 6ft tall and because of that short distance my legs, hips, and lower back were in pain by the end of the trip.
I’m 6ft too, one thing I do when I take a long road trip in mine is by having the seat all the back and down, and then lean the torso part back a little with no lumbar support. With that I haven’t had issues, but everyone’s body is built different tho. Goodluck man
The Tacoma is not for tall people. I'm 6'3" and I do not fit comfortably. I threw my back out contorting to get in the thing and seat height is too low. Raising the seat would put my head through the roof, I went with the f150 and love it almost as much as Tacoma owners love their trucks.
@@marilynh5487 Predatory capitalism. There need to be laws against this sort of thing. These cars are only affordable for average lower, middle-class Joes used
I have a 2019 TRD Sport 4x4 and I’m absolutely loving it, bought it in 2021 just above 22k miles and it’s at 55k in less than 2 years 😅 it’s definitely a moneypit, i’ve put in alittle over 8k already just in mods and i don’t see me stopping for awhile, planning to turbo it in the next few months 🤙🏽
I’d really like a new V6 Tacoma but in a stripped down, no frills version. Think 1975 Hilux guise with 5 speed overdrive stick tranny, fuel injection and electronic ignition for reliability. Leave out all the other computers.
I have a 2019 TRD sport around 29k miles and I have consistently seen 25 mpg on the highway driving anywhere from 65-75 mph. Only complaints with this vehicle is the paint quality and I had a ball joint/control arm replacement under warranty (assembled in Mexico just like this one)
Yeah the paint quality is so bad, I was honestly horrified. I think most colors it's still a single stage paint, meaning they mix the clear in with the paint vs adding additional layers of clear. But whatever, years down the road I'll probably do a respray
I bought a Toyota 4 cly, standard shift, 4 wheel drive back in 1983. Loved that truck. Great gas mileage. It was a small LIGHT WEIGHT truck. Prefect. I towed a small pop-up camper (Apache ?) all over the west and down the west coast. Paralleled parked (with the camper in tow) on a San Francisco street. What a great truck. My friends liked it (sexy design compared to U.S. designs.). Shinny black. My 6 foot friend bought one, and it was fun watching him get in/out of the truck. Never had a problem except a frozen emergency brake (I discovered in San Francisco) because I never used it before..... The truck bed rusted out because I think it was an aftermarket put on after it was shipped here, to avoid import duty taxes that Reagan imposed on Toyota and Honda.
I had 2 tacomas - put together in Mexico n never had problems. The 1st one after a year I gave it to my 1st son. Then the 2nd tacoma TRD SPORTS I gave it to my 2nd son. I MISSED THE TACOMA SO MUCH - I ORDERED 2022 4X4 6CYL TRD OFFROAD . Nothing wrong assembled in Mexico. The quality control is japanese
I have an ‘18 Taco and he’s so right about the automatic tranny. I couldn’t find one with a standard so I settled and it’s extremely slow with shifts. I drive mine in manual most of the time but especially when I’m towing something. If you care about shifting absolutely go with a standard like the man says!
Push the ECT button. That will let it rev more and will tighten up the shifts. The trans is geared towards good mileage which is why it shifts like it does. The ECT button will give you what your lookin for but at the cost of more pain at the pump
@@matthewcaughey8898 I get why it’s slow to shift but even with the ECT PWR on the shifts are unpredictable and just strange. This isn’t a problem I’ve had on a lot of other automatic transmissions, just my taco. Should be known that they only starting tying the manual transmission with TRD in very recent history. There are still standard 3rd gens you can buy used without all the bells and whistles.
Owned 6 tacomas along with several other Toyotas. Reliability is simply amazing. My current 2018 is a great truck, but I miss my 2014 every day. Smoother and more power. Prolly going to have to grab a new one next year before they mess it up even more with the turbo charged 4 banger. We picked up a 2022 4runner this year to stay ahead of it for a few years. Too bad Toyota messed the new tundras up so bad.
Hasn’t been out long enough yet to make that determination. If there are some shortcomings, Toyota will fix it. Give it a chance. 2016 Tacoma TRD off road dc here.
Everytime a new version comes out on any vehicle there is problems I got the 21 trd offroad, was told that's the last year assembled in America? Going to Mexico in 22 version. 36, 500
Scotty! Would you consider making a video on the 2022 Toyota GR86? Your overall thoughts and opinion on it considering it’s history, progression, and competition in the affordable sports car space. You are killin it!
A Google search would've gave u that answer lol it's a 86 you're either a beginner driver or looking for something slow and can handle a turn lol still doesn't have enough hp or tq to compete against the other sports car but it can still make a turn lol that sums up a 86, get something else if u wanna go fast 🤣
Can't wait for Scotty to review the 2023 hybrid Tacoma when it comes out. I know he's not a fan of hybrids, but I know he'll shoot straight about the test driving experience.
I have the 2.7 5speed manual 4x4. I get over 20mpg in town and 24 on the highway. My co worker has a v6 and only gets 17mpg in town. The 4 banger does lack power though. I’ve beat a few bicycles with it.
I had a 2014 Tacoma with the 2.7 but it also had the 4 speed auto.. that transmission made the power feel even worse. Probably wouldn't be so bad with the new 6A
It’s funny how little the Taco has changed from my 03 tundra besides the obvious things like a 4.7 v8 and the 15ish mpg. The fan almost look identical.
I had the ‘03 Tundra with the 4.7 engine also and the crappy gas mileage but loved the truck and the power. Friday the 13th of September 2019 changed all of that at a street light when a full sized work van pulled out in front of me and I plowed into the right front of the van at 45mph. Totaled both vehicles but the Tundra still started afterwards. All 4 doors still opened fully without any binding. Bought a 2019 Tacoma 3.5 Sport as a replacement. Other than lack of power compared to the Tundra, I love the gas mileage. I get anywhere from 17-26 depending on the terrain and traffic. Not a bad trade off in my opinion. Toyotas are built to keep you safe.
