2nd Gen Tacomas - (What Makes This 2015 Toyota Tacoma Special?) 

I hope you all liked the video! Please let me know if you own/owned a 2nd gen and how you like/liked it! P.S. please check out these related videos below 👇🏼 🟢My review on my 2021 Tacoma TRD Off-road! ↙️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hwwOfEZlWxQ.html 🔴My review on the 2021 SR5 Tacoma!↙️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2oK-mhT9fwo.html ⚫️My review on the Tacoma TRD Sport!↙️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pDgTPDqvbtk.html 🔵A simple tip about your smart key! ↙️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Wmr1VPU8cw.html

Just bought a 2014 TRD double cab V6. 69,000 miles, 2 owners and runs like a dream! 2nd gen is awesome ❤

That was such a great generation.

I have a 2015 with 480 000 miles and just had the clutch changed. It is the original clutch. Lots of highway miles worked for a delivery service.

Hello Brian this was a great review on an awesome truck! I own a second generation 2007 Tacoma base model single cab 5 speed manual. I bought it new on 07’ this truck hasn’t given me any problems at all it’s super dependable. I have just hit 76k recently. The only thing I regret was not buying one like on your video from the start. I wanted the V6 access cab SR5 but couldn’t afford it at the time. Now 17 years later it wouldn’t have mattered. I am happy to own a 2nd generation Tacoma. Thanks for the review take care!

Just bought a 2014 TRD off-road with low miles. Love this truck!

Thanks for the great video dude! I owned a 3rd gen for a few years and sold it to help buy a house. Because of the proven reliability and simplicity of the 2nd gen, today I am picking up a 2012 DCSB that I plan to keep forever! Only time will tell which one I like more, but I have a feeling it will be my new to me 2nd gen 🤙🏼

Older video but I just saw it so it’s new to me. Just wanted to say you have a through and yet calm method of delivery for your videos and I like it. You state things in a matter of fact style that lets me concentrate on what you are saying rather than background music and highly opinionated remarks. Keep it up and consider me subscribed.

Awesome review on that clean Tacoma, I have a 2015 Tacoma Access cab 4.0 automatic and only has 45,000 miles on it and I bought it in 2018 and I absolutely love my truck and you are right it's a very simple truck to run and take care of I have never had an issue with it I take it camping all the time with my two dogs and it is so fun to take my little truck out on adventures, Love these trucks.

I have a 2014 Crew Cab, TRD Off Road, short bed, same color, love it!

I love my 2nd gen, just starting to realize the benefits, like my 2012 sr5 has back up cam in the rear view mirror, the best natural placement for a camera.

Just bought a 2012 crew cab TRD sport with 53k miles on it 2 weeks ago. I love it.

I didn't go through all the comments, to see if someone else said this, but the color is Metallic Blue Ribbon. Yes the lack of tailgate dampers and hood pistons are inconvenient, but you can get aftermarket solutions. I have a 2015 Double Cab Long Bed TRD Sport in this color, no longer available, and l love it. The TRD Off Road has a locking rear diff, but I'm going to get an ARB air locker, and try to make this the last truck I buy. I got the double cab for better comfort with 4 people vacations, and the long bed to camp in the back with a shell.

Its a Beauty! The classic look still remains but 4.0 V6! Wow!

The 2nd gen 6 speed is definitely more clunky than 3rd gen I've had both. I believe the reason for your trans feeling more smooth in 2nd gen is because it's broken in these transmissions take 30-50k to get broken in, but as far as new vs new 3rd gen is definitely smoother, especially in 32 degrees and below temps.

"eat a sandwich if you eat" floored me 🤣 I have an 07 Tacoma. Got it used about 11 years ago. Ive had to replace the frame (toyota covered that), the motor (but that was me, and am just replacing the transmission (that was my wife). Yes that's a lot of money over the years. But I bought it for just over 20K and have since will have about 20k into it over ten years and most of that is from user Fs. It's still a solid truck, it's seen highways, mountains, off-road trails, and even been driven through a few fields and through woods that have never seen tires ; I have never even considered another truck. 2nd Gens are something else.

