so far, 2000 miles on mine. I flew from PA to FL to pick up a manual version. I have been so enthralled by mine! I can't see myself giving it up before the 15 year mark
@@lancewingfield2259 it depends on how passionate you are about manual transmissions. Finding the solar octane new with manual transmission was a real hunt at the time, but for me it is totally worth it.
Been using cruise control on the highway and been averaging 25-26 mpg in my 22 trd pro. Def a turtle but driving it slow rewards you in the gas mileage department. Interior doesn’t have all the tech other trucks have but imo a truck should be simple and easy. Still has knobs for heat and ac which will never get old. Try turning on your heat with a touch screen when your hands are frozen from being outside all day. You’ll thank simplicity then.
The seats sit too low on the floor,and the roof is low. You have to mash the gas peddle just to merge onto traffic. Fuel economy isn’t much better than a 1/2 ton truck. Transmission downshifts every time you hit a slight hill. Reliable or not, I can’t imagine torturing myself with a Tacoma.
He said all that and the only thing you said was it is reliable . Toyota can do better they will never be innovative just do enough but guess what it sucks but it’s reliable.
Seat jackers, retune done, I went with kd maxx pro, head room could be little better I have the sun roof version just little awkward getting in. As for fuel well most people upgrade both the wheels and tires 2,3, even 4 times the tire size bigger, add bunch more weight inside or around, on top, underneath, that reaches the payload capacity or pretty close to it, all these upgrades are great for looks, comfort, protection and performance, but in no can anyone expect the same or close to around the same in mpg its just basic knowledge. I have to admit I'm getting between 15.5-20 mpg on my slightly moded 2017 trd orsb 4x4 but that is with mostly driving at speeds of 70-85 mph highway miles.
As far as looks go, the Tacoma blows all the other mid-size trucks out of the water. In TRD PRO trim, it's just badass. All Toyota needs to do is upgrade the powertrain like Nissan did to their Frontier before they started selling their next generation Frontier and upgrade the interior with better technology/materials. Do that and the current generation Tacoma would be tough to beat and would probably still outsell others in the midsize segment. Oh, and the Tacoma's key fob is seriously outdated and looks like an aftermarket viper fob or something. That definitely needs to be upgraded too.
The Tacoma has one of the best Transmissions for a mid size pickup because mid size trucks went from tow beast to luxury and Pickups can be luxury but keep the hauling power, The TRD pro Tacoma is way better then the Nissan Frontier pro 4x
Speed isn’t everything. Love mine. Let’s not forget tundra hybrids are popping engines. Won’t trust the new one for a gen. This one will last a long time.
I need a TRD Pro so bad. Perfect trim for getting groceries and helping my neighbor dump his old lazy boy once a year All my RWD SR5 is good for is hopping medians, driving down shitty gravel roads full of potholes, and hauling tools and junk constantly
transmission definitely takes its time when accelerating, i usually have to let off the gas slightly so it can shift without nearly redlining onto the highway. the engine has good economy and power
i feel like us tacoma owners exclusively try to leave out how much we pay for fuel in comparison to some other truck owners who pay for fuel. do not misinterpret what i'm saying as in i hate my tacoma. i certainly don't. however, the amount of gas i'm using/how often i fill up, i should've bought a full size truck
You need a tune up then cause I'm consistently getting 19 20 combined and I'm driving a 4.0 second gen with a 3 inch lift and 33s maybe the overland tailor tune helps a bit but I'm getting better milage then my f150
Hello Ben, I’m curious about you’re thoughts on the new redesign for the 2024 Tacoma? More particularly about the power train. Herd is was going to perform better, I’m wondering if I should wait for the 2024 or just get a tundra.
50k kinda crazy for such a low tech package. If I'm paying 50k for a non-luxury car, I expect it to be optioned out. Heated and ventilated seats, wireless Android auto and apple carplay, the whole thing.