Those 6 speed automatics are a real pain in fast food drive throughs. They tend to jump from from idle to 900 rpm causing the vehicle to lurch slightly. It just leaves you feeling disconnected from it. I even had mine reprogrammed.
Well, I have a 2017 Tacoma SR and I Love it. Personally, I'd be pissed too that he bought a TRD Sport and NOT a TRD Off-Road. The Off-Road can take you almost anywhere on any terrain!
Drove my 2020 trd sport taco from California to Virginia this summer in 5 days through valleys, mountains, flash floods, desert no problem. Son bought a quality truck
I have a 2016 Tacoma trd sport. I have to say they are no where near the quality of the 2015s. I have the 6 speed manual which makes the motor come alive. But I have noticed it runs even better on super and with the variable timing and being a Atkinson style motor it is also sensitive to humidity. This baby likes hot dry air. When we go into the wet season the mileage is negatively effected. Over all I wish I had a 2015. The new ones have that stupid oil filter as well that increases your labor to change compared to the 4.0 motors. Mike Sweers is a ex Chrysler engineer so they are taking the Chrysler way of making them as cheap and plastic as possible. Check the paint thickness since that has been an issue the shifting that you were feeling can be addressed with a software up date. They do that crap so that you come back and they can see if your a large mouth bass or just a perch.
feel like your going pretty easy on toyota .... i bought one of these and there are no clues that demonstrate toyota knew what they were doing when designing/building it. ..... since you brought it up -the trans is easily the worse trans I have ever experienced.... the shifting is absolutely all over the place -100% more than this video would lead you to believe
I would consider myself blessed if I had 10% of Scotty’s vehicle knowledge. The man is fascinating. I pray he makes videos and educates us for as long as he can do it. God bless him
All the knowledge I have gained from scotty's videos I pass along and people ask me how you know so much about cars. I just laugh and mention scotty Kilmer..then i hear who..
That looks almost identical to my 2017 TRD sport, the only thing missing is the clutch pedal and the lane assist pieces. I only get about 21 mpg with mine but in central New York the hills help keep it lower.
I have a 2017 Tacoma with the V6 (same generation). It is true you can beat the EPA highway estimates in that 50-65 range. However it quickly drops of when you go faster. Our interstates in my state are 80mph and going 85 I get around 12 and going 80 just 14. However when sticking to two lane highways with reduced speed limits I've seen as high as 26.
I have a 2020 Tacoma trd off road, I love it I bought it brand new in 2020 and have put 92000 miles on it, I’ve had zero issues with it other than 2 flat tires lol I never worry about my vehicle breaking down and pretty confident in it, I also live out in the country and off road a lot. My only complaint is the interior space but it’s not a big deal I would also like a little more bells and whistles inside but it’s whatever , I love it
Considering I do 95% driving on the street I should have probably got the TRD 4x4 sport model but instead I went with the TRD 4x4 off-road model I don't know if there's a whole lot of difference but I kind of like the plastic around the fenders & the bumper rather than everything being painted. But being tuned more for the street probably would have been better. The off-road has that locking rear diff which is hella nice, but I don't think I'd ever go off-road enough to where I would need it the 🌮's are so good off road I think just having 4-wheel drive you can get almost anywhere even in stock form for the average person camping, hunting & shooting things like that... Not going out to purposely Rock crawl or mud bog...
My only regret with my 1999 tacoma SR5 is that it is a 4 cylinder. Not much power (I think 157 HP?) but at 181k miles it stiill runs beautifully with the original clutch and starter with no oil leaks. It is reliable as heck. Best purchase I ever made
My 2021 tacoma brand new off the lot had to be serviced a week later for leaking fuel injector seals. Was in the toyota shop for a month because they couldn't figure it out 🙄
2nd gen tacomas are also a little clunky, it reminds you that you’re in a Tacoma. Personally I despise the 3.5L V6 in the 3rd gen Tacoma, but that’s just because you need a specific socket to change the oil filter and since we almost never see them in the shop we only have a cheap set of the sockets which barely work. I prefer my 4.0L V6 which is super easy to maintain.
Had a 2nd gen loved it. Sold it for great money. Got a third gen. Sold it in a year for a new 4.0 4Runner. The 3.5 in a truck is not good even with the stick I had
Last week I went to a toyota dealership to try to trade in my Ram 1500 for a 4 cylinder SR5 4 door tacoma with 30,000 miles used, and they were wanting $32,000 for the truck, and only wanted to give me 9,000 for my 2017 Ram 1500.... I immediately walked out.
@@FrameRot 96k miles, crew cab, big horn, good condition..no issues, and were wanting to give me 9k...are you fkn kidding me? I wanted to laugh at the sales manager.
@@scaldon2 yeah he does and his grandson neglects maintenance too on the cars despite having Scotty as his grandpa! Looks like Scotty’s boys are ur average Americans use and abuse then junk em
Special ordered a 21 Sport, Access Cab, Army Green which I received January of 21. 15k later it is a great truck. The only thing that has failed is the crappy wiper blades. The winter ripped those things to shreds. Besides that...flawless.
More gears in a transmission just means more hunting for economy and transmission issues. There is nothing wrong with a six speed, and also with an automatic there HAS to be manual mode option for the times we need it. I still believe that six speed manual transmissions should be standard equipment on trucks.
100% correct on the MPG. I just traded my 2020 2.7 ACab for 2023 trd sport 4dr SB. The 2.7 bulletproof hated the highway & hills/grades. The 3.5 is outstanding on highway. Little less intown... Enjoy you Taco
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#1. Common Sense haha love it.
