Here’s Why I’m No Longer Buying Toyota Trucks (and You Shouldn’t Either)

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Toyota Tacoma review. Here’s Why I’m No Longer Buying Toyota Trucks (and You Shouldn’t Either), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy a new 2024 Tacoma? Is Toyota reliable? Does Toyota make good trucks? Is the Toyota Tacoma worth buying? Buying a new Toyota Tacoma truck. Should I buy a Toyota Tacoma? Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 ай бұрын

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@Cali_boy92 6 ай бұрын

HI SCOTTY WHICH TYPE OF LACQUER THINNER DO YOU USE TO CLEAN THE CAT? I dont wanna use the wrong one!!😬😬

@payperboy9096 6 ай бұрын

Scott would you be interested in doing a video on 24' toyota hilux?

@russellhughes4922 6 ай бұрын

Anybody out there getting 30 mi to the gallon in their Tacoma 3.5 l V6? Long ago I heard the two things men lie about the most is how much sex they are getting and their gas mileage.

@ripperlipper1016 6 ай бұрын

@@russellhughes4922yea my papa got it in his

@noxnyc23 6 ай бұрын

Scotty will have 20 videos later about the 2024 Tacoma and how he was wrong and how great it is.. 😎

@mickey2036 6 ай бұрын

I agree. The naturally aspirated Tundra and Tacoma are legendary. Big mistake to not at least offer it. Well said Scotty.

@05Elantra98GSGang 6 ай бұрын

Yep they’re getting rid of the 4 runner 4.0l v6 NA aswell now using the same motors as the Tacoma it’s sick

@993mike 6 ай бұрын

The sad thing is by the time they boost these engines high enough to be on par with the V-8’s like the old Tundra, any fuel economy advantage basically disappears

@outwiththem 6 ай бұрын

@@993mike RIGHT. To move the machine it needs the same energy regardless if it comes from a 4 6 or 8 cylinder.

@outwiththem 5 ай бұрын

@@snowyoasis629 This is not an EV, Duhh!

@dundeeecroc 5 ай бұрын

EPA and NHSTA are in the way of the GREAT Toyota V8 Turbo Diesels that are available all over the World except the United States!!!!!!

@ThomasKing19933 6 ай бұрын

Screw turbos, give me naturally aspirated any day.

@andyblank4157 6 ай бұрын

Naturally aspirated engines all the way.

@ThomasKing19933 6 ай бұрын

@@andyblank4157Absolutely.

@ThomasKing19933 6 ай бұрын

@@andyblank4157Naturally aspirated engines just last so much longer.

@mikefoehr235 6 ай бұрын

That is why I got my Tundra in 2020. I love the 5.7

@mattyice31 6 ай бұрын

Screw naturally aspirated, give me nuclear cars.

@michaelcinaz 6 ай бұрын

I’m keeping my 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport with a 4.0 V6. I bought it new, and it has over 146,000 miles and still runs like new. 👍

@Ni-fg6je 6 ай бұрын

4.0 was the best Tacoma engine

@NVRAMboi 6 ай бұрын

Every thousand miles added to that odometer is like a badge of honor. Great trucks.

@noefernandez6250 6 ай бұрын

06 trd sport. Best truck if you need ROCK that will LAST . Can’t go wrong with that

@vevo825 6 ай бұрын

@@noefernandez6250my 04 ranger xlt 4.0 with 201,000 miles on it is no slouch when it comes to reliability

@renenavarro4121 6 ай бұрын

4.0 is arguably the best motor Toyota ever made

@morgandrives 6 ай бұрын

Scotty, as usual, speaks pure Truth. Had a manual Tacoma with 4.0 V6 - great truck. Have a 2nd Gen Tundra with 5.7 V8 - truck perfection.

@TheSakufighter 5 ай бұрын

Had a 4Runner limited with the same V8 and loved it. Ran like a champ and plenty of power.

@GeorgieCt 4 ай бұрын

My 2nd gen manual 4.0 Tacoma is nice. The newer ones with the 3.6 or Watever got a good amount of torque and hp but talked about it with the 4 cylinders

@carpathiandevil 3 ай бұрын

It's not pure truth though, the old v6 reached a much lower peak tq at 4600rpms, the new L4 turbo reaches it at 1700rpm. He has the info exactly backwards, just fear mongering anti small displacement engine talk. Turbo technology has come a long way. All his info is based off 20+ year turbo tech pitfalls. There's next to no lag in newer turbo applications, especially with the miniscule levels of boost these truck turbos are putting out.

@morgandrives 3 ай бұрын

@@carpathiandevil Turbo engines don't last as long. It's physics and entropy. Of course, not all engines are the same; there are exceptions, but on average, a larger NA engine, especially when asked to tow sometimes, will outlast a smaller turbo-charged engine.

@markstraka8184 Ай бұрын

@@TheSakufighterthat would have been the 4.7 v8 in the 4runner, not the 5.7 that's in the tundra. That said, a legendary motor itself, plenty of power for the application, and units out there w over a million miles on them...nuff said?!

@Cybersawz 6 ай бұрын

Love my 2003 Tundra with the 4.7L V8. Bought it new, ZERO problems other than maintenance. Michigan truck with a solid frame, and at 107K, just getting broken in! It's garaged, and still looks new!

@frederickbooth7970 6 ай бұрын

Smart to keep it under cover. Most of the farmers around us think were a little cover obsessed as we keep ALL of our trucks & equipment inside out of the rains of the wet season as well as the heat of summer when were not actively using them.

@Kurt1969 6 ай бұрын

I'm in love with my 2020 and glad I picked it up when I did. Not only did I get a great price but wanted the last of the V8's. Its a really fun machine to drive! Yeah, 107K isn't a lot of miles for a Tundra. I have about 18K on mine so far.

