A new ride

[curlyoak]

Just got it yesterday. My dodge dakota I bought new in 08 is toast. This is a '22 toyota tacoma sr5. Extended cab which I prefer. Configured like my old truck. It gives  me extra room inside. The crew cab reduces the bed too much for me. I can easily parallel park it. V6. I expect this will be my last truck. The toyotas have a reputation of going 250 to 300 thousand miles. If I get Alzheimer's I would trade it for an autonomous car if there was an opportunity. Otherwise my new truck has long term possibilities.

[Botch]

Congrats!  I had 230K miles on my first Toyota truck when someone ran a stop sign and totaled it; my '08 Taco (bought used with 1,700 miles) only has 62K on it so far, NO unsched Mx so far, and I suspect it'll be my last truck too.  

[gee-dub]

Still driving an ‘05 Taco. I expect to drive it to the tomb. 

[Immortan D]

On 6/24/2024 at 8:37 AM, gee-dub said:

Still driving an ‘05 Taco. I expect to drive it to the tomb. 

I expect the same from my '98 4runner. Had to change the stereo system recently though. The cassette player wasn't working anymore.

[Chet]

On 6/24/2024 at 7:16 AM, Immortan D said:

The cassette player wasn't working anymore.

Whaaat?

[curlyoak]

I just found out that this truck has 2 more oil service at no charge. And learning how to use the electronics. I finally feel in command on cruise control. And my iPhone plays on the screen for gps and my large library of music just comes on when I start the truck. I have the music on random songs. And the truck keeps the blue tooth on.  This truck is a lot different than the 07 Dodge that I bought new. The highest tech was a jack for the mini players.

I like the feel of the ride. Power is there if needed. The truck feels tight and well put together. And I prefer the extended cab over the crew cab. For my needs. I can haul 10' with the tailgate down. And it is small enough to parallel park easy.

The reputation of longevity is what lead me to the brand. I feel I got that and more.

[curlyoak]

On 6/24/2024 at 7:37 AM, gee-dub said:

Still driving an ‘05 Taco.

Like advertised! Gee-dub what has been your experience over the years on expenses for repairs. Maintenance is predictable. Repairs are the variable. And how many miles on your Taco?

Thanks

[gee-dub]

On 6/27/2024 at 2:54 AM, curlyoak said:

Like advertised! Gee-dub what has been your experience over the years on expenses for repairs. Maintenance is predictable. Repairs are the variable. And how many miles on your Taco?

Thanks

Routine maintenance only.  Despite living in California our yearly mileage is quite low since retirement. IIRC there is almost 90k on the truck which means the second major maintenance is about due. We did have a dealer recommend a water pump replacement around 25k miles due to a leak.  An independent mechanic could find no sign of a leak and we did not have that done.  We also do not use that dealer anymore.  Oil, all filters, wipers, brakes, and tires on schedule is all the thing has ever needed.  Of course, where we live we have no weather.  The left coast is pretty easy on vehicles.  The truck hasn't seen a garage since about 2008.