Tell your son to look in to a Tune like KDMAX 🤙🏽
I’d rather have a Scotty slip of the tongue than a slipping tranny.
i like drum brakes. they aren't exposed to the elements. i rarely use the brakes, except at the "end" of a stop. i downshift in my standard, and "glide" to the stop light in the automatics. no hurry....
Get it on the stream and it will update the trans and smoothe it out if it's used
I can remember in the 1970's when we called Toyotas rice burners. The Kubota tractors were also thought to be junk. Years later when they were still running, people started realizing they lasted longer than American made tractors.
Oops by golly wow Pa
Yes, I noticed that. I ran a little Kubota, mowing. It would heat up, being worked hard. Stop and rev and it cooled down and kept working. Cooled down, quickly, too.🤣👌
@Thor Cleavelandson Still do
@Thor Cleavelandson now it’s more expensive than a ford lol 😂
Hondas are rice burners
Scott the kinda of guy to not let anyone live their life with the vehicle they want.
Yes I know lots of other people like that too
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@@jimf-150 you mean females?
I’d genuinely want to move out asap
Brand new 2003 Tacoma.
Cherry 🍒 bro
Of course you are. Long live the celica
NASA is going to be sending a 94 Celica into space so if intelligent life does exist it'll hopefully find it and see that humanity is good for something lol
SEND IT with a 6 speed auto ..my camry had the u760e , I had to let off then go merging from 45-75 in shift 3 and if you jack rabbit 🐇 it , it slows down a lot into 2nd , darn auto tranny!! Otherwise the 2.5 had 240 hp on E85 and bolt ns to 0-60 in 6.2 seconds since 0-40 takes 2.2 seconds easing into the automatic
1994 celica
good one
I bought a 2021 Tacoma SR5 4 door V6 with the 6 foot bed. The first thing I noticed about the truck was the ride quality. It rides smooth as silk, no road noise...a really comfortable truck. It has all the bells and whistles on it (that I actually want), and it will tow a boat or a small camper trailer with no problem. I am now 63 years old, and I doubt seriously that I will ever have to buy another truck.
And how much did that cost? 60k These new trucks nowadays are a fortune
don’t jix yourself now lol
@@brianpacheco1927I just got a 2022 Tacoma SR5 with just over 10k miles for $36k.
@@Berserker_4517 For a midsize truck, that's expensive.
@@lynch42o it’s the cheapest with the fewest amount of miles I could find this year.
I bought a 2nd gen 2008 tacoma TRD 4 door last May for $11,000 with 106k miles on it at an auction. After watching your videos over the years I just felt your an honest guy who’s knows his stuff, you have a lot of good to say about Toyota. It now has 128k as my daily driver and I’ll never get rid of this truck. Gas mileage isn’t great, but this a truck and I’d trust it to get me down any road. It’s black and it’s still a good looking truck with some minor cosmetic mods and a fresh wash people have thought it was a newer model.
not a bad price. if it's a manual tranny, even better. if not... bleh
I have the ‘05, 4.0 217,000 and runs perfect and burns no oil. Simple, dependable well engineered truck, best I’ve owned.
It's an adaptive transmission so it'll smooth out the more you drive it. I noticed a big difference around 5500 miles. Now at 15k I have virtually no issues.
I also noticed mine smoothing out on my 22 tacoma now at 3k miles it was super jumpy up to 2k miles It also helps to try and drive kinda progressive or constant pressure on the pedal.
Man , I hope mine does !! I'm at about 1,350 and it seems the same to me :D
Yup same
No way mexican workers would work for $7 a day...gimme a break.
@@jyee2217 this is true. I worked for a company that had a division in Mexico and they did make that little!!!! Company I worked for was Onvio.
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Scotty: You’re an endless moneypit
I like that Blue color tho
😎🙂😅💯
You'd better drive son I'm completely pissed.
Scotty is a living legacy to all the old timers i knew.
🤣🤣🤣
I was on the fence between the 4 and 6 cylinder abs wound up going with the 6 for the reasons Scotty said. I’m really happy with the truck and I’ve owned several Toyota trucks in the past.
So why would Scotty be pissed
Why would you even consider a 4 banger in a truck? 🤔
I had one like this instead mine came with the TRD Off Road package. I know actually what Scotty was talking about when he said how the gears kept switching. Once you start using the truck long enough, you will know how to fix that issue easily. The gears switching occur more when you uphill because it requires more power. What I did was I switch it to sport mode and leave it in 3rd gear or 4th gear depending on how fast I am going. This avoids the gears to switch back and forth. The only reason I sold my truck was because I needed a bigger truck to tow my trailer. Other then that, it was the best off road truck I've ever driven.
So you manually control the automatic. Lmao
Yes! Newer Toyotas and some other trucks have an automatic transmission that you can shift manually. Awesome for driving in the mountains, snow, ice, and some towing applications. Pawpaw, your gonna be amazed what they’ve done with trucks lately; when you finally trade in that 94’ Silverado.@@GoatOrange
My 2009 Prerunner SR5 Tacoma has the same sticker. The paint, interior, and mechanics are still in phenomenal shape. 140K miles. Not even broken in yet!
Looks like real gauges, cable park brake and no cyl deactivate
Nice truck.
If I had a dollar for everytime Scotty got pissed . I'd be rich !
He is an old man he gets mad everyday
That or he or a car company are going 'bye', I'm surprised anyone is left to make cars nowadays.
"We"
He needs a good bowel movement.
Maybe a chronic prostate issue....lol
Great little review Scotty. Thanks! BTW, 3rd generation "gear hunting" can be eliminated with a performance tune. Had the OTT performance tune done on our TRD Off Road 4x4 V6 automatic a couple of weeks ago and it shifts perfectly, not to mention immediately improved throttle response and even better acceleration when ECT is engaged. No effect on mileage either. Best money I've ever spent. Now it runs the way it should have from the factory. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I don't have any 'gear hunting' in my 3rd Gen Tacoma.
