2022 Toyota Tacoma SR 2.7L Owner Review / Farewell After 7 Months and 11,000 Miles 

To bad people today think they have to have every bell and whistle there is in their vehicles, all that does is drive up the cost and is more things to break. The price of vehicles today is just stupid. So many take out 7 year to 9 year loans so they can get that top of the line model and end up underwater all much the last few months of the loan term. I just purchased a 2023 Tacoma SR access cab 4x4 2.7.

That's why I bought mine. It's so practical and will last longer then me most likely.

6 foot bed in that is plenty long enough. Put the tail gate down for anything bigger.

I’m 23 and I bought the 2023 utility package and I love it so far get pretty good mileage I’ve already put 1100miles on it in the month I’ve owned it

@@jadeflagon9681 pros vs cons for the SR Utility vs an SR5? I’m almost done paying off my ‘21 Corolla HB Nightshade and I think I may just buy a basic SR5 2.7L Tacoma if I can get one at 30k and put down a nice down payment!

Too funny. I’m also 61, and we are trading in my 2008 FJ for a 2023 Taco SR access cab 4 x 4 with 2.7L I-4. I am hoping to have this truck from here on out. I love my FJ, but having to flip the rear seats down every time I loaded up to go to the beach (we live in Kill Devil Hills, NC…the outer banks here) was a pain. I understand why the FJ has such a cult following, but I never go off roading other than going through beach sand. I’m looking forward to the Taco, not needing the V6, alloy wheels, or even the double cab. All we have for that back seat are 2 Frenchies, so the access cab works perfect for us. We DO have 2019 Tundra 5.7L double cab go toe our Airstream, so this Toyota will be mainly for around town and any trips made without towing involved.

@@RichAnthony77 I really think you will love the Tacoma, I sure do. I wish you were closer to Arkansas because I would buy your FJ. Do you mind if I ask the mileage and year of your FJ? I'm currently looking for one and attempting to gather used car pricing. Again, I really think you will enjoy your Tacoma. Currently I have 10, 600 miles on mine with absolutely no issues or problems. Funny thing, every time I take my Tacoma to the dealership for an oil change, they approach me wanting to know if I want to sell it. I politely tell them no I'm fine. Take care.

@@rockbay79 it’s a 2008 with 125000 miles on it. I’m selling it ti the dealer for $8500, then buying the Taco. We wanted to pay off our 2019 Tundra with the $8500 so we only have one car payment.

I agree for sure! You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it😎

That's why I bought a new 22 Tacoma Sr access cab 4x4, black metallic, time tested 2.7 I 4 motor, no race truck but I wanted simple, simple works, the truck will probably outlive me 😮

Thank you! It is a super reliable truck and will definitely be missed! I wouldn't mind owning another one at all. I just uploaded the video of its replacement!

Glad you enjoyed it! Congrats on your new truck 👍

I agree about the manual five speed.

I have the utility package on my 4x4 SR

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@@Eliyourcarguy You're welcome 😊

She will be missed!

Sad they no longer offer a 4 cyl manual

I drive 50 miles round trip a day to work and back, if i keep my foot out of it, it's averaging almost 25MPG, and mine is the V6

There is a countless cracs in the schasy poor paint,that is the best recepy for Good Rusty truck in the future ,It is the nacked true,just saw that on my new 2022 Tacoma.

4Runner is a nice upgrade! I can understand how it would be more comfortable on longer trips for sure.

They make seat risers for the taco, would of been worth a try for ya. Have full set in mine and very much changed the seat feel.

So you are right about it being a Santa Cruz, Chris! The only thing is, it's not the one you think, check out my latest video and you'll know what I mean haha.

From my experience driving a 2020 Tacoma SR and monitoring fuel consumption on a scangauge 2, it's situational. If you're consistently going against a headwind or gaining elevation, S5 is basically equally as efficient as S6. If you're consistently going downhill/tailwind, S6 reduces fuel consumption by 5-6% which is only about 1 MPG gained. Also, S4 vs S5 is about 15-18% if 5th gear is accessible.

@@clover7359 we thank you for your research and service.

I have been wondering about how one of these would do if you put lighter weight wheels and a smaller diameter tire. From what I researched by doing that it would reduce the tire and wheel weight by about 10lbs per wheel. Having driven small displacement engines in several other vehicles and reducing rotating mass, I found better driving characteristics like noticeably better acceleration, and fewer downshifts uphill.

Comes with it, standard on all tacomas

The entire bed shell of the Tacoma's are made out of a composite material. They have been doing that since the 2nd gens came out in 2005.

Imagine a camry engine in a land cruiser, for fuel economy sake

Wow! Glad I didn’t have any issues like that with mine and that it was reliable for me during the time I had it.

Hi Ben! No, I have never had any issues with the speedometer.

What do you mean Ben? My 22 SR is off by 2 MPH. Dealer says it’s good. Hahahaha. I guess I’m a dumbass then. What gives?

@@Ppphandhh ill be doing 40 and It says 0

Well, during those miles it was reliable for me. That’s how. Of course it’s not long term, but the reliability within the time I had it was exceptional. Also, if anyone is questioning the reliability of the 2.7L Tacoma, there are plenty of them all over the internet with over a half a million miles…

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I think 2023 Tacoma will be the final year to offer the 2.7L I4. It's also the last and final Toyota vehicle with a cast-iron engine block, instead of aluminum.

Anyone who knows cars will tell you these 4 cylinder Tacoma trucks are one of the most reliable vehicles in the world.

@@Eliyourcarguy most people know they are bulletproof proof and simple. Why let go of such a good truck? It only has enough miles to need it’s second oil change in a few months…

I bought a 22 Tacoma sr Access cab 4wd deleted utility package, unless I get tired of it, I will keep it for a long time, unless it gets totalled somehow, the truck will outlive me, joke about it all the time, same truck just black, I love this Simple setup!!! Peace to you........

I've seen several that didn't make it that long. The new Chevy stuff, some new Broncos, etc.

Good to know who to stay away from. Even my 2006 Suzuki Forenza Wagon went 120,,000 + miles, before a Dealerships botched timing belt job, blew it up. (and they were made my Daewoo) Shame, as I miss that car and she was still going strong.

Yugo is good car but look is not

The factory in Mexico has as much as quality control as any other factory other than Japan.

Eh u get used to it. With this truck i dont think buyers are concerned with looks. But I would just replace it.

Toyota sells models including the SR with color matched bumper.