This is my second follow up. at 60k the truck developed a shake at highway speeds. turns out I needed new wheel bearings and shocks. since my prior vehicle (a four runner with 253k) never needed either I was more than a bit disappointed.
Other than these 2 problems it's been fine. I still average 30-34 mpg city/highway driving.
Mazda recommends the wheel bearings to be checked every 30,000 miles. The shocks should be checked at 50,000 miles. The replacement of these items is normal wear and tear. Follow the owners manual that came with your vehicle and this vehicle will last a long time.
While Mazda may recommend replacement of these items by 60k, my Toyota 4runner went 260k without needing either replaced.
Wheel bearings at 30K? Looking to buy a B2300, but this sort of thing reminds me it's a Ford chassis, with all the quality issues of the parent company.
Another follow up. At 70K I had to replace the radiator due to a leak. Too bad. My prior car - a Toyota 4runner went 180K on the original radiator.
The truck still runs well, but I do hear some sort of rattle around the front suspension. This truck came with a rebate that made it about $4k cheaper than a base Tacoma. Hopefully I won't use all that difference up on repairs.
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