2000 Tacoma Pre-Runner 2.7L
2000 Tacoma Pre-Runner 2.7L with 255,456 miles. Now at 18 years with no major problems since I purchased it June 2000 with 8 miles on it. I has been a reliable tank for me. I've carried sod rolls, my ATV, 3 kayaks, no telling how many other yard and household goods in the 18 years and it does the job great. I have been using full synthetic (pick a brand) 10W30 oil since it turned 70K and run it around 7,500 miles before I change it and the filter. I have one more son (a teen) who thinks like the others that I'm going to give him my truck when it's his turn to drive...ah, not! It has been my daily driver and I put around 60 miles round trip, 5 days a week, then on the weekends pulling a 2,100lb runabout boat to the lake (Spring/Summer/Fall) in GA. It has been a truly remarkable vehicle that honestly I still love like I did the first time I saw it. :) As for rust problems, none down South so I got off easy there. However, a buddy in Omaha, NE had to turn in his 1998 Pre-Runner and hated doing so. His had almost 200K on it back in 2008. Thankfully, Toyota did him right and he drove away in a very nice Tundra 4x4. I am now looking at 300,000 + miles and when the day comes (engine or transmission), I will either drop a new one in or rebuild. Something to be said for a hard working, daily driver that is overly dependable and paid for. With the prices on even new Taco's, I don't see myself getting a new one; unless someone totals it. That's the only way it will not be running the GA roads. As for Toyota compensating anyone for an 18 year old pickup? I say no. Like someone said, if you've had a truck or any vehicle last 18 years you've gotten your money's worth. Speaking from a person who's Taco is now in the 18 year realm. That's my .2 on the last question. Take care.