@dalephillips8250 6 ай бұрын

@@Kurt1969I have 2020 TRD PRO and love it. Got you beat at 34,000 miles though

@dalephillips8250 6 ай бұрын

@kevinj5952 and you probably haven't had to do anything to it but regular maintenance too. Bravo!

@Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty 6 ай бұрын

Thats awesome, i hope it serves you well for years to come.

@natcalverley4344 6 ай бұрын

Twin turbos equals 4 times the maintenance, 4 times the cost and unreliability.

@NVRAMboi 6 ай бұрын

It's largely a math problem. Higher revs, spinning components will take their toll. Even on a Toyota.

@georgea6403 6 ай бұрын

Plus they require premium fuel

@macdaddyp8437 6 ай бұрын

@@georgea6403 According to the website, regular 87-octane gasoline is recommended on the Tundra.

@stang-rv4pb 6 ай бұрын

@@NVRAMboiexcept the turbo engines spin at lower revs to make the same power as a N/A engine.

@stang-rv4pb 6 ай бұрын

@@georgea6403no, they do not require premium fuel.

@manuelrivas9141 3 ай бұрын

Toyotas new marketing target is the kids that don’t know and don’t care about all the potential issues turbo are known for.

@martinedward2697 6 ай бұрын

I’m an American living in Philippines, Scotty. Just bought a new Hilux J model, 4x4, MT. About $21,000 USD out the door. Only option I bought was a bedliner, for just under $400. It has a 2GD-FTV, 2400cc, Diesel engine. Manufactured in Thailand. Even though it’s the base model, I’m really enjoying it.

@scoopta4602 6 ай бұрын

sounds nice dawg

@AffordableWahoo 6 ай бұрын

Wish we had those in the US

@99toyotacorolla 6 ай бұрын

Great choice. The Hilux is known to be one of, if not the toughest, most durable truck. Getting the J variant is especially cooler since it's bare-bones and will guarantee you hundreds and thousands of kilometres without any major maintenance.

@ozzy4219 6 ай бұрын

I saw so many of them in Jordan !!! This Toyotas are legendary there , just change oil and air filters regularly like Scotty said , combined with low humidity they run there forever !!!

@Tifford1 5 ай бұрын

Saw a lot of them in S Africa. Wish they sold them here

@Ranger4321 6 ай бұрын

Talk about a failure, went to a Ford dealership to get my dad’s truck worked on and we looked at trucks on the lot while waiting. They had some F-150 Lightnings on the lot. $95k for the truck and it only had a 300 mile range. Meanwhile a V8 was parked behind it. $63k and 513 mile range.

@Caliber50bmg 6 ай бұрын

Problem with the Lightning, “look all over web for proof or talk to owners”, is NONE of them have ever seen their ‘claimed’ max mileage. Most of them get half for average driving.

@slipnsldnaway 6 ай бұрын

63k is insane price as well a basic truck should be down in the low 50s for a new

@Ranger4321 6 ай бұрын

@@Caliber50bmg I have heard that the lightning has been nothing but problems. I’m not a ford person, I drive a ‘21 tundra. I don’t know how Ford justifies asking almost $100k for an EV truck that doesn’t get its stated mileage which is horrible to begin with.

@Caliber50bmg 6 ай бұрын

@@Ranger4321 Yup. Have/had a few customers with Lightnings. Most of them leased them and can’t wait til the the lease is up! I have recently purchased a used ‘08 5.7 Tundra with 47K miles on it; got VERY lucky 😊🙏

@Ranger4321 6 ай бұрын

@@Caliber50bmg an ‘08 with only 47k miles!? That thing was barely driven! You got very lucky indeed!

@goldni4429 6 ай бұрын

After you released this video I went out and bought a 2022 Tacoma TRD Pro with a 6 speed manual, wanted to have one of the last great Tacomas,Thanks,couldn't be happier!

@peterhoma6385 6 ай бұрын

I agree , I have a 2021 TRD off road 4x4 in the automatic & it has a slight lift on it with fox by pass shocks front and rear it off roads great , rides good , power is nice , and when towing my car behind it 5700#’s it gets 15 mpg and when I’m not towing 24MPG on the highway that’s with 32inch tall tires , I just absolutely LOVE this truck wouldn’t trade for anything out there . Currently 51,000 miles on the ODO , zero issues , 51k miles down 350k miles to go ….

@toobdogs4675 6 ай бұрын

I agree Scotty, they should at least offer V6 option for Tacomas ….as well as V8 options for Tundras.

@mrg09211976 6 ай бұрын

the 2024 is a V6 or 4

@lennylee6528 5 ай бұрын

No it’s only a turbo 4 cylinder They did away with the 6 cylinder

@wyliehj 3 ай бұрын

@@lennylee6528 2023 last year for v6? My dad has one, i swear its a v6

@lamontgraves1054 6 ай бұрын

Awesome review and video Scotty we need more people like you in this Auto Industry.

@cruzvlogs4083 6 ай бұрын

I have the 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD OFF ROAD 4x4 in ARMY GREEN. Paid an arm and a leg for it, but I’m glad I did. I agree that this is the last generation for reliability for the Tacos. There was no need to change what is not broken in Tacoma’s (engine, rear drum brakes).

@shizanepimp1 6 ай бұрын

How much? Paid 42 for my 23 offroad

@JC-cv3up 4 ай бұрын

Blame the government

@I_Love_KPoP_Yujin 3 ай бұрын

@@shizanepimp1I paid 41.5 for my 2022 trd off-road brand new with led light package and tonneau cover. Not the guy you wanted the answer from but oh well

@MRSOMEBODYRC 6 ай бұрын

The price of these Tacoma's, due to popularity it's insane. So I picked up a 1995 ford ranger xlt 2.3l with a 5 speed manual. With original engine, it now has 320,000 miles and counting. This is my work truck.

