That definitely looks like motor oil, nice and clean with only 1k miles. I would suspect it came this way from the factory with either a failing drain plug gasket or from around the oil filter. What you are seeing is from it being blown around. You could clean everything off and keep an eye on...
That really does look terrible and very noticeable. I can't believe this is being passed off as "they are all that way" and normal. Certainly looks like a design/quality issue compared to the straight and beautiful straight weather stripping around my 5th gen rear windows.
There is no difference between the painting techniques used in Japan vs Mexico. Both are standard automated robotics that do the work. Painting by human hands is a thing of the past. The underground paint color introduced in 2024 for the Tacoma and 4-Runner is indeed new formula that lacks any...
What Stigma just said above. Lots of complaints from Tacoma owners regarding the underground color paint quality. Awful swirls, scratches by just looking at it and easily chips. I love the color but have decided I will not be getting underground for this reason.
That is a very nice looking ride. I'm still driving a 5th gen and plan on waiting for at least the 26' to be released before pulling the trigger. The supersonic red really does pop and we used to have a Prius in Sonic red whose paint held up very well. I really like the "underground" color but...
That looks like excellent work to me. Many will not remove the wheels and entirely cover the vehicle as yours was. I am still driving my 5th gen 4Runner that I've had forever. I did have it rustproofed when new but I know that the insides of the frame rails was not done because I examined it...
Greetings, 1st time posting here . Currently own a 5th gen that has been bulletproof but am beginning to look at the 6th gen but will be waiting on the 26' before purchasing. Mine is PT 4WD and I know that the Limited or Platinum would be nicer for my wife during those times of highway driving...