2009 Toyota Tacoma Review / Making Sense of Insanity 

Great, unique review. I had a 2005 4cyl Access Cab with ye olde 4 speed auto for 10 yrs. Was a great truck, slow and loud but would get 26mpg on all highway 55mph.

I have an '07 Tacoma v6 4.0l auto, bought it new and still running great! Just bought a '22 trd off road and it kinda sucks, lol 2nd gen is best

I just bought this amazing truck and couldn't be happier!

More 2nd gen tacoma reviews would be awesome. Also, an overview or review of manual tacoma transmissions over the years and how they are affected by electronics (eg: 2nd vs 3rd gen electronic shifting and responsiveness)

I bought a 2013 TRD Off Road in late 2012. It's been pretty much flawless for a decade. Love the rear locker and ATRAC when I go off road. I added a lift and winch for off road use. It's only got a bit over 60,000 miles on it but most of that is off road trips, as I have had 2 or 3 other vehicles for most of the time I've owned it. At the rate this truck is going I may just keep it forever.

Thanks for the truck review! Such a reliable truck that many want. 😎

Just picked up a 2009, same exact truck as yours. 268k kms for 11,000 CAD. Luckily frame looks very clean, just a few spots of surface rust. I like the 4 Cylinder so far. I just came from a 2001 3.4L V6 Tacoma so power feels similar.

This is a fantastic review well done! I am looking at older trucks and suvs for when I move to the Australian outback!

The radio knob trick worked like a charm on my 2011. And they say that alcohol isn't a solution!

I used to have a 2005 Double Cab TRD Offroad, it was amazing! Very realiable and comfortable. It never let me down.

Such a nice truck! Thank you for the video!

Great review. Subbed immediately

nice review!

Awesome video man, really enjoyed it. I've got the same spec'd truck, just a regular cab that I've thought about making a regular ownership review on like you've done here. I've noticed that my speedo reads about 2 mph high....about 3mph high above 60 haha, I didn't realize that was a thing on these Tacos

I got a 2007 5 lug standard and I absolutely love it

Excellent review.

2.7 i4, 5 speed manual transmission and 4x4 seems like the best combination

I got mine (2011) for $10,9K - had 80K on it. I now have 105K (2 years on). Toyota replaced my frame, and I put $2K more into it for rust issues not covered by the frame replacement, here in NY. Amazing truck, tbh for what I got it for.

I love you videos, been thinking about getting a v6 manual taco. I heard the turning radius of single cab is amazing.

These are excellent trucks, it will treat you well! I had a 2011 2.7 5 speed bought new for a few years but got tired of how gutless it was in the Montana mountains and switched to a V6 auto. While I haven't had any major problems with my V6 I do feel like the 2.7 will outlive any V6 Taco and handle abuse and neglect better. The 2.7 Taco will be the truck people drive during armageddon!

Just bought '12 SR5 2.7 5 speed. Original owner 68k mikes with petfect maintenance. Definitely underpowered but still a great truck. Feels capable and sturdy. Very pleased so far. In some weird way the lack of power grows on you 😂.

👈🏾2012 second owner taco, blk in 6speed manual and 4x4.... I loooooove it!! 👍🏽❤️

Love the 4 cylinder- had a 5speed Wish I kept it

You should use surface sheild from pb blaster. I've been spraying my chassis every 6 months and seems to be slowing the small amount if rust i have on my 2014 here in Massachusetts

I got a 2009 access cab trd sport thanks for the info and vid

Nice video

Get the cue ball shift knob and the TRD short throw shifter. You’ll love the difference.

tried the volume knob trick. works like a charm now!!

100% on the volume knob fix. I just did that tonight on my 2009 taco

I learned manual on a 2005 single cab prerunner, it was nice.

My Toyota Trucks since the first in 1988. 1. Used 86 2wd single cab 6 foot bed 4 cylinder 4 speed manual, 2. New 93 2wd extended cab 6 foot bed 4 cylinder 5 speed manual SR5, it had VENT WINDOWS ❤! 3. New 98 Tacoma extended cab TRD Offroad V6 5 speed manual ❤(the corner tie down eyes in this truck were the best tie down system of any generation !) 4. New 07 FJ Cruiser Fulltime 4wd 6 speed manual❤ (definitely my favorite 4wd system) 5. New 09 Tacoma SR5 extended cab 4wd 4 cylinder 5 speed manual (Unfortunately I totaled it) 6. New 2010 Tacoma 4 door TRD Offroad 6 speed manual. New frame at 95k for FREE in 2018, with a bunch of new Toyota parts in installed at no or greatly reduced labor cost. This is still my daily driver, I love it for the most part, has 137k and I plan to drive it till the end of time. I have no interest in the 3rd generation because there's no replacement for displacement ! I'd rather have the corner tie downs of the older trucks and especially the 1st gen Tacoma, because you could tie down things that were several inches below the sides of the bed and they were steel bolted to steel and not plastic, although the track system does work well enough for items that are taller than the track system, but you can't ratchet strap things down as tightly as the old system. I'd love to find another 86 like my first truck. I still see them on the road a few times a year. It is to me like the Stargazer was to Captain Picard.