@stevehenderson2571 6 ай бұрын

Drove for a courier service that had Rangers with 5 speeds. Great maintenance free trucks & owner of business was firm changing oil every 4500 miles with valvoline synthetic. He had 2 that were still going when I left with 5k miles. Drivers weren’t kids hot rodding them either.

@stephenstewart2512 6 ай бұрын

Scott, purchased a 2023 Tacoma Trail Edition. Love it! Totally agree with your comments.

@adamdelagarza4856 6 ай бұрын

Much agreed Scotty. The simple fact that tundra went to v6 was a deal killer. Good thing I’m gonna buy used at cheaper price lol

@iannelli2448 6 ай бұрын

People sell used Toyota vehicles for insane prices. Good luck getting a good price lol.

@meloskywalker8539 6 ай бұрын

Used Toyotas expensive rn

@felixdakat9758 6 ай бұрын

I just paid 44k for a 2017 taco TRD fwd sport V6 loaded with 73k miles. But I love my truck.

@MLProductions.1 6 ай бұрын

@@felixdakat9758I could've got you a brand new one for that price.....

@natemay6892 6 ай бұрын

Go test drive one

@DarinTadlock 6 ай бұрын

He gets 30 MPG on the highway and does not use Cruise control. Yeah, I'm going to need some proof!

@PilgrimPrepper 6 ай бұрын

I live in the coastal plains and couldn't get over 20mpg in my Taco.

@DC-si8xw 6 ай бұрын

I had a 2wd tacoma 05 and maybe got 20mpg in Florida, flat roads

@huckleberrymulberry4764 6 ай бұрын

You can get 22-27 in the 3rd gen Tacoma v6 but that’s at 55-65 no faster and no inclines or headwinds and unladen.

@aeropilot8279 6 ай бұрын

on montana highways i get about 12-12.5 mpg. stock wheels, stock suspension, moderately large bed and cab rack. the autos get better mileage because of their 3.92 gears vs the manuals 4.33s, but theres still no way this dude is getting 30 highway lmao

@Murphy007 6 ай бұрын

I own a 2016 Tacoma (bought new), I’ve never gotten 30mpg on the highway and I don’t drive faster than the posted speed limit, so if I get 24mpg on the highway, I get teary eyed with joy.

@jimmylim5015 6 ай бұрын

I just bought me my own 23 Taco-I drive very carefully to save gas, the most MPGs I've gotten with my V6 Taco was 26.3 MPGs

@Bald-Tires 6 ай бұрын

All Toyota needed to do was keep the 6 cylinder and change the 6 speed slush box to an 8 speed or 10 speed transmission. The mileage and drivability quirks is because of the 6 speed transmission. Another idea is aluminum hood and doors as less weight equals more mpg as well. Hey, what do I know as an engineer. I must be wrong...

@rider.otwh1 6 ай бұрын

Pretty accurate analysis.

@bcoldwell1 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. If fuel mileage improvement is the goal, there are other ways to get there as you've pointed out

@lightsfansofthewest481 2 ай бұрын

Emissions, not fuel economy, is the goal.

@mariosantiago8031 6 ай бұрын

The other Tacoma from 2005 to 2015 was the best transmission on those trucks. Automatic transmission

@78Ford351 6 ай бұрын

Got a 22 TRD sport with access cab around this time last year. It’s a hell of a daily driver and very useful. No turbos or hybrids for me haha

@datilderek1 5 ай бұрын

100% agree, Scotty! I bought a '23 V6 SR Tacoma because I was worried about the long term reliability and extra maintenance of the 2.4L turbo in the '24 Tacomas.

@okioki1131 Ай бұрын

I did the same, the last good one until EPA requirements change. Hopefully they'll be changed before we ever need to think about a new truck!

@tomc.4860 6 ай бұрын

I drove a a 1995 Ford ranger with a 4 l 6 cylinder engine for 18 years. It got 18 mi to the gallon and had plenty of torque and power and I never had any trouble with it until the automatic transmission started to go. You can buy a truck with a four-cylinder engine and it will get you around town just fine, but never expect that you're going to be pulling things with it. Everyone I've ever known who had a turbocharged engine has had trouble, and the engines never seem to last as the standard 6 and 8 cylinders.

@perryflores4180 6 ай бұрын

Scott you are correct. Absolutely. Engineering is everything.

@c2ash 6 ай бұрын

Holy crap! Thanks for the heads up on the tire warranties!

@Canadarago 6 ай бұрын

This just reinforces my decision to get a 2021 Tundra with the 5.7 V8. I can get 20 mpg on the highway and 13-15 city and have plenty of power to tow an RV. 25,000 miles on it and no problems.

@kaosaechao4049 6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you Scotty. I wouldn’t buy a taco again with the same size of body but a smaller engine. I’m already having trouble with a V6 Tacoma struggling to pulling weights.

@BustaBreaks777 6 ай бұрын

I currently have the 3.5 Tacoma. I had the 5.7 Tundra. The Tundra was a beast.

@paulzimmermann5876 2 ай бұрын

I love your Rant! That is why when I decided to get another Toyota Tacoma, I decide to get a 2022 or 2023. I found a really sweet 2022 TRD Sport 4X4 with only 5600 miles. Checking the Carfax no issues, other than the recent recall. I don't want a F'ing 4 Cylinder.