2003 I bought a brand new fully loaded 4 door Tacoma. Had Enkei wheels and Borla exhaust already on it from the dealer. TRD package and leather seats. Out the door 28,000 and some change Prices are stupid now!
@@weirdshibainu Yeah. I get that their cars are statistically more reliable, but that only goes so far when it comes to factoring in a vehicle. If you assume you will drive the national average of 12k miles a year, most cars from other brands will easily last 10-15 years anyway. Toyota will keep it's value more, but is 20k over the span of 10-15 years really worth living with a low tech car while other manufacturers are advancing? At this price point, I would say it's definitely worth considering, whereas before going Toyota was a no brainer.
The Tacoma has a reliable transmission the tacoma might of had tramission problems in the past but Toyota fixed that for the 2023 model year. I would do a suspension lift, I would add air suspension I would add off road lighting, Toyota Tacoma TRD pro AKA ' Baby Pro' got a camera rearview mirror with the Tacoma TRD pro
Been looking at them. I know the transmission isn't the best for putting down power. Is the 6 speed manual any different? Because that's what I've been looking at getting.
Yes, the transmission sucks. But it's honestly it's not slow. It's not fast, but not slow. I've owned a Ford Taurus, Dodge Intrepid, Dodge Neon, Mercury Sable, GMC Sonoma, Nissan Versa, Ford Explorer, 3 Corollas, and a Toyota Camry. Only the Camry was SLIGHTLY quicker than my 2023 Tacoma Off Road. Yall, add an exhaust, an intake and a tune and shell be a perfectly serviceable truck.
The way you’re kinda low talking makes it seem like you snuck your neighbors keys from him and you’re trying to do a sneaky review without him catching you.
Only complaint is the “Premium audio” that comes with the vehicle is trash. Skip buttons on the steering wheel stops communicating with Apple CarPlay after an hour on the road and in some instances head unit will just disable CarPlay entirely. Dealerships and Toyota Brand Engagement were of course no help
So you can use your key fob to remote start your truck because I was told I had to use the Toyota app for my 2023 Trd off-road. Call me old-school but I don’t really like my phone monitoring every move I make in my truck.
I recently just purchased a 2022 tacoma trd off road 4x4 and I'm really regretting my purchase even though I love toyota. Truck It's really slow, my old 2014 nissan altima 2.5 was much smoother at high speeds of 65mph and plus. Also mpg sucks, 16mpg in the highway. And full tank won't make it pass 4 hours driving at 75mph in the highway. Can't even finish my 4:30hr trip without having to stop at the pump to refill 😒😒
In conclusion, I would not recommend this truck to anyone to purchase. But I am going to keep it untill next year to see what the all new 2024 tacoma has to offer so I can finally trade it in.
I hope this year of Tacoma gets really cheap now that the new ones have come out and it’s a redesign with a more powerful platform because I cannot afford anything new new. But slightly used I can do. Those dealership markup are just out of control. I don’t know what type of nut jobs are buying new cars right now but they’re ruining it for everybody.
I think the fronteir is a better truck, at least it's made in USA not mexico Still can't get over the fact that you have to be in 4L to engage rear lockers
@thISmurderous clearly yota is cutting costs with the tacoma by building them in a country that pays their workers a fraction of the western worlds, with lower safety and quality standards.
I thought about getting one until I saw the GMC AT4X Canyon and rather have that. It’s way better and has better suspension and the inside is a lot nicer
I have a 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO what are good mods I can do on this truck suspension wise wheel size because this truck is stock Trd pro and I’m not sure if I could touch any of that stuff. There’s no information out there only for lower trims
I went with the Pro 4x and so glad I did. I know the Tacoma and other trucks have pluses but the Frontier just seemed like an overall better mid-size, certainly is for me. And after adding 33” tires, a 2.5” lift and other accessories, it looks awesome.
@@Rigo9 I had the dealer do it so I believe it’s the one that Nissan provides as an option. If CZcams had a method, I’d show some pics. I also added the sports bar, side steps and 4 cube lights in the lower front bumper. Color is Tactical Green.