Manual transmission sill available.
What year is your tacoma? Thanks.
@@NickParkerPhoto 2020
@@Roushfan5 Of course you do... you have to search... for every... single... gear! 😆
4.88’s
Hey Scotty the TRD Sport is geared to on road whereas the TRD Off Road is geared towards Off Road with a rear diff locker and MTS (multi terrain select) and Crawl Control. The shock valving is also different (shocks might be as well).
I freaking love this guy's energy 👏. I bought a brand new 2016 trd sport, now a have 55k miles on it, and guess what guys? Zero problems, and it was only 33k vs 48k or whatever they cost now
My 2022 TRD sport 4x4 stick ran me 42k :(
@@ThelastWales oh wow. I guess my brother got fu#@$d . He bought a 2022 tacoma sr5 for 40k, and he's son sold it to him. He's sales man
Dealers are charging 5 to 10K over sticker price.
@@smarro71 a slimeball*
Was that Out the door pricing? Works out to about $41k adjusted for inflation. My 22 Tacoma TRD sport long bed 4x4 was $42k before taxes, interest, fees, etc. $46k OTD
My Tacoma was built in Mexico and has been perfect for 2.5 yrs. Nothing wrong with building them there as Toyota runs a tight ship.
Unfortunately, I am not convinced Toyota is anymore reliable. Ford seems to be putting out the best trucks at the moment. More power, towing, features, even in the midsize.
@@calebniederhofer6529
When they start making Ford Trucks and the components last longer than 160k then you can start bragging about your Ford.
Things like front end components, alternators, starters, fuel pumps etc,etc are way to short lived for me to consider reliable. My uncles starter just went out at 63k on his 2017. 63k and already major issues.
@@paulcoenen7918 None of the manufactures reliability is as good as it was 20 years ago. The issues are due to electrical components, and cheaper parts. Where did a 160k come from lol. I have over 80k on my EB 2.7, and not one issue. I can’t speak to what your uncles has, or his issues. My 2.7 has been very reliable.
Caleb=Ford =shit !
@@calebniederhofer6529 please don’t ever compare American trash to japanese masterpieces 👋😕
Imagine if his son came home with a Tesla.
😆
He's probably as sensible as his dad.
"My son just bought a Tesla and I might have to disown him"
Heart attack
Cuh would be mad af
Have 3.5 V-6 in my 2012 Highlander. On fairly level interstate, gives 24+ mpg with 5 speed automatic. Nice riding, quiet, comfortable car.
The 4 cyl is much easier to work on though. There’s a lot of room in the engine bay 😆
There's nothing to work on
But it gets worse fuel economy overall due to the V6 having the ability to go into Atkinson cycle as well as dual injection
4cyl is a total joke in a Tacoma.
I have a 2019 Tacoma Sport MT bought new. Has almost 70,000 miles. So far the truck has been bulletproof. Zero issues. Of course real world driving 75 to 80 mph on the highway delivers about 19 mpg. Still not bad for a truck this size.
Traded my 2017 Tacoma for a 2019 F150. Mainly because the dumb transmission. I get better mpgs in a full size truck. Plus, they were the same price. I'm interested in what Toyota will do with the 4th Gen. I loved it, just didn't offer that much compared to others. Would go back, if the 4th Gen is better.
I would like to have 19mpg, I get around 13mpgs at 80mpg but it could get better if I drive farther
My 2006 lbz duramax lifted with 33s gets 19mpg on freeway lol
My 2001 Lexus weighs 5,000 pounds and gets 16.4 mpg lol
I think that is just the average though.
I have a 2020 TRD Off-Road 4x4. Everything said about the transmission is absolutely valid. Me personally I do like the tighter transmission feel, so it does annoy me, however the good outweighs the bad overall. Yes it is outdated compared to other vehicles currently. But, is that always a bad thing? The current tech in the Tacoma is proven and it will last a long time. It is not your typical futuristic truck loaded with tech and there is a very certain market for a Tacoma.
Update: still have my Tacoma and I love it! The transmission improves over time as you drive it so I’m very happy to say it’s way better! In love with this truck and very happy with it.
I own 2 toyotas. The newer of the two is a 2000. Even the outdated tech of a new taco is more tech than I want.
I have a 21 manual and I absolutely love it
I tried to buy one last year. On the test drive, the trans was god awful. It wouldn’t find a gear at 60mph on cruise. The seats were uncomfortable. I left disappointed, and decided to try a new ranger on the way home. It was so much better I can’t even compare the two. I bought the 2021 ranger and have loved it ever since. 20k miles of smiles
Love my 21 4runner TRD OffRoad Premium for that very reason. Its a slug, and does not get the greatest gas mileage, but man it is well built. I love it!
@@michaelrullis7501 lucky ! I thought they stopped making stick shifts ?
2021 TRD OR 4x4 owner. Love it. I like the transmission. I’m not sure what folks are talking about. The transmission likes to keep the RPMs as low as possible for fuel economy. So that means it likes to upshift earlier than folks might expect. Another huge benefit is low RPMs keep the engine running for many years. Less stress.
Same. From the way people talk about these transmissions you'd think they constantly jump all over the place hunting gears but its not bad at all. Much better than the 8 speed in the JL Wrangler, now that's an annoying tranny.
That transmission "Gear Hunt" is solved with aftermarket tune. I've got Valley runner tune-it is like driving car with different transmission. Engine response is sharper.
Where would you get this done at?
@@JC-ep4hb Local man did it for me.He is near Philadelphia PA.
The ovtune?
they do a phenomenal job down in mexico. really great stuff and management down there
Hahahahahaa
😂 yes. The wonderful standard of living and beauty speaks for itself doesn’t it? Lol
@@shapiroshekelberg604 fr even worse it could’ve been made in America right 🤣
Yeah man most the American brand made in Mexico is great stuff super good Quality ...I been buying guitars 🎸 made in Mexico and sound good just like the American made ...but for less half price (Fender guitar)
That's laughable.
Now the only problem is finding one on a lot for under $40,000!
What I did is I called around some dealers and they have trucks that are still in allocated, you can’t change the configuration of the vehicle but you can get them a lot sooner. I just got my trd off-road built in San Diego on 6/23 but still waiting on rail. You can’t find none on any dealer lots.
Dealers are charging 5 to 10K over MSRP.
TRUE
Just bought a 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road with 8,000 miles on her for $42,000. I keet asking myself if I got a good deal. LOL!
@NORTHWOODSPREPPER1 that first sentence looks suspicious 🤨
"My son just bought a new Toyota Tacoma and he is an endless money pit" great video as usual Scotty
just bought it, wouldn't be covered by warranty ?
Congrats to your son Scotty, Scotty, no need to worry, your son bought a very reliable, Badass vehicle, that will last well over 20 years. I remember years ago, we lived across the street from a church, and during the winter up here in Rhode Island, the church folks hired a snow removal company, and the guy that showed up, had this very rusty all over Toyota Tacoma with a snow plow on it, and that thing ripped through that over 1 ft of snow that morning with ease, and he did my sidewalk too for free, that was cool dude.
Congrats on spending $40k? Ok…
@@gsftom 40k does suck .But imagine the idiots that paid 40k or even 35k that won't last aslong as a Tacoma.
@Tom Freer just get a corolla like me. 12k for mine.
@@cotalk 12-15k is the sweet spot for cars/some trucks. They lose so much value and cost a ton in maintenance after a certain point.
As a true American, I will never... never! buy an Asian truck
I have the 2021 four door long bed. Army green. I love it. I don’t love the payments, but at the time used ones were literally more expensive than ordering a new one and waiting on it for three months. I think this may be the last truck that I ever own. I also still have a 2004 2wd Tacoma with 425,000 miles that runs and drives perfectly. Tacomas are the best made trucks, period!
Bought my first Tacoma last week, 2023, and I love it. HOWEVER, the auto tranny is a little wonky in my opinion. I wish I could actually find a manual tranny in VT but it’s like finding a unicorn
“ Alright it’s a Toyota we know it’s gonna start” - Scotty Kilmer. This had me laughing so hard 🤣🤣 I would love to be his neighbor!
As long as you're fine with him running over your mailbox every once in awhile! Lol
But what if it didn't start ?
Or not. I had a Toyota Corolla that stranded me 3 times and wouldn't start. Failed distributor, then a failed starter motor, then a failed fuel line. What ho, I had a GMC for equally as long and it never stranded me
@@dirkdiggler5164 that’s what we call a unicorn corolla…those things don’t exist.
@@dirkdiggler5164 My 2004 sierra is still going strong. Planning on getting a 1 ton duramax in the future for work though, my 04 is a 5.3 vortec. Probably going to keep my 04 though because I don't think they'll offer me enough money to convince me to part with it.
I absolutely love my 2020 Tacoma. Only regret is not getting the 4x4 version. But with today's prices, there's no way I'm gonna sell and try to buy another one. Gonna keep this for a very long time and maybe just update to thicker tires.
Ha! Me too. I regret not getting the 4x4 but at the moment, it was 10k more
Damn I just got the 4x2, and I’m
Hoping I don’t get stuck in a mud or rain in California .
My friend has a 2 wd he says he loves it
If you get the 2WD try to get a LSD in the rear diff. Made a huge difference in my Tundra.
I literally just bought mine and I have similar regrets, but it was another $6-8k and honestly, how often would I EVER use it? Not much.
You know it's funny when people say oh that's an outdated F-150 or that's an outdated. Whatever I mean in reality, sometimes outdated is reliable. I mean once something's perfected can it really be outdated sometimes it's old doesn't mean that it's junk
U like fords. Why? My company had nothing but trouble with them.
I have a very hard time believing that truck gets 24mpg, even at 55. Thats sounds like a reading from the monitoring system in the truck, and those numbers are usually a few mpg optimistic.
I've got a 2016 taco. I usually calculate mpg by dividing the mile on the odometer over the number of gallons i pump in at a gas station. If im being very fuel conscious on the highway, I can get about 22mpg maintaining 80 mph. 20 in the city.
I have a 2022 SR5 4X4 and it’ll get 24-26 at 60-70 mph
My 2017 trd sport get about 21 hwy but that’s up and down the mountains of North Carolina
@@NickBirdManeS Well I don't have a trd but my 2023 SR5 4x4 i just got reads 24 and the odd 25 at the end of my 38 mile work commute but thats driveing it kind of obnoxiously easy just to see what I can get out of her. 30 miles 55mph 8 miles 65 mph.
Beats the pants off my 2005 gmc sierra which got 16-17 with a tailwind though.
I'll try and match up the numbers between the digital mpg and the miles/gal gas way.
@@NickBirdManeS same here i get 17mpg on a good day, everything is stock
gorgeous new truck, love the color too - congrats to your kid. I've been looking at those TRD Sport models, seems like the sweet spot in the lineup, everything you want nothing you don't.
@@HaveMindWillThink no you can't
@@HaveMindWillThink it helps having a down payment and credit score above 600
Give your son a hug! He has enough income to buy a nice truck.
I recently took a 600-mile trip in a similar Tacoma model, and I have one complaint. That is that the seat height from the floor is lower than most other vehicles I have driven. I am 6ft tall and because of that short distance my legs, hips, and lower back were in pain by the end of the trip.
yes! You can get seat jackers from "desert does it" that supposedly fixes this. I'm going to try it.