2013, exactly as yours is pictured, but with hood scoop. 34k, perfect. Never had a lick of trouble

Great truck! I have a 2010 Trd Offroad dbl cab Barcelona Red with 140,000 miles, great truck with reg oil changes (4000 m) no problems just put in new trd shocks off a 2023 and they raised the front about an inch so instant level kit, changed the discs, drums, and all new lights LED in the rear HId with halos in the front and I’m done. Just going to drive it for awhile. I go to Tahoe a lot in the winter and it just purrs.👍🏻

I love how much he loves this truck

I bought a 2009 Tacoma SR5 Access cab a few months ago and I love it! I have the stick shift with a 4cyl and it is great on gas for a truck. It also recently had the frame replaced. I was always a Jeep guy and love modding that, so when I saw the aftermarket support for Tacomas I felt at home! (I have a video of it on my channel)🛻

Pretty sure it was the 2.7L second gen that reached a million. I know many also made it 600k to 800k. Non the less, both motors ran and ran. Best gen ever. Nice review.. such a beautiful truck

I’ve had 3 second gens. A 2006, a 2010, and I still have my 2015 DC OR. It will be with me for a long time.

Love my 2nd Generation 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro in a manual transmission. I love it: it is simple and tough and reliable. I prefer not having all the extra bells and whistles! Thanks for making this video. ✌🏼

I recently got a 2014 tacoma x-runner. Black with 62k miles well cared for one owner truck. in 2014 Canada got the x-runner along with Hawaii. Your right about the transmission. Shifts nice for a truck.

I can tell you’re a watch guy. Nice Seiko!

I just got a 2008 sr5 with 70k miles and it’s amazing. Comfortable and fun to drive! My other truck is a 2015 duramax and the Toyota is my preference, obviously the purpose for each truck is different.

Great video young man Keep making them because you have natural abilities to say what matters. God bless you.

just bought y first used 2015 toyota tacoma texas edition and its the best truck ever

The 2005 is the best year ever made. And I'm blessed to own one.

The 05-08 was the best years for the 2 gen Tacoma in my opinion

So I just replaced my 2004 Tacoma TRD with 500.000 kms (original clutch!) with a 2014 sr5 Access Cab 4x4 manual, same colour as that one. Same interior, except I've got the fancy schmancy auto dimming direction telling rear view. lol As much as I love my old Taco, my new-to-me one is so much nicer! Great review, by the way. I do agree with your comments about the lack of access to the console from the passenger side. I'm often finding myself cheesed off when trying to grab something from there from the passenger side door. grrr. otherwise, tho, I'd never buy anything else, honestly.

Royal Nautical Blue. I had almost same truck. Mine was a 13 4 door TRD SPORT. The 4 litre is a better engine than the 3.5. Now I have a 2020 Tundra. This truck could use some corrosion protection on the frame. When I had my Tacoma new, had DIAMOND KOTE applied. Frame had almost zero rust.

Wow! Crazy too see how simple the second gen tacomas are even in 2015! I currently own a 07 fire-truck red Trd sport access cab and it is so similar to the 15. I wolnt have the 07 for much longer as I will be getting my 2022 barcelona red Trd sport next month once it finally ships. I am dying to get a picture of the both of them together before I part ways to really see the difference. My 07 would have lasted longer than me but Ive decided now is a good time to get a new car and build more credit with housing being so expensive. The most major difference that I see from my 07 is the access cab back seats are more like fold over bench seats (no head rests!) and when you fold them over they make a really nice flat platform, similar to the double cab gen3s, my dog loves it especially with the back window open to stick his head out. Also, not to mention mine is all analog with zero buttons on the steering wheel ,but I did end up getting a pioneer touch screen entertainment system put in. Weirdly enough my e-brake is a pedal as well, they cant seem to figure out where they want it. Still wish I could have both at the end of the day. Great content, you do a great job.

My dream truck one day bro

I have a 2015…love it,will keep it it has 217k but still runs great.

This video's a year+ old but in case you still review comments, I have a silver automatic 2014 Tacoma double cab 4wd short bed, purchased used with 64500 miles. The one thing that immediately jumped out at me is mine also had that INTENSE heat situation. I liked it in winter but, when summer rolled around, I noticed the AC wasn't blowing nearly that cold. I took it to the dealer I got it from, and they told me the AC was "overcharged." they fixed it and it wasn't ever an issue again. Otherwise, I've put a 2" lift on the front, 3" lift on the rear, Ikon leaf springs, and a fiberglass shell over the bed. Mine is the base model so pretty much bare bones but it's a badass off-roader now. Oh I did have to replace the battery a month after I got it but that may have been due to installing a Car Play stereo in it. Anyway, love the truck. Have about 104k miles now. At the time of purchase I had my choice of 3rd gen or 2nd gen and I just felt like that 4.0L V6 would fit me better and for longer.

Hey Brian, nice overview! I’m going into my senior years and just bought a 2nd gen 07 Tacoma for the 1st time. Body is fantastic, frame was resprayed but needs a new x crossmember underneath rear. 127k made in Canada automatic 4.0 5sp. and runs smoothly. Got it for $7700. And needed one new transmission line, tires, headlights and clock spring. I just repaired the Y pipe connection and did all my own work so saved a lot. $1500. In parts. My old 94 Explorer 4.0 still runs great but body is showing bad. Love my solid Taco!

So much nicer than the new 2024 IMO. Thanks

Nice truck and the 6spd manual w/ Offroad , long bed and access cab.

We bought a used access cab, but needed a double cab as our parents are aging and can no longer drive, so that’s why we bought the 23 TRD Off Road double cab

Pros: 200k miles only needed ac compressor replaced. Still original suspension (but feels like it). The traction control off but not totally off works really well. You can spin the tires and drift around but limits how much you will slide sideways and always seems to keep the nose pointed where you want. 5spd auto trans still shifts flawlessly, but I completely change the fluid about every 50k miles. Cons- The weatherstripping on a 1st gen dodge neon frameless window makes less noise at 118mph as a 2nd gen tacoma's does at 75mph The absolute worst cruise control i've ever used, more like cruise suggestion. It waits until its 5mph behind on the slightest incline then downshifts once it realizes its too far below the set speed, then speeds about 5 mph faster than the set speed before settling back down to where it was set. Traction control settings/naming are very non-intuitive, especially with the a-trac on top of the traction control.

Hello Brian, I just came across this video. I really enjoyed this one, very nice Tacoma! I own a 2nd gen Tacoma 2007 base model 2.7 liter with a 5 speed manual transmission. I bought it new off the lot from Longo Toyota in 07'.So far 73,000 miles and change and no problems! These are solid trucks. If I ever sold mine it would definitely be to buy on like the V6 on this video with 6 speed manual. Take care bro! Appreciate the video.

2nd gens are really the best version of the Tacomas, you can get it in so many variations for what you need. With my 2010 4.0 I get 20mpg combined, much better that my 15.5 mpg on a first gen Tundra although the 4.7 engine is smoother. Right now the double cabs with a 6.1" bed ND 200k miles are going for $21k in California right now, people know they are very reliable.

I have the 2014 TRD Sport Access Cab. Love it, except the seat backs have looseness and in retrospect would have got the Double Cab model. Just got to 100K, normally I replace my vehicles at that point. But this truck is bomb-proof, and with this uncertainty with Calif going to EV's, I decided I'll just put another 100k on this bad boy.

i love my '14 TRD Tacoma (auto), a great truck, actually looking for another 2nd gen with manual

Just snagged a mint 2014 TRD sport, going to turn it into a overland lite rig. Would love the 6MT, oh well.

I recently got a 2014 that is almost identical to this one. Same trim level and same color and also a 6-spd manual. Absolutely am I'm love with it. Honestly it looks identical to the 2015 one you have here except for the digital clock is where it says "Tacoma" in yours. Don't know what else differs between 2014 and 2015.

