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https://www.tacomaworld.com/We are on our 2nd one.First was a four banger, 4 sp. Just not enough power in the Colorado hills. Great for going up,but going down left something to be desired with engine breaking. I think it was a 94.Only problem we had was it went thru a few water pumps. The way the belt tension works ,always put too much side pull on it. If not caught,it cost a pretty penny when the fan takes out the radiator.Sold it at 275K miles and it is still running
The present one is 2004. 6 cyl, 5 sp. Almost the same problem,but now it is recomended to change out the timing belt,hoses and water pump a 100K. It all comes as a kit. About $300 installed. Other than that,no problems at 140K.
Edited. I forgot,I put front struts on it.
One thing we learned, if you find a used one you like, buy it either private or on a lot, because it will be gone tomorrow.