I’m 6ft too, one thing I do when I take a long road trip in mine is by having the seat all the back and down, and then lean the torso part back a little with no lumbar support. With that I haven’t had issues, but everyone’s body is built different tho. Goodluck man
The Tacoma is not for tall people. I'm 6'3" and I do not fit comfortably. I threw my back out contorting to get in the thing and seat height is too low. Raising the seat would put my head through the roof, I went with the f150 and love it almost as much as Tacoma owners love their trucks.
@@snjrdn get the seat jackers! Makes the view way better in my 2022. different levels for height.
Truck is setup like a car. Sitting in it feels exactly like sitting in a car lol. So many people with this "I am tall, I can't fit" crap.
Nothing wrong with it being assembled in Mexico 🇲🇽
cheap labor. More $$ for the big-wigs
Not from a quality point of view but from a capitalistic point of view that makes the rich richer
Yes the pay. $25 an hour if build in America
@@marilynh5487 Predatory capitalism. There need to be laws against this sort of thing. These cars are only affordable for average lower, middle-class Joes used
@@numbredheart Globalization is what you're referring to, not Capitalism.
I have a 2019 TRD Sport 4x4 and I’m absolutely loving it, bought it in 2021 just above 22k miles and it’s at 55k in less than 2 years 😅 it’s definitely a moneypit, i’ve put in alittle over 8k already just in mods and i don’t see me stopping for awhile, planning to turbo it in the next few months 🤙🏽
The taco isn’t a money put…you are 😂
I got a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport back in March 2021. Built in Texas. Likely one of the last. Love it!
Its a adaptive transmission, it learns how you drive, if you wanted you can plug in a scan tool and reset it, it fix’s the gear shifting
I’d really like a new V6 Tacoma but in a stripped down, no frills version. Think 1975 Hilux guise with 5 speed overdrive stick tranny, fuel injection and electronic ignition for reliability. Leave out all the other computers.
Do they sell hilux in the US?
I have a 2019 TRD sport around 29k miles and I have consistently seen 25 mpg on the highway driving anywhere from 65-75 mph. Only complaints with this vehicle is the paint quality and I had a ball joint/control arm replacement under warranty (assembled in Mexico just like this one)
Yeah the paint quality is so bad, I was honestly horrified. I think most colors it's still a single stage paint, meaning they mix the clear in with the paint vs adding additional layers of clear. But whatever, years down the road I'll probably do a respray
I bought a Toyota 4 cly, standard shift, 4 wheel drive back in 1983. Loved that truck. Great gas mileage. It was a small LIGHT WEIGHT truck. Prefect.
I towed a small pop-up camper (Apache ?) all over the west and down the west coast. Paralleled parked (with the camper in tow) on a San Francisco street.
What a great truck. My friends liked it (sexy design compared to U.S. designs.). Shinny black. My 6 foot friend bought one, and it was fun watching him get in/out of the truck. Never had a problem except a frozen emergency brake (I discovered in San Francisco) because I never used it before.....
The truck bed rusted out because I think it was an aftermarket put on after it was shipped here, to avoid import duty taxes that Reagan imposed on Toyota and Honda.
I had 2 tacomas - put together in Mexico n never had problems. The 1st one after a year I gave it to my 1st son. Then the 2nd tacoma TRD SPORTS I gave it to my 2nd son.
I MISSED THE TACOMA SO MUCH - I ORDERED 2022 4X4 6CYL TRD OFFROAD .
Nothing wrong assembled in Mexico. The quality control is japanese
Mine was made in Mexico. It’s a 2009. Nothing new
I have an ‘18 Taco and he’s so right about the automatic tranny. I couldn’t find one with a standard so I settled and it’s extremely slow with shifts. I drive mine in manual most of the time but especially when I’m towing something. If you care about shifting absolutely go with a standard like the man says!
Somebody had mentioned a software update. But I'm wondering if there is a type of shift kit that could be put in it like the old Transmissions.
Push the ECT button. That will let it rev more and will tighten up the shifts. The trans is geared towards good mileage which is why it shifts like it does. The ECT button will give you what your lookin for but at the cost of more pain at the pump
It’s also worth telling you your not getting a manual trans unless your buying a TRD pro or some other model that’s pushing 50k
@@matthewcaughey8898 I get why it’s slow to shift but even with the ECT PWR on the shifts are unpredictable and just strange. This isn’t a problem I’ve had on a lot of other automatic transmissions, just my taco. Should be known that they only starting tying the manual transmission with TRD in very recent history. There are still standard 3rd gens you can buy used without all the bells and whistles.
@@hrettbollis2464 they weren’t easy to find when they were new. Now? It’s even harder to find one
I wanna see Scotty's reaction when he say's it's a Toyota or Honda of course it's gonna start right up, and then it doesn't start up.
Awesome video - Classic Scotty style. All the most relevant info covered, succinctly and logically. Love it - keep on revving
I just picked up a v6 manual trans off road trim tacoma this week and it drives like a dream! I'm excited to have it for years.
I have the exact same truck but 2019 with 60k. Love it.
Owned 6 tacomas along with several other Toyotas. Reliability is simply amazing. My current 2018 is a great truck, but I miss my 2014 every day. Smoother and more power. Prolly going to have to grab a new one next year before they mess it up even more with the turbo charged 4 banger. We picked up a 2022 4runner this year to stay ahead of it for a few years. Too bad Toyota messed the new tundras up so bad.
Hasn’t been out long enough yet to make that determination. If there are some shortcomings, Toyota will fix it. Give it a chance. 2016 Tacoma TRD off road dc here.
You’re flushed with cash if you’re buying in this market right now.