@rndsommer40 6 ай бұрын

Really more like 23/24 mpg on the highway under 70 mph but totally agree with Scotty on everything else. Couldn't they have just left the V6 as an option in 2024 plus models? F150 you can choose between six different configurations ranging from all electric to the 5.0 V8 and everything in between. Hard no on the turbo for me. I better do a really good job fluid filming my 2022 TRD off road so it'll last as long as I want it to.

@poorinspirit7 6 ай бұрын

I fluid film my 2022 Sequoia each Fall. Need it to last. Nice to have a V8.

@keyemku6399 6 ай бұрын

I don't think people realize that the reasoning for this is because of increasingly strict emissions. They dont sell V8s and are axing V6s soon because you wouldn't be able to legally register it. Would you go to a Toyota dealership and buy a car that you can't register in the US?

@rndsommer40 6 ай бұрын

@keyemku6399 ?? I agree emissions are ruining the auto industry but not registering ?

@Eslamizar 6 ай бұрын

I bought a 2023 TRD off road this year. It’s not the top of the line, but it’s still awesome. Last of the best model if you ask me.

@proudam3969 6 ай бұрын

I'm about to buy a 2023 Toyota Tacoma V6 SR5 or higher trim. Someone told me a get the frontier but I know somebody that has the newer frontier and it has all sorts of rattles after 1 year and the engine is very loud and not smooth on the frontier. I don't buy turbo anything. Scotty knows what he's talking about.

@Yurimaster 5 ай бұрын

I got my 2021 TRD Off Road 6 speed manual right before the major shortage and insane dealer markups. Best truck decision purchase for me.

@Chasecka 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma. I absolutely love everything about it! I bought it because it was the last generation of the V6.

@alexdesamsonow822 6 ай бұрын

The frontier kept its v6 …

@PiratePete-te8qp 6 ай бұрын

If I was going to get a small truck . I would go with the frontier it's a very reliable truck.

@jmb-cm7mr 6 ай бұрын

@@PiratePete-te8qp Yup! that's what my husband i have decided to buy after driving the Tacoma and we have owned Toyota's for many years. a 2001 Tacoma Pre-Runner we bought new and just sold it for 4k and it was rusty, we have a 2006 V8 Tundra with a 8 ft bed we bought at 4 yrs old has been a great truck will be selling that to buy the Nissan Frontier, and we just bought a 2023 Rav 4 in June of this year great vehicle. But the 2023 Tacoma we were not impressed with at all, read my comment above about that.

@westcoastplinkin6559 6 ай бұрын

@@jmb-cm7mr I think the 3rd Gen Tacoma is a better buy than the Frontier. The 4th gen Tacoma, well we don't know yet. But in 10 years of ownership, I think the advantages of the Tacoma will really shine. Frontiers have always had more issues than Tacoma in the long run. My 1993 Toyota Pickup is not the most comfortable but 30+ years later, it is still on the road.

@georgegogis7958 6 ай бұрын

Correct there is NO WAY this truck gets 30mpg unless going down a mountain with tailwind. My manual v6 TRD offroad gets 20MPG at 75 with no wind. Into wind 17 0r 18. Automatics get a little more due to higher gearing in 6th gear if they stay in it.

@icosthop9998 6 ай бұрын

Agree 25mpg top

@St.Irenaeus 6 ай бұрын

Extremely happy with my New v6 naturally aspirated Nissan Frontier!!!! I totally agree with Scotty!

@ryannewazada2102 6 ай бұрын

Great job in your assessments Scotty.

@stephenfienberg8765 6 ай бұрын

Toyota will never struggle to sell trucks around the world. The Hilux is literally everywhere in Africa and Asia. Their 4-cylidner GD-6 engines are very reliable with decent comparative fuel consumption. Diesels are not as fast off the line but their mid-range acceleration is great and they've got loads of immediate torque so they can tow huge boat trailers. Toyota just needs to try sell their 2.8 L GD-6 engine in the US, you guys will love it.

@lsj6721 6 ай бұрын

I do not know where you are from, but in SEA, I think, toyota will ditch the 2.8L for a hybrid.

@stephenfienberg8765 6 ай бұрын

I'm South African. The GD-6 is diesel. It has good fuel economy for larger cars, good towing and performs well under load. Hybrids aren't popular for working vehicles or towing. Might be popular for urban folk with families who like to go on the odd road trip but the GD-6 a powerful and proven reliable 4-cylinder turbodiesel workhorse.

@truthserum5310 5 ай бұрын

Toyota can't, it won't ever come close to meeting our emissions regulations here in the US.

@DeCSSData 5 ай бұрын

@@truthserum5310 But they could use the 4-Cyl Diesel we have here in europe. Those are about the same the Aussies have and they are taken everywhere and in harshest conditions for towing offraoding and so on (for example see the Hilux 2,8 4 Cyl Diesel or the Prado). In europe we use small displacement engines ever since (relativly to the US) and for a long time getting a lot more horsepower and gas-mileage out of them as US-engines did. This man in the video is wrong in a lot of conclusions he is making about towing and power and displacement.

@truthserum5310 5 ай бұрын

@@DeCSSData Won't meet our emissions regulations, and diesel fuel is at least $1.00 plus more per gallon here. Us American's don't like diesel powered vehicles unless they are in commercial rigs, or in heavy duty truck applications.

@shawnhardman7848 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2021 Tundra 4WD with a 5.7 V8 and I love it! Gas mileage sucks but it pulls my boat and dual axle trailer like a champ…and I wouldn’t trade it for nothin…just my 2 cents worth 👊🏻😊

@kdrbeav 6 ай бұрын

Same here, bought our 2021 Tundra at the very end of their production. Did not want to get the new v6 turbo. Sticking with the tried and true dependable v8.