I just bought a 2013 Tacoma double cab prerunner for 18k cash for my business. I love the timeless look of the interior, while superior to other brands of the same year. It’s also outdated to majority of car brands making it extremely reliable

My 4x4 4cyl 5mt access cab is laughably slow but it still runs with 276k miles.

Great truck cant wait to install the VT supercharger

Last year I was deciding between an OG Ford Ranger and a Tacoma. I'm surprised you don't like the acceleration on yours. When I test drove them the 4 cylinder Taco felt pretty good, the 4 cylinder Ranger, not so much. I ended up going with a 2wd manual 3.0 Ranger. The Tacos are nice, but there is such a huge premium for them during these covid times that I don't think it's worth it. Not to mention the rust issues.

more info about the rubbing alcohol trick please!

Think the only reason why I passed on the 2.7 because of the mpg I’ve heard mixes between mid 20s and mid teens highway. And New York gas prices are ridiculous.

I have an 07 tacoma v6 6 speed off road. Man its a blast to drive

What speedometer gear size did you end up going with? Mine is about 6mph on the slow side when at a highway speeds. at 70 on cluster real speed is about 64-65

My 2010 is a Base cab SR5 2.7 4 cyl. 5 sp manual...Came with 16 inch 6 lug TRD alloy wheels which I have never seen beyond this truck Same color as yours....Worse thing about the base model is the awful bench seat. Btw, I keep hearing that the frame failures are on the v6 models.I paid 12K Sept 2017 124K subbed

Mine has that bumper thing too after i replaced it.

I'm at 263k, runs great

16k! Whats the pricing look like for this trim Tacoma vs a similar mileage v6 trd sport?

Ohh yeahhh!

That would be a popular video.I haven't checked, but I'd imagine there are others...14 models affected? How are they identified? Toyota checked mine while it was still under the frame extended warranty...said it had no serious rust and sealed it.I am to take it back soon for a check but I know the areas affected and there is no significant rust under the sealant.Your repair sounds sufficient. I have to fix the 4wd actuator...sticks in 4wL. Another weak item.

Zero to sixty? Yes. Great vid, thank you for making this.

Im looking at an 2009, 2.7L 4x4 single cab with 55k miles. It has a bed cap for $16k... Seems like an okay deal....Too much?

The 2014 standard cab 4X4 is called cute by the ladies and cool by the guys 🤔🏆🏆🏆

Also, tbh if I was to have to replace my 1st Gen, the only other Tacoma would have to be a 2nd Gen 4.0 6spd! Not crazy about how the 3rd gen drives

The second gen Tacoma is one of the best truck specially with 4.0 engine can run for long time ask why 4Runner still using the 4.0 on 2022

Working on a deal to get the same year in silver

2022 TRD off-road 6spd manual 2nd ⚙️ 67mph... 3rd ⚙️ 98mph... I'm not exactly what 1st ⚙️ is cause i shift WAY b4 redline lol long ass gearing

Just got a 2007 TRD 6 speed, might have to sell it due to the cramped clutch area, I have to point my foot like a ballerina to not get my foot hung up in the tiny foot space. Pretty ridiculous compared to other manual trucks I've driven.

For the spare tire I carry wd40 and a Mallot in the bed in order to break it free if I ever need it.

Just got my 09 prerunner and I couldn’t be happier 🛻🎉 Thanks for your review

18:02 lmfao 😂

Thanks

I’ve got a 17 with the auto and really dislike it. Should have got an older 4cyd manual for my usage

There was a recall for frame!!

OK!!! A HEADS UP PEOPLE 07 tacoma 2.7L There is a tube that runs from the side of the thermostat housing, between the engine block and intake manifold, to the back of the engine, it splits in 2, 1 for the heater core, and 1 to the throtal body as a pre warmer.. (ITS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC) 🤔😤 So Yea it ran HOT, BAD HOT!!! And that was at 150000 I hope many people read my comment!!!!! Its been down hill ever sents!!!! I had a 99, sold it with 300000 and it ran good as new!!! Why would a company so this?!?!

I kind of like my 4 cylinder I can floor it and still get the acceleration of a brick.

2008 trw 55.000 mi front end worn out not a fan

I have a 2010 with 119,000 miles that runs like new. The only thing that sucks is brandons gas prices

😢

Mine is 2010 it has had the starter replaced and that is all. 210 K and it. 's still rocking. I love this truck. I will drive it until the tires fall off.

Just bought a 08 five speed manual 4. liter but tbh I’m afraid of making a manual a daily driver I hope I love it 🙏