Buying a USED Gen3 Toyota Tacoma? Here's what you need to know

[@KTown_Painter]

Owner of 23 Off Road. It has the power of a 4 cylinder with the mpg of a v8. However its reliability is unmatched, and its the best looking Taco still. I love my truck.

[@NoePulloutski]

I just got my 21 OR with only 20k miles. I couldn’t agree more with you. I am going to look into the OTT tune and re-gear as I have read it helps a lot and does mess with the reliability.

[@Strawman333]

I have a ‘23 trd 4x4 sport. It’s perfect for me. I mainly bought it because of its high reliability ratings. Wish me luck!

[@canoeshoe]

hahah that's very true

[@ericochoa4271]

I have a 22 taco and sometimes I ask myself, "goddamn if the v6 is this slow how does the 4 cylinder version feel?"

[@rstumbaugh43]

TAKING AWAY THE V6 WAS A HORRIBLE MISTAKE

[@dyates6380]

I have a 2018 TRD Sport, which is obviously a third generation. I LOVE it, and I am so glad I got it when I did back then because without the V6 I probably wouldn't buy a new one.

[@berniesutton6451]

2023 has height adjustment on the driver's seat. Rear seats fold down flat if you remove the headset. On the bottom the the back seat (when folded forward) there are holders/storage for the headrest built into it.

[@hunterstokely8438]

I’ve got 196,000 on my 3rd gen Tacoma no issues with the 3.5 v6! Only some paint issues, but Toyota is repainting the truck under warranty

[@privateauto]

💪💪

[@faultless18]

Just wondering how you still have warranty with 196k miles?

[@SaltyRice808]

My luck is amazing then because i bought a new 2023 tacoma and now after 1600 miles i saw some oil by the power steering pump housing and some oil wetness by timing chain cover area 😭

[@Sturmbannführer88]

Could you expand on the paint issues and color?

[@m7b327]

Can you elaborate on the paint please

[@BillGarland-j4v]

Rear seat folds flat if you pull off the headrest.

[@bro7269]

I just traded my 2005 4x4 Ranger (220,000 miles) for a 2019 Tacoma 4x4 Off Road (54,000 miles) I hope it lasts as long as my Ranger!

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

There is a guy on KZbin with a 2019 TRD off road I believe and he has almost 400k miles on it.

[@cuz129]

A fake nonfunctional hood scoop is no upgrade. I guess it will be good at catching bugs?

[@scottt2012]

Getting rid of a 6 cyl was the stupidest decision in their history.

[@ericochoa4271]

Because of government mandates. Liberals don't like gasoline.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

@@ericochoa4271 Bruhhhhh everyone fucking hated the 3.5L V6. It's ridiculous how people are now praising the 3rd gen when a few years ago they were just shitting on it LOL.

[@sorggalder]

I still have my TRD 2008 Tacoma. +261 miles. No major issues. Still running like a champ!!! The typical paint issue on the hood and roof sections.

[@mrmax1467]

Just what we needed, someone to tell us the features of a truck. WOW!

[@WavyCarlos]

I just got mine this week at 123k miles first car I got financed but I’m happy with it, but it was also hard choosing that over the 22 civic si

[@vatochingon209]

Manual seat adjustment is a plus for me

[@kgbreviews35]

The 2020 and up models have power seats that you can raise

[@Blackstaar52]

My v6 averages 25mpg driving carefully

[@privateauto]

Beautiful 👏

[@Lkom24]

Damn bro I drive like a grandma mostly back roads and avg 18

[@kmauldin03]

@@Lkom24making sure your engine air filter is clean and putting injector cleaner in can help.

