Used truck versus new compact pickup
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fue…
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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 254,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or kee…
NewCarWeekend848Community StarterFeb 23, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Sacramento6 replies0 helpful
2013 Toyota Prius — pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 116,000 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the…
2018 Toyota Camry — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 154,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery t…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2024 Toyota Tacoma — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain — buyer question from Brooklyn
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, about 51,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp.
SunBeltCamper650Community StarterFeb 21, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadBrooklyn1 reply0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
BatteryEnthusiast712Community StarterFeb 18, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProAustin3 replies0 helpful
2023 Toyota 4Runner — service history disappears for three years
The car has dealer records early in life, then a long blank period, then records again. Seller says maintenance was done independently. Is the gap itself a con…
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro — need advice: DEF warning came back shortly after refill
Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kind of beh…
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — question: Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected. Before changing trucks, what would you…
WrenchWrench31Community StarterFeb 16, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadUpstate New York7 replies0 helpful
2021 Toyota Highlander — vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect firs…
2024 Toyota Tacoma — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
2018 Toyota Camry — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2018 Toyota Camry SE, about 98,500 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seat…
Need advice: Ceramic-coated car still picked up light swirls
Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes…
ApexSeller17Community StarterFeb 14, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadPennsylvania3 replies0 helpful
Question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
FlatSixTech31Community StarterFeb 12, 20262024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-RoadDMV / Maryland3 replies0 helpful
2025 Toyota Camry — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
2022 Toyota RAV4 — surface rust underneath a winter daily
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 55,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-be…
2025 Toyota Camry — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately? — Philadelphia owner
I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
2025 Toyota Camry — when does GAP actually make sense?
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 24,000 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on. How do you decide whether GAP is worth…
2025 Toyota Camry — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — Brooklyn owner
2025 Toyota Camry XSE, about 24,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the bes…