I’ve got a Toyota Tacoma that I bought new in ‘02. Hundred thousand miles on it and ZERO engine problems. If it just got better mileage....(about 20 mpg). Owned a Toyota Tercel before that - purchased new in ‘89. What a car! Great mileage and no engine issues. Ever. But don’t get me started on the ‘94 GMC Sonoma pickup I bought new. Utterly and abjectly a piece of crap - from beginning to end, a money pit.
How is the frame on your Tacoma ?