@mrgarrison3516 6 ай бұрын

Stay away from Toyota Unified Racing development TURD vehicles.....V8's all the way 👍

@shawnmason5290 6 ай бұрын

I am willing to sell my 2020 tundra crew four-wheel-drive. But only if I can find the 2021 still in factory warranty with low low miles spec’s exactly the way I would want it. I knew that Truck would gain popularity when the new one came out, and Scotty has proven it, I am a hero with my wife. I wanted horsepower and torque and Toyota reliability. I don’t want some freaking pick up truck with an extension cord hanging out it’s butt. This truck is the Lexus sedan of pick up trucks.

@nicholaspetre1 6 ай бұрын

I bought V8 Tundra specifically at the end of 2021 that was one of the lasts that they had at the dealership because I did not want to get V6 Twin Turbo 2022 model. I agree that gas mileage is a huge disadvantage as at $6-7 per gallon is does hurt. But I must still admit I love this truck. Every time I open the door and sit behind the wheel I have a continuous smile all my ride. What a beautiful truck and engine. Never regretted buying it. And was never interested in V6 Turbo model.

@noiseinducedhearingloss8616 4 ай бұрын

Tell your son to look at his battery connection, I can see it’s doing the same thing mine did , lots of corrosion. 8$ felt pad/grease kit from the part store fixed it. Love the videos man, thanks

@mr.c493 6 ай бұрын

I have my 2018 sequoia SR5 with the 5.7 V8 and man if you put it in tow mode, that thing is a rocket. The comfort and space is great.

@googleeyeseyes4033 6 ай бұрын

Yeah they started with four cylinder engines back in the day, however those trucks were much smaller and lighter and even then, the power was lacking.

@Rotund_Panda_Pants 6 ай бұрын

Both guys laughing at 10:45 is beyond priceless. The horse picture was icing on the cake.

@tommcdonough6086 6 ай бұрын

Not only is Scotty a treasure trove of information, he has a sense of humor. He is a true character.

@user-ol5rj8qn9o 6 ай бұрын

I bought an older Hyundai Santa Fe with what I think is a good 4WD system. It's normally in front wheel drive until it senses a wheel spinning then it automatically energizes a clutch that sits in front of the rear differential. No buttons to push, it just does it. Don't even notice when it's doing it in snow. I only notice it when taking off on wet pavement, then I get the rear wheel drive thump when the front wheels spin (then it just goes). You can't sit there and spin the wheels with that traction control, you can hold the pedal to the floor and the engine only goes as fast as it takes to keep the wheels from spinning.

@adkforester5428 6 ай бұрын

Maybe 30mpg going downhill with tailwind and nothing in the bed... I own same truck 24mpg highway typical

@kcassidy90 6 ай бұрын

Exactly I get like 12.5 in the city I would be lucky to get 18 in freeway

@tacomafan5186 6 ай бұрын

Same here. I get 21-22 mpg highway at best.

@mikehammer2075 6 ай бұрын

@@tacomafan5186 so does my '18 TRD Sport

@georgegogis7958 6 ай бұрын

@tacoponcho 6 ай бұрын

same 24mpg highway stock 4x4 trd sport

@funnymoments84 6 ай бұрын

Personally, I think Toyota took a very long time to get rid of that V6 and a small truck, I got tons of friends that have the Tacoma, and none of them used it to carry heavy stuff. They just wanna have it because it’s reliable, they don’t really need that much power, the tundra, I agree, they should’ve stick with the V8, but the Ford F150 has a pretty good reliable, 3.53l twin turbo Toyota wheel two believe me

@Captain077 5 ай бұрын

Just bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD Sport last week. Had no idea that this was the last year they are doing the 6 cylinder. Glad I got one before they are gone.

@pewterngold 6 ай бұрын

I saw a Toyota mechanic doing a one year review with his new Tundra on KZfaq. What stood out to me was when he said when towing his boat, the new V6 twin turbo Tundra got worse MPG than his old V8 Tundra did. He went on to say that when towing, the turbos were engaged the whole time. I took that as not good. Especially for people who tow a lot or carry large payloads. The more those turbos are having to run, the more wear and tear will be put on them leading to turbo failures and high dollar repairs. Toyota’s best days may be behind them.

@rockie307 6 ай бұрын

Not many people with toyota's work them or tow kind of like ridgeline owners just ease around to the mall and pick up groceries. If your going to be towing or working your truck don't get a Toyota.

@targetshot2 4 ай бұрын

My 2003 explorer crapped out again this year and the silver 2023 4x4 v6 Tacoma was my replacement of choice. So far no big complaints other than the rough shifting transmission but that’s Tacoma for ya. Simple NA V6 engine, old school parking break and 23/24MPG in town? I’m not complaining!

@stang-rv4pb 6 ай бұрын

The turbocharged engines used in modern pickups have much more low end torque then the larger displacement n/a engines. Scotty has it backwards when he says the new turbo 4 will need to spin at much higher rpm’s to tow. The 3.5 V6 in the Tacoma is most certainly not known for being a good engine for towing. I agree that they possibly will not be as reliable though, but at this point, that is only speculation.

@williamrossetter9430 6 ай бұрын

Dude, Turbos only last 100k to 150k miles. Best of luck!

@dennissmall2436 6 ай бұрын

I caught this mistake as well. Scottie does have it backwards. Nevertheless, I’d trust a naturally aspirated v6 more than any turbo.

@stang-rv4pb 6 ай бұрын

@@williamrossetter9430turbos can, and often do last longer then 150k. And if the do fail, they’re a replaceable part.

