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Owners love the 3.5-liter V6 paired with the five-speed automatic for steady towing and hauling without constant downshifts on highway grades. The truck bed holds 5.5 feet in the Double Cab trim, big enough for sheets of plywood that don't overhang much. Second-generation Tacos from this year rarely rack up unexpected repair bills before 150k miles if oil changes stay on schedule.
Transmission shudder or hesitation between 40k and 80k miles shows up on forums regularly—dealers sometimes reflash software, sometimes replace solenoids. Seat fabric tears at the seams by 100k miles, especially driver-side bolster. Paint peeling on the hood and roof appears around 80k to 120k miles in humid climates. Some owners report check-engine lights tied to oxygen sensor faults around 90k to 110k miles.
Under 80k miles: $24,500–$29,000. 80k–140k miles: $19,500–$24,000. Over 140k miles: $15,000–$19,500. Higher trim (TRD Off-Road, Limited) and accident-free CarFax reports add $2,000–$4,000 to asking price; single-cab work trucks sit lower; region matters—Pacific Northwest trucks command a premium over Rust Belt examples.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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