I went in the opposite direction. I assumed the new frontier should be much better because it was recently redesigned, and I was so disappointed. I was not too fond of the suspension on pro4x. It was stiff soft, and something in between simultaneously, plus the terrible turn radius and impossible-to-turn steering wheel, I felt car sickness after a few minutes. 10minutes on TRD PRO with the fox suspension sold me on Tacoma, just the perfect suspension which you can't get on Nissan. You get a truck that Toyota perfected over the last 8 years, with excellent after-market support, reliability, and resale value. One thing that I miss is the Heating steering wheel. Besides that, I couldn't find any clear advantage to the Frontier. I don't have any issue with the power train, and if you watch this video, there is no single unexpected down/up shift, it was an issue in the past, but it doesn't exist in 2023, and Tacoma is definitely not slower than Nissan.
@@nikotal.4282 funny how we can feel so opposite. But that’s why it’s good there are options. Can’t really go wrong with the several options on the market.
Driving a manual transmission 3rd gen Tacoma is hopefully a whole lot different experience than the automatic. If not Magnuson may be the answer. It certainly was on my ‘02 ever since day one. Never came home from the dealer w/o being a sleeper. Loves the high altitudes & only an F350 on their game is going to pull away. But SuperTaco is getting old so gunna replace it. czcams.com/video/oYSU6iMz1SQ/video.html
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Sold my 17-year Taco and I’m missing it. What a great, reliable truck!
Quit crying about the transmission. Its a six speed meant for fuel economy. Not speed.
I keep it in S mode...it's a bit better
so far, 2000 miles on mine. I flew from PA to FL to pick up a manual version. I have been so enthralled by mine! I can't see myself giving it up before the 15 year mark
So the 6 speed manual transmission is the way to go?
@@lancewingfield2259 it depends on how passionate you are about manual transmissions. Finding the solar octane new with manual transmission was a real hunt at the time, but for me it is totally worth it.
Been using cruise control on the highway and been averaging 25-26 mpg in my 22 trd pro. Def a turtle but driving it slow rewards you in the gas mileage department. Interior doesn’t have all the tech other trucks have but imo a truck should be simple and easy. Still has knobs for heat and ac which will never get old. Try turning on your heat with a touch screen when your hands are frozen from being outside all day. You’ll thank simplicity then.
The seats sit too low on the floor,and the roof is low. You have to mash the gas peddle just to merge onto traffic. Fuel economy isn’t much better than a 1/2 ton truck. Transmission downshifts every time you hit a slight hill. Reliable or not, I can’t imagine torturing myself with a Tacoma.
When you’re on truck 3 I’ll still be on truck #1
He said all that and the only thing you said was it is reliable . Toyota can do better they will never be innovative just do enough but guess what it sucks but it’s reliable.
wrong!!!!!!!! if yoiu have a 21 and up , you have power seats no more sitting on the floor , and that v6 is sexy and niceeee sounds great !! loser!!!!
Seat jackers, retune done, I went with kd maxx pro, head room could be little better I have the sun roof version just little awkward getting in. As for fuel well most people upgrade both the wheels and tires 2,3, even 4 times the tire size bigger, add bunch more weight inside or around, on top, underneath, that reaches the payload capacity or pretty close to it, all these upgrades are great for looks, comfort, protection and performance, but in no can anyone expect the same or close to around the same in mpg its just basic knowledge. I have to admit I'm getting between 15.5-20 mpg on my slightly moded 2017 trd orsb 4x4 but that is with mostly driving at speeds of 70-85 mph highway miles.
Guess you need a truck with more hp huh?
The seat is just fine. It’s comfortable.
As far as looks go, the Tacoma blows all the other mid-size trucks out of the water. In TRD PRO trim, it's just badass. All Toyota needs to do is upgrade the powertrain like Nissan did to their Frontier before they started selling their next generation Frontier and upgrade the interior with better technology/materials. Do that and the current generation Tacoma would be tough to beat and would probably still outsell others in the midsize segment. Oh, and the Tacoma's key fob is seriously outdated and looks like an aftermarket viper fob or something. That definitely needs to be upgraded too.
