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Solid medium size truck
zx10rrider, 04/08/2013
2013 Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
No Tacoma "Fan Boy" here. This is my first Toyota vehicle and there have been no surprises so far. The 2013 Tacoma has been what a truck this size should be. Powerful, quite, smooth at highway speeds. It does have a firm ride thanks to the TRD off road pkg. I am 6'1" and the cab had plenty of room in the front and rear seats. Parking this truck is no major chore with the short bed. I paid $500 below invoice or $30180 before TTL fees. Overall I am very happy with this truck.
Still too many quirks - update
markymarc, 04/05/2014
updated 02/21/2023
2013 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
133,000 miles now and the truck started to lack power and rough idle. Cleaned the MAP sensor, changed spark plugs and ran two bottles of Chevron Techron, one per tank full. Engine is much smoother and appears to perform more like when it was new. I changed my center support bearing for the drive shaft with an aftermarket part despite it being in good shape. Lo and behold, the drive line vibration disappeared. Kinda sad that Toyota wouldn't do that at 120k miles ago, when the problem started, while within warranty. Installed my second set of tires and the wheel vibration was unbearable just like the day after I bought the truck. Took the truck to the same place as before and paid $175 to have all four wheels "road force balanced". No one else, can seem to get it right. The exhaust chirp/chatter is now ridiculously loud, but no one can seem to find the exact source. All I know is that this noise disappeared after Toyota recalled the catalytic converter. It was quite for about 2 years then the noise came back. Asked Toyota and they said it would be customer pay this time. I'm nearing the point where I may be finally satisfied with this truck; so long as nothing serious goes wrong. Just wish it had actually felt like a quality vehicle within the first few years of ownership rather than 100k+ miles after. Still, I doubt I'll seriously consider another one. I hear that Toyota, much like most truck manf, is considering to move production to Mexico. No thanks, I've been down that road before with VW. That's probably another disaster waiting to happen. Now at 143000 miles. Haven't been putting much time in the truck due to pandemic. Not much has changed from last update. Although I recently replaced the front brakes because of squealing. Its another problem I've had since new. This time I tried new rotors and a different pad but once the brakes bed in, the noise returned. I found a TSB online for a couple unusual places to add brake grease so I'll give that a try. Q2-2021 (148k miles) and I really don't find many things to like about this truck. A/c compressor started making a funny noise. Steering wheel has a bad shimmy and rattles over bumps in the road. BUT it keeps on running. Nothings officially broken so I'll keep driving it. Don't think I've ever been so disappointed in a reliable vehicle before. So I'm over 162k miles and I still hate this truck. No improvement or worsening of the existing issues. A new one has developed now and it makes it difficult to drive with the windows down on nice days. Either I'm listening to the chirping cat converter or the new noise which is loud metal to metal chattering from the chassis. Took it to two shops and they say despite the horrific sound, there appears to be nothing wrong with critical components. Unfortunately neither could determine the source. Thus is a growing theme for the truck. Shaftline vibrations, wheel vibrations, cat converter chirping, differential whine at hwy speeds, door seal howls like a reed instrument in heavy weather and now the chassis clatters like something is loose and about to fall off. I'm giving the truck a few more years then good riddance. Rear wheel bearings failed at 175k miles. Take about 6-8 hours of labor and a special jig to press out the bearings. Cost be $2500 for two rear wheel bearings. Changed front bearings too because they felt a little crunchy. Shop tells me that wheel bearings on these Tacomas commonly fail under 100k miles and that 175k was well above average. Center support bearing failed again and the driveline vibration is back. Front brake calipers failed last year too. Had them replaced, along with new pads, rotors, flex lines and the system was flushed and topped off with fresh fluid. That lasted 14 months. Too much run out on the rotors is causing the brakes to pulsate. Hoping to last through this year before I do my sixth brake job in 11 years and 175k miles. Also developing leaks from the valve cover gasket and spark plug hole gasket. Changed the PVC valve just in case that was the problem but the leak comes back. Sad to say that I've had a Honda, Mitsubishi and a Kia with fewer repairs through 200k miles. I just don't get how the Tacoma has this reputation for quality.
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ginflorida, 02/06/2013
2013 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
I've been driving BMWs for quite a awhile but my wife and I entered the home renovation phase that required multiple trips to Lowes/HomeDepot and similar stores. The day I had to pay a guy with a truck $20 to assist me with delivering some drywall was the day I knew we needed a truck in our household. Not a BMW but for a mid-size truck, comfortable and agile enough to move around town without mowing everyone down. I purchased a special 'demo' version that contains almost every accessory available and it's a sharp looking vehicle. My wife, kids and even the dogs seem to enjoy it. I feel good that I don't have to worry tearing up $60K plus vehicles while renovating our home.
Former Ford Guy, Turned to Tacoma
trophyf1, 11/16/2012
2013 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)
86 of 96 people found this review helpful
I have only owned Rangers and F150s my whole life. Its 2012 and Ford no longer makes the Ranger nor did they ever offer a 4 cyl double cab. I turned to Toyota due to claims of reliability and the size of the Tacoma. Its the perfect size. Bought the Double cab prerunner with the 4 cyl motor and LOVE it. Plenty of power to get around. MPG is right on EPA estimates which I cant say about my F150. So far have averaged 21.4MPG with heavy city driving. The build quality is great as are numerous features of the truck. It looks tough and sits high which I like for visibility.
Awesome
cisrab, 07/14/2013
2013 Toyota Tacoma V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned jeeps, wranglers and cherokees. This Tacoma with the TRD off road package, supercharger, and Baja suspension is a much better vehicle then the jeeps. Much more reliable and excellent off road. Will it mach a Rubicon no, but it will hang with it. The truck is much more reliable and comfortable on the road then a rubicon. Toyota's dependability is unmatched.
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