2016 - 2019 Toyota Tacoma | Know Before You Buy
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- In this video, I go over 5 things I wish I would have known before I bought the Toyota Tacoma. When I was researching the 3rd gen Taco (2016-2019) I wanted to find a concise video that went over the main quirks and never found that. Here is an attempt to save you some time!
5 Things to know before you buy a Toyota Tacoma:
1. Fuel Efficiency 0:38
2. Manual VS Automatic 1:19
3. Infotainment System 3:05
4. Tire and Lifts 4:58
5. Grill and TSS 6:58
I tried to be brief about the 5 topics of what you should know before you buy the Tacoma, but if there's a certain video you want to see, make sure to leave them in the comments below.
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Great video Kevin 👌 stated everything well and those edits ;)!! 👍
Keep posting 👍
Thanks man! Really appreciate the input! stoked for your new videos to come out!
@@kevinshinohara I have the same issue on what you just showed
Glad you did an honest review
Thanks for watching it, and I appreciate the feedback. Let me know what kind of other videos youd like to see
Great points! your truck looks awesome. I am in the market for one and can't wait to get it!
Navid Iranpour thanks Navid! Plenty more to come!
Please do an in depth video about lifting these Tacoma’s. Pros and cons and any issues to be aware of. Thanks man
Thats an awesome video idea! I'll get on it! Post notifications on so youll know when its live!
Christian Zale bro don’t do it
This is a great review, definitely deserves more views !
Thank you Dan!
Great job man! Very informative!! I’m thinking about getting a Tacoma cant wait to see more of your content.
Thanks man! They’re awesome trucks! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for the support
Good video....honest review
Great info man! Just lanched my Chanel too! Thinking about going the third gen route too!
I have a 2017 auto transmission. I agree that the shifting points seem awkward and the semi-manual shifting is still over ridden by the CPU which I don’t like at all so I’m hoping to reprogram it eventually. I went with the TRD Sport cuz after I mod it to lock the differentials it’s just as good and I’m not attracted to the auto pilot the off-road version has. Nice vid. Excited to see more!
Kranos Ariano Hey Kranos, thanks for the comment and the sub! I think you had a very similar thought process when getting your taco. The sport honestly looks better in my opinion when it’s all built too. But to each their own. What’s your ig? I’ll give you a follow, im excited to follow along with your build!
2017 TRD Sport manual transmission, only way to go! The engine is my only complaint, Miss the 4.0 v6. Great video!
I agree man! The 4.0s were beasts!
I have a quicksand 2018 SR-5, I hate the transmission. I always put the ECT power on. Otherwise the truck is a dog. I turn the TSS and Lane departure crap off all the time. I dont need a nanny computer to tell me how to drive. Great video, good luck. Will subscribe.
Organic Flat Earth Prepper thanks, I appreciate that! And ya the autos are garbage. I heard the reflash helps a lot though
100% on point on all the issues you discussed. Don’t get me wrong, I love, love, love my 2017 Off Road Long Bed. I’d add a couple other things. One being the way the driver seat is tilted back. # 2, the way the automatic shifts is terrible. Lastly the hood is heavy and for the price you pay it should have hood struts. Great video. Just Subscribed!!!
Hey man, thanks so much for the sub, that means a lot! I agree 100% with what you’re saying. I just wanted to hit some of the main points to keep the video somewhat short. I’m trying to think of more video ideas, let me know if there’s something you want me to make a video on! Cheers man!
Theres a channel on RUclips by Robmotive and he installs some hardware from lowes to make the seats sit upright if you dont like the tilt back.
Hayato Johnson I actually did my own mod for this and purchased some spacers and longer bolts to make the adjustment. Total spent was about $18.
It's a nice looking truck, favorite color .....I have a 2016 SR5 V6 bought it about 6 months ago , no complaints at all only issues was the A/c not working properly but dealer fixed it.....
good video, sub'd.
Thanks Kevin, I appreciate the support! I’m glad you got something out of it!
good bro :)
Thanks man, I appreciate the feedback from someone thats a big fucking deal haha
Mr brother drives a Porsche and you can hear every gear shift just like that. I think it sounds awesome
Thanks for the update… i have the 22 taco.