I have a 2011 double cab TRD SPORT. SR5 pre runner 4.0 automatic . I bought it back in 2012. It had 78,000 miles on it for 22.,500. And it now has over 300k miles. Only thing I’ve changed was brakes tires wheel bearings u joint and battery. I run Mobil one full synthetic and use k&n oil and air filters. This is the most dependable vehicle I could ever imagine owning. Bout a year ago when shopping for a corrola for my wife I saw one for sale in a little rougher shape then mine and it was a access cab 2012 with 270,000 miles base model and they wanted 21k for it. I was shocked that a dealership would ask that much that truck. I wish I could have seen what they would have offered me for mine😂

I almost bought a 15 Tacoma, but we wanted to build our Dream Home instead. I now have a 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium pkg. Yes I would have loved to have bought the 15, but I’m glad that I waited until the Last year of the rugged Tacoma. Yes the 15 had the bulletproof 4.0L V6, but the 3.5L V6 can go just as far. But with the 3.5L V6 you gotta watch out for the timing chain gasket, that can be an expensive repair. I LOVE my 23 Tacoma

We used to have a 2005 Double Cab V6 TRD Off-Road, it was a revolution for that year!

Just bought a 2014 Tacoma with 40k miles as my first financed vehicle, as I’m only 18. I opted for the inline 4 over the V6 since it’s my daily driver and I do not need to tow anything and can benefit from the improved gas mileage.

I have seen a couple of your videos, Really liked this one. I had a 2000 single cab clutch. Put around 150000 on it in the oilfield. Recently got a 2013 access cab automatic. Nice but I find myself reaching to shift. Ha Ha.. Keep up the good work.

GR8 JOB ON THE VIDEO VERY ENJOYABLE! 1ST TIME SEEING ONE OF YOUR VIDS & DEFINITELY NOT THE LAST KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .

Brian: i have a 2021 trd sport with 6 speed manual. This made me feel good because people look at me funny when i tell them i have a manual Ha Ha👍

"Crack a cold one if you drink, eat a sandwich, if you eat." lmao

Love the 2nd Gen, amazing Taco. As a new 3rd Gen owner, I kinda wish it still had some of the old school features this Gen has. That being said, the 3rd is a great blend in my opinion.

Brian, excellent video. I'm lucky to have a loaded 2020 in cement gray TRD OFFROAD 6 manual. I'd really like to get a 2015 manual for my girlfriend. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

Love my 2013

I had a 2008 ,same color, 6spd 4wd V6, pretty much same ,loved it . I'm thinking about trying to find a 6spd 15 tacoma, heard that the automatics has some issues when they're cold. Great job on that 15

Much prefer a hood prop over the hydraulic lifts. Lifts will fail over time and that = $. I am just old school is best sometimes I guess! 😆

Brain, you did good, you gave the truck its Justice. and your right, Its a Truck.

Enjoyed your video I have a 2015 taco 4x4 access cab which I bought new I now have 70,000 miles without any problems I plan on keeping this for years My dealer would like to buy it back. I do think you cannot go wrong with the 2nd gen!!!! simple is better !! Joe

Hi I own a 2013 Toyota Tacoma off road access cab and I love it, it’s by far the best truck that I have ever owned I take care of it and it takes care of me my friends have the 3rd gen and even they would rather have mine there great trucks Toyota got it right they should have left it alone. Thank you. Ed

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!!!

Just bought a 2015 TRD Sport Access cab today, Barcelona Red. Only has 7k miles on it. Like new.

New Tacoma trucks, in My area are HARD to come by ( at least the four cyl ones ) ! I went to the dealership to buy one , but , They didn't have a single four cyl on the lot ( new OR used ) ! I looked at used trucks on other lots , but , the newer ones were almost as expensive as the MSRP on a similar NEW Tacoma ( so , I plunked down a deposit on the next one coming in ) ! It's just a base model ... but how fancy dose it have to be to haul off the garbage & drive to work ....

Yooo, I had a 2013sr5 4cyl, truck was sweet motor was super strong!!then traded to 2017 sr5 v6, auto, now a 2022 sr5 just no issues, all amazing trucks, miss manual tho!!

That space with the Tacoma badge below the screen looks like it should have an 8 track player in it.

Blue Ribbon Metallic. I have the same year in a SR5 DCLB 4x4 Same color

I like this gen the most .the gage cluster is much better than 3rd gen mini digital cluster .

I have a 2020 trd off road and I will buy 2015 trd off road manual for work

This Tacoma is perfect, the exact setup that I’m looking for. My question is, is this truck also suitable for tall drivers? (I’m 6’3). I wouldn’t mind trading my ‘16 Mazda CX-5 for one of these or a double cab as long as it’s a manual.

Great truck!

