The Biggest Problem With My 2nd Gen Tacoma | POV Test Drive

Подписаться 23 тыс.

Просмотров 4,6 тыс.

50% 1

In today's test drive video, we have my very own 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with exactly 340,000 km on the clock. I share what my experience has been like for the past 3 years including all the pros and cons of owning a 2nd Generation Tacoma.
Sign up for Gearhead Grinds - my FREE weekly email newsletter: canadiangearhead.com/newsletter/
Over 200 helpful automotive articles: canadiangearhead.com
Follow me on Instagram: / canadian_gearhead
Follow me on Facebook: / canadiangearhead
Canadian Gearhead occasionally links to goods or services offered by vendors to help you find the best products, mods, and tools. Some of these may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if items are purchased. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Авто/Мото

Опубликовано:

14 май 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 53

@hectoraguilar4464 2 месяца назад

My dad has a 2006 Toyota Tacoma about to hit 200,000 miles and it runs like butter 😭

@pavelchernomorets3519 2 месяца назад

Would be happy to see your upgrades, as I am also thinking about to install bilstein suspension. If you gonna do it yourself please make video, will be waiting for it

@eliluborsky4827 2 месяца назад

would love more taco content but either way love the vids keep up the good work

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

Plenty more Tacoma vids coming!

@EJ20WRX 2 месяца назад

Definitely would love to see some Tacoma content.

@mrperson4352 2 месяца назад

I have an 09 with 205,000 miles. Suspension and brake videos would be interesting because i have the same problems

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

So you aren't happy with the braking in yours either?

@nutbag200 2 месяца назад

I have a 13 sr5 and my suspension also feels spongy and definitely in need of an upgrade. Would love to see some videos on that as well! My brakes feel fine though..

@TheDillyRay 2 месяца назад

The brakes are horrid on my 2008 trd off road.

@mrperson4352 Месяц назад

@CanadianGearhead No, and research doesn't help. Not sure if it's the Pads, Rotors, or just the fact that it has Drums

@mrjjthor Месяц назад

I do live my 2005 Taco. It's a simple and great overall truck. I've owned several different trucks and the Taco fits my needs the most.

@uno3863 2 месяца назад

I love my black 2012 4x4 TRD sport double cab in manual configuration, I've had it four years as well and upgraded with some tasteful mods, luv these trucks 🤘🏾😎

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

I wish mine was both a manual and a double cab!

@uno3863 Месяц назад

@@CanadianGearhead I feel ya brother, if you had a chance would you trade the one you have for another 2nd Gen in Manual and double cab? 👀👀👀👀

@CanadianGearhead Месяц назад

@@uno3863 Yeah, I think that truck would suit me more

@iambquinn Месяц назад

Definitely upgrade suspension and brakes! Don’t give up the ole girl

@AlannaJunee 2 месяца назад

Do it! Upgrade!

@RidesTheRain 6 дней назад

It's not just you. I have a 2012 SR5 Access cab and the brakes are inadequate, to put it kindly. And that's with the 2.7L. But it is so reliable and I've grown so attached to it I'll never get rid of it.

@deantrainr 2 месяца назад

Looks better than the fourth gen tho 👌🏻👍🏻

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

There's definitely something to be said for the subtle styling of this era of yota trucks

@nelsonarruda3272 2 месяца назад

I have a 2010 tacoma I rust proof it every year. I have no issues with rust I Also have the Bilstein 5100 They're not the greatest. I would look into old man EMU Or Edelbrock they have a kit for the Tacoma. I live in brampton if you ever wanted to meet up to talk,

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

I've had 5100s in the past and wasn't thrilled with them either, I was just thinking of something common that could be found easily

@nelsonarruda3272 2 месяца назад

@CanadianGearhead That's the reason I went with them.They were very easy to get I have a lot of crazy stories. With owning this truck with dealing with the dealership and and with Toyota of canada and Toyota of USA. I bought the truck 2 years old from a dealership in Canada, but it's an American truck.

@Holden-McGroin 2 месяца назад

I’m reminded why these trucks last so long every time I get stuck behind a boomer driving one 10mph under the speed limit.

@witwicky735 Месяц назад

As a GenX (let's face it, we're all Boomers above 30 to GenZ) I no longer speed. Theres no point. The 4.0 isn't fast, and it just burns more gas. Also, GenX are slackers by nature, hurrying isn't what we do. Nothing on my 2nd Gen has ever broken except one dash light bulb. Embrace the darkness.

@jacobwhipple7848 Месяц назад

Bud I'm 27 and I just stay at the speed limit. Don't break the law while you're breaking the law.

@Ova9k_ Месяц назад

I love how your house is separate from the garage

@CanadianGearhead Месяц назад

It definitely helps when the lil guy is sleeping

@tracereed7457 2 месяца назад

Get some TRD off road take offs see them all the time for $300ish

@JER1980 2 месяца назад

Hey I have an 06 Tacoma SR5 in my "motorpool". Would love to see a follow up on the spongy brakes I share your opinion on. Love your channel!

@CanadianGearhead 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! Looks like a few other people here are commenting about their brakes being the same

@dimwitrj Месяц назад

I love my 05 Tacoma and it is far from boring being the 6 speed X-Runner. My biggest complaint is the crappy paint that Toyota seemed to use during that era.

@dimwitrj Месяц назад

Also I agree with the horrible sounding exhaust. There used to be an equal length header and y-pipe on the aftermarket but both are discontinued. From the few sound clips I've heard online, they seemed to have sounded pretty good.

@witwicky735 Месяц назад

Mmmmm. X-RUNNER. I know I'm one of the 23 people in North America that wanted one (not a huge seller) but still, what a cool model. I wanted a blue one, but life never let me do it. Maybe one out there will be cheap enough for the kids.

@RonSalguero Месяц назад

Great video! I have an 07 AC. Also thinking about the bilstein 5100s and lift 1-2 inch. Question, do I have to do anything to the back suspension or leave it alone if lifting? Thanks!

@CanadianGearhead Месяц назад

If I do it I'd probably just upgrade the shocks to match the front and keep the original leafs