Not happening. Next gen going to be unveiled this spring!
The Tacoma has one of the best Transmissions for a mid size pickup because mid size trucks went from tow beast to luxury and Pickups can be luxury but keep the hauling power, The TRD pro Tacoma is way better then the Nissan Frontier pro 4x
Lmao @ aftermarket Viper fob. so accurate.
Speed isn’t everything. Love mine. Let’s not forget tundra hybrids are popping engines. Won’t trust the new one for a gen. This one will last a long time.
I need a TRD Pro so bad. Perfect trim for getting groceries and helping my neighbor dump his old lazy boy once a year
All my RWD SR5 is good for is hopping medians, driving down shitty gravel roads full of potholes, and hauling tools and junk constantly
$60k truck... and a key fob from a 1990's Corolla. C'mon, Toyota.
The Tacoma is awesome….but I went with a 2023 Frontier Pro 4x for an overall great and good looking mid size truck.
Frosst
I saw the exact same spec truck at my local dealer. $53K plus a 5K dealer markup. Times are bad for truck buyers…
I seen a guy selling his spot to order a pro for 5k
transmission definitely takes its time when accelerating, i usually have to let off the gas slightly so it can shift without nearly redlining onto the highway. the engine has good economy and power
That’s why I plan on getting manual transmission
I just found out Christian Bale has a Tacoma, LEGEND
You lost me at Katy Perry 😂 7:06 Thanks for the video and run through of the Pro
My trd off-road is the same, Ect mode is a must around town. And don't be afraid to manual shift. Cruise control works great
When do you recommend using Cruise control? On the highway ? Etc mode around towns and cities?
Yes same question ☝🏽
i feel like us tacoma owners exclusively try to leave out how much we pay for fuel in comparison to some other truck owners who pay for fuel. do not misinterpret what i'm saying as in i hate my tacoma. i certainly don't. however, the amount of gas i'm using/how often i fill up, i should've bought a full size truck
You need a tune up then cause I'm consistently getting 19 20 combined and I'm driving a 4.0 second gen with a 3 inch lift and 33s maybe the overland tailor tune helps a bit but I'm getting better milage then my f150
@@chanoleyva8584 i almost fully don’t believe this.
@s3bbybas3dr3x belive or not my dude it's the truth
@@chanoleyva8584 less weight on that second gen and more motor
Hello Ben, I’m curious about you’re thoughts on the new redesign for the 2024 Tacoma? More particularly about the power train. Herd is was going to perform better, I’m wondering if I should wait for the 2024 or just get a tundra.
50k kinda crazy for such a low tech package.
If I'm paying 50k for a non-luxury car, I expect it to be optioned out. Heated and ventilated seats, wireless Android auto and apple carplay, the whole thing.
2003 I bought a brand new fully loaded 4 door Tacoma. Had Enkei wheels and Borla exhaust already on it from the dealer. TRD package and leather seats.
Out the door 28,000 and some change
Prices are stupid now!
True. That's exactly why I dislike Toyota-their multiyear use of the same tech..years between refreshes and decades for a complete new platform. Lazy
@@weirdshibainu Yeah. I get that their cars are statistically more reliable, but that only goes so far when it comes to factoring in a vehicle.
If you assume you will drive the national average of 12k miles a year, most cars from other brands will easily last 10-15 years anyway. Toyota will keep it's value more, but is 20k over the span of 10-15 years really worth living with a low tech car while other manufacturers are advancing?
At this price point, I would say it's definitely worth considering, whereas before going Toyota was a no brainer.
In a few years people will seriously miss the “old” Tacoma. Legendary truck and end of an era.
50k can’t get you much in a truck these days unfortunately.
Imagine Tacoma with a v8 😩😩
The Tacoma has a reliable transmission the tacoma might of had tramission problems in the past but Toyota fixed that for the 2023 model year. I would do a suspension lift, I would add air suspension I would add off road lighting, Toyota Tacoma TRD pro AKA
' Baby Pro' got a camera rearview mirror with the Tacoma TRD pro
Been looking at them. I know the transmission isn't the best for putting down power. Is the 6 speed manual any different? Because that's what I've been looking at getting.
Yes, the transmission sucks. But it's honestly it's not slow. It's not fast, but not slow.
I've owned a Ford Taurus, Dodge Intrepid, Dodge Neon, Mercury Sable, GMC Sonoma, Nissan Versa, Ford Explorer, 3 Corollas, and a Toyota Camry. Only the Camry was SLIGHTLY quicker than my 2023 Tacoma Off Road.
Yall, add an exhaust, an intake and a tune and shell be a perfectly serviceable truck.
The power train and being built in Japan is why I went with the pro 4Runner
Just purchased a 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro. Just wondering if you know this question. Does all Tacomas come with Toyota's senors on the bumbers.
Bro don’t think I didn’t notice you listening to Katy perry teenage dream 😂😂💀
The way you’re kinda low talking makes it seem like you snuck your neighbors keys from him and you’re trying to do a sneaky review without him catching you.
I watched until this turned into another Law commercial.
Only thing I don’t like with this classic to be is that dude chose an automatic transmission. What was he thinking?
Only complaint is the “Premium audio” that comes with the vehicle is trash. Skip buttons on the steering wheel stops communicating with Apple CarPlay after an hour on the road and in some instances head unit will just disable CarPlay entirely. Dealerships and Toyota Brand Engagement were of course no help
So you can use your key fob to remote start your truck because I was told I had to use the Toyota app for my 2023 Trd off-road. Call me old-school but I don’t really like my phone monitoring every move I make in my truck.
Would the manual transmission run better than the auto?
Yes manual is the way to go
Ben - would you rather have a 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro or a fully loaded Nissan Titan Pro-4x?
I recently just purchased a 2022 tacoma trd off road 4x4 and I'm really regretting my purchase even though I love toyota. Truck It's really slow, my old 2014 nissan altima 2.5 was much smoother at high speeds of 65mph and plus. Also mpg sucks, 16mpg in the highway. And full tank won't make it pass 4 hours driving at 75mph in the highway. Can't even finish my 4:30hr trip without having to stop at the pump to refill 😒😒
In conclusion, I would not recommend this truck to anyone to purchase. But I am going to keep it untill next year to see what the all new 2024 tacoma has to offer so I can finally trade it in.
I hope this year of Tacoma gets really cheap now that the new ones have come out and it’s a redesign with a more powerful platform because I cannot afford anything new new. But slightly used I can do. Those dealership markup are just out of control. I don’t know what type of nut jobs are buying new cars right now but they’re ruining it for everybody.
I just can't handle the tiny bed on the pro what a waste, such a cool truck otherwise... 😭😃🤕
Can you imagine if TRDPro was available in LWB?
@@sharkskin3448I'd be able to sleep in the bed it would be great 👍
I think the fronteir is a better truck, at least it's made in USA not mexico
Still can't get over the fact that you have to be in 4L to engage rear lockers
Imagine a foreign truck not being made in america...😅 everything made in america is hot garbage anyway
@@thISmurderous lol i would prefer if it was made in japan, not some factory who pays their workers 5 dollars a day
@@HappyRockOffroad I'm sure you care about what other ppl make a day
@thISmurderous what does that even mean 🙄 Lmaool is that your "gotcha" statement ?
@thISmurderous clearly yota is cutting costs with the tacoma by building them in a country that pays their workers a fraction of the western worlds, with lower safety and quality standards.
I’ll stick with my Ranger Tremor
Meh
Fords are shit
Agree completely, this has always held me back from purchasing a SLOW coma.
you dont eveen have one how you know its slow. its fast and it no teven a race truck
What did you put on the door strip to protect that area?
