Average life of a Tacoma V6

[Doug18]

Hey guys I am currently trying to sell my 08 VW R32 so I can pick up a Tacoma of my own (2001-2004) I have always been one to try and get the most for my money so I was wondering on average or from your personal experiences how long do the V6 motors/transmissions in these trucks usually last? I saw this truck that I liked http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=290480580&dealer_id=82304&car_year=2001&doors=Four+Door&systime=&position=top&model=TACOMA&search_lang=en&start_year=2000&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=both&distance=500&min_price=&drive=4+wheel+drive&rdm=1292287759753&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2004&make3=&showZipError=y&make2=TOYOTA&certified=&engine=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=&default_sort=priceASC&max_mileage=&address=23322&color=&sort_type=priceASC&model2=PICKUP&max_price=&awsp=false&make=TOYOTA&seller_type=b&num_records=100&cardist=440&standard=false
but i was wondering if i should have concerns since it does have 160k miles

 

[Doug18]

I want something that is relatively cheap but something that I can take on long road trips (350 miles+) without having to worry about it breaking on me ... sorry if this is one of those cliche noob questions but I figured you guys on here would be the ones to ask thank you for your input :thumbsup:

 

[Applejack]

If they are well taken care of they could conceivably go 350K+ miles.
But I'd guess the average is probably in the 250k ball park.

 

[penangtoy]

I have seen 400K at my buddys repair shop Tacoma 2wd

 

[CA-RJ]

I've seen several over 300k miles and my own has 203k miles on it. If you are on top of your maintenance then it will be a great motor for you.

 

[87FoRunner]

I would say after the 200k mark to look for a different truck because you would only enjoy that truck for another 100-150k without a planned rebuild. :victory:

275-300K is my limit on purchasing a well maintained used 3.4 truck. :ylsmoke:

For some vehicles the higher mileage doesn't scare me, more of the thought that some person could afford to drive that vehicle that many miles without enough problems.

 

[Toyotero]

From what I've seen from Taco owners on the Toyota boards, the engine is rivaling the 20R/22R/22RE for longevity and reliability... and beating it in power and complexity of water pump change.

Edit: thus waterpump should be changed as part of preventative maintenance... no biggie.

 

[7wt]

Mine is getting close to 200K and it's just getting broken in. I wouldn't hesitate taking it on a long road trip tomorrow. It runs great and always has. My take, if you find a clean one that has been well cared for then you should have nothing to worry about.

 

[007]

I used to thing my tacoma would go 300k+ without any issues also. I had it for ten years without a glitch - then all hell broke loose, and my hopes were shattered.... The passenger side running light burned out. I haven't replaced it yet because I'm waiting for a government mandated recall to address this major safety hazard. :elkgrin:

Seriously though, that is the only failure my truck has had in 11 years of abuse!

 

[RusherRacing]

I had it for ten years without a glitch - then all hell broke loose, and my hopes were shattered.... The passenger side running light burned out. I haven't replaced it yet because I'm waiting for a government mandated recall to address this major safety hazard. :elkgrin:

LOL, Thanks for the laugh. Today has been a boring thankless daily grind and you just made me smile!!

 

[muddyluxury]

well this address a question i was going to ask, i am looking to unload my jeep this weekend and go for a four door taco.

 

[washington taco]

I have a 2000 V6 5 speed stick with 256,000 miles I have owned it since new. At every 100,000 I had the water pump and timing belt replaced, new plugs every 50,000 miles and still running the factory clutch. The truck has been well taken care of. I have changed some worn out front end parts but thats expected on a truck over 200,000 miles. If the price is below 9,000 I would say look it over well for abuse ever, have a dealer check it out and buy it!

 

[RallyHHRT]

I have a 01 Tacoma with 300K on it at home! Original everything. There trucks been beat one pretty bad, from harsh New England winters to towing lawn trailers.

 

[RallyHHRT]

I cant spell... I ment to say "the truck has been beat on..." oops :ylsmoke:

 

[RabidRover]

Rats ....with 57000 miles on my 02 in 9 years without any problems (except my prior rants on the corrosion issue with the frame), my wife isn't going to let me get a new truck for another 30 - 35 years :coffeedrink: