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Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:48 pm to TDsngumbo
4cyl only.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:55 pm to TDsngumbo
Your call mate. What’s your risk tolerance. If you save $10k on the purchase price and have to pay $5k later for fixes, you still come out ahead $5k minus a headache.
Just throwing random numbers out there, and the future repairs from the replaced engine job could run you more than the savings. Just something to think about.
Just throwing random numbers out there, and the future repairs from the replaced engine job could run you more than the savings. Just something to think about.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:57 pm to TDsngumbo
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to get into a monthly note on a truck that old.
Then learn how to buy something you can afford and stop setting your family up for a lifetime of debt.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:58 pm to TDsngumbo
I've never owned one but have always liked them too and they last forever and have crazy resale value. But we sat in one a week or two ago when shopping for the Mrs. new vehicle and I have to say I wasn't impressed given the price.
You could get an SR5 or Limited 4x4 Tundra for the price of some of the Tacomas. I have a hard time paying more for a mid size than a decent trim 4x4 full size, that's just crazy to me. They weren't very roomy either even though they are bigger than they used to be. I personally liked the new Bronco much more and you can get in a loaded Bronco for cheaper than the Tacoma we looked at.
New motors in those too but Toyota has a really good track record of making really good motors, if a Tacoma is what i wanted, I personally would feel pretty confident that the new motor will be reliable as well.
haven't asked my FIL about them though. probably so new he hasn't seen many.
You could get an SR5 or Limited 4x4 Tundra for the price of some of the Tacomas. I have a hard time paying more for a mid size than a decent trim 4x4 full size, that's just crazy to me. They weren't very roomy either even though they are bigger than they used to be. I personally liked the new Bronco much more and you can get in a loaded Bronco for cheaper than the Tacoma we looked at.
New motors in those too but Toyota has a really good track record of making really good motors, if a Tacoma is what i wanted, I personally would feel pretty confident that the new motor will be reliable as well.
haven't asked my FIL about them though. probably so new he hasn't seen many.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:58 pm to TDsngumbo
Buy it with an extended warranty. IWBI
Posted on 3/18/26 at 4:42 pm to TDsngumbo
Baw, big Toyota/ Lexus fanboy here…so it pains me to say this, but I would absolutely NOT purchase any Tundra with that twin turbo 6 right now. No way in hell
But my FiL has 1794 w/ that same engine w/Hybrid set-up &it’s been flawless. Still, if it were my money, it wouldn’t be on a 3rd gen.
But my FiL has 1794 w/ that same engine w/Hybrid set-up &it’s been flawless. Still, if it were my money, it wouldn’t be on a 3rd gen.
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:05 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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I've never owned one but have always liked them too and they last forever and have crazy resale value.
That was the 2021 and older models that are selling for more now if in good shape than they did new. Jury still out on the new ones.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:37 pm to TDsngumbo
I have a 2019 with 33K miles. They will never match that truck style or engine.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:42 pm to AndyCBR
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Jury is still out on that in my opinion. 2025 models are also experiencing some of these main bearing failures.
Yeah, it wasn't just manufacturing debris left behind but also a design flaw with the engines themselves. I seriously doubt Toyota truly fixed all those issues, like GM's L87's, there will continue to be problems.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:46 pm to Clames
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manufacturing debris
The old Hyundai excuse.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:18 pm to TDsngumbo
Buy it, should have additional warranty
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:23 pm to TDsngumbo
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Well it was done by Toyota.
Probably not, more than likely completed by a local mechanic to the store. I’d seriously doubt Toyota would send an engineer/tech to replace the engine…
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:48 pm to TDsngumbo
Just picked up a 2024 tundra limited iforce. 47k. To my knowledge they stand behind their issue with the motor, loaner included. I also added a 7/120k warranty. It definitely isn’t the V8. At least I won’t be suprised if and when it does go out. Now the 15mpg, that’s a different story.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:08 pm to TDsngumbo
Let me help you:
You want it, but you're conflicted about its reliability.
You are hoping the OT will persuade you that it will be reliable.
This is a life decision. I would advise you to consider not using the OT for one of those little guys.
At any rate, the real questions are: how pissed do you get when shite like this goes south? Are you a patient man?
You want it, but you're conflicted about its reliability.
You are hoping the OT will persuade you that it will be reliable.
This is a life decision. I would advise you to consider not using the OT for one of those little guys.
At any rate, the real questions are: how pissed do you get when shite like this goes south? Are you a patient man?
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:14 pm to TDsngumbo
This board is something else with Toyota.
If that was a GM or Ford with an engine replacement with that low of miles you would be drug through shite just for looking at it.
I wouldn't go near ANY vehicle under t years old with a full engine replacement. Pretty sure the issues are still happening with the tundra as well, I've seen several online that are one 2nd or 3rd engines.
But hey it's a yota!
If that was a GM or Ford with an engine replacement with that low of miles you would be drug through shite just for looking at it.
I wouldn't go near ANY vehicle under t years old with a full engine replacement. Pretty sure the issues are still happening with the tundra as well, I've seen several online that are one 2nd or 3rd engines.
But hey it's a yota!
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:39 pm to BoogaBear
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This board is something else with Toyota.
Part of it is the fact that Toyota stands behind their product. The second is resale. I still get calls from my dealer to buy back my 2019 Tacoma. The prices on those are within $1-$2k of what I paid for it. That’s amazing for a 7 year old vehicle.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:43 pm to Free888
Eliminate the guess work. "NO"
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:52 pm to Bayou
Update: I’m not getting it. I want it badly, but the more I research, the more I lean towards the risk being greater than the reward.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 7:52 pm to TDsngumbo
You would be making a huge gamble that may or may not work out and if it doesn’t you will be stuck with a vehicle no one wants
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