Something ain’t right. Your transmission, front differential and engine are all suppose to be blown up according to the online Tacoma experts (that may or may not have ever owned one)
Hilarious 😆 I love mine and shopped around. Paying exactly what I would expect to pay for a newer gen truck too. I didn’t rush out the second they dropped and paid msrp or more for it
Idk guys ...saying the new Taco is better than previous gens at 10k miles is like saying someone youve been dating for a month is better than your ex of 4 years...only time will tell...
I opted for the '24 Colorado ZR2 because I thought it was the best value-for-capability midsize truck available today. The Tacoma (in TRD Pro trim) was on my short list - as was the Ranger Raptor - but the dealer adjustments for the RR were stupid, and the MSRP of the TRD Pro was unjustified (IMO). The ZR2 scratched every "itch" I had, has front & rear lockers, super capable out-of-the-box, and wasn't astronomically priced... and effectively the same price as a moderately-optioned TRD OffRoad (which still doesn't have a front locker) when the ZR2 is modestly outfitted (but still at/above TRD OffRoad level). I never thought I'd not only own a Chevy... but be happy about it, too. Yet here we are. 🙂
I made the same decision. Originally, I was waiting for the Tacoma Trailhunter (waited for over a year for the price release), which was way too expensive. The fully optioned TRD Off Road was $57K and the ZR2 fully optioned was about $54K. After doing thorough research, the ZR2 made WAY more sense. The ZR2 looks much better too.
Legit analysis. I’ve seen many videos full of bs complaints. You guys are convincing and I believe you like a full size truck. Some people can’t pay, don’t have the need or don’t have space for that. So Tacoma fits perfectly.
Just a reminder, in the automotive review space, long term refers to a vehicle that is owned by, or loaned to an out let for longer than the typical weekly test. We have purchased this truck to be a long term tester on our own dime so that our viewers can get the answers that cannot be answered in 7 days. Also this is one of the highest mileage 24’ Tacoma’s at the time of filming. Sorry for any confusion, and thanks for watching.
I have a 2024 tacoma TRD off-road I've had for about 3 months I had a 3rd generation tacoma for 7 years this new tacoma is so much better the engine and transmission are perfect for tacoma I'm glad brought it 😊
This >> new 2024 Tacoma owners began reporting transmission failures in June, often with fewer than 1,000 miles on their odometers. Fast forward more than a month and the complaints haven’t stopped coming. Several reports have been officially filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while some come from Redditors and forum members sharing their stories. A smaller number comes from mechanics reporting multiple trucks in their shops with failed transmissions. Making matters even stranger is that both automatic and manual gearboxes are allegedly failing-not just one or the other.
You’ve reviewed the Ranger and own the Taco. What is your opinion on which is better? I realize Fors has struggled with quality for some years, but the specs sure point to the Ranger - especially with a 2.7 turbo V6 and more rear legroom.
I have a 2022 TRD sport. I love it and even though it gear hunts on hills on highways, I have learned to ignore it. Everything is rock solid and no issues in 24,000 miles. My wife doesn’t like the low seating position. I like the new one, but until mine gives me any issues I am going to keep her and the 4x4 works good too even if tricky to get it in 4x4 mode.
May consider a purchase but with a discount and factory financing below current rates. The price is just to dam high. Its not worth it. The quality is not there.
Wish i had saw this video 2 weeks ago. went from a 16 f150 ecoboost and its been something. this truck makes more noises than almost any vehicle ive owned. Im at 13 in 17 years. Its so bad i tried to take it back on day 4 of ownership and was denied. ill have a video coming of the noises this thing makes. Truck needs loaded on a trailer and sent back to toyota so they can figure it out. Some of the noises are universal, some are only with the upgraded climate control system. definitely some good things but if i had test drove it for a week i wouldnt have purchased it. Driving at night also isnt fun with these (the blue light for the drive light indicator.)
I keep looking hoping it grows on me but still don't like it's looks in person. Plus the wheel offset is horrble. You can't put any kind of concave wheels on it or it will stick out of the fender flares and i think that looks goofy.
I have a TRD OR Premium iForce Max on the way. The ONLY issue i think is a nuisance (but have not verified myself) is not being able to use the tailgate view on the rear view mirror. I intend to put a cap on the back. There are camera relocation kits out there, but pulling the cab apart and then be left with an obstacle to muck around with where the camera ends up mounted would be a nuisance.
2024 has a smaller gas tank ,18.2 vs 3rd gens with 21.1 ,almost the same MPG’s (more stops to gas stations)…still no hood gas struts my 2001 Camry came with gas hood struts).. …we notice problems are popping out? Trans? Engine?
The Toyota manual transmission is having serious issues! I have a 2020 TRD sport with 90,000 miles and it has had zero problems and probably runs better now than when it was new. For this reason I feel that I can wait for another model year or two until all the bugs are exterminated! I like the looks of the new Tacoma. It looks updated rather than radically changed. It’s certainly better looking than the Tundra. Btw, the composite bed has been beefed up over the gen 3.
I think im gonna trust you guys and get the k03 for my Ranger. The k02 have been so solid but im hoping the wet performance is better which is should be.
You can manually connect CarPlay by using the USB port on the passenger side of the screen. Although I personally think they should’ve used the ones in the center console to manually connect.
You have no choice but to try and sell these we realize. Ridiculous pricing with smaller passenger seating and lighter duty motors definitely are not what buyers are looking for. A 5.0 F150 crew cab is the same price with similar gas mileage. Good luck.
You don’t look comfortable in there 😅 and I’m 6’1 250lbs. In my state they are offering lifetime warranty but for the same price I can get an F150 ‘24 STX 4x4. What can you recommend?
I have a 21 Tacoma Trd OR. It’s has slightly uncomfortable seats, the gearhunter Auto, bouncy ride & subpar mpg for its size. I like the improvements to the new Gen Tacoma, but the 4wd system & transmission worry me some due to TFL truck channel & reading about some major trans problems. I’ll probably wait & buy a 25 or 26, let the bugs be worked out & hopefully interest rates back to normal when Trump 🇺🇸 gets in. Ford interiors always feel cheap to me, toy like buttons. The GM twins 8sp auto trans would worry me, major problems. And I steer clear of any Stelantis products. The new Frontier is probably a safe buy & should last a long time. But unsure because Consumer Reports rates it reliability badly. Plus my 21 is nearly paid off, man, what to do. 🙄
Traded my 21 for a 24 premium. It's night and day. Fixed everything I didn't like about my 3rd gen. 10 yr 0 deductible Toyota warranty are pretty cheap online.
I drove the Colorado and I hated how it rode.. the suspension just felt (emphasis on feeling) not up to the task of keeping in the back tires in line. Just not very confidence inspiring. Also the center arm rest is made out of sand paper?? The interior of the ranger felt cheap. I didn’t like low the center console was. Came back to what I drove first: the taco. and basically loved it. Handled well enough for a truck. Rode great. The interior ergonomics was the best. The new engine and transmission is great. Toyota safety sense 3.0 works well. Yea the taco is expensive, but so is everything else in this segment. But you get the best with the taco.
Enjoy your transmission when it fails in less than 2 years...auto or manuals are failing...the new Ranger comes available with the proven long lasting 2.7 ecoboost....proven long lasting turbo...
I think they're dead on, with the current market buying new is advantageous with some of the 0 and 1.99% offers out there.... yet if you pull out a loan calculator buying a used full size for a similar or slightly less price gets you so much more for your dollar.
Imagine charging $47k for midsize truck and not including hood liner and / or engine cover at the base. As for the "it still offers a manual transmission," not sure you want that for multiple reasons. For starters, it has issues they can't even fix yet. Outside of those year 1 kinks, I would never opt a 6 speed manual over 8 speed auto with a turbo 4cyl. While these new bigger turbo 4cyl are leaps and bounds better than NA V6s, you really want the extra gears from a 8-10 speed auto to pull out the full potential of keeping it in it's optimal power band. The taco's new turbo 4cly was built and optimized for the 8 speed auto. The 6 speed manual was tossed in and adapted to something meant for two more gears.
1000k to your favorite charity if that thing last half as long as my new Nissan Pro 4x. This thing is so superior in every way. From the Dana 44 axle to the magnificent N/A V6 this thing is built with integrity.
so,,, you paid for the Over priced Taco as is and then threw a shi* load of money into the after market to make it what Toyota SHOULD have gave you in the first place at that price point ? FORD RANGER RAPTOR ALL DAY LONG ! Period.
I bought my 24 Tacoma in Feb because I needed to downsize. It doesn't bother me that it's an SR5 2wd . I rarely ever used 4 wd and I love the truck. It's a basic of a truck in my opinion but has just enough tech to make me happy. Also I can get it in my garage. I dodged the last hailstorm a couple of months ago. Getting reasonable gas mileage around mid 20s.
