used 2006 6 cylinder 6 speed manual - test drove - "notchy" going into 3rd - thoughts? (1 Viewer)

[stayalert]

test drove an '06 accerss cab with 4wd, replaced frame, 6 cylinders and 6 speed manual, TPMS light is on and slight brief grind or "notch" shifting into 3rd...any thoughts on what would cause and or repair this notchiness? truck has 180K miles, asking ~$8,000...whaddaya think?

 

[WrathofZelda]

My truck, when cold in winter (not sure where you are) could be described as "notchy" before everything warms up, although grinding is different. I think third year synchros go out more regularly than others. Here is a tacoworld link:

3rd gear grinding

2005 Tacoma with a 6 speed manual transmission. About every other time I shift into 3rd gear, it grinds. It doesn’t do it in any other gears. It...

www.tacomaworld.com

Any records to know when gear oil was changed? Should be every 60k, although many recommend 40k interval. Also checking color/fill level of master cyl fluid may show that's the issue. I had a bad cap causing dust to get in to mine years ago. I'm not sure how much new synchro would be. I don't think $8k is a steal, unless everything else is tight and a good maintenance history with documents, IMO. Good luck.

 

[sandsfj40]

I bought an 06 with 150,000 miles and the 6 speed last year. Drove fine for about 2 months, then the 3rd gear syncros went out. Ive read that this seems to be a common problem with the 6 speeds. Gotta give it plenty of time and a soft touch when shifting up and down into 3rd.