Everytime a new version comes out on any vehicle there is problems I got the 21 trd offroad, was told that's the last year assembled in America? Going to Mexico in 22 version. 36, 500
Imagine the new tacoma with the 4.6 v8? That'll never happen unfortunately
@@TXlowlifeTXI'm seeing some used ones for around and under 32k... Is that too much?
Scotty! Would you consider making a video on the 2022 Toyota GR86? Your overall thoughts and opinion on it considering it’s history, progression, and competition in the affordable sports car space. You are killin it!
A Google search would've gave u that answer lol it's a 86 you're either a beginner driver or looking for something slow and can handle a turn lol still doesn't have enough hp or tq to compete against the other sports car but it can still make a turn lol that sums up a 86, get something else if u wanna go fast 🤣
Was at the Toyota dealer in 2018. New Tacoma TRD was stickered at $37,995.
$46,000 in summer 2022.
Can't wait for Scotty to review the 2023 hybrid Tacoma when it comes out. I know he's not a fan of hybrids, but I know he'll shoot straight about the test driving experience.
Same. I’m waiting to see the new design and variants before I get my next vehicle. And for Scotty’s reviews!
I have the 2.7 5speed manual 4x4. I get over 20mpg in town and 24 on the highway. My co worker has a v6 and only gets 17mpg in town. The 4 banger does lack power though. I’ve beat a few bicycles with it.
😂😂
Some of those bikes are fast.
I got the same Toyota as this video.I’m getting 15.7 mpg
@@derekarmy2047 Yea it’s a shame they advertised it as more fuel efficient than the 2.7 when new.
I had a 2014 Tacoma with the 2.7 but it also had the 4 speed auto.. that transmission made the power feel even worse. Probably wouldn't be so bad with the new 6A
RIP Abe. Japan is awesome! love the place!
It’s funny how little the Taco has changed from my 03 tundra besides the obvious things like a 4.7 v8 and the 15ish mpg. The fan almost look identical.
I had the ‘03 Tundra with the 4.7 engine also and the crappy gas mileage but loved the truck and the power. Friday the 13th of September 2019 changed all of that at a street light when a full sized work van pulled out in front of me and I plowed into the right front of the van at 45mph. Totaled both vehicles but the Tundra still started afterwards. All 4 doors still opened fully without any binding. Bought a 2019 Tacoma 3.5 Sport as a replacement. Other than lack of power compared to the Tundra, I love the gas mileage. I get anywhere from 17-26 depending on the terrain and traffic. Not a bad trade off in my opinion. Toyotas are built to keep you safe.
I bought my 2020 Tacoma TRD Sport mainly because of you incessant praise of Toyota's. No regrets.
Glad they still come with a regular engine cooling fan. It preserves that nice engine growl at startup.
Those 6 speed automatics are a real pain in fast food drive throughs. They tend to jump from from idle to 900 rpm causing the vehicle to lurch slightly. It just leaves you feeling disconnected from it. I even had mine reprogrammed.
It's the same for the current generation Hilux eventually you get use to it
Don't eat that crap~!
Stay the hell out of the fast food drive throughs it's killing you and your truck!
Yup! get out and stretch those legs and ba**s(its good for ya) to get something out and let the taco be for a moment.
I noticed that going into reverse when parking sometimes, it wants to lunge back.
Just bought one. Scotty, I might have served with your son at Campbell, I was in the 101 CAB 2007-2013 x3 combat tours.
Well, I have a 2017 Tacoma SR and I Love it.
Personally, I'd be pissed too that he bought a TRD Sport and NOT a TRD Off-Road.
The Off-Road can take you almost anywhere on any terrain!
Drove my 2020 trd sport taco from California to Virginia this summer in 5 days through valleys, mountains, flash floods, desert no problem. Son bought a quality truck
I have a 2020 sr5 tacoma, I love it. It runs like a dream, and I never find the transmission to be clunky at all.
I love my 2011 Tacoma. Bought it brand new. Have had it for 12 years, and it has 145,000+ miles. I'm banking on another 8 years and 100K. 😊
Will get there with normal maintenance/upkeep for sure.
Great to see your input on the tacoma!
I have a 2016 Tacoma trd sport. I have to say they are no where near the quality of the 2015s. I have the 6 speed manual which makes the motor come alive. But I have noticed it runs even better on super and with the variable timing and being a Atkinson style motor it is also sensitive to humidity. This baby likes hot dry air. When we go into the wet season the mileage is negatively effected. Over all I wish I had a 2015. The new ones have that stupid oil filter as well that increases your labor to change compared to the 4.0 motors. Mike Sweers is a ex Chrysler engineer so they are taking the Chrysler way of making them as cheap and plastic as possible. Check the paint thickness since that has been an issue the shifting that you were feeling can be addressed with a software up date. They do that crap so that you come back and they can see if your a large mouth bass or just a perch.
No dealer likes a customer coming back …
mine is a trd 2007 two wheel , runs good
feel like your going pretty easy on toyota .... i bought one of these and there are no clues that demonstrate toyota knew what they were doing when designing/building it. ..... since you brought it up -the trans is easily the worse trans I have ever experienced.... the shifting is absolutely all over the place -100% more than this video would lead you to believe
I just bought a 22 Tacoma and I love it
Have a great weekend scotty 😀
thanks you too!
I would consider myself blessed if I had 10% of Scotty’s vehicle knowledge. The man is fascinating. I pray he makes videos and educates us for as long as he can do it. God bless him
All the knowledge I have gained from scotty's videos I pass along and people ask me how you know so much about cars. I just laugh and mention scotty Kilmer..then i hear who..
Ain’t that the truth!
My Dream truck! Love Tacomas. One of these days I’ll be able to comfortably afford one.
