OP
Things have been kinda "challenging" here lately.
We can take a bit of enjoyment.
New Truck
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We can take a bit of enjoyment.
OP
I read that they're gonna turbocharge the 4cyl. for 2024. I'm not really interested in that.
OP
Yup, it was the safest way to get out of the truck.
And another thing-------------------------
The reason I bought my then new Tacoma in 1995---and still have it as noted earlier, is because I came upon a plumbing contractor with four Toyota pick-ups. He'd had Toyota's ever since they'd been available here.
His plan: Use them for 400,000 miles each, maintaining them by the book, then trade them in on four new models. As noted, this plan had been place and functioning ever since the get-go----and was working.
I thought about that for not very long, and off I went to the Toyota store. Now my Tacoma is one of the fancy ones, with ALL the bells and whistles---thanks to the Boss Lady--who never knows when to quit. Her resulting truck is the one that's still going strong (at 230,000 miles)---and all the bells and whistles are still going strong too. One recent exception was the right side (power) window---which stopped. 45 minutes to an hour (and $40) later, the window was back to going up and down---at the hands of a local back alley/shade tree mechanic---who seems to be able to fix anything from a lawn mower on up!!
By the by, our first Toyota truck---having left Chicago, and moved to the farm, was a "farm truck". These are generally rather disreputable looking vehicles which seldom see pavement, but can cope with it if/when needed. This was a 1983 3/4 ton diesel beast---a rather small beast, but a beast nonetheless. It had 380,000 miles on it when I bought it---a bunch more when my son took it to his place in Memphis----where, to this day, it is still going chugga-chugga-chugga!!
Its only shortcoming came to light one day when the Boss Lady had driven it to Chattanooga (50 miles down the road, and not a real bright move on her part), but there she was, and the voice on the phone said something like "The truck won't go!"
It wouldn't go because the clutch had gone. The rest of the long story short is I drove down to Chattanooga, swapped vehicles with her, and drove the beater truck back home----without the clutch---and only had to come to a dead stop three times along the way. I was VERY impressed with myself!!
I came to find out it was a 3/4 ton version in the course of replacing the clutch. The assembly NAPA gave me was too small. The reason sounded like this: "You must have the 3/4 ton truck." Sure enough, that's what we had.
Ralph Tremaine
The reason I bought my then new Tacoma in 1995---and still have it as noted earlier, is because I came upon a plumbing contractor with four Toyota pick-ups. He'd had Toyota's ever since they'd been available here.
His plan: Use them for 400,000 miles each, maintaining them by the book, then trade them in on four new models. As noted, this plan had been place and functioning ever since the get-go----and was working.
I thought about that for not very long, and off I went to the Toyota store. Now my Tacoma is one of the fancy ones, with ALL the bells and whistles---thanks to the Boss Lady--who never knows when to quit. Her resulting truck is the one that's still going strong (at 230,000 miles)---and all the bells and whistles are still going strong too. One recent exception was the right side (power) window---which stopped. 45 minutes to an hour (and $40) later, the window was back to going up and down---at the hands of a local back alley/shade tree mechanic---who seems to be able to fix anything from a lawn mower on up!!
By the by, our first Toyota truck---having left Chicago, and moved to the farm, was a "farm truck". These are generally rather disreputable looking vehicles which seldom see pavement, but can cope with it if/when needed. This was a 1983 3/4 ton diesel beast---a rather small beast, but a beast nonetheless. It had 380,000 miles on it when I bought it---a bunch more when my son took it to his place in Memphis----where, to this day, it is still going chugga-chugga-chugga!!
Its only shortcoming came to light one day when the Boss Lady had driven it to Chattanooga (50 miles down the road, and not a real bright move on her part), but there she was, and the voice on the phone said something like "The truck won't go!"
It wouldn't go because the clutch had gone. The rest of the long story short is I drove down to Chattanooga, swapped vehicles with her, and drove the beater truck back home----without the clutch---and only had to come to a dead stop three times along the way. I was VERY impressed with myself!!
I came to find out it was a 3/4 ton version in the course of replacing the clutch. The assembly NAPA gave me was too small. The reason sounded like this: "You must have the 3/4 ton truck." Sure enough, that's what we had.
Ralph Tremaine
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Congratulations on the new ride, Wayne and very happy to hear that you and Lisa both escaped unscathed from the accident.
One thing about your new truck, though...it's too clean!
One thing about your new truck, though...it's too clean!
Yep, thought so. Glad all is well and you got a new ride.
OP
We intend to use it like a truck and take it up into the mountains when it gets warmer, there's lotsa mud there. I now I'll cringe the first time I hear it getting scraped by a branch.
I'm happy neither of you were badly hurt!
I have now owned two Toyota trucks, the first being a brand new short bed standard cab 1980 4wheel drive. Solid axles on both ends! It'd climb anything in existence, but the ride was, um, slightly rough. Kinda like an old buckboard.
My second is a 23 Off Road. This thing is a dream! It will probably outlast me!
I have now owned two Toyota trucks, the first being a brand new short bed standard cab 1980 4wheel drive. Solid axles on both ends! It'd climb anything in existence, but the ride was, um, slightly rough. Kinda like an old buckboard.
My second is a 23 Off Road. This thing is a dream! It will probably outlast me!
What seems to be the bottom line here, is the fact there are only two philosophies extant among the world's manufacturers---of anything. On the one hand we have those who strive to build the best possible product for the price. On the other hand we have those who strive to build their product at the lowest possible cost.
You pays your money, and you takes your pick!
Ralph Tremaine
You pays your money, and you takes your pick!
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Thank God both of you are ok. My 13 Highlander with the plain 4 banger just turned 200K. Brakes, shocks/ struts A/C compressor and couple batteries has been it. Drive it in mountains and no problems with power as drive speed limit.Knowledgeable mechanic friends say should get 300K easy. Use Lucas high mileage additive and 5-20 oil. Just had oil and filter change today.
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You are gonna absolutely LOVE that Tacoma. I got one (4 door) 4x4 2023 one level down down the Pro and it is the bomb! Replaced Old Blue with it and it is everything I need to tow my boats and haul my stuff! I am sold on Toyota quality.
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That is the main reason I did not wait until the 2024 model year as they got rid of all the naturally aspirated V6's and went with the turbo 4's for mileage reasons.
OP
I was working for Toyota when they came out with the 4wd trucks in 1979. Didn't do much more than drive them around the lot and wash them though.
This is our third Toyota truck. Our first was a 1987 4wd with a 4 inch lift and 33" tires. Nice truck but it had an American bed that rusted terribly.
Second was a 2009 Tacoma 4wd access cab with a 4 cylinder and manual transmission. That one got totaled by a left hand turning, stop sign running moron.
I missed that truck, it was "just right."
Now we have a brand new Tacoma and even though it's a base model, it has bunches of features I've never had in a vehicle before.
Nice ride!
I see a lot of Tacomas on the road. I often reflect that if we added an N they'd be: Taco-Man!
I see a lot of Tacomas on the road. I often reflect that if we added an N they'd be: Taco-Man!
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Longevity is a performance all too often overlooked
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Turbos, lol. Wait til it goes in the shop for repairs….
OP
Don't need twice the power. Adding a turbo just seems an unnecessary added expense and complication. The naturally aspirated 4 cylinder does just fine for me.
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