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Has anyone got a 2024 taco with the manual 6 speed?

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I'm looking at getting a new taco SR crew 4x4 with the 6 speed manual transmission. I watched quite a few reviews which have been good but I'd like to find someone that has one to get their personal opinions.

I was going to go with just the extra cab but after researching, the extra cab has the engine detuned and the tow rating cut almost in half. Not sure why... 🤷‍♂️
 
My neighbor has one. He bought it last fall. Dude drove it home from the dealership and parked it in the garage under a cover. It currently has 26 miles on it. :homer:
 
Just spoke to a Toyota sales rep.. Taco SR's have a slight power reduction being "work trucks". Taco SR5's do not have power reduction.

Manuals are available on some models. Kinda hit n miss on which so I didn't get details.

Some people still prefer wheel guns too.:stirthepot:
 
rockota said:
Given Toyota's quality issues of late, I'm not sure I'd pull the trigger on a 1st run of a new generation Toyota...
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Well it is between the taco and the Ranger and I'm not fucking with the issues of Ford's 10 speed auto. If the Ranger offered a manual (like in the Bronco) I'd have that.

I believe the taco's I4 turbo has been used for awhile in the Lexus.
 
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Mike Honcho said:
So much this. 100k tundras recalled for engine failure.
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I think it has been reported as metal being left in the blocks during machining. At least they're taking ownership and replacing the engines. 🤷‍♂️
 
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Thumping said:
Well it is between the taco and the Ranger and I'm not fucking with the issues of Ford's 10 speed auto. If the Ranger offered a manual (like in the Bronco) I'd have that.

I believe the taco's I4 turbo has been used for awhile in the Lexus.
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so is the 3.5 TT that's been recalled... been in Lexus for a while.

Just saying...

I'm not a huge fan of the 10-speed (miss the 6)... but the two I've had never left me worried, compared to the CP4 or the 7.3's lifters. :flipoff2:
 
rockota said:
so is the 3.5 TT that's been recalled... been in Lexus for a while.

Just saying...

I'm not a huge fan of the 10-speed (miss the 6)... but the two I've had never left me worried, compared to the CP4 or the 7.3's lifters. :flipoff2:
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I haven't pulled the trigger just yet. The truck should be at the dealership sometime the first of next month. I am however, excited to see and drive it. If I like it as much as I think I'm going to, I'll probably get it.

Yeah, I like the 6spd in my F150 and I've really enjoyed the truck but if I get the taco, it'll be going up on the block.
 
Lots of online rumors of the ranger getting a manual. But nothing confirming it.

They did add the 2.7 ttv6 as an option though :smokin:

I'm on the "wait for the bugs" on the new Toyota trucks, the smaller turbo engines do make great power and good economy, so hopefully they figure it out.
 
Well, I picked it up a week ago this past Saturday. So far, I'm liking it. I got the basic SR package with a few items thrown in like Alum rims and spray in bed liner.

So far the only thing I don't like. I ordered it with a tow package. So it came with the 7 and 4 pin plug wired. I asked about a brake controller and if it was prewired. Service dept said yes and it was behind the driver side kick panel.....wrong. Its not prewired and none of them are. To get the brake controller you have to get a premium package....well over the $50k mark.

The shop that does the dealership accessories said he was working with manufactures to make sure their controller will not interfere with the Toyota systems (not throw any warnings or codes) and not be an issue with the Toyota warranty. So now its a wait and see.

Why would you sell a truck with a tow package and a tow rating of 6,000lbs and not have a brake controller or at least an option to control it?

Oh and Ford and Chevy are the same way. You have to get a premium package to get the controller.

edit: I've installed quite a few brake controllers but none of them were still under the manufacture's warranty. So that's why I really don't want to fuck with it myself. I'm sure it's just a one wire run back to the 7 pin plug.
 
No pigtail at all? :confused: That's quite surprising. I agree that it doesn't seem to make any sense
 
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Thumping said:
Nope....
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That's Toyota for you, they do weird shit with options. Our loaded 2015 Camry XSE doesn't have memory seats, need to get a Lexus for that. My 2002 Avalon does..... They can be very annoying with shit.
 
Slander said:
That's Toyota for you, they do weird shit with options. Our loaded 2015 Camry XSE doesn't have memory seats, need to get a Lexus for that. My 2002 Avalon does..... They can be very annoying with shit.
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It actually has everything I wanted and then some with the exception of the brake controller. I'm sure that'll be corrected soon enough. Its pretty annoying that even the service dept was clueless on the matter. I can see the salesman but not service.

One pleasant surprise is that with it being a manual transmission it doesn't have that annoying start/stop bullshit. :smokin:
 
How is it driving a new vehicle with a manual? Seems like it might be a little wierd with how quiet they are on top of all the traction control, tq management, ect
 
YotaAtieToo said:
How is it driving a new vehicle with a manual? Seems like it might be a little wierd with how quiet they are on top of all the traction control, tq management, ect
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It has an iMT button that does the rev match and no stall. I turn it off and actually, it drives like any normal manual transmission.

1st gear has really short legs and I only using it if I'm at a complete stop. 2nd gear is okay but 3rd on is quite nice when it start really spooling up. 😁
 
Thumping said:
It actually has everything I wanted and then some with the exception of the brake controller. I'm sure that'll be corrected soon enough. Its pretty annoying that even the service dept was clueless on the matter. I can see the salesman but not service.

One pleasant surprise is that with it being a manual transmission it doesn't have that annoying start/stop bullshit. :smokin:
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Service is usually the last to know about anything new so it doesn’t surprise me at all. 🤣
 
The trailer brake controller doesn't surprise me. OEMs are retarded with this crap.

