The History Of The Toyota Tacoma | 1995 - Present

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I've wanted to create this video since I started my channel, but I felt I didn't have the resources or quality equipment to complete it then. Finally, I feel like I can deliver the video I've always wanted to do, and after 3 weeks of editing, it's finally done!
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Thanks to:
Jake & Thomas for filming
James and Julianna for playing Greg's parents
Malachi for being a creepy sticker guy
Skyler & Ethan for being my 'crew'
Tim Esterdahl for letting me use his footage, what a G!
TofersCarTales for consulting
Chesney Hawkes for hearting my comment on KZbin when I told him I was gonna use 'The One And Only' in a cutaway joke.
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[@michaelsorrentino6784]

I got a 2.7 liter 2021. My opinion is its the best option since it has all the facelift features as well as a bullet proof engine thats been used since 05. No gear hunting. Its black, 4 door, and my daily. It was my dads when he bought it brand new in December 2020 and he passed away 1 year later. I think about him every time I start it up and I know he is in Gods house, a much better place than earth. Happy Holy Week my friend!

[@America1st69]

My father purchased the original Toyota pickup truck back in 1976 at Bob Jones Toyota in Anaheim California when I was growing up, I still remember that pickup very well, This was long before they called them Tacoma

[@GREGOPAMO]

On my 3rd toyota Truck...learned to drive on the Hi lux...Also known as the RN22 ...Drove it till 300K and then it went to someone...then in 98 i got a 96 with 30k ...sold it in 2008 after 240k added miles...completely still running well...now this year i have a 2013 TRD Sport...love it...will keep it forever...great video

[@stevendinapoli1239]

Bought a 2023 Tacoma leftover in Feb of this year. Has The 2.7 4 banger which runs strong and gets great gas mileage. Cool video and keep the faith my brother!😎👍

[@no_lft_shft]

Ok so I didn't expect to have this much fun watching this video. Lol some of those skits had me rolling. New sub. Quality stuff guys.

[@AlphaShark]

Thanks dude! It's always my goal to make people laugh a little more than they thought they would in all of my reviews!

[@TofersCarTales]

Awesome video as always my friend. I've been a huge fan of Toyota trucks since that legendary Black Toyota pickup featured in Back to the Future. Hilarious cut scenes as well lol love it!

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you Tofer!

[@danielmonahan6195]

Great video! Informative and entertaining without going too long.

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you! I tried to keep it under 20, I know our attention spans can be very limited nowadays.

[@danettej4796]

Awesome video and that you are a Christian. Keep the videos coming. I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra Crew Max with the 5.7 V8. I also owned a 2003 Toyota Tacoma with the Off Road package with the 3.4 V6. I had to sell this truck to get the Tundra because I have a 32 ft travel trailer. I really miss my Tacoma.

[@tommercer3226]

AGAIN! I watch your videos to see whats up with the Tacoma's and get a bonus script at the end. I like that. Keep it up!

[@AlphaShark]

I'm always gonna be doin' scripture! A little bonus for every video!

[@Sacapuntas69]

Nice! Great video sir. You have a new subscriber!

[@lettuce7378]

love my first gen taco

[@RealCarlosJr]

Great video - can’t wait to see info on the new/upcoming Tacoma!

[@AlphaShark]

Me too! We're close, it's been teased twice now. I would think it'll be in the next month or so.

[@bryantreid]

Came for the review. Subscribed for the prayer request. Thank you!

[@donaldhenderson3495]

Isaac, great video. the funniest one by far that I have seen. That was a great history lesson on the Toyota truck line up. You should do more of them. Matt 18:4 Stay Strong and Encouraged.

[@AlphaShark]

Thank you!

[@Northgeorgiatoyota]

Great Tacoma history lesson and review. You earned yourself a subscribe from us!

[@DUNEATV]

Great video! Hilarious Lol! More Tacoma videos please! 🙏

[@AlphaShark]

You got it!

[@eight0eightdvs258]

I got a 2004 Tacoma and I love it, yes it’s old but to me it’s the best looking of the gens. I like the strong metal bumpers compared to the fragile plastic newer gens. My only downside it’s not a 4WD but since I moved to Vegas from Hawaii I won’t be doing any serious off roading anymore anyway so it doesn’t really matter other than that I love my truck. 🛻 🙌

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Good video!

