I am looking at acquiring a 05 and up tacoma 4.0L v6 4x4. I plan to say under $14k, so i will be looking at higher mileage trucks.

Looking for advice on these. Anything common I should watch for? anything to stay away from?

I loved my 06 4runner but I need a truck.

I would recommend a late 90s with the 2.7. just my opinion

The 4.0 V6 is a good engine , but don't discount the 2.7 with a manual trans behind it, in the 05 and newer trucks. Peppy and tough as nails.

I had an 05. Kept it serviced regularly and it never missed a beat in 162,000 miles. Sold it and purchased a 2022 in May of last year. I may never need another vehicle.

Mine is an 08 with the 4.0 and 276,??? Miles. So far so good. I wish the automatic transmission at least had a dipstick so I could check the level and color of the fluid.

Yeah , those sealed transmissions are a hoot. I have a 05 Runner and it was a real head scratcher.

I've had all of the Tacoma engines and they were all rock solid. My favorite was 04 3.4 liter, man I loved that truck

I had an 05 before my 17 and the only work I ever had to do to it was change the front wheel bearings and a U-joint in the drive shaft. I wish I still had that truck.

I think my neighbor is about to sell one If you want me to ask about it??? I know he takes care of it and he’s a car nut. He changes oil and works on it himself. It’s silver and I would consider a crew cab but not familiar with Toyotas but 4door and he pulls a little light wt camper with it. He also had a remodeled transam and a c10 so like I said he takes care of his stuff

You can still have the trans fluid changed via the cooling lines

My brother bought an 07 off here that had over 400k miles and still ran like new with the original engine and transmission.

Yep. It can be changed a couple ways. It's the checking and adding fluid that's harder than it has to be IMO.

Highway gas mileage is going to be a solid 20 mpg. Mine (05) rides stiff but is a bulletproof machine. I have @150,000 on mine and no issues at all. I did have the thermometer on the roof of the cab go out about 5 years ago. It also had a compass that showed which direction you were traveling. Both to me were useless and I never fixed it. I am considering buying another one except with an automatic transmission. It is getting harder for me to change all six gears out on the manual transmission now that I am in my 60's. If you are still looking for one in a couple of years, this one may be available unless the grandson takes a liking to it.

Buy the color you like because you will be looking at it for many years!

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'My '02 4WD has 326,000 miles and still going strong. Has the 3.4 in it.

It has the 3.4

your gonna have to ask yourself if you would mind paying for a new transmission or engine down the road. because a small truck pulling a camper makes that a real possibility

They are definitely sought after. My wife has an 05 4-door that only just rolled over 90,000 miles. She has kept it immaculate and in the garage. It is the good red and is almost un faded because of garage and upkeep. 2 wheel drive and small engine but perfect for her. Last year I drove it for about 2 weeks while she was doing grandma stuff and had two different guys walk up to me and ask if I wanted to sell it. She would have divorced my arse.it’s probably worth close to what she paid for it at these stupid current prices.

Mines bumping 290,000 miles and all I’ve done is buy batteries an alternator, tires and change the oil. I dread the day I have to replace it

I got an 2006 sr5, 4cyl, manual transmission, 4x4. 85k miles, access cab.