@David9726100 6 ай бұрын

a added expense.@@stang-rv4pb

@NorthOntarian 6 ай бұрын

I have to agree. my dad ALWAYS buys Tacoma's. he is always complaining about how the 3.5L tows compared to his previous Tacoma with the 4L.

@dmorehouse774 6 ай бұрын

I will be holding on to my V6 TRD off road 6 speed stick.

@wlh52 4 ай бұрын

Good info thanks Scotty.👍

@rar4764 Ай бұрын

He is spot on. V6 turbos in the Tundra are already blowing. Keeping my V6 4runner.

@melissasmess2773 6 ай бұрын

Bring back a single cab, manual transmission and an 8 foot bed and I’ll be interested

@RobertP-kk5ou 6 ай бұрын

Ill be Right behind you.

@CaptainBuzzBee 6 ай бұрын

Exactly! It's a truck.

@frederickbooth7970 6 ай бұрын

Exactly why we rebuilt our old 1970 C10 long bed! We haul tools & equipment not people! Dislike all these crew cabs with short boxes. Next to do is body. Front end we have done as everything was done when we bought the truck many years ago at a Memorial garage sale for $450. Of course had to do some rewiring & replace the rubber fuel line to carb. running across the manifolds with steel for safety.

@Murphy007 6 ай бұрын

Once you own a double cab you can never go back to single.

@merlinzipp 6 ай бұрын

@@Murphy007 You got that right. Couldn't even go back to an access or extra cab. If you need to carry more stuff, you can tow a trailer.

@dannyrivera9805 6 ай бұрын

Lifehack: want better gas mileage? Don't accelerate fast. I see everyone hitting the gas pedal when the light turns green.

@dextermay4007 6 ай бұрын

Everyone drives like they live in Tijuana…..Speedy Gonzales is their hero.

@westcoastplinkin6559 6 ай бұрын

@@dextermay4007 Not me, I love to just cruise and listen to my music.

@matthewronson5218 6 ай бұрын

Where? In most places I drive, people go fast on yellow but sit there when it turns green then putt through the intersection.

@use-ThatIsWhatIamTalkingAbout 6 ай бұрын

Yep. It's the me me me first people.

@kevinbossick8374 6 ай бұрын

The same on the freeway. Driving like they are on the racetrack. Then they complain about gas prices.

@timvanlandingham1927 28 күн бұрын

I understand what you mean about a 4-cylinder truck with a turbo. We bought a ‘21 Ford Ranger Lariat new as it is rated to pull 7,900#. We have pulled a 31’ camper, heavy trailers, etc. but the Ranger has to work itself to death to do the work and certainly it will wear itself out if we do that regularly. I rebuilt my ‘98 Ranger engine 4.0 myself and had a Super truck, but passed it along to my daughter/son-in-law. We traded in our ‘01 Expedition at 345K for the ‘21 Ranger and sometimes wish we had the Expy back! Ps. We are a diehard Ford family, come whatever will! (‘65 Falcon, ‘20 Escape Hybrid, ‘20 EcoSport, ‘21 Ranger)

@fililoboesparza5784 6 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%!! I don’t like how everybody’s going with turbo not a fan!! Guess I’ll just keep on driving my 1995 F150 F150 5.8L

@paulharsh78 6 ай бұрын

Just picked up a 2014 Tundra, 5.7. 188k. I put new brakes pads, rotors, and calipers, all around. Drives like new!

@chrisx5127 6 ай бұрын

iT A REALLY OLD UWED VEHILCE

@kevincamilleri1695 6 ай бұрын

For light to medium pickup truck duty the 2.7 4 is dependable, good on gas and plenty powerful when you drive it like a pickup. Easy to maintain and repair too.

@wolfBC 6 ай бұрын

is that tacomas 4cyl engine ???

@jamesjacobs592 6 ай бұрын

@@wolfBCyes!

@Tt-nt1iu Ай бұрын

Bought a 2023 TRD Off Road 22 days ago. We have two homes and just needed something to get crap from Lowe’s and such. I’ll undoubtedly take it hunting white tail once a year. Bought it with 9k on it for $41,000. While I feel like I got plowed dry at the dealership that day, I take solice in knowing these turbos in 2024 and beyond will implode and my naturally aspirated Off Road V6 will very likely still be worth 41k, maybe more, in 5 years. We very likely will only be approaching 35k mile on it by then. The Taco will live at our place in South Philly. I’m 39. If I kept it, and at the rate I put miles on it, there is a strong possibility it will be the last truck I ever purchase. Either way, that dry plowing I took at the dealership will have amazing downstream benefits for my wife and I.

@jamesflanagan3086 6 ай бұрын

I just got a 2023 Tacoma Sport, I love it! It's not a drsg racer without a tune, but it gets the job done, just like my 04 Colorado did for me with the 5cyl. :-)

@stinky2549 6 ай бұрын

Nissan Frontier will be the go to for a smaller truck that still has a V6

@PiratePete-te8qp 6 ай бұрын

It's a very good truck . I know folks that have them no problems.

@jamesm8049 3 ай бұрын

Test drove the twin turbo and a used 5.7 today. Honestly the new twin turbo drives wayyy better. Near zero lag and tight steering. Smooth shifts and the interior is 100% better. Can't say anything about long-term or what it is like pulling a boat out a lake but the twin turbo had plenty of power on the road.

@lisaw7633 3 ай бұрын

Time we get an older Tundra on our lot from a trade-in, trust me it's never there longer than a few days. I would never pay what they want for these new trucks with no power. Great video, Scotty

@shiitalkiemushrooms4487 5 ай бұрын

This whole video is exactly why I bought a 2023 v6 Tacoma. Couldn’t be happier with it

@renanperez1616 6 ай бұрын

Scotty What do you think about the new Nissa frontier 2023-2024 is it worth it to buy one? Thanks

@MakeManageGrowMoney 6 ай бұрын

Love my 23 Frontier!!

