Best years for 2nd Gen Tacomas and why? discussion

Just wondering if any of you have preferences/opinions on which of the year models you think are better/best for some reason/s? For instance I heard after 2011 Tacomas may have had more restrictive emissions etc, These reasons can be performance related or even just personal preferences, like appearance and comfort etc.

 

Probably should post in the 2nd Gen forum.

 

The rusty boat anchor section is that-a-way >>>

 

OP seems to enjoy just stirring the pot.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/premium-vs-regular-gas.752451/#post-26823312

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/premium-vs-regular-gas.752451/#post-26823312

 

Ahh, a 2nd gener being edgy in the 3rd gen section.

 

I've got to upgrade eventually, so I pop in from time to time. Can't be starting thread #3,546 on the transmission/shifting differences.

 

Edgy like my sixth grader

 

Puberty can be a tough time.

 

2011 was the best 2nd gen year. It had the best grill.
I had an 09 and a 14.

 

It's Friday...

 

2015…for reasons

 

You people...

 

I have a 2010 with a 2011 grille

 

2013

2.5 gen interior and exterior facelift. Camera and outside temp in the mirror.

 

I feel like I've seen a thread like this before.
But 2005 becuz head gasket.

 

like the extra addition of forced electronic nannies and secondary air bullshit just to have reshaped headlights?

 

2015 because that's the year I own. Duh.

 

2011 is the best year in my opinion.
Fewer emissions crap. Best looking grille. Updated LED tail lights.

 

That's where things are subjective. I think the front end of my '13 and '15 looked better than my '09. Plus, the undated steering wheel, head unit and blue/white gauges look much better than the '09.

As for the emissions? '12 models were the only ones plagued with that issue. It was resolved for the '13 and up.

And finally the LED tails?

I brought a 10mm socket with me and before I even drove off the dealership lot I swapped out those hideous Ebay looking lights for the incandescent tails from my '13.