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To: woodbutcher1963
IF Toyota is recalling them and replacing the engines I would argue that they are in fact fixing the problem.

Nope. You're not going to get 300,000 miles out of a 2.4 liter turbo like you typically can with the venerable 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 engine.

29 posted on 12/05/2024 9:53:13 AM PST by Sirius Lee (Hi! Follow me on FReep Tok #Neanderthal #oMtBikes #Bach)
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To: Sirius Lee

Correct.

I had a 1988 Toyota with the 2.4 Liter 4 cylinder engine. It may still be running somewhere in the world. Like Afghanistan.

Then I bought a 1999 V6 Tacoma extended cab. Its frame rusted out on both sides. I had them both repaired. I sold it back to Toyota in 2012 for Kelly Blue Book full retail x 1.5 = $14500 for a 13 year old truck.

I used that to buy the 2012 V6 double cab long bed Tacoma that just turned 115K. I was considering buying a new one until I heard they now are using a 2.4 4 cylinder turbo.
Frankly, the 2012 I am driving is the best of the three trucks I have owned. In fact it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. So, I think I will just keep it.

I have been looking to buy a Lexus IS 350(V6 305 HP) hard top convertible. They made them from 2010-2015. There are not a lot around. Especially with low mileage. There is one right now down in TX with 50k miles they are asking $24K. Really low miles (under 30K) still go for about $30K.

Here is the listing:
https://www.autolist.com/listings/JTHFE2C26B2506944?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=confirmation_favorite&utm_content=052318


34 posted on 12/05/2024 10:12:27 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: Sirius Lee

the recalled engines are twin turbo 3.4 litre v6... not 2.4 litre turbo 4 cylinders...


47 posted on 12/05/2024 12:14:34 PM PST by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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