2001 Toyota TacomaSR5 4x4
“Twenty-three years, zero engine rebuilds.”
Documented Miles
612,000
on the odometer
Reliability Score
97/100
community rating
Est. Total Maintenance
$38,400
lifetime spend
Est. Savings vs. New
$13,600
vs. buying new
Engine
3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE)
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
2001 model year
Marcus bought this Tacoma new off the lot in 2001 for $22,000 and has never seriously considered selling it. Three timing belt replacements, two clutches, and one water pump later — the original V6 is still ticking. He drives it 25,000 miles a year through the Arizona desert and has no plans to stop.
Maintenance Guide
The exact schedule that helped this vehicle reach 612k miles. Estimated lifetime maintenance: $38,400 over 612,000 miles ( $6.27 per 100 miles ).
Every 5,000 miles
- Oil & filter change (0W-30 full synthetic)
- Tire pressure check
- Fluid level visual inspection
Every 15,000 miles
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brake pads
- Check air filter
- Inspect CV boots
Every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filter
- Inspect timing belt
- Flush brake fluid
- Inspect spark plugs
- Differential fluid change
Every 60,000 miles
- Replace timing belt + water pump + tensioner (do these together)
- Replace spark plugs
- Flush coolant
- Replace serpentine belt
- Transmission fluid flush
Every 100,000 miles
- Inspect rear differential (replace fluid)
- Replace fuel filter
- Full brake inspection
- Check all mounts and bushings
- Compression test
Note: This schedule is based on owner-reported data and community experience. Always consult your owner's manual and adapt to your driving conditions. Severe duty (towing, off-road, extreme heat/cold) typically requires shorter intervals.