I just picked up one of those. It's a 2001 double cab with 236k but I live the rust belt so I gotta do some frame work but runs and drives great though
I've had my gen 1 Tacoma for 23 years now and it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I love the styling and it has had very few issues over the years. All it needs is a new paint job.
Mines a 2000 TRD w/239,000 MILES on it. still runs fine after, 1 timing belt, 1 clutch assembly, 2 brake jobs, 2 injectors and 6 spark plugs, (it's a V6 4 w/drive 5 speed manual) 1 window motor, 2 door handles, 1 rear axle bearing, 1 set of Struts and shocks for the front, 1 windshield glass. replaced. 1 fan motor, fluids on scheduled times. Needs some more TLC soon. Another timing belt, axel boots, radio maybe... that's the total maintenance so far, tires too. I'm 70 now but I'm keeping it. Should last at least another 200,000, probably outlast me... I love my little brown TRD... LOL Don't care for the new ones at all... I did some of the work myself, but not anymore... Love them all though... It's been a good sweetheart of a truck... Not selling it just bragging... It's worth buying an good old one if you can find one... They are some still out there...🤠
My 2002 prerunner crew cab V6 Auto has 209K and Ive owned it for 13 years. Normal maintenance, oil, tires brakes shocks and exhaust. I would not be afraid to go gas up and drive it across country. Bulletproof.
I bought a 2001 xtra cab V6 4x4 with 260k miles last summer and it’s been such an awesome truck. It needed a few minor things, like a new rear bumper and it had a weird turn signal issue that I addressed. After market parts on eBay are so affordable and it’s become an enjoyable project truck, as I do love turning wrenches. I’ve been driving it almost everyday and it’s been running great. Lucky for me, the guy that owned before me took pretty good care of it.
I have the exact same one except 2001. 155k miles. I paid a good bit for it but man I don’t regret a thing. She’s bare bones and a rough drive but you can’t go wrong with old tacomas. The reputation speaks for itself.
2004 2rz with 220k and plenty of mods, drives anywhere from 500-1000 miles a week without issue and I can say undoubtedly it’s the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever had.
I love my 2004 Tacoma Double cab 4x4 w/ automatic transmission. Everything is stock. No power package so manual windows and locks (...less to break 🙂)...I just wish it had cruise control. It has 207k miles on it now. The frame was changed out during the toyo recall. I intend to drive this thing until 300k or the wheels fall off. My only regret is that it doesn't have cruise control. I will never buy another vehicle w/o cruise. Other than that I love the look, the ride is fine (for a truck), the size and especially the reliability and dependability. ROCK ON!
@@petegarcia6168 I wonder how easy of an install that would be. It could just be you plug in a switch and mount the little lever or it could be a pain and you have to wire a bunch of stuff in, I’m not sure
I recently got a 2002 crew cab V6 3.9 litre 4x2 Tacoma TRD with 2020 TRD Tacoma Rims, it's got about 277k miles, a miraculously has very little rust on the frame(since they're prone to rust on the older models, causing hundreds of recalls), and the engine still runs like a beast
I HAVE THE SAME TRUCK DOBLE CAB 2002 WITH A HUNDRED AND 91 THOUSAND MILES I RUN THAT TRUCK FOR 7 YEARS AND SHIP IT TO MY COUNTRY IN THE CARIBBEAN SAINT LUCIA I GET OFFERS EVERYDAY BUT AM NOT SELLING YOUR TRUCK IS A GREAT TRUCK KEEP IT
I have a 99 Tacoma, 364,000 on the bottom end, I rebuilt the whole top end, runs smooth, shifts great and hauls whatever I need it to... simplicity at its finest and, no rust on the frame 😁
Love the truck and the plug for Scotty. He is the man about machines! One correction. 2001-2004 had fame rust issues due to a manufacturing problem. Toyota did have a recall and replaced frames on all three of these years. I have a 2000 with 324K on the clock 4 banger and no guts, but the most reliable truck I have ever owned. The 4 banger 2.7 DOES have a timing chain, which is a plus.
Scotty has solid advice. I have now a Subaru crosstrek Toyota Tacoma and a Honda civic. However, the issue is I have to go through my tool box and dust everything off once a year. When we owned GM vehicles… OMFG I was constantly fixing 💩 ! Now because I basically enforce a GM ban in my family, I have plenty of time to hike, ride and scuba dive ! 👍🇯🇵
Scotty is a treasure trove of information, and comedian. Been watching Scotty for a long time. He knows the value in Toyotas. That one still has alot of life left.