I too love the 4Runner power train over the Tacoma and wish that was an option in a Taco. I believe the 3.5L/6A was used to meet EU emissions.
It's not a Taco, the Tacoma doesn't not have a Taco transmission that's false information
Are the Pro seats genuine animal based leather or a synthetic like Softex?
It is the same leather as an off road. I believe its leather.
Why Toyota is not putting tow/recovery hooks on their off road SUV and trucks anymore?
What city/town are you in? Because, with a view like that.. I want to live there.
Those mountains are beautiful.
exactly what I was thinking
Do you know the height with the shark fin included? It’s important becaus I’d like to garage it
Fits in any garages I have been in.
How about the 6 speed manual transmission?
I thought about getting one until I saw the GMC AT4X Canyon and rather have that. It’s way better and has better suspension and the inside is a lot nicer
I agree the interior on the Canyon is way above the Tacoma's league
@@jlynch9642 Give that Gmc next 3 years tops and you will see why no resale value or reliability. Will be a money pit! Nothing beat's a Toyota!
The Colorado ZR2 and Canyon AT4X are looking much, much better!!!
I have a 2023 Tacoma TRD PRO what are good mods I can do on this truck suspension wise wheel size because this truck is stock Trd pro and I’m not sure if I could touch any of that stuff. There’s no information out there only for lower trims
I want to add a rear spring...
No front locker?
What kind of usb action? A or C or both? Details matter.
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When I was looking for a midsize pickup, this was my first choice until I drove it. Went with a Nissan Frontier.
I went with the Pro 4x and so glad I did. I know the Tacoma and other trucks have pluses but the Frontier just seemed like an overall better mid-size, certainly is for me. And after adding 33” tires, a 2.5” lift and other accessories, it looks awesome.
@@savillecreations8046 so did I, I’m looking to do the same lift and tire setup. Which lift did you go with?
@@Rigo9 I had the dealer do it so I believe it’s the one that Nissan provides as an option. If CZcams had a method, I’d show some pics. I also added the sports bar, side steps and 4 cube lights in the lower front bumper. Color is Tactical Green.
I went in the opposite direction. I assumed the new frontier should be much better because it was recently redesigned, and I was so disappointed. I was not too fond of the suspension on pro4x. It was stiff soft, and something in between simultaneously, plus the terrible turn radius and impossible-to-turn steering wheel, I felt car sickness after a few minutes. 10minutes on TRD PRO with the fox suspension sold me on Tacoma, just the perfect suspension which you can't get on Nissan. You get a truck that Toyota perfected over the last 8 years, with excellent after-market support, reliability, and resale value. One thing that I miss is the Heating steering wheel. Besides that, I couldn't find any clear advantage to the Frontier. I don't have any issue with the power train, and if you watch this video, there is no single unexpected down/up shift, it was an issue in the past, but it doesn't exist in 2023, and Tacoma is definitely not slower than Nissan.
@@nikotal.4282 funny how we can feel so opposite. But that’s why it’s good there are options. Can’t really go wrong with the several options on the market.
Tacoma has the most uncomfortable seats. its needs to change and then i would take it.
I thought the payload was 1150lbs
Interior looks so outdated. I wish they updated it. Other than that it's a solid truck.
Wash your undercarriage. Trucks gonna start rusting away in less than 3 months sitting like that.
Trdy 😂
Reliable trucks but damn are they so dated! Slow and sluggish. But definitely reliable motor and trany
Driving a manual transmission 3rd gen Tacoma is hopefully a whole lot different experience than the automatic. If not Magnuson may be the answer. It certainly was on my ‘02 ever since day one. Never came home from the dealer w/o being a sleeper. Loves the high altitudes & only an F350 on their game is going to pull away. But SuperTaco is getting old so gunna replace it. czcams.com/video/oYSU6iMz1SQ/video.html
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Way over priced