So i guess i should leave my grill alone, but i had a question.
If i got with a 3.5” lift what size wheels/tires can i fit without rubbing or having to cut or trim the wheel well
Life is too short to be worrying about gas Mileage!
I'm in the market for a Used Taco that is 3rd. Currently own a 1st Gen 95 5 speed manual Taco that I got from my father that is still going on at 116K Miles! This thing is built like a tank! And I just changed out the clutch earlier this year too.
Hi Kevin,
Looking to get my Tacoma in the near future. Have you had any problems with the paint on your Tacoma? I've been reading on the TacomaWorld forums that a lot of the superwhite (0040 paint code) had issues. Some had their clear coat stripped and spot damage all over the truck, while others were chipping all over very easily.
Looking forward to any feedback, thanks!
Hey man! I looked over my truck on the last wash and it had some very slight chipping which I was surprised to see. I babies mine and never spun tires or anything. From the looks of It, it was most likely rocks stuck in my tire flinging up. It was nothing bad, but for that new of a truck I was surprised to see it. To be honest though, I wouldn’t let that deter you from buying one, they’re awesome trucks! Good luck Mann
Lol it’s taking you to taco bell, listen to the oracle in your truck😂 my 99 always just heads there too
I have 2019 Trd pro voodoo blue manual and I haven't heard the clunking with my transmission? I hope that doesn't start happening? 🥺
BDevi0us maybe they fixed it! Keep me posted though, I’m hoping it doesn’t happen to you haha
I'm considering buying a new 2020 Tacoma, but not sure if I should wait for 2021 models. What will change in 2021 if anything? Is the Tacoma due for another update in design?
canonman223 they’ll probably be releasing the next one sometime soon, if I were you I’d wait if you can and see how the new ones look if they have a change. Regardless the prices will drop a bit in the 2020
Was just curious but what do you have on your tow hitch? Is it a gas tank or like a generator??
Hayato Johnson it’s a water port. So onboard water tank for washing my bike and showering
Going to see some Tacoma’s this weekend hopefully goes what I want and I get one wish me luck and any advice anybody?
Good luck man! I’d say know what you want ahead of time and don’t be afraid to walk away. They’ve got so many on the lot these days you should be able to talk them down a good bit. Cheers!
What brand/size rims and wheels do you have?
Don Francisco I’m running a 285/70/17. Tires are toyo rts and the wheels are Raceline
How much did it cost you to lift it? I just got a 3rd gen 2019 Tacoma
Brian R what’s up Brian! Congrats on the new truck, you’re gonna love it. For a basic lift like the rough country, it’s about 300 for parts and about 180 for labor plus alignment. I found a good deal from a guy I know in town, but I’ve heard les Schwab trying to charge 500 bucks or more for just install. If you’re going with a better lift, it’ll definitely run more. But that should give you an idea!
Wow I heard that back in 1983 I bought brand new SR5 with 5 speed manual and the transmission would rattle in 4,5th and the side vent window whistles and one day the steering damper broke in half dragging then the choke heat riser spring broke inside so the carb had to be removed there was no lemon law back then so I wrote to Toyota customer relations after they reviewed my vin number found out I had a 82 transmission but they had production change and somehow I ended with a year older transmission with a gear float noise so they upped my transmission warranty for 1 more year and replaced the window gasket stilled whistled found out later it was a cracked door weld but could not be fixed without ruining paint so I lived with both now this was a Japanese built truck after 2 years I sold it and went back to ford but to be honest I ended up buying a new 2005 Camry xle nice car then traded for a 2014 Camry xle hybrid and now got me a 2020 Tacoma limited
5.29 gears your key to happiness
Cade Curious in how much it cost you?
That’s why i’m afraid to get a lift and bigger wheels on my ‘18, I’m hovering around 18.5-19 mpg(city) during summer seasons, and about 16.5-17.5 mpg during winter seasons (heater on).
