1 Year Ownership Review

[Blue Crush Taco]

Well the day has come! 1 year of owning my 2024 Sport 4x4!

I am happy to report zero mechanical/ electrical issues with the truck. The only warranty thing i had fixed was a lower window moulding replaced as it would not stay in place. ( yes I'm aware of the lifting upper bedside trim and will 3m tape that myself when the weather permits).

After 1 year, I still believe this is a better overall truck than my old 3rd gen. I still think this powertrain is perfect for this truck. ( I'd love a V8 option but I know that ain't going to happen).

I have a few dislikes with this truck for instance:
-Seat belt alarm
-Too many driver/nanny aids
-Super plastic/cheap feeling on my trim level.
- small back seat when I take whole family out. ( not often)
- front radar gets blocked by 5 snowflakes
The good,
- tows my trailers fine
- tough looks
- Great powertrain
- interior comfortable
- it's a Toyota

In short, 99 percent of the time this is a perfect sized truck for me and has enough power. Still in love.......

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[guitarist alec]

I'm right there with you ? Tows my trailer well too and the heated seats/wheel have been nice this winter every time I see and drive my truck I'm really glad I stepped up to the 4G and glad I waited for the Blue ?

 

[NewtoToyota]

How many miles did you put on it in the 1 year of ownership? I have yet to see the blue in person but man it sure looks good in your picture

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

How many miles did you put on it in the 1 year of ownership? I have yet to see the blue in person but man it sure looks good in your picture

I have 28000kms /17400 ish miles on my truck.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

I'm right there with you ? Tows my trailer well too and the heated seats/wheel have been nice this winter every time I see and drive my truck I'm really glad I stepped up to the 4G and glad I waited for the Blue ?

Looking good! Ya the heater steering wheel and seats are fantastic!

 

[Lando]

@Blue Crush Taco , I’m in total agreement with all your points. I’ve had my SO Off Road for almost 6 months and 10,000 km.

I’ll add two more that would make it better to the list:
Mine is a 6’ bed and the turning circle seems worse than my old 1998 K1500 Silverado.
The lack of a trailer brake control and the difficulty in installing one is my biggest gripe.

Overall I like the truck, and happy I waited for it. My first Toyota.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

@Blue Crush Taco , I’m in total agreement with all your points. I’ve had my SO Off Road for almost 6 months and 10,000 km.

I’ll add two more that would make it better to the list:
Mine is a 6’ bed and the turning circle seems worse than my old 1998 K1500 Silverado.
The lack of a trailer brake control and the difficulty in installing one is my biggest gripe.

Overall I like the truck, and happy I waited for it. My first Toyota.

Ya the turning radius takes a bit to get used to for sure. ( i had a short box tacoma last time and I don't remember it being as bad. My truck came with the brake controller actually but none of my trailers have electric brakes.....maybe someday.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

Forgot to add the stupid smaller gas tank to my list of complaints......

 

[HardShellTaco]

Well the day has come! 1 year of owning my 2024 Sport 4x4! ...

Thanks for review. It validates my decision to continue to obstinately wait for my Off Road w/ the Off Road Premium Package and a 6MT unicorn to show up. One day, they're going to make my truck and the allocation will be unclaimed. One day...

 

[Sner]

Well the day has come! 1 year of owning my 2024 Sport 4x4!

I am happy to report zero mechanical/ electrical issues with the truck. The only warranty thing i had fixed was a lower window moulding replaced as it would not stay in place. ( yes I'm aware of the lifting upper bedside trim and will 3m tape that myself when the weather permits).

After 1 year, I still believe this is a better overall truck than my old 3rd gen. I still think this powertrain is perfect for this truck. ( I'd love a V8 option but I know that ain't going to happen).

I have a few dislikes with this truck for instance:
-Seat belt alarm
-Too many driver/nanny aids
-Super plastic/cheap feeling on my trim level.
- small back seat when I take whole family out. ( not often)
- front radar gets blocked by 5 snowflakes
The good,
- tows my trailers fine
- tough looks
- Great powertrain
- interior comfortable
- it's a Toyota

In short, 99 percent of the time this is a perfect sized truck for me and has enough power. Still in love.......

The seatbelt alarm is such an easy fix. Carista and it's fixed.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

The seatbelt alarm is such an easy fix. Carista and it's fixed.

Ya i know. Doesn't make it less annoying now....

 

[LimeLight]

I am 8 months into my ownership, ~7K miles and no problems.

I have added
- Tinted front door windows
- tonneau cover
- front LED turn signals (complaint)

Additional complaints
- gap in front wheel liner. Lots of dirt into the engine compartment. (Plan to fix after snow)
- mud flaps are useless. (Plan to fix after snow)
- Skid plates are crap, cracked front on on a stump. Did its job which is good. (Plan to replace with metal after snow)
- non locking gas door

Overall I love this truck it is my first Toyota and first pickup.

 

[Blue Crush Taco]

Thanks for review. It validates my decision to continue to obstinately wait for my Off Road w/ the Off Road Premium Package and a 6MT unicorn to show up. One day, they're going to make my truck and the allocation will be unclaimed. One day...

Your going to love it! I might have gotten the off road if they had it then. This truck was an early arrival and I snagged it right away. ( they still not sitting at dealerships for long here in Canada)

 

[TexasBlueCrush]

Lol. And I thot I was the only one with a 4th gen blue Taco. I'm loving it.

 

[HardShellTaco]

Lol. And I thot I was the only one with a 4th gen blue Taco. I'm loving it.

The blue crush metallic is SO sweet. I also love the supersonic red, terra, and bronze oxide. I wish Toyota would make more trucks that aren't white, grey, or black. Just a personal preference; I know there are lot of fleet sales out there that make those trucks move.

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