Great video Scotty👍🏾👍🏾
I'm a 22RE fan, but nice to see Toyota is still doing things right. I find the Japanese built ones better than US built
I'm in love with the newer Nissan Frontier and my parents are getting a new vehicle in a year or two I hope they get that one.
That looks almost identical to my 2017 TRD sport, the only thing missing is the clutch pedal and the lane assist pieces. I only get about 21 mpg with mine but in central New York the hills help keep it lower.
I put a craven exhaust on my 21 off road manual. And boy it sure is hard to get good milage listening to that awesome sound!!!
I have a 2017 Tacoma with the V6 (same generation). It is true you can beat the EPA highway estimates in that 50-65 range. However it quickly drops of when you go faster. Our interstates in my state are 80mph and going 85 I get around 12 and going 80 just 14. However when sticking to two lane highways with reduced speed limits I've seen as high as 26.
Can’t relate any more
Wow Scotty, it seems you like the new Tacoma V6 (lol). I wouldn't personally care if the transmission slipped a little, as long as it held up.
I have a 2020 Tacoma trd off road, I love it I bought it brand new in 2020 and have put 92000 miles on it, I’ve had zero issues with it other than 2 flat tires lol I never worry about my vehicle breaking down and pretty confident in it, I also live out in the country and off road a lot. My only complaint is the interior space but it’s not a big deal I would also like a little more bells and whistles inside but it’s whatever , I love it
for people who want an automatic but want a tighter transmission, the OTT tune has significantly improved the gear hunting problem
“Remember to remove your top” Scotty Kilmer 2022.
Imagine he just started recording without his son knowing he’s recording his truck
Considering I do 95% driving on the street I should have probably got the TRD 4x4 sport model but instead I went with the TRD 4x4 off-road model I don't know if there's a whole lot of difference but I kind of like the plastic around the fenders & the bumper rather than everything being painted. But being tuned more for the street probably would have been better. The off-road has that locking rear diff which is hella nice, but I don't think I'd ever go off-road enough to where I would need it the 🌮's are so good off road I think just having 4-wheel drive you can get almost anywhere even in stock form for the average person camping, hunting & shooting things like that... Not going out to purposely Rock crawl or mud bog...
My only regret with my 1999 tacoma SR5 is that it is a 4 cylinder. Not much power (I think 157 HP?) but at 181k miles it stiill runs beautifully with the original clutch and starter with no oil leaks. It is reliable as heck. Best purchase I ever made
I had a 98 one manual trans and I miss the fck out of it. Have a 2014 now and I love it but hate the ride compared to my 98
I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 in Cement Gray and i love it!
My 2021 tacoma brand new off the lot had to be serviced a week later for leaking fuel injector seals. Was in the toyota shop for a month because they couldn't figure it out 🙄
bet you had a nice loner though
😂 Trade it for a v8 tundra, they are made in Texas and are better than the turbo 6.
2nd gen tacomas are also a little clunky, it reminds you that you’re in a Tacoma. Personally I despise the 3.5L V6 in the 3rd gen Tacoma, but that’s just because you need a specific socket to change the oil filter and since we almost never see them in the shop we only have a cheap set of the sockets which barely work. I prefer my 4.0L V6 which is super easy to maintain.
Had a 2nd gen loved it. Sold it for great money. Got a third gen. Sold it in a year for a new 4.0 4Runner. The 3.5 in a truck is not good even with the stick I had
"Windows open in the back so you throw beer cans in the back" 🤣🤣
I like the rear sliding window for getting rid of beer cans! Wow
I just bought a 22 Tacoma trd sport w/ auto trans and I love it. I did some nice mods and I love it even more. You always have great videos scotty
Last week I went to a toyota dealership to try to trade in my Ram 1500 for a 4 cylinder SR5 4 door tacoma with 30,000 miles used, and they were wanting $32,000 for the truck, and only wanted to give me 9,000 for my 2017 Ram 1500.... I immediately walked out.
Lol $9k for the Ram? Wow, you must have alot of miles on it.
@@FrameRot 96k miles.
@@Oakshang damn you were gonna get screwed
@@FrameRot 96k miles, crew cab, big horn, good condition..no issues, and were wanting to give me 9k...are you fkn kidding me? I wanted to laugh at the sales manager.
@@Oakshang should have
Didn't his son buy a pickup truck 3 years ago
He’s an endless money pit
@@bourboncat9229 😅😅😅😅
@@bourboncat9229 probably buys a new Toyota pickup every 3 years
@@scaldon2 yeah he does and his grandson neglects maintenance too on the cars despite having Scotty as his grandpa! Looks like Scotty’s boys are ur average Americans use and abuse then junk em
Special ordered a 21 Sport, Access Cab, Army Green which I received January of 21.
15k later it is a great truck. The only thing that has failed is the crappy wiper blades. The winter ripped those things to shreds. Besides that...flawless.
I traded my 2015 GMC Sierra 2 years ago for 2020 Tacoma TRD sport 4x4 in Cement Gray. Loving it.
I think scottys right. Assembly in Mexico not a good idea. People don't believe the minimum wage in Mexico is 5 bucks PER DAY. NOT HOUR $5/DAY
My man scotty, always pumping out the great content
“The splash pan is metal”….. and you need to remove it every time you change the oil filter, my only gripe
bout 6 screws aint much
Use anti-seize on the bolts and it is like butter. Not really something to complain about..
More gears in a transmission just means more hunting for economy and transmission issues. There is nothing wrong with a six speed, and also with an automatic there HAS to be manual mode option for the times we need it.
I still believe that six speed manual transmissions should be standard equipment on trucks.
100% correct on the MPG. I just traded my 2020 2.7 ACab for 2023 trd sport 4dr SB. The 2.7 bulletproof hated the highway & hills/grades. The 3.5 is outstanding on highway. Little less intown... Enjoy you Taco