Ya Man I hear ya! It looks a million times better and you definitely get some more clearance, but if mpgs are a concern, I’d veer away. Maybe get slightly bigger tires without a lift and nicer wheels! Good luck man happy holidays
Bro get a lift but re gear so the gas won’t be an issue look up re gearing Tacoma’s on RUclips your truck will run better and save you on gas.
1:51 you just got a new sub
My 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR 4X4 Long Bed 4-cylinder (2.7) litter engine gets on average 24 miles to a gallon. Granted, I drive very conservatively and seldom go off-road. For me, the 4-cylinder is the way to go. It all depends on how you are going to use the truck.
Yup it depends on what you use I for. My first truck was a 98 Tacoma 4cylindrr and I could barely go over 50 up in the mountains so I said never again haha
@@kevinshinohara Yes, I totally understand your side. As a young man, you are more active than I, because I'm 59 years old. Really, I just drive on the paved roads and never pull anything. For me, my truck is plenty fast, I'm not sure I would have said this back when I was say...21 years old. I love all the Toyota model editions. But again, it boils down to the driver. I'm just really happy Toyota provides so many Tacoma models to choose from. Really enjoyed your video. Also, I wanted to add, my Tacoma has a fuel pump recall on it to be replaced this Thursday, 29 Oct 2020. I think most have this recall. Take care.
I LOVE MY 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA OFF RTRD PRO
nobody asked
Hows the leg room? I have freakishly long legs and thats my biggest complaint about my first gen
I’ve had multiple first gens and in comparison, the 3rd gen has wayyy more room. It’s still a smaller truck, but the 3rd gen is more of a midsize truck vs a small pick up on the older models. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, but I recommend swinging by a dealer and sitting in one. Just be careful, they’re gonna try and sell you like crazy and you might get sold 😜. Come back and let me know your thoughts after you test drive it. Also I’m thinking about posting another video, what kind of stuff would you like me to talk about in the next one?
Legroom is a big one, given thats very subjective.
I wont lie one thing I wish my truck was is a manual trans.
But as far as content, road trip, I drive a lot between errands, off roading and driving down country roads.
Trust me if I had 30k+ for a new tacoma Id upgrade.:)
Kevin, can I ask how much does it cost you month to own a Tacoma? lol like monthly payment and insurance. I want to get one and know that I can possibly afford jt
Cristian Mendoza it’s going to differ for everyone. You can use a calculator online and crunch some numbers, that’ll give you a rough idea of what you’ll pay! Good luck man!
I just got a 2019 trd off road and being a young driver in british Columbia i get hosed but affter 2k down and financing the rest i pay 700 monthly for finance and 310 for full coverage insurance (canadian dollars) they also knocked 2k off the price and gave me a free set of blizzak winters
@@btortillala wow that’s expensive. But congrats. I’ve always wanted a Tacoma and was set to buy one not to long ago but it turned out not to be the best decision for my situation at that time
@@cristianmendoza6301 yeah if it wasnt for recently getting a pretty high paying pipeline job theres no way i would have been able to afford a new one
@@cristianmendoza6301 the craziest thing though is that 300$ a month is relatively cheap for my age in BC, i got a friend with an 09 dodge 1500 here that pays around 400 monthly for insurance
On my stock tires, I get 22 -24 in the summer and winter 16-18 on my commute to work
Gerardo Gutierrez damn man that’s pretty good! Auto or manual?
Kevin Shinohara ya I live in Illinois, so it’s gets right I get around 15 on the trip meter, and I got an automatic, I wanted a mannual but automatics just gets better mpg
Gerardo Gutierrez ya the autos tend to get better gas mileage for sure!
Yea maybe kilometers per gallon. A 2.7 can’t even pull off those numbers
what is the best taco forum?
Tacoma world is a good one!
Hey bud, great video. I’m just currently getting started with my 2018 trd off road and Im looking for a shop that can do a lift. I saw in your comments you said you paid around 480 for the parts and labor which to me sounds like a good deal. I currently live in. San Bruno California , and was wondering if you knew any shops to do a lift and also spots that I can go over landing in California.