@jcreeker5581 6 ай бұрын

Yes, the 4th Gen Tacoma's have some nice improvements (e.g., sitting position, info systems, seats, etc.) However, not buying 4 cyl turbo motor truck. I keeping my 2021 TRD Tacoma V6 2/manual. I'll need to go out and give my Tacoma a big hug as we are going be together for a long time.

@mikimeza79 6 ай бұрын

I was the first person in the waiting list for the new 2024 Tacoma and im glad change my mind and I get the 2022 off road sport and I honestly I 100% happy with my purchase. I not interested on 4 cil turbo just like you said Scott all you been say is totally agree with you thanks for videos like this 👍

@edwardoperez1663 5 ай бұрын

Agree,Same with me.I just bought my 23 TRD Sport 4X4 last month Nov. before the 3rd gen runs out.I was in a rush to purchase it.I am so happy that i do have to wait for next 4th gen 4 cyls turbo.

@williamperry-mc6kp Ай бұрын

When I found out the 2024 would only be 4 cylinder I went and found a left over 2023 before they were all gone. I love my 2023 TRD even if it’s not newest body style

@saiyanwarrior828 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I completely agree. I feel like within the next two or three years they’re probably going to introduce a V-6 because there’s no way they’re going to keep their sales up with just a bunch of four cylinders. A lot of people don’t want that and yeah, like you said a smaller engine in the same size truck is not gonna last as long. And how the hell does he get 30 mpg on the highway I barely get 20 in my 23 tacoma

@MechShark 5 ай бұрын

The only way to re-introduce a V6 is to scale back the big daddy government emissions by footprint algorithm, which ain't gonna happen.

@stevenphillips3466 4 ай бұрын

The Body shape is ugly besides ...The fender wells are more squarish like what Chevy did back a few years ago,,,Ugly for sure. The 2023's are still nice looking

@electseed 6 ай бұрын

Boy, Scotty was on the warpath in this one!

@andyhuang7526 6 ай бұрын

Just got mine 2023 TRD off road v6 4x4 2 months ago! 😊😊😊😊😊😊 got on the train for the last time !

@kenngross5306 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport and no way will I buy any Tacoma after 2023. Thanks for your honest review.

@kennethkilpatrick3758 6 ай бұрын

Have you seen Ram's new Ramcharger? 6 cylinder engine not attached to a transmission. It's a generator that runs two electric motors with a much smaller battery than an EV. Has huge horsepower and torque. I've always looked elsewhere because of that company's transmission issues. But this may be a game changer as far as electric vehicles go. Up to 690 miles of range. Could see smaller vehicles with smaller engines working as generators. Could eliminate high gas prices as an issue.

@traviskimbrell1209 2 ай бұрын

This video didn't age well... New turbo 4 cylinder makes 50ft lbs more torque and it makes that peak torque at less than 2k rpm. MUCH better than the old V6...

@slater1949 Ай бұрын

But logical thinking doesn’t get any views, so it’s fear mongering a truck none of these complainers have driven or have really looked into the engine for themselves😂

@THEKillerRyan96 2 ай бұрын

Got a 2022 TRD Off Road 4x4 V6. Super happy about it. If they don’t have a V6 by the time I get a new one, I’ll find a dealer that does

@steve8842 6 ай бұрын

I have a white 2022 TRD Pro with 3000 miles. Excellent power and presence.

@killakyle9911 6 ай бұрын

Hold up Scotty. You have stated many times in previous videos that you only have to replace all four tires on an AWD system, not a 4WD. Which is it brother?

@chrisg723 6 ай бұрын

I get forgetful the older I get too🤣

@ictrlaltdeleteu 6 ай бұрын

Just AWD

@icosthop9998 6 ай бұрын

AWD

@RodneyW 6 ай бұрын

Anything with permanent AWD. A 4WD vehicle which uses 2WD when ln the blacktop is fine to change one tyre (or a pair) at a time.

@Owens_Racing 6 ай бұрын

He was clear. He said electronic controlled. Aka AWD.

@gregbolt4863 4 ай бұрын

Scotty, we always get the facts from you. Thanks 😊

@tacosportsareawesome 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Tacoma sport,the transmission is always in the wrong gear and sluggish.I will be getting the 2024 Tacoma way more torque new transmission,better ride,interior.They have the engine already in Lexus vehicles and they are reliable.People are paranoid with new models.

@j81851 6 ай бұрын

Don't have enough road time over a wide market swatch to support that claim. 5-6 years out come back and tell us. Thank you!

@tacosportsareawesome 6 ай бұрын

@@j81851 like I said the motor and transmission has been in there luxury model Lexus for years.CAN YOU READ.I HAVE A TACOMA DO YOU,I HAVE MY RIGHT TO HAVE MY OPEN.I DON,T NEED 5-6 years to have an option.

@tacoponcho 6 ай бұрын

that transmission inconvenience is just that, an inconvenience. It can be addressed with an easy tune. Also, show me one of those Lexus with 300k miles, otherwise thats not reliable and made up

@rfengr00 6 ай бұрын

@@tacoponchoor a manual transmission, though I believe you can only get the manual on the top $$ model.

@richsweeney1115 6 ай бұрын

You like buying shitty new tin and plastic trucks,huh? buy a lightly used one with a STANDARD tranny....these mexica made tin and plastic trucks...4 cyl turbo...automatic?.thats a joke for a truck...