The second and third gen of the Taco are very similar. They share the same frame. The current exterior is a refinement of the second gen. The interiors also have a similar layout. The second gen has a better power train and transmission. I'm surprised the current Tacoma isn't considered a generation 2.5 like the 2014 redesign of the Tundra.

Nicely done Brian! There’s a lot to be said for simplicity and reliability.

At least its got a truck bed

Love my 2015 TRD Sport double cab 4wd …only 51k!

I've got a 2013 base cab and I found out I can install the wiper switch with the intermittent aspect. I'm looking into the cruise control to see all the parts required to do so. I have to pull out the horn/airbag to see if their are 3 contacts in the plugin female socket @ the clock spring. If it's there I can order the cruise switch, the airbag wire and the clutch switch as I found the blue & green male plug for the clutch switch under the dash.

just sold my 2nd gen today! same color! I will miss it but four cylinder access cab 2WD is just not working for my current needs!

Stick shift vehicles are rarely stolen because kids can't drive them... Nice truck... I love Toyota vehicles

Those headlights were only 4 years the bigger head lights on 2005-2011 have a bigger scoop witch imo looks better (trd sport)

I have 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 Double Cab with the 4.0L V6 automatic. I have about 116,000 miles on the clock. Still runs great!! I vhange my oil every 5k or 6 months. Which ever comes first. This is Dec. 2023 and the local dealership is begging me to trade this truck in. Aint gonna happen.

Did the 6 speed ever come with the 2.7 2TRFE? I swear I’ve seen one somewhere but not sure.

Nice truck.. Very clean! I own a 2011 w/82,000 miles. Bought it w/78,000. Every is pretty close the same, but the mirror, indash stereo and steering wheel. Love it! Question for you...when I put it in 4wheel drive low it beeps at me. Is there a way to stop that? I would appreciate your in put. Great video!! Thanks, Mike

Love mines

I had an 06 access cab v6 stick, exactly like this one except it was black. Called her the black beauty. I had no problems with her until it reached 249,000 miles. Serpentine belt snapped and a massive oil leak at the same time. It needed a rebuilt engine to get it back on the road, and I decided the price was a little too steep and too risky. Don't believe that general belief that toyotas last forever or a million miles etc... anyways I still ended up having to buy a 3rd gen as a replacement. I've only had the 3rd gen for a month and I already miss my 2nd gen. The 3rd gen is too woke for me. Too many gadgets that I don't know what it's for or need, and I hear the 4th gen is gonna even be worse obamba mobile with the batteries and no power crap like that. I want them to rebuild more 2nd gens

Brian why do I feel like you coulda been in the movie Carlitos Way as Benny Blanco from the Bronx? 🤔🤔🤔

Right until it rusts out from under you it will be a great truck.

I have an 05 amazing truck 🛻 best ever 144k miles we are keeping it forever

So many small parts the same as the hilux .l have a hilux in this colour it call stellar blue in Ireland

How much does it retail for ?

Hi Brian any 22 Tundra's coming your way soon?

And the engineers who designed the oil filter system needs a major bonus, absolutely simple and easy, my buddies 3thrd get is a horrible messy system to remove the filter.WHY!!! what over engineered, SAD

amazing they went from the awesome oil filter access in the 2nd generation to the ridiculous system in the 3rd gens. that engineering team needs to be fired.

I have the 2015 sport. I just broke 70k😀😀😀

I'm a lifelong Tacoma fan and have owned several. The Tacoma, in my opinion, is the most successful truck design ever. But I am supremely disappointed in the downgrading of engines in the new 2024 Tacomas. The V6 is gone. We all know why - the government meddling has placed pressure on automakers to meet strict and increasingly impossible guidelines on emissions. So now we will see the Tacoma, which has become a heavier truck over the past decade, powered by tiny 4 cylinder engines with superchargers on them to squeeze extra power while greatly shortening the engine life. Say goodbye to putting several hundred thousand miles on one...with a new one you'll be lucky to get 80,000 miles before it needs a tear down.

Less than 100k miles this must have sold for 40k

tacoma rulz

You kinda sound like marky mark

I personally never liked the 2nd gen tacomas for major reason the fender wells front & rear behind wheels have a too radical vertical cut design the 3rd gen they corrected it which I was happy about that.