Trailer hitch pin hole wastoo small for pin.
Exhaust system rattles.
Truck is reasonably quick with enough throttle application to get the rpm's up, low-end torque is not it's long suit.
Fuel mileage is reasonable though not great due to the above reason.
The sport seats are supportive and comfortable for about 30 miles then become harder each mile.
The ride could be described as firm, I would call it needlessly stiff and bouncy. Coming out of a TRD Tundra, I know Toyota can do better with suspension compliance.
Around town maneuverability is quite good, easy parking compared to my old Tundra.
Interior quality and attention to detail is great although I'm underwhelmed with the silvery metal-toned plastic and the radio occupying one third of the dash.
Oddly enough, it comes with cigarette lighter, but no ashtray.
I love the 17" wheels and the fake hood scoop to offset the odd styling.
Lots of small storage pukas under and behind the rear seats, just too small to actually put anything in.
C'mon, 13 cup and bottle holders and no place for a garage door opener?
I'm not used to a Toyota requiring service so soon. The $650 trailer hitch required reaming out to accept a hitch pin and doesn't even come with a useful connector. The exhaust system still rattles when hitting average bumps after the dealer has tried twice to fix it.
Are you speaking of the trucks rear bumper, or a receiver installed under the rear bumper that had to have the pin hole enlarged? I am just curious, because that is such an odd problem. If it is the receiver under the bumper (such as a Reese), I wonder who supplies them to Toyota as part of the towing package.
Ah the ashtray is located just below and to the right of the steering wheel. I don't think it's marked, but obviously an ashtray, or awkwardly place coin holder.
If you have the lumbar support turned up too high that can be causing your discomfort. I had the same exact problem with my truck. But once I turned the lumbar support all the way down, I never had any issues since.
I agree with silver being too much for the truck. It probably would have looked better in grey or black. Other than that, I tend to think the interior is just plain awesome.
This comment, or question, is for Tacoma owners that have high miles, 110,000+ or more. I drive a '98 Tacoma, this being my third Toyota, and my owner's manual talks about having valve clearances checked at 60,000, and again at 120,000, and I have heard that NOT having this done can be the early demise of a Toyota motor. Now I understand that I would hear tapping if something were wrong, but has anyone out there actually had this done, or ever had problems with this? Also, same for the timing chain. Any problems with these? I would appreciate a response from anyone with experience with either of these. Thanks.
My 2000 extra cab 5 speed 2.4 Ltr was totalled at 368,000 miles. I never had to adjust valve clearance and never had a rattle.
My 2006 2.7 Ltr axcess cab automatic is a great improvement
I drive 75 to 85,000 miles a year a mix of 70% hi way 30% city with an avg cargo load of 500-750 lbs.
Running Hammer Down 75mph with the a/c on in Florida my avg M.P.G is 25.2 This is a 20 tank average. Low end grunt is good
But the engine wants to rev, the auto tranny impedes this.
So if you want better mileage throttle up briskly through the low gears and keep it out of overdrive in city traffic.
When I took it real easy on the throttle my average M.P.G
Was 23.9. My truck Tacs 2350 Rpm at 75 Mph
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