Is this clunking personal to the trucks possible problem? Or is the a tundra clunk thing?
I havent had a chance to test it on others, but I complained about it and took it to toyota and they said it was normal. The next time i get a service ill test drive another and see if it does it. Since the Tundra only comes in an automatic I dont think its an issue
Man they fixed that in 2020 for mpg had a 2020 and I got 20mpgs to 22mpgs and then we got a 4runner and then lifted and oversized tires and now we get an impressive 10 to 12mpgs
How is this guy only getting 14MPG? My 2nd gen has 32's and 3 inch lift and I get 16.5 MPG. I have gotten 18 under perfect driving conditions.
warn out bushings
Thrust bearing problems
Lose arse mounts
Wheel base is OTT
I DO WANT ONE
It could be just were I live but as I'm from the portland area and I sit in traffic quite a lot but my average mpg is low 17s.. If I get a good week with little or no traffic I can see an average of 20mpgs which is almost right on the epa ratings.. mind you I drive through the city and I'm by no means a grandma driver starting from stop lights. It all boils down to how fast you drive on the highway, these trucks don't like to go fast. I can guarantee anyone could take their stock tacoma and get 27+ mpg if they went no faster then 50 mph on a straight flat road. BTW don't move to portland the city has a vendetta against higher speed limits. 🤷♂️
HAHA agreed 100 percent! it differers based on how you drive, what the conditions are like, etc. That was just the general mpg I was seeing thanks for the input though! Id love to see what the highest mpg rating someone has seen with a v6 4wd lifted with 33s lol
It did sound like you said taco bell. Lol
Are you in northern California? Looks like Chico
Krista K haha yup! I’m in Chico!
@@kevinshinohara I'd know those rock walls and fields of weeds anywhere 😋
Damn the gas thing made me not wanna get fatter tires.. meh I’ll still do it anyway. I’ve gotten amazing gas mileage out of my 17’ sr5 though. I do usually tend to drive like a grandpa though (speed limit) the bike is the only thing I can take tickets on
I have 2016 Tacoma and yes I agree with you it was a shitty truck I have to take to the dealership many time and they didn't take care of it
Rob daman hey rob sorry for the late reply. Don’t get me wrong I still love the truck, but due to their popularity, they’ve been mass producing them and they seemed to have skimped a bit on quality. We’ll see how they hold up long term
@@kevinshinohara I love my truck it just if I have a problem they didn't try to fix it and yes I still have the truck because of the reliability of it I've been a Toyota fan for so long my old truck was a tundra and I love it and I still have my scion tc
@@kevinshinohara and on my stereo system on my Tacoma is just like yours it it has a mind of it on and keep on changing tune
I have a 2016 and dont have those issues???
Tbh you did say take me to tacobell
Should have bought a full size, or visit Hawaii and see every Toyota in every stage,”big lifts small tires one rim at a time, tires before lifts etc..that’s how I learned to put a 97 I bought new 6” with 17” 33.5” tires sweet, downside everyone in my area copied my design so that sicked
are you a internet millionaire? Where do you get the money for all that and mods and still be able to eat?
John Leitaker hahah priorities! Taco eats first
Need some TRD rims for my 2020 SR and if anyone interested in buying my stock steel rims let me know. Also if anyone need a hood swap. I have the basic hood but need a scoop hood. My truck is silver....step bar for access cab needed
I average 22-23 mpg with stock tires
タコマ欲しいなぁ
Posting every sunday my ass
*Please do some basic video editing research and learn about recording volumes levels. ALWAYS check your work before releasing or publishing!*
You sound really fun at parties.
I don’t see these Tacomas as reliable as my 99 Tacoma. These already got some recalls i.e. fuel pumps, water leaking in weird places. The dealer will keep your truck for months to fix the defects in return they will lend you a crappy rental car.
akila219 I agree completely. The older ones were so popular, they mass produced the new ones and when they’re cranking out the amount that they do, they’re bound to have issues. Still love my truck though haha
I had a 2014 rav4 with the shitty en tune when it was becoming avalible so I went for it. Worst 1,800 upgrade I have ever made. I would ask directions to an easy place like sunoco, and it would go, "Did you say Conrete Oregon?" I live in PA, you would think it would atelase narrow its stupidity to a more local area. I'm glad I'm not the only toyota owner who straight up thi is it is shit. I replaced it with a Sony head unit with bluetooth and kept my wheel controls. Way better
I apologize for the late reply, but I couldn't agree more. It also makes me laugh when it shows the album covers. Its usually the most random photos, whoever designed the entune needs to get slapped.
@@kevinshinohara I ended up getting a 2018 Trd Sport 6 speed like 5 weeks ago and love it. I re-watched your video and the mini rant about that shit Entune is just great, gets me every time. Keep up the good videos man. Nice to see someone review something that gets a lot of hype with some honest opinions
Entune is definitely crap on the 2016 model. Over half of the apps are worthless and the voice search function is only good for phone contacts. Finding a business or a point of interest with the voice button is almost impossible. The NAV app is not user friendly so I use BLUETOOTH to get GOOGLE Maps audio and my cell phone for the visual. I have heard the newer model Tacoma has fixed these flaws.
It’s a Tacoma of course your truck will take you to Taco Bell😂
I get 21.9 mpg.
is yours a hybrid? lol
@@kevinshinohara lol, no. i usually run regular gas, but switched to premium to see if improved gas mpg. i got 2 more mpg, plus its top tier gas as well. city/highway.
Verga primo" traes un prius oke? 😅😅
Yikes that 'Clunky Manual tranny noise' ..would 'drive Me 'CRAZY'! Peeps That Buy these Taco's should never Complain about fuel mileage!!!..do these 'issue's' exist on a 2015 'Taco'..( just asking because..All 'Experts'...say the 2015 is The BEST 'TACO'...to BUY!!!!?? )...i HAVE NO NEED for 'InfoTAinment' SHIT!!....It's 'out of there'...if i ever purchased a 3rd Gen TACO!!..Toyota should Focus on REAL 4WD 'Options' like Front Rear Lockers....& electronic Sway Bar Disconnects!! 'LIFTS' are Over-Rated..keep it Stock Ride Height'!!!.....Thanks for your Vids 'Brother'! Cheers from Canada!
Thank you for the great video. I don't think I want a tacoma now.
The worst automatic transmission I've ever owned in my life . Sold it and bought another second gen with a 5 spd manual !
Lmao, the only thing the voice entune thing is good for is weather.
Other than that, it's sooooo trash hahaha.
its laughable how shitty it is lol
ANYBODY NEED PREDATOR STEP RAILS! 2016THRU 2021 MODELS
That's no clunk those are just man noises..
If you can afford a tacoma you should be able to afford the gas
Who gives a fuck about Apple shit. Put a aftermarket deck in it if you dont like the stock one
So why u get a Tacoma?
Because I love it! these trucks have a cult following and for good reason, but these were some of the things I wanted other people to be aware of before buying.
@@kevinshinohara ok I understand your point but if you are going to buy a car and you are only going to complain because in the video you did not say anything good about the Tacoma
@@C.Lopez-SWFL-Off-Road-Trucks But he LOVES the truck. Carlos, it's kinda like having a girlfriend who is hard of hearing but jumps your bones and climbs the walls wherever and whenever you want. Get it?
That mpg kills it for me as a daily driver. You can do better, Toyota. Come on.
Then go buy a truck with a smaller engine that has a turbo that will last half as long
No wonder fords led for 41 years
Small worthless engine that is used on a camry. You shouldn’t even get a Tacoma they suck.
Soft voice intro followed my deafening music blast...clicked away almost immediately
Tacoma is ugly and the engine sucks automatic on any car or truck sucks. That noise on your gears is because some guy in kentucky putting in the transmission was thinking about his daughter or his cousin. Toyota needs to take Tacoma to japan and really change the style and engine on this truck plus you are not complaining but hope Mr shrimp Toyota is listening.
Worst gen so far