Our neighbor has a truck like that one, but his is a super cab. He has 193K miles on his. He’s looking around now for a 20-23 Tacoma 4WD with a manual transmission
If anyone still looks at this 🤔 I have a 2002 and I LOVE it but now I live by the ocean and get a steady salty air which creates rust! I am concerned for my frame. I put on an undercoat but I am thinking I need to consider it may not last now. It has 215k miles and I rarely drive it so it is sitting and rusting 😮
We need an older Tacoma with a V6 and a manual transmission 4WD to attach a snow plow to so we can plow our private road and driveway. Our tractor doesn’t have a heater in it and frankly I get cold when plowing our 5-7 feet of snow every winter. I really Don’t want to attach a plow to our 23 Tacoma TRD, as this one is my long awaited pickup that I plane on driving until I die.
Watched this vid 2 months ago and been waiting for a high milage tacoma finally found an 03 prerunner sr5 with 250k miles on the dash and have done new head gasket, coils, spark, fuel injectors, radiator, timing chain, and new ball joints. If youre mechanicaly incline and have space and tools you can make these things go FOREVER
2001 Taco TRD SR5 xtra cab Stepside. My dad bought it in 2019. in 2023 He wanted a Subaru Outback, so he took his 07 Solara in and pictures of the truck from all angles. They gave him 1200 on the Solara and said 1000 max on the Taco. I said I would pay him more than that for it. He gave them the Solara and drove his 2017 Suebee home. When We got home he asked what I thought about 1000 for that truck. I said I thought he was ripping himself off, he said K what about 1500 I said I better shut up and take it before I can't afford it. This is the 11 toyota truck I have owned, from 78 thru the 80s and now this one. I can take a 22R apart and put it back together in my sleep (and I think I did once LOL). This is the tightest most comfortable truck I have owned.
Have a 2011 tacoma 106k payed 20k for it last year runs like its brand new and looks it too. I hope to have it for another 15 years and put another 250k on it before I think about getting into something new.
Thinking on trading in my 18' F150 XLT FX4 90k miles with Raptor lift and Wheels/Tires and side panels with few more extras for one of this with 150 K miles.... Ill get like 10-15k cash back. Anyone think thats a good idea? My F150 has no issues what so ever except cosmetic scratches as I used it for camping on the mountains. (other extras on the F150 is DIY power on the back for running air compressor, as well as tool drawer system.)
I honestly believe the 1st Gen. Tacomas from 2001-2004 with the 3.4 and 4WD are the best trucks ever made. All you need to do is look at the current resale value and see that many others feel the same way. Right now you can get a 2012 Tacoma for less than a well-kept 2002.
I put over 300K miles on my old one . I put 488K on my 79. I have only 7K miles on my year old 23 Tacoma TRD OFF ROAD, with the Premium and Technology pkgs, Crew Cab and a 6’ bed. I drive less than 10K miles per year since I retired. I plan on driving my 23 until I can no longer drive or I’m dead.
I wouldn't hesitate to own a Toyota with a million miles. In fact, high mileage Toyotas are sometimes worth more especially with more than 1 million miles because that shows they've been well cared for.
My friend is selling me a 1996 Tacoma 200k miles, that he has had abandoned in his yard for about 7 years, for 1,000$. Needs to revive some parts a little bit to run. Should I buy?
one reason they last so long is that they dont make enought hp or torque to hurt them self, much like the 7.3 power strokes in the fords that are known to run for ever
The market is better you can get cheap ones. I bought an 03 taco extended with 198k miles for 6k this weekend. It's the sport 2.4L 2x4 just passed smog and registered no problem. I live in Cali too truck's frame looks mint like it just rolled off the lot.
Do you think it’s safe to buy a 2004 Tacoma with 219K miles.. with no CARFAX maintenance history? It looks very clean as far as body/interior.. but I don’t like the lack of maintenance history. It’s listed over $16K. Hard decision!
Thats a high price. Where do you live, California? In my opinion, you cant go wrong with any Tacoma from 1995-2015. And the 4 cylinder remained the same until 2023. So, i would look for one under $10k.
My dad has a 410,000 miles 1997 Tacoma and still going strong with barely any maintenance. Tacomas are built different, specially older ones
Automatic or manual?