@jjpac2011 4 ай бұрын

great video. confirms my sentiments. Have owned several tacomas over a few decades, all bought new. Absolutely not replacing mine with a 4 cylinder, turbo or not. Test drove a 2023 and despise the engine lag while accelerating at low rpm. I understand that is common. Toyota couldn't get that right after all these years? My current 2011 TRD has only 70k miles. Got a couple hundred thousand more on it if Toyo doesn't get its head outta its u know what.

@rambug99 6 ай бұрын

🚫 Totally agree. No replacement for displacement ! Big trucks big V-8 motors

@user-zv4zt5uc5b 6 ай бұрын

My unmodified 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO with a manual transmission gets about 20 mpg on the highway. Would only see 30 mpg downhill with a tailwind. Still love the truck though…

@huckleberrymulberry4764 6 ай бұрын

Did you find a solar octane with the MT? I didn’t so I settled for the auto a month ago.

@user-zv4zt5uc5b 6 ай бұрын

No, Solar Octane or Vomit Green - just White! @@huckleberrymulberry4764

@tacomafan5186 6 ай бұрын

I don’t believe 30 mpg highway for a Tacoma. I have a 2019 Tacoma V-6 MT. Have never gotten better than 21-22 mpg highway.

@mplslawnguy3389 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, there's no way that's real.

@Nev1812 6 ай бұрын

Good thing I'm not interested in trucks😅

@huckleberrymulberry4764 6 ай бұрын

You can get better if you don’t exceed 65mph are unladen, no inclines or headwinds. All must apply to get better. I have a 2023 TRD Pro solar octane automatic wish I had your MT.

@zackg5046 6 ай бұрын

The best I have ever gotten in my ‘21 Off Road long bed on the highway is just under 25mpg. It’s 100% stock.

@jeffpoirier1184 6 ай бұрын

We have a '23 TRD OffRoad Tacoma 4 door coming next week to go with our '20 4Runner SR5. Looking to keep both for a long time.

@danejohnson8430 2 ай бұрын

Got the Tacoma V6. Maintenance is my only headache… which I enjoy 100%!

@watkikel 6 ай бұрын

The 3rd gen Atkinson has so many complaints of low end torque. New Tacoma will have plenty of low end grunt. I’m selling my 2.7 supercharged 2nd gen and buying a 4th gen. I disagree with Scotty on longevity. The electric motor will take strain off the engine so as with the Tundra we all have to wait on reliability judgement.

@monoped_adventures 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Peak torque at 1700 rom on the 4th gen. It will be a great little truck.

@jaysmith179 6 ай бұрын

I have a 2021 Tacoma SX 4cyl 4wd. So glad I bought it. I do not want a turbo. Nothing but problems.

@justinsoler0614 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a sliver Toyota Tacoma 2023 4WD not TRD but with a 6 cylinder and paid $44,000. I love it and I will never sell it

@wanderingandroid 6 ай бұрын

Scotty Videos... Here’s Why I’m No Longer Buying Toyota Trucks Next Video: You're Dumb If You're Not Buying Toyota Trucks 🤣🤣🤣

@shattered115 6 ай бұрын

Your thinking is what is keeping me in my older SUV and hatchback.

@therohdeeo4625 23 күн бұрын

Bought a 2019 Taco V6 built in AMERICA. Haven’t even had the check engine light come on. Been a flawless truck for me

@user-pv3px8jw1i Ай бұрын

Hopefully picking up a 2016 Tacoma tomorrow!!

@finncampeau4922 6 ай бұрын

2:05. You. Seem to be confused. The current gen with the 2GR-FKS is kinda weak on torque and has to be revved all the way out to make any power. The new 4cyl makes its torque at a very low rpm because of turbo charging. Not saying it’s reliable, just that you have an invalid point.

@carlkeough9882 6 ай бұрын

Right on. 2023 3.5L 278 HP @6000 and 265 lb-ft @4600 2024 2.4L turbo also 278 HP @6000 and 317 lb-ft @1700 2024 2.4L turbo hybrid 326 HP @6000 and 465 lb-ft @1700 I honestly thought peak torque at that low of rpm had to be incorrect but I was wrong.

@finncampeau4922 6 ай бұрын

@@carlkeough9882 it’s incredible. Diesel territory.

@christittle1131 6 ай бұрын

I agree with you on this. Turbo engines just don’t last as long it’s a fact! And Toyota just did away with what their none for best engines period.

@michaelleipski9030 6 ай бұрын

I agree with that. Have a 15 with the 4.0 V6. Plan to buy a crate motor to drop in it.

@2023Red 6 ай бұрын

I had v8 tundra. Sold it with 200,000 miles. No issues with it. I then bought Subaru ascent with boxer 4 cylinder. Same story, excellent power and reliability. Sold it and bought Honda odyssey with v6. Same story and is super too. No power issue. In my view, it does not matter v4.v6 or v8. All great and well suited for the road. I would have zero issue with anything Toyota sells. It works.

@scottwilliams5642 6 ай бұрын

It's hilarious, because no way he is getting 30 MPG.

@huckleberrymulberry4764 6 ай бұрын

Could be 26-28 if he’s truly a granny driver on highways doing 55-60

@merlinzipp 6 ай бұрын

My 2023 without a bunch of crap in it, driving in the flat state of Florida, gets 25.5 MPG's when I try to conserve. In the Tennessee mountains it gets around 18.9 MPG's.

@chevypreps6417 6 ай бұрын

Unless he is driving only downhill.

@BM-og1yx 6 ай бұрын

He might be telling the truth I get 29.5 highway doing 65/70 in a highlander AWD v6 8speed

@Mithrandir6622 6 ай бұрын

@@huckleberrymulberry4764did you see the amount of junk? That's impossible!