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Good idea with the foam though. Kind of low tech, but that is not always a bad thing
I asked the dealer to disconnect the beep, and they did....no charge.
Now it only flashes the parking lights when activated or de-activated.
Thanks
I'm more concerned about that light rear end on dirt roads - I found mine broke traction in places that the Wrangler gobbles up in 2WD.
The higher the CG, the larger the ratio of CG to track width, and a number of other factors of course, the more serious this becomes. I would not feel comfortable driving my 2WD PreRunner Dble Cab at 85 or more. It would likely "feel" fine. But wouldn't slalom worth a ....
For me 80 is normal cruising speed. I wouldn't push my truck past 95 for a long time, but I feel completely safe at 80-85.
If you're worried, throw 2 50lb bags of sand in the bed to increase traction. And no, it's not too tall.
Just make sure she doesn't do any 85 mph lane changes that would flip the truck over (like that lady in Ford Explorer).
Remember, it's not speed that kills, it's inability to handle the speed.
http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/1906- - 9
Oh well, I'll get a few more years out of my Taco.
Turn the wheel left as far as possible.
In the drivers front wheel well, unhook the rubber liner that is covering the gap between frame rail and the well.
Stick your hand right through the gap and the filter will be directly infront of you.
You still want to take the skidplate off (both of them) to avoid spillage when you remove the filter. But it's definitely easier for larger people to get in through the well than through underneath.
BUT...
It seems that no such configured truck will be available in my area. :-(
We only get the long-bed automatics in my region. When the time comes to replace my truck (still a year off or so, I have earned my lesson not to buy first-year models from Toyota, or anyone else for that matter), I might conduct a far-reaching search and see where the nearest place is where I can get the configuration I want...
The option is the Dakota, where V-8 manual 4x4s are available in crew cab (the base V-8 has about the same power rating as Toyota's V-6).
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Mark
Car/truck comparisons are tough to do, but.....
I had a 1991 Corolla sedan prior to buying my '04 Taco Double Cab (four doors). I'd say the rear seat space in the '04 Taco is the same or better than the Corolla. The overall "cabin" space is about the same. (the '05 Tacos have been redesigned, and offer more space...wider, etc.)
In some respects, the Taco Double Cab is like a Camry with a bed. HOWEVER, remember that this is a TRUCK. You will probably notice that it rides higher, possibly a little rougher ride on the road, is longer and wider, turns a little differently, etc.....Don't expect it to ride like a Camry. As far as interior options, I'm guessing that you won't be able to find all the same creature comforts that you can get with a decked out Camry.
I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner with a 2.7 liter engine and a automatic transmission. Is there some tag on the rear axle that I can decipher to get the gear ratio? Any codes?
http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html
I have a 4.3 on my 1998 toyota tacoma pre-runner
One is a 2000 Tacoma 4x4 3.4L v6 extended cab with 143,000 miles and a nice fiberglass cap with a negotiated price of $9,500.
The other is a 1997 Tacoma 4x4 3.4L v6 extended cab with 106,000 miles, no cap, but a bed cover with a price of $7,500.
Both are in excellent condition, however the 2000 Tacoma is the only one I have actually looked at and driven. I will look at and drive the 1997 Tacoma before purchasing, however that vehicle is in another state and a good road trip away.
The 2000 Tacoma really is in mint condition with one owner that the dealership knew well and who traded his 2000 in for a new Tacoma. It looks to be meticulously cared for. Drove great!
The question is: What's a better deal? The 3 year older truck, with 37,000 fewer miles and $2,000 cheaper? or the newer truck with more miles, one owner, and well cared for? Blue book shows the private party value of the '97 to be $7,930. So $7,500 is in the ballpark. Blue book on the 2000 for retail shows $11,000 private party and $13,700 retail. The asking price was $11,988.
I like the idea of paying $2000 less and getting a truck with less miles on the '97. What's more important - less miles or a new vehicle (2000 as opposed to a '97)? How big a difference really is 106k than 143k? Seems like the better deal actually based on Blue Book is the 2000 Tacoma.
Also, I'd ideally like to get a 2.7L I4 because of the better fuel economy. These have been harder to find than the v6's. From your experience, how much better really are the I4's than the V6's for fuel economy? A mile or two per gallon, or a lot better? If a lot better, I may hold off for an I4.
Lots of questions there, any help would be greatly appreciated!
I just bought another fold-up tray from the dealer and installed it behind the drivers seat so I could move my older kid's seat there. I put a new convertable seat forward facing in the back on the passenger side, for my one year old. The convertable seat (Britix Roundabout) fits but I have to slide the front passenger seat all the way forward. That's okay for me though since its just me and my 2 kids.
It's tight but acceptable. I like driving a smaller truck. I'd get a used double cab but I need a 6' bed and I hate automatics.
I modified the front passenger seat mechanism so the seat would not slide back into the child seat everytime you flip it up.
If your kid is less than one year old, the car seat has to be rear facing and that probably means folding the front passenger seat down and then securing it so it can't flip back and hit your kid. I thought about even removing the front passenger seat but my youngest is turning 1 year old so I won't have to.
it changes for me quite a bit with 93 octane. and that sucks. the sound is annoying. its a manual v6 3.4 and it idles rough. i'm gunna take it in to the toyo machanics and drive it with them in the car....see what they say. i am suprised that we are the only ones talking about this. i'm praying i didnt get a lemon.
the engine going in and out of that funky vibration while maintaining 2-3000 rpm. annoying. not to mention my cliking clutch. and the 2 sensors that have gone bad in the last 3 months. year 2000.
i'm thinking i may be a thorn in those toyo peoples [non-permissible content removed] if something doesnt give. still under the 100,000 mile "drive train" warranty.
kinda bumbed. i had had a 4 cylinder 1990 2 wd 2.2 carb 22r. 128,000. THAT WAS A SWEET ENGINE!!!!! why did i get rid of it, no air bags.
Been tracking sales on Ebay and there are a lot of truck not hitting reserves out there. Hopefully prices on the used models will fall, dealers around Philly are still asking $22K for a used truck. Anyone care to share purchase experiences on similar models?
Thanks for the input.
Over in "Real world trade in values", they say used Toyotas, specifically Tacomas, get all the "stupid money".
I think I've settled on Pro Comp's 97 series rims and BFG A/T tires, though I need help with sizes. (listed here: http://www.tirepackage.com/productlist.asp?prodlineid=70&product=Series+97+Monster+Mod&mak- e=16%20Inch%20Rim%20Size&cat=Wheels )
Wheels: I'm thinking 16x8 (stock 16x8 on there now) These rims are listed in 4 or 5 different rear spacer sizes. What is the best choice for this vehicle?
Any thoughts on tire selection?
Thanks!
To respond to the other questions-
I have gotten 23mpg highway, but usually 20. Average around 15-16 city only. Does very well on hills, more power than my old 5.2 v8 4x4 extra cab dakota; all while maintaining about 7 mpg better (dakota got 11-12, AT BEST!)
But, the dakota was the most comfortable and nicest designed interior I have ever been in a truck, and the tacoma's seats SUCK!. (so you win some, you lose some. A little personal discomfort is trumped by sparing the world excess oil consumption, don't you think???)
Blake
More info:
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