re: Just got rid of my 2019 Tacoma TRD Off Road: My unsolicited review

I've got a 2012 4x4 Tacoma with 188k miles on it. It's still in great shape. I change the oil every 5k, full synthetic only.

Also, for you baws like me that didn't bother to read the service manual, Toyota recommends you chance the front and rear diff, and transfer case oil every 30k miles. But you never have to touch the transmission.

So far the only big thing I've had to replace, other than tires and batteries, was drive shaft u-bolt and hanger bearing. I bought the truck used and I think the previous owner must have done a lot of driving on the beaches and didn't rinse the underside after.

For me, it's the perfect size (fits in my garage) and has enough power for me. I don't pull a boat and my fishing kayak fits in the bed just fine.

When this one finally dies, I'll buy a new one.