5 Things I Hate About My 2014 Tacoma

[@4JeepxJK4]

You should do a video on 5 things your Tacoma hates about you

[@desertdime]

My Tacoma could probably come up with way more then 5 things it hates about me 😂

[@cpt_sweettooth]

Like his acne for starters

[@aarondibenedetto5908]

@@cpt_sweettooth that’s just uncalled for man cmon you’re better then that

[@tactlcal_bacon_bits4773]

@@aarondibenedetto5908 is he though?

[@suetaylor1127]

@@cpt_sweettooth that was an asshole thing to say. Ignore this guy! You probably had bad acne at one point in your life too haw? Plus these issues are all pretty legit and things that everyone bitch about.

[@coreydabrowski2249]

After owning my 2014 Tacoma TRD Off-Road for about 2 months, the only complaint I have is the driver's window has auto down but not auto up. There's so many things I love about it!

[@nottodayfolks4923]

lazy ass

[@coreydabrowski2249]

@@nottodayfolks4923 Lazy? My 2001 Jetta has auto up. It's not about lazy It's about Toyota not wanting to add it despite the technology obviously being available and cheap

[@2march11]

Almost sold my 2014 until I reversed the headrests, fixes the problem. take them off and flip them, places them flat to the seatback.

[@fonhollohan2908]

What did you expect? you bought a Truck, you didn't buy a Cadillac also the back rest is designed that way to save you from whip lash. I put in one inch spacers on mine that did helped with the comfort. I have back issues so I would prefer more comfortable seats and I wish they were power seats for better adjustment. Other than that I'm super happy with my Tacoma. I have a 2014 Trd Sport. Have not had an issue with it once since new. I've owned many trucks and this has been the best truck I've ever owned. I'm not parting with it, I plan on keeping it for a very long time.

[@benjellesed7716]

when cleaning your rig use a air hose and blast everything to the front, its a good way to get between the center counsel and seats, also getting crumbs and dirt off your seats.

[@spaceghost5629]

The headrest is designed that way to minimize whiplash in the event of an accident.

[@desertdime]

I don’t have the energy to fact check that but it sounds reasonable! Thanks for the knowledge. 👍🏼

[@matthewmoran1271]

Look up the seat spacer mod. Basically you put a 1” spacer on the back 2 bolts on the seat and it makes the seat position so much more comfortable.

[@mikaelhuostila4005]

Check out Desert Does It, I have their seat jackers in my taco and it makes the seats so much more comfortable! 🤙

[@Celayagmc]

The TRD cutback exhaust sounds the best on the 2nd gen imo. I was lucky to get it 40% off when they had their 40th anniversary sale a couple years ago. Not to loud, and has a good deep tone. I hate that raspy sound u hear on all the others.

[@desertdime]

I liked it when I had one, but it just wasn’t loud enough for me 😂. It has good tone but yeah I didn’t really hear it until I got on it.

[@icouch]

Just hit 120,000 miles on my 2014 tacoma 2.7L. absolutely love it

[@kyzerw3816]

How slow is it?

[@icouch]

@@kyzerw3816 acceleration is terrible but otherwise its fine

[@TikTok-xd8rg]

The oh sh*t handles are awesome if you have side steps and use mine almost every time I get in my truck, the cup holder and the touch screen radio is a negative for me

[@desertdime]

What about the cup holder and the radio make them negatives

[@roymartinez67]

on the oh Shit handles... they are there to help you pull yourself up when you're getting into your truck.. you should have both hands on the wheel...

[@jcpfeifer]

THANK YOU. the fuck is this dude using them during off roading for lol

[@jarhead3044]

You beat me to it. They're for the vertically challenged, LOL!

[@tankmelissaalex]

I work for Toyota and I off road in my Tacoma. The handle is to help you get into the vehicle and when you off road in it both hands should be on the steering wheel. I have had Three Tacoma's and I never used the handles to brace myself in any of them and my older Tacoma had the handle on the roof.

[@noahpickerill3749]

My white 2014 has a 6-inch lift with those exact same wheels

[@campegriles7125]

i see it in your profile picture, that’s an absolutely sweet build man.

[@drumtum81]

That USB port gives a very slow charge. Its more meant to plug a thumb drive to play music with. Try using the cigarette lighter port

[@desertdime]

Hold the phone! You can play music through it?! I knew you could use it to download a picture for the screen when you turn on the truck but I didn’t know about the music.

[@drumtum81]

@@desertdime i cant tell if ur being sarcastic or not

[@uno3863]

@@drumtum81 he was 🤣🤣🤣

[@dead_playzgames]

Dude I drive a Jeep Tj im keeping it for life but my next vehicle purchase is definitely going to be a 2nd gen tacoma every thing you don't like is a upgrade for me 😂

[@roymartinez67]

they sell the dual usb connectors that you can use in the cigarette lighter.

[@genebond]

My major gripe with my 2015 TRD Sport is the telescoping steering wheel does not come back as far as it should. It should come toward the driver another inch or two for comfort. The seat bottom, as I mentioned in your '5 likes' sucks, at least for my rear. I added a kneeling pad under the Carhartt seat covers, which I added once I figured out how hard it was to clean the mesh.

[@desertdime]

Yeah the 2nd Gen isn’t too big on fine tuning the driver seating position. It seems to be limited to the basics of sliding rail positions, reclining positions and an almost too low lumbar adjustment. Just gotta make do with what we got

[@genebond]

@@desertdime Yep, I just bought the wife a new Highlander over a 4-runner for the exact reasons. The wheel on the Highlander comes back further. I'm a big guy (6'3"/240lbs), and I'm comfortable enough in my Tacoma to have 190Kmiles (mostly work), but for a comfortable car for vacation and such, I went for the more comfortable, and the AWD Highlander is plenty capable for what we need. If not, the Tacoma will do it!

[@desertdime]

Hey at least you kept it in the Toyota family

[@andre26261095]

Toyota trucks are pretty reliable vehicle is going to have good and the bad it's all personal preference on the person that owns the vehicle and what they like and don't like about it. Tacomas have plenty of power to go off-roading and you will hardly get stuck my friend has a 2015 Tacoma TRD 4x4 with a 5-inch lift and 35" tires and he practically go over mostly anything without getting stuck. Toyota Tacomas also hold their value very well

[@Ka3Ty]

2014 Tacoma come with a stainless-steel exhaust likely to last the full term of your truck which is so much better than my 94 pickup that's needed 2 exhaust replacement in 29 years of owning. Aftermarket parts are not a Toyota issue. Those side handles are nice for getting into the truck. I don't care about usb ports. Mine has a bench seat and no rear seat so the other two problems don't exist either. My complaints I have are real, when adjusting the seat to drive in the perfect spot so you reach the pedals, then try getting in on the passenger side keeping the seat where it is, there is not enough room to get in, your knees hit the glove and dash, meaning you can't have a passenger as tall as the driver. My 14 base 4wd model only gets 21 mpg and is 3850 pounds, when my 2wd 94 gets 32 mpg. The 2014 4wd drives like a Cadillac compared to the 20 year older 2wd, so I find the bench seat as it's only big flaw and would like to see it smaller and more fuel efficient.

[@warrenolsen9424]

Just for your information the small square above the window is a curtain side airbag that's why they were unable to put the handle in the place where you were looking for it to be

[@desertdime]

Well yeah I get that, but I feel as if there are cars out there that have handles and curtains. Some how, some way.

[@davidvillalpando1709]

MBRP exhaust is the best one hands down for the truck. Makes it sound like a truck, not a ricer.

[@1noetic]

The worst thing about the 2nd gen Tacoma is definitely the seatbelt chime. Torture at 5:30 AM leaving for work with a hangover.

[@desertdime]

I don’t know why I love this comment so much 😂

[@fangtechreview-vt1kw]

my guess with the handle in its odd place is because of the side airbag.

[@victorconn4292]

How about this one. I can't believe it's 2021 and the Tacoma still has rear drum brakes !!!!! That is NUTS !!!!!

[@Rowdie999]

Especially for the pricetag those 1/4tons come with

[@fonhollohan2908]

Rear drums brakes are better if your running a your truck on sand.

[@omarcarrillos2727]

The only thing I dislike about my 15 tacoma sport is the useless hood scoop.

[@desertdime]

I like it purely for the body lines/look , but I feel like a hypocrite since it could technically be looked at as a ricer accessory. If you have one and don't like it consider selling it. A lot of people surprisingly wanna get their hands on one. I've had people offer to buy mine off my truck.

[@omarcarrillos2727]

@@desertdime I love the look of the scoop, what bothers me is that it's not functional. I was gonna drill holes but it has the heat shield inside.

[@desertdime]

@@omarcarrillos2727 Oh I get you. Yeah I've always wondered how simple it would be to convert it to a functional scoop. Have you tried or did you do some research?

[@omarcarrillos2727]

@@desertdime No, I did not go forward, I don't want to watch the truck bleed.

[@annoythedonkey]

You know how important the head rest is right?

[@roymartinez67]

on the exhaust, it'll help your sound if you get a deep sounding tip on the end.

[@kevincelebrado5311]

Your lucky you have a holy shit handle on the drivers side! Most cars don’t! But the real purpose of the handle, is to help you get into the vehicle. Drivers should have there hands on the wheel. You don’t need the handle to look cool, you already look cool, you have a Toyota Tacoma!

[@kenbothman746]

DO NOT REMOVE HEADRESTS!! They are there to prevent whiplash, seriously it’s not worth the risk.

[@desertdime]

Very valid point. I’ve never thought about that possibility. I’ll keep that in mind next time I’m wearing my hat backwards in the truck.

[@GravityReflex]

For the headrest just put it backwards that's what ive done

[@sanzeakatesoul]

I’m the same with how I ride my seat and particular on the position of my headrest

[@jasonthompson8932]

Nice video and cool truck

[@PotentialDifference1]

Like the lift size(looks level)... What's your setup? Also is yours 4x4 sport?

[@desertdime]

I have a video on the page going over everything I have done to my truck, but basically it’s a mid-travel kit with King OEM replacements. It’s a 2wd sport.

[@TheTechCguy]

For starters, the tires, the gas mileage, and how it's not as powerful as a full size truck on 8 cylinders and either costs just about as much or even less than these Tacomas. Bigger off-road tires aren't cheap, and since gas prices fluctuate in price from time to time it's also not always a financially sound decision.

[@desertdime]

I don't think anyone builds/modifies a vehicle, let alone a truck, with the words "financially sound decision" in their mind haha.

[@spyral456]

The handle is like that on the driver side because it’s supposed to be used to enter and exit the vehicle. So that the driver doesn’t pull on the steering wheeling potentially breaking steering components

[@willwinters4221]

Sounds like personal problems

[@ghilliemanreviews]

Solution to wearing the hat backwards. Wearing it right lol.

[@mikeguarino8492]

Ive seen people turn there headrest around. Try doing a 180 with it. Btw what’s your mpg?

[@desertdime]

I’ve tried it for the hat and it still hits. I just suck it up when I don’t have a hat on. I haven’t calculated the mpg in a while, but the last time I did it was about 13-14

[@mikeguarino8492]

@@desertdime that sucks:/ Are you lifted or anything?

[@desertdime]

@@mikeguarino8492 yessir, suspension lift with 33s and a full size spare in the bed

[@bhchoppy4072]

What about when you are in cruise control and it hunts gears.

[@desertdime]

I only run into that problem when it comes to an incline with all the weight I have. It does get annoying tho cause it drops like two gears

[@raulluevano2320]

Dude I agree, love mine but the mesh seats dig into and irritate my skin when I wear shorts.

[@desertdime]

I tried vacuuming them a few days ago and that still didn’t get everything out.

[@philipc1709]

Buy a seat cover

[@noahpickerill3749]

For me it's my 5-speed auto. No V6 needs anything less than a 6-speed.

[@roymartinez67]

on the second thing you hate, what i did is turn the headrest around.

[@as10076]

The gen 3 does not have a driver side handle. As someone who’s shorter with a lifted truck I have to grab the steering wheel to get in the truck. Wish I had that handle.

[@TheLordBeast]

Odd design choice leaving that off.

[@JLStreetDoc]

These gripes are most pathetic non issues I’ve ever heard. If that’s all you got, it must be an amazing truck. I guess I’ll buy one.

[@desertdime]

Do it. You’re not down.

[@JLStreetDoc]

@@desertdime well… I bought a 4x4, but not a tacoma. Got a sick JK. Test drove both and the Jeep was a clear winner. Sorry bro. Not joining the taco club, but still much love!

[@huntrainpartrain4185]

@@JLStreetDoc as a jk owner….hows your 3.6 doing? Probably broke as shit. Engine oil cooler fine?? Man I’d take a taco over my jk if I could afford it.

[@JLStreetDoc]

@@huntrainpartrain4185 JK is running strong. They put a new motor in it after my first week 😂. Head cracked. But it’s doing great. I still want a Tacoma however.

[@NorbertNipken]

How about that back bumper, why does it look like it's bent down on these trucks?

[@akaLuptonPittman]

Nice truck though. Looking at a ‘14 off road… hearing a lot about the 14’s and 15’s being very reliable

[@Patriot-ks6fv]

I believe the 2014 or 2015 is the last year for the 4.0 engine

[@kyzerw3816]

​@@Patriot-ks6fv yes 2015 was the last year of 2nd gen Tacomas

[@P-A-L-M-A]

what size rims and tires u got on it bro?

[@desertdime]

285/75R16

[@skybolton7560]

U know the head rest moves up😂 also it’s a v6 they don’t sound like trucks lol

[@TYLERVUESJJ]

Off roading u better have 2 hands on the steering wheel...

[@desertdime]

But what if I wanna throw a 🤘🏼 out the window?

[@ericfletes2572]

What size tires bro love those wheels btw

[@desertdime]

Tires are a 285/75/16 BFGoodrich KO2 and the wheels are 16" Double Standard Method Race Wheels. Thanks for the love man. I dig the Evo 8 in your profile picture. Contemplated selling my truck so many times for an Evo 9.

[@BubbleWayz]

@@desertdime do you have to use spacers for your wheel ?

[@desertdime]

@@BubbleWayz I am not running any spacers

[@joehowe6774]

They have so many kits for second gen but they do all sound a bit ricey. I got the afe rebel and I like it a lot

[@VisualAFMedia]

Get a better adjective.

[@roymartinez67]

Nice truck though buddy.

[@BlackRabbitt92]

The mbrp sounds like crap. The flow master outlaw cb is the best

[@sirsmotealot7915]

Nice truck.

[@jacobbrozenick8366]

Was hoping this list would be useful.

[@K9388-n3z]

All Tacoma guys are about 6 foot....

[@SanctumOfDreams]

/doubt

[@DanielAvila-ce9dt]

Price is not dropping😂

[@isaiahspitler5697]

Are those 33s ?

[@desertdime]

Technically I think 32.8 but yes basically 33s

[@jaymoar3561]

Prices aren’t going down, wtf are you smoking.

[@desertdime]

What part of the video are you referring to? This video was recorded years ago 😂 I don’t remember everything that was said in it

[@jaymoar3561]

@@desertdime You said the 2nd gen Tacoma’s are getting older now and the prices are down. I’m looking at 2014-15 to purchase and the prices are not going down.

[@desertdime]

@@jaymoar3561 This video was made right at the beginning of covid before the chip shortage had really made an impact on the used car market. At that point prices hadn’t shot up yet and the supply/demand wasn’t anything like it has been recently.

[@pujo28]

Very picky dude

[@anthonydelacruz7123]

Your 5 things that you hate are the dumbest things I've heard in my life. You need a Tesla not a truck.

[@cpt_sweettooth]

Let me guess. You still live with your parents

[@desertdime]

Yup. Moved back from school at the beginning of Covid. Are you stalking me? 👀

[@louiswestfall9622]

Wow talk about first world problems.

[@Hockey567899]

so nothing

[@desertdime]

Yeah it was pretty hard to come up with these 5. Pretty solid truck all around

[@angelozicarelli541]

When you said ricey I automatically thought racist? Haha since it is an Asian made vehicle.

[@desertdime]

Haha no no, nothing racist. I meant it like ricer. Like a slapped Honda Civic with an obnoxious muffler delete.

[@yo-yoboy9837]

Flip the head rest around lol

[@desertdime]

Been there.... tried that. Still pushes my head forward.

[@franciscoleiva5187]

No mames 😂😂😂😂

[@davidedutremblay5050]

Proactiv?

[@uno3863]

Daaamn... Burn 😞

[@doncross5181]

Stop whining....

[@desertdime]

Nah.