@@56viu manual
Man I’m trying to get a truck I just don’t need a ridiculous car payment or a lemon.
Yeah, especially with the ball joint failures this generation has at these mileages
Ball joint really are not that hard to replace yourself. It surely costs less than owning a GM.
@@bigmuhlest7492 it’s easy to fix, learn how to wrench.
I have a 2002 Tacoma double cab with 279,000 miles and climbing
I just picked up one of those. It's a 2001 double cab with 236k but I live the rust belt so I gotta do some frame work but runs and drives great though
I've had my gen 1 Tacoma for 23 years now and it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I love the styling and it has had very few issues over the years. All it needs is a new paint job.
Mines a 2000 TRD w/239,000 MILES on it. still runs fine after, 1 timing belt, 1 clutch assembly, 2 brake jobs, 2 injectors and 6 spark plugs, (it's a V6 4 w/drive 5 speed manual) 1 window motor, 2 door handles, 1 rear axle bearing, 1 set of Struts and shocks for the front, 1 windshield glass. replaced. 1 fan motor, fluids on scheduled times. Needs some more TLC soon. Another timing belt, axel boots, radio maybe... that's the total maintenance so far, tires too. I'm 70 now but I'm keeping it. Should last at least another 200,000, probably outlast me... I love my little brown TRD... LOL Don't care for the new ones at all... I did some of the work myself, but not anymore... Love them all though... It's been a good sweetheart of a truck... Not selling it just bragging... It's worth buying an good old one if you can find one... They are some still out there...🤠
My 2002 prerunner crew cab V6 Auto has 209K and Ive owned it for 13 years. Normal maintenance, oil, tires brakes shocks and exhaust. I would not be afraid to go gas up and drive it across country. Bulletproof.
I bought a 2001 xtra cab V6 4x4 with 260k miles last summer and it’s been such an awesome truck. It needed a few minor things, like a new rear bumper and it had a weird turn signal issue that I addressed. After market parts on eBay are so affordable and it’s become an enjoyable project truck, as I do love turning wrenches. I’ve been driving it almost everyday and it’s been running great. Lucky for me, the guy that owned before me took pretty good care of it.
How did you fix the weird turn signal issue?
I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma regular cab with 280k miles, it’s my daily for work, work in framing construction
These trucks are awesome, my 2001 extra cab in old man tan has 234000 miles and still going strong!
I have the exact same one except 2001. 155k miles. I paid a good bit for it but man I don’t regret a thing. She’s bare bones and a rough drive but you can’t go wrong with old tacomas. The reputation speaks for itself.
2004 2rz with 220k and plenty of mods, drives anywhere from 500-1000 miles a week without issue and I can say undoubtedly it’s the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever had.
I have a 1999 extra cab 4 cyl 2.7L with a brand new engine i had installed. Fkn love it bro.
What mpg do you get
I bought a Toyota pickup 1985 with 235k miles and I love it. Definitely a diamond in the rough.
I love my 2004 Tacoma Double cab 4x4 w/ automatic transmission. Everything is stock. No power package so manual windows and locks (...less to break 🙂)...I just wish it had cruise control. It has 207k miles on it now. The frame was changed out during the toyo recall. I intend to drive this thing until 300k or the wheels fall off. My only regret is that it doesn't have cruise control. I will never buy another vehicle w/o cruise. Other than that I love the look, the ride is fine (for a truck), the size and especially the reliability and dependability. ROCK ON!
Cool man
Interesting, my 2003 which is the SR5 has manual locks and windows and it has cruise control
@@interstate80. hmmmmm...I wonder if I have the "guts" for the cruise and just need the switch....I don't know how to tell though!
@@petegarcia6168 I wonder how easy of an install that would be. It could just be you plug in a switch and mount the little lever or it could be a pain and you have to wire a bunch of stuff in, I’m not sure
I just got one like this 2001 whih just 80 Miles original
God that thing is brand new if it only has 80k treat her well and she’ll hold up forever
Holy smokes, what a find! Keep that baby and give it to your grandson someday
how much did you pay? 30k ? lol
I have a 98 with 68xxx miles. Got her from copart about 5 grand. One previous owner.
That’s amazing! My 2001 has 234000 miles!
I recently got a 2002 crew cab V6 3.9 litre 4x2 Tacoma TRD with 2020 TRD Tacoma Rims, it's got about 277k miles, a miraculously has very little rust on the frame(since they're prone to rust on the older models, causing hundreds of recalls), and the engine still runs like a beast
Love Scotty's channel. I have a 2004 Tacoma Pre-runner TRD-Off Road double cab. 250K miles and still runs good.
Just bought a 2001 Tacoma with 130k miles. Couldn’t be happier.
Best truck ever made, if you are thinking of getting one then do it.
I HAVE THE SAME TRUCK DOBLE CAB 2002 WITH A HUNDRED AND 91 THOUSAND MILES I RUN THAT TRUCK FOR 7 YEARS AND SHIP IT TO MY COUNTRY IN THE CARIBBEAN SAINT LUCIA I GET OFFERS EVERYDAY BUT AM NOT SELLING YOUR TRUCK IS A GREAT TRUCK KEEP IT
I have a 99 Tacoma, 364,000 on the bottom end, I rebuilt the whole top end, runs smooth, shifts great and hauls whatever I need it to... simplicity at its finest and, no rust on the frame 😁
Love the truck and the plug for Scotty. He is the man about machines! One correction. 2001-2004 had fame rust issues due to a manufacturing problem. Toyota did have a recall and replaced frames on all three of these years. I have a 2000 with 324K on the clock 4 banger and no guts, but the most reliable truck I have ever owned. The 4 banger 2.7 DOES have a timing chain, which is a plus.
Incorrect. My 98 frame rusted through. It wasnt just the 01-04's that had rust issues. All did since they all had the same poorly designed frame
Scotty has solid advice. I have now a Subaru crosstrek Toyota Tacoma and a Honda civic. However, the issue is I have to go through my tool box and dust everything off once a year. When we owned GM vehicles… OMFG I was constantly fixing 💩 ! Now because I basically enforce a GM ban in my family, I have plenty of time to hike, ride and scuba dive ! 👍🇯🇵
my 2000 tacoma xtra cab trd offroad has 267k and its a beauty
I bought a 2001 a year ago SR5 same as yours same color the lift on yours is nice!
Wish they out the v6 in the regular cabs
Scotty is a treasure trove of information, and comedian. Been watching Scotty for a long time. He knows the value in Toyotas. That one still has alot of life left.
I have a 2004 extended cab with over 302,000 miles!
Our neighbor has a truck like that one, but his is a super cab. He has 193K miles on his.
He’s looking around now for a 20-23 Tacoma 4WD with a manual transmission
I have 1998 Tacoma V-6 4x4, bought it new has 230,000 best truck in the world. Just ordered it’s first clutch.
I'm still driving my 1988 v-6 Toyota 4×4!
@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 that’s awesome, how many miles on it. My dad sold his 89 in 2007 still regrets it.
If anyone still looks at this 🤔 I have a 2002 and I LOVE it but now I live by the ocean and get a steady salty air which creates rust! I am concerned for my frame. I put on an undercoat but I am thinking I need to consider it may not last now. It has 215k miles and I rarely drive it so it is sitting and rusting 😮
Ship it to Hawaii! Even higher resale value here than on the mainland!
Are you interested in selling? Thanks
Much better than salt on the roads at least
We need an older Tacoma with a V6 and a manual transmission 4WD to attach a snow plow to so we can plow our private road and driveway.
Our tractor doesn’t have a heater in it and frankly I get cold when plowing our 5-7 feet of snow every winter.
I really Don’t want to attach a plow to our 23 Tacoma TRD, as this one is my long awaited pickup that I plane on driving until I die.
Watched this vid 2 months ago and been waiting for a high milage tacoma finally found an 03 prerunner sr5 with 250k miles on the dash and have done new head gasket, coils, spark, fuel injectors, radiator, timing chain, and new ball joints. If youre mechanicaly incline and have space and tools you can make these things go FOREVER
Parts are cheap aswell I daily a 21 corolla and I'm dreading for when u have to do maintenence on it shits so complicated and small.
We know you’re the real deal when you shout-out the OG wizard Scotty K 🔥
My 2001 has 192k had her over 15 years
2001 Taco TRD SR5 xtra cab Stepside.
My dad bought it in 2019.
in 2023 He wanted a Subaru Outback, so he took his 07 Solara in and pictures of the truck from all angles.
They gave him 1200 on the Solara and said 1000 max on the Taco.
I said I would pay him more than that for it.
He gave them the Solara and drove his 2017 Suebee home.
When We got home he asked what I thought about 1000 for that truck.
I said I thought he was ripping himself off, he said K what about 1500 I said I better shut up and take it before I can't afford it.
This is the 11 toyota truck I have owned, from 78 thru the 80s and now this one.
I can take a 22R apart and put it back together in my sleep (and I think I did once LOL).
This is the tightest most comfortable truck I have owned.
Have a 2011 tacoma 106k payed 20k for it last year runs like its brand new and looks it too. I hope to have it for another 15 years and put another 250k on it before I think about getting into something new.
Mines a 2002. Love it. 140,000 miles
Original owner of a 99 Taco 5 speed with 188,500. Still have original clutch, starter, and pumps
Thinking on trading in my 18' F150 XLT FX4 90k miles with Raptor lift and Wheels/Tires and side panels with few more extras for one of this with 150 K miles.... Ill get like 10-15k cash back. Anyone think thats a good idea? My F150 has no issues what so ever except cosmetic scratches as I used it for camping on the mountains. (other extras on the F150 is DIY power on the back for running air compressor, as well as tool drawer system.)
I honestly believe the 1st Gen. Tacomas from 2001-2004 with the 3.4 and 4WD are the best trucks ever made. All you need to do is look at the current resale value and see that many others feel the same way. Right now you can get a 2012 Tacoma for less than a well-kept 2002.
I put over 300K miles on my old one . I put 488K on my 79.
I have only 7K miles on my year old 23 Tacoma TRD OFF ROAD, with the Premium and Technology pkgs, Crew Cab and a 6’ bed.
I drive less than 10K miles per year since I retired. I plan on driving my 23 until I can no longer drive or I’m dead.
1997 5VZFE with the R150F just hitting 352k miles after 27 years of livin' the Gen1 tacoDream 8^}
I wouldn't hesitate to own a Toyota with a million miles. In fact, high mileage Toyotas are sometimes worth more especially with more than 1 million miles because that shows they've been well cared for.
2004 with 443,012 miles Still going strong
Got a 2004 tacoma SR5 3.4V6 extra cab with 191,000. Just getting her broken in.
I got a 99 with 250k miles and it runs like a brand new truck
My friend is selling me a 1996 Tacoma 200k miles, that he has had abandoned in his yard for about 7 years, for 1,000$. Needs to revive some parts a little bit to run. Should I buy?
Probably just needs some new gas
did U git it ???
Car Wizard does the same too lol 😂
How’s it holding up?
Love Scotty Kilmer
I just bought a 2013 Tacoma has 210785 miles 4wd I'm bout to change oil because it's red my radiator fluid is red . Should you put Lucas highmilage
The radiator fluid should be red; it uses the Asian type. The transmission fluid should also be red.
one reason they last so long is that they dont make enought hp or torque to hurt them self, much like the 7.3 power strokes in the fords that are known to run for ever
I’m tryyin buy one but they 10k plus for like 200plus miles I’ll wait
The market is better you can get cheap ones. I bought an 03 taco extended with 198k miles for 6k this weekend. It's the sport 2.4L 2x4 just passed smog and registered no problem. I live in Cali too truck's frame looks mint like it just rolled off the lot.
Just bought a 1995 Tacoma today for $2400
rough around the edges? that is a good sounding deal!
Do you think it’s safe to buy a 2004 Tacoma with 219K miles.. with no CARFAX maintenance history? It looks very clean as far as body/interior.. but I don’t like the lack of maintenance history. It’s listed over $16K. Hard decision!
Thats a high price. Where do you live, California?
In my opinion, you cant go wrong with any Tacoma from 1995-2015. And the 4 cylinder remained the same until 2023. So, i would look for one under $10k.
Is 4cyl??
Just got one for 5k with 239k miles but runs perfectly fine
So sick!!
200k? Basically brand new
How much did u buy it for?
just got a 1995 tacoma with 190k,
200000? If well taken care of, it's just broken in😎
Ed c
I have a Toyota Tacoma 2003 with 68000 on it
Not an 03 They had a white instrument pannel
Used to watch Scotty’s channel but his videos now are nothing but click bait and recycled videos.
Can’t stand his screaming all the time too
Bruh jeeps are terrible cars. Especially now a days. Wranglers are some of the least reliable cars you can buy today.
Absolute junk ! Any Chrysler product is inherently an electrical nightmare.