[@AlphaShark]

Thanks Tim!

[@77ford20]

In my opinion the 2nd gen Tacoma is the perfect middle-ground between the old-school classic trucks of the 90s while still giving some creature comforts like a backup camera & screen. I have a 2015 and love that it still drives like a solid body-on-frame vehicle. While the 3rd generation Tacomas are great, don’t get me wrong, I prefer the more simpler mechanical components and smaller footprints of the 1st/2nd gens. Regardless, they are good vehicles.

[@DB-cd1yc]

Just watch for rust

[@77ford20]

Yeah, that’s fair. My truck was pre-owned, was barely even driven before I got it. I’ve looked around the frame and it seems fine. But it is a good idea to keep up with rust-protection. Thankfully the 2015 was at the tail-end of the 2nd gen so by then Toyota was making sure that they were at least better protected then the earlier 2nd gens. If I had like a 2005-2009 I would be a little more concerned.

[@Turtlemilk]

It’s the ugliest yeah

[@77ford20]

@@Turtlemilk which generation do you think are ugly? I think the 3rd gen look ok-ish, but everyone’s got an opinion. Definitely an acquired taste with some years.

[@AlphaShark]

I think it depends on the trim for any generation.

[@MicahAzanduna]

Great video. God bless you brother...

[@brakotekventuresltd7420]

Good job done

[@RarePupper]

Glad to see Ryan Reynolds is doing well with his vehicle reviews after the T-Mobile deal.

[@nucphamrso]

Great video. I have owned Tacoma’s in the past and had same issue with auto transmission. However i loved that truck. My favorite was a 2020 TRD sport. Wish is did not sell that one.

[@Dalton363]

I still personally think the tacomas are the most appealing visually truck on the market

[@Aerospacer77]

Great video. I love your humor. And I love my Tacoma! Edit: Aldo, thank you for the scripture at the end. Another reason I love your channel. 🙌

[@potakos25]

I came for the Tacoma info, and stayed for the funny skits 😃🙌

[@MogulFarmer]

The 2023,14,&15 gen 2’s are the best Tacomas to buy. Best headlights. Best motor. Best transmission. Best interior noise of Gen 2. Gen 3 motor and transmission are garbage.

[@DBs58]

I have the 2005 Tacoma PreRunner and love it! We bought it used with only 80k miles and have had only some small issues.

[@stansbruv3169]

Amen brother! My 2023 Sport has not had any issues with gear hunting. Of course I’m only a thousand miles in so I’ll humbly accept your prayers and/or good wishes with that!

[@riderNdriver]

History of Tacoma in three words. 1st gen, 2nd gen, 3rd gen :)

[@AlphaShark]

isn't 1st gen technically two words on it's own? Like wouldn't it be six words?

[@companyman5497]

"I'm not sure what to do with my hands" - Ricky Bobby Seriously great video just joking

[@ALLw3rk]

I love Toyota trucks, not just Tacoma! So good

[@mikeatv]

i had a 1994 truck 22RE 5spd manual reg cab crank windows w/ no a/c and it was great..

[@hectordlc4375]

I REALLY appreciated the bible verse at the end. God bless 🙏🏼✝️

[@merlinzipp]

Yes, the 2023 still has the ever searching for a gear transmission. Two people at myToyota dealership, a service writer and salesman, told me to get an OTT tune on it to fix it. I don't think you should have to spend $450 to get a new truck to drive like a vehicle should.

[@kevinkidneyy]

love my 21 tacomaaaa best gen

[@Doc1855]

In 78 my grandpa bought a Hilux pickup and a Corolla. Both were White with Tan vinyl flooring and seats. In 80, my dad bought a Hilux 4WD Long Bed. In 84 I bought an extra cab 4WD (that one had a bad transmission but was covered under warranty. I also had an 88 2WD and after well over 300K miles it was time to replace it. So I bought a Ford Ranger. I had a total of 4 Ranger’s over a 30 year period. Last month (February 29th: Leap Year) I bought a slightly used (6K mile) 23 TRD Off Road, Premium pkg and a 6’ bed. I only drive 5-6K miles per year so at my age, my Tacoma will be the Last pickup I’ll ever need to own.