[@Warg666]

Just recently got a 21 TRD Sport Taco in April after my 2005 LS Silverado took a nasty shit on my while driving, Brakes & Power Steering & Transmission all went at once!~ The Taco though was a Dealership demo vehicle for the Service Manager, Taco had 29K miles on it when I got it. So in reality it is still a new vehicle if what I read was correct!~ Since April I have modified it so much so, it feels more mine now then it did when I got it!~ My Taco & V6 badges were chrome till I got the black out covers for them!~ I guess that TRD did not have power drivers seat!~

[@sawyerheslep8493]

Maganson makes a supercharger kit for the 3rd get taco! Also if u wanna go hard and fast, hit whoops, dunes, and small jumps get billsteen 8112s & 8110s double bypass! Yes they are $$$$ but if u like to party. Trust me those are the shocks u want!

[@privateauto]

Sounds like a blast!

[@sawyerheslep8493]

@privateauto Indeed! Check out Shock Surplus for all your shock needs. Not sponsored by them. Just good experience. Also, Pro-Charger makes a supercharger too.

[@corradettimotorsports360]

Toyota's V6 have the fuel economy of a V8 and power of a 4 cylinder...I had a 2019 TRD Pro, while I liked the truck, it wasn't the greatest, very low on power, plus I had paint and brake problems, I moved up to a 2023 Tundra, which I like, but again, it isn't problem free! It's a great platform to build a good 4x4 rig, if I were to buy a 3rd Gen, I would buy a Tacoma Trail Edition, mix of value and off road performance! Good Review, just subbed!

[@privateauto]

Thank you for the comment & sub! The 3rd gen is a good mix for sure.

[@didel8945]

Very high demand for 3er gen tacos, crazy 🤪

[@marcojuarez2825]

Going to get a new (to me) truck soon. Probably going to be my forever truck and ride it till the wheels fall off. I’m stuck between a ranger or a 3rd gen Tacoma. Any advice?

[@privateauto]

From our experience, the Tacoma. But it depends on what's most important to you!

[@revilsdr]

Unless you get a much older ranger the new ones are not built that well I would definitely go with a third gen Tacoma but you're just gonna pay a lot more for it

[@toyotabrony]

@PrivateAuto Could u do another review for the 2nd-3rd gen and especially 3rd gen Tacoma for RWD, 4x2, 2.7L Toyota Tacoma SR/SR5 for lookin to buy a use truck? Same depth as this video but about four banger truck.

[@Kuya_Gil]

3rd Gen engine. If it aint broken... Improve it.... but dont change it.!

[@cuz129]

My 2023 has electric height adjustment on the driver seat.

[@hunterstokely8438]

Also curious to the lift and size of the tires on that truck in this video?

[@privateauto]

That's a great question! We should've asked the owner this... 🤦‍♂ You can always message him in our app 👍

[@ryanmelendez6162]

Looks like it has the Bilstein 5100 lift kit with 285/70/17

[@edwardoperez1663]

3rd gen the best Tacoma ever Atkinson cycle engine with dual VVTI direct injection.💪

[@robertorojas1340]

FYI, The second generation is from 2005 to 2015,,,,,

[@rstumbaugh43]

Hey!! This was a GREAT overview and presentation, on an awesome truck!! Nice job, well done!

[@privateauto]

Hey thank you!!

[@matexf4c]

Ironically I have the last gen of the Toyota Pick up and the last gen of the V6 Tacoma

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

Ironically when the 3rd gen was the only Tacoma that was available, people hated it.

[@kingfisherrr2863]

Wow your background is cool…

[@aclsass]

The Bat takes the crown!

[@JuanGarcia-hf4nv]

Do all Tacoma owner wish they had a Pro. Always Pro Mods

[@deantrainr]

Now the 4th gen fanboys & gals will argue this story/video😳

[@privateauto]

Yuppp 😅

[@jlg395]

This guy says "like" a lot.

[@privateauto]

Like... a lot?

[@crazypersonlol34]

This is the last good version of this truck. These trucks are amazing. Will never buy the new stuff

[@ljbrizo]

I want a truck not a touch screen

[@billric1945]

Toyota 3rd. generation the 6 speed transmission SUCKS !!