My 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, you know a truck made to tow, didn't come with a trailer brake controller.
Comes with hitch rated to tow over 20,000 lbs, but not brake controller. :homer:

I was able to buy a OEM controller online for like $150 and install it, but had to pay the dealership 180 fuckin bucks to flash the computer to recognize the presence of the controller. You may be in a similar boat?
 
RunningProblem said:
Page two. Post 36. Might help. In case you haven’t seen this yet.

www.tacomaworld.com

2024 Tacoma adding trailer brake controller OEM or aftermarket ??

Thanks for the info and the link. I think Ill pull a few panels under the dash this weekend and poke around. Both Curt and Redarc offer truck to...
www.tacomaworld.com www.tacomaworld.com
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Thanks. I have that saved now.

It's looking as though mine maybe the shop that does all the dealership accessories installs first 2024 tacoma brake controller.

Its complete bullshit that it does not come prewired with the additional cost of the tow package.
 
rockota said:
so is the 3.5 TT that's been recalled... been in Lexus for a while.

Just saying...

I'm not a huge fan of the 10-speed (miss the 6)... but the two I've had never left me worried, compared to the CP4 or the 7.3's lifters. :flipoff2:
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There is a batch of 3.5s that had issues. I actually think they are recalling too many to be honest. My coworker and myself both have Tundra's in the recall. I have a 23 SR5 and he has a 22 Platinum. Zero engine issues and we are both on our second or third oil change.

The TT3.5 is amazing, I towed my 4runner down to Sand Hollow from Reno and got 15mpg the whole way there. Not really looking forward to having a dealer replaced motor. No telling what they might goof.
 
vegask said:
There is a batch of 3.5s that had issues. I actually think they are recalling too many to be honest. My coworker and myself both have Tundra's in the recall. I have a 23 SR5 and he has a 22 Platinum. Zero engine issues and we are both on our second or third oil change.

The TT3.5 is amazing, I towed my 4runner down to Sand Hollow from Reno and got 15mpg the whole way there. Not really looking forward to having a dealer replaced motor. No telling what they might goof.
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there are people on their 2nd and 3rd engines...
 
Unless you need a smaller truck to wheel...which makes no sense because the Taco after 04 is neither small nor a good wheeling rig. I'd stay clear of them in general especially now since they are redesigned and having pretty large issues right out of the gate.

It's funny watching people try to leverage a Toyota truck product these days.

My XLT F150 will beat a Tundra in power, fuel economy, towing, interior space, etc.

Oh my Toyota is better off-road...probably doesn't go off-road

Oh my Toyota retains more value...I guess of your plan is to sell it immediately

Oh my Toyota is better quality, Ford is a POS...how is that working out so far?

I'm not advocating that an F150 or Ranger is far superior but God damn they are all piles of shit these days so why are you paying the Toyota premium anymore?

I just put an alternator on my buddies 5.7 Tundra. Holy fawk Toyota of North America can suck a dick. What a terrible design and he was getting quotes of $1300+ for the job. Also just had a transmission done at 130k. They just are not what they used to be.

Also manual vehicles are really hard to sell so unless you are keeping it forever I'd buy a double cab auto regardless. Not that it's my personal first choice but getting an extended cab manual is going to cut a significant number of buyers if you want out.

Ending my rant, I like how the TFL tards blow the front diff up and the obese engineer is like yeah we exceeded the torque capacity by 0.001% so we will reprogram the tuning. Hahaha

Yeah sign me up for the $1000/a month payment
 
I have a 2018 double cab Tacoma 3.5L. Bought with 15k on the clock right before Covid and have about 75k on it today. Never had an issue with it. Was the wife’s DD until she bought a new Subaru.



I looked at a 50K Eco-boost Ranger the other day for shits and god damn did it make some top end noise. All the salesman could say was “that’s just how they sound”. $28,000 for a 50k truck that sounds like it has a cam/lifter issue :shaking:

But everyone is right, new Toyotas are not the same as old ones. The variable valve timing bs and all the unnecessary bells and whistles. I only need a truck big enough to flat tow my samurai and haul some camping gear.
 
Skinny said:
Unless you need a smaller truck to wheel...which makes no sense because the Taco after 04 is neither small nor a good wheeling rig. I'd stay clear of them in general especially now since they are redesigned and having pretty large issues right out of the gate.

It's funny watching people try to leverage a Toyota truck product these days.

My XLT F150 will beat a Tundra in power, fuel economy, towing, interior space, etc.

Oh my Toyota is better off-road...probably doesn't go off-road

Oh my Toyota retains more value...I guess of your plan is to sell it immediately

Oh my Toyota is better quality, Ford is a POS...how is that working out so far?

I'm not advocating that an F150 or Ranger is far superior but God damn they are all piles of shit these days so why are you paying the Toyota premium anymore?

I just put an alternator on my buddies 5.7 Tundra. Holy fawk Toyota of North America can suck a dick. What a terrible design and he was getting quotes of $1300+ for the job. Also just had a transmission done at 130k. They just are not what they used to be.

Also manual vehicles are really hard to sell so unless you are keeping it forever I'd buy a double cab auto regardless. Not that it's my personal first choice but getting an extended cab manual is going to cut a significant number of buyers if you want out.

Ending my rant, I like how the TFL tards blow the front diff up and the obese engineer is like yeah we exceeded the torque capacity by 0.001% so we will reprogram the tuning. Hahaha

Yeah sign me up for the $1000/a month payment
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All of this.

I cant get behind any Toyota after about 04
 
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