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Also, about the rattle. I too used to think my noise was coming from the front as I would hear it first when the front wheels would go over bumps like speed bumps. As time went on I realized it was in fact the rear suspension.
Now there is another metalic noise like a "tink tink" sound that comes from the front end. It can be heard when the front end goes over bumps of with any type of cab movement. This is a totally seperate issue. This noise comes from the front bumper mounts... Just an FYI
How about an informal survey on this forum to find out how many of you, with a four wheel drive Tacoma, actually use your ride off road and if so, under what conditions and how often?
It would be important to get an honest response from Tacoma four-wheelers to help put their actual off-road usage in perspective.
As for me, my ’05 Taco is a two wheel drive which I use on graveled roads and desert dirt areas with bad ruts about 5 or 6 times a year, mostly in remote areas of California, Nevada and Utah. Because it’s not a four wheeler, I go easy and don’t try the heavier stuff like steep dirt hills, deep sand, high clearance and deep water washes, etc.
I would say on average I probably go off-roading 10-15 days a year.
I'm in SCAL.
neal
Wayne
Pat Linton
first of all, please excuse my english (i'm basically french speaking).
Just want to let you know that I receive my 2006 Tacoma yesterday (i think it's one of the first 2006 to be delivered here, in Canada). It's a 4x4 Double-cab Long bed.
Hope you have a great experience.
bon chance et
laissez les bon temps roulez.
Happy trails
I notice that the rear bumper already has through holes in the steel, with corresponding covers in the black plastic over the bumper. Are these covers easily removeable and replaceable?
Basically, if anyone has done this, what is involved in attaching a hitch or bike carrier to this location, and what load could it safely carry or tow?
Thanks for any responses!
So far, what do you think of the 2006 Tacoma? Have you noticed any changes between this model and the 2005 if you are familiar with that model? Does your truck have any noticeable problems that you have picked up on these first few days?
So far, I'm very happy with the truck, and I love my non-PreRunner lower suspension. I4 has enough torque for my driving style (no insta-power pedal pumping). However, as others already mentioned on this board, when using cruise control and going uphill, the truck downshifts to 3rd gear and revs like crazy at 5K RPM. If I step on accelerator while going up without disabling cruise control, the truck is able to handle hills just fine. I wonder if cruise control can be recalibrated/reprogrammed.
I decided to buy a 2005 Tacoma about February this year. My old truck is a 1987 Toyota.
I test drove one locally and noted the sticker prices. Then I got on Edmunds.com and Consumerguide.com to check prices.
I wanted to get an access cab, v-6, 4WD manual transmission in white with a grey interior. I also wanted the 6 CD changer, the TRD Offroad Package, Tow Package, bed extender, bed mat, tube steps and floor mat- sill protectors.
I’ll use round figures: both web sites said the invoice should be about $25,500 with a sticker of $28,600 plus tax, license, etc. This sticker price lined up with the Toyota.com price as well.
I live in Redding, which is in Northern California. I went into the local dealer (to be fair) and told them what I wanted they said it was "impossible to get on like that you can’t believe what the internet says," but I could, however, buy what they had in stock. No dealing on the price, either, as these are very popular trucks.
Now, my old truck is almost 19, and I may drive this new one for 20 years, so I wanted to get what I wanted to get. Traveling is no