[@AlphaShark]

That’s awesome! It is a great Truck! I’m sure you love the TRD, what color??

[@Doc1855]

@@AlphaShark It’s White, but after I have the TRD Red Leather with black trim and stitching seats installed by Katzkin, then I’m having the lower exterior body panels repainted with Barcelona Red metallic. I have some of the knobs and trim pieces overlayed with TRD Red. I think my 23 TRD will look great when I’m done with it. The first week that I bought it I installed a K&N cold air intake and a FlowMaster Flow FX dual exhaust. Next year I’ll have the Overland Tailor Tune installed. Lastly I’m thinking about Centerline wheels I had a FlowMaster single exhaust system installed on my last pickup. The Flow FX dual exhaust has a deep throaty sound and sounds nicely on both the 3.5L V6 and the 2.7L 4cyl. I had a Borla dual exhaust on my 2010 Tundra, but the Flowmaster sounds better on the V6. That’s my opinion anyway.

[@davidmurray9844]

Amen

[@thomasb4467]

I saw the Toyota Hilux all over Panama when I was down their for a humanitarian mission a few years back.

[@justingonzalez1535]

Aye bro, pray for me that the Lord will fix my heart upon him. Great vid nonetheless!

[@AlphaShark]

Of course Justin!

[@zzsuprazz]

Please will you pray for my uncle. He has cancer. Also I have a 2007 toyota tacoma access cab trd sport 4x4 4.0L V6 automatic. It's been a great truck.

[@KParks]

I took mine in around 2011 for the frame issue they said it looked great and now my frame has holes in it and the shock mount broke off lol

[@AlphaShark]

Oh my word!

[@HigginsDT3]

I guess the three as a joke because I thought that it would have gone like at least a hundred but no I was actually lower by one so technically he was wrong it was higher than I thought

[@susanoo8468]

I’m watching this hoping to learn enough. I’d love my first car to be a Toyota Tacoma but having no money hurts. They’re so expensive too.

[@AlphaShark]

They are incredibly expensive

[@hieuhughesle-au9884]

ngl never thought i would see a ridgeline ever mentioned with tacoma in somewhat positive light

[@AlphaShark]

Neither did I

[@jrilessquared23]

I have a 2022 and they have absolutely NOT fixed the gear hunting. Its maddening on cruise control how it bumps between gears at a constant speed and inclination

[@stitches3784]

I lost it when the ridgeline teared up

[@AlphaShark]

Took me so long to get that shot, so proud of it.

[@BDevi0us]

I have a 2019 voodoo blue trdpro with the manual transmission. I think it might be a blue unicorn? 💙 🦄 🤷‍♂️

[@brandonwilliams4091]

Is that lancaster bible college shirt i noticed 😮

[@AlphaShark]

Buddy, we filmed this whole video AT Lancaster Bible College haha.

[@paulbennett5549]

Prayers for our Country... it's falling apart!

[@AlphaShark]

But God is still on the throne!

[@-emme-nguyen4404]

Now do a history of the Tundra

[@AlphaShark]

Maybe someday!

[@EmmaGoodwinGeek]

What about the T100

[@AlphaShark]

The T100 is technically a full size truck, if I ever do a history of the Tundra I would mention it there

[@liljoshy5282]

Donute media would be proud of this video.

[@AlphaShark]

Josh that's the highest honor you could bequeath to me.

[@stansbruv3169]

Is that even LEGAL?!?

[@richardwillis8083]

My prayer request: keep giving us the great info on the Tacoma but get rid of the silliness. It’s time I can’t get back.

[@AlphaShark]

Never Richard! I love to be silly, there's plenty of other channels that are all serious :)

[@beptex2858]

@@AlphaShark Keep the silly stuff makes the video interesting lol 😂

[@StuvenBarkus]

cringe

[@AlphaShark]

And loving it! :)

[@Jewelsdatdrip]

Thank u for this video I'm buying the ultimate truck to travel America, I'm Mexican born in LA and I've been dying to leave it's so much filth here and I was thinking of getting a new one but the second model I feel is more reliable and sturdy doesn't rely on computer chips to much I will be living out of it so I think I'll make the right choice cause of this video thanks bro 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