TFL comments on Toyota issues

[TacoFreak]

Hey I want a 4th Gen...Did they lie about any thing in their review......

Like @Gear_yyc said, not really outright lies, just taking some facts and blowing them up into a quality crisis.

Like saying that the old 5.7L V8 in the Tundra had legendary reliability. I had one and that is true. But now that there was this problem with the new V6, that magically turned into Toyota can't build reliable engines any more. That is just not true. Plus there were issues with the early versions of the 5.7 - google air injection pumps.

The king of that crap is the CCN. He dissed the Pro because it had a TRD air filter - something that thousands of Taco owners have added to their trucks. He whined about the ARB rear bumper. He complained about the power tailgate, the finish on pre-production body parts and about the fact that the muffler didn't have a TRD badge. But inside it was too many TRD badges that pissed him off. The funniest one was saying that he hated that the sticker on the rear diff was upside down, and after every one he said "Really Toyota?" Like that all proved the trucks were crap.

These guys stay away from saying things that are clearly not true, they just weave a few facts into being the end of the world.

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[Ruissimo]

I watched every single 4G youtube video known to mankind before I picked up my Trailhunter.

I can count on one hand the number of videos I've watched since. Been too busy enjoying the hell out of my truck to care.

TFL is worried about nothing but views lately - and that, my friends, tells you all you need to know about how seriously to take anything they say. The same is true for all the other doomsdayers out there... I'd say poll everyone on here to see how happy they are with their MY24... except they're probably too busy truckin' to care.

 

[bitflogger]

Not lie, but some subjective complaints. They bring up rear leg room AGAIN, but if you sit in the direct competitors, there's no clear winner. Mid-size trucks all have limited rear leg room.

Actually, it was foot room that stood out to us. Some competitors let you better stick your feet under the front seat but I'm otherwise with you that the rear seats in mid-sized pickups are like a budget or commuter airline seat experience.

A long time shopping for similar and different vehicles made the gen 4 look really good or as good as any.

We clearly have some different interests or requirements here. In my case I'm off road a lot (trail builder, ski area crew) but not an off road hobbyist. My use also makes all the 5 and 5.5 ft beds useless or annoying. That gives me a choice of Nissan or Toyota. Toyota looks really good there.

 

[Gfenza89]

Right behind the Car Care Nut.

What don’t you like about the car care nut?

 

[Gfenza89]

Like @Gear_yyc said, not really outright lies, just taking some facts and blowing them up into a quality crisis.

Like saying that the old 5.7L V8 in the Tundra had legendary reliability. I had one and that is true. But now that there was this problem with the new V6, that magically turned into Toyota can't build reliable engines any more. That is just not true. Plus there were issues with the early versions of the 5.7 - google air injection pumps.

The king of that crap is the CCN. He dissed the Pro because it had a TRD air filter - something that thousands of Taco owners have added to their trucks. He whined about the ARB rear bumper. He complained about the power tailgate, the finish on pre-production body parts and about the fact that the muffler didn't have a TRD badge. But inside it was too many TRD badges that pissed him off. The funniest one was saying that he hated that the sticker on the rear diff was upside down, and after every one he said "Really Toyota?" Like that all proved the trucks were crap.

These guys stay away from saying things that are clearly not true, they just weave a few facts into being the end of the world.

I appreciate the ccn knowledge on Toyotas but I have caught him in many many many contradictions throughout his time on YouTube

 

[trailhunger]

…TFL’s Cybertruck content views going down so they need to jump on something else.

 

[WKTJR1]

What don’t you like about the car care nut?

@TacoFreak pretty much summed it up above.

 

[2GenTaco]

I work for a GM dealership, there is more recalls on the Colorado/Canyons. Tailgate recall, rear main engine seal leak, infotainment system goes blank
( because light are Only accessible thru the info screen it is a safety issue). Rear axle bearing failure, roof collapsing in drive thru car wash, transmission shudder ......

 

[TacoFreak]

I can count on one hand the number of videos I've watched since. Been too busy enjoying the hell out of my truck to care.

I would have replied sooner, but I was busy enjoying the hell out of my truck all afternoon. lol

 

[Goriders]

I don’t know. When I first joined this site it was to gather info and it was awesome for that. Now a lot of doom threads. But I don’t see it. I still think my Tacoma is the best vehicle I have owned. I haven’t really had any issues. It’s exactly what I thought it would be from all my research. It’s exactly what I was looking for to fit my lifestyle. It’s super fun to drive. I literally love my decision to go with the Tacoma. Zero regrets.

I don’t really pay attention to the doom and gloom threads. Still come here to learn, ask questions or even answer questions. Great site.

 

[oxi]

As I approach 10,000 miles, no issues whatsoever.

As they say, fake news or they really take one issue and blow it out of context. Click bait and so forth.

I have learned over the last 25 plus years not to trust most media or media-based accounts, especially MSM.

My Tacoma runs strong!

 

[goin2drt]

As I approach 10,000 miles, no issues whatsoever.

As they say, fake news or they really take one issue and blow it out of context. Click bait and so forth.

I have learned over the last 25 plus years not to trust most media or media-based accounts, especially MSM.

My Tacoma runs strong!

Same here. I have since forums have been around 1-2 issues happen and get all the airwaves. All the doom and gloom threads here and other places are just people re-posting the same info/article and it never happened to them. People must feel self worth or likeability if they are the thread starter, get a bunch of replies or get likes and “thumbs up”

Other than my wireless charging sucking like every other car I have had with wireless charging and the volume not going down when I have a text read, no issues at all. I love getting in and driving the truck. It rides so nice and all the creature comforts are great.

 

[Daveintb]

I have been enjoying my TH without even knowing about these issues. I will worry when I need to. It pays handsomely to your mental to get off the internet after the purchase. Just my advice to all!

Agree 100% with this. 0 issues with my 24 Limited and smiling every time I climb into the seat.

 

[Ruissimo]

Other than my wireless charging sucking like every other car I have had with wireless charging and the volume not going down when I have a text read, no issues at all.

You nailed it. That's not a Toyota issue, it's a "poor technology being rushed to market because $" issue. And I agree, mine sucks too. I call it the phone heater, because that's the feature at which it performs best.

 

[TacoFreak]

I have other vehicles with wireless charging and the Taco's isn't any better or worse. I see it as a way to use you phone and not deplete the battery, not as a way to charge it. You see the same complaints when people do wireless charging in their house too.

Other than one piece of warped bed rail trim my truck is perfect and I couldn't be happier. I have driven 100's of trucks for work and play and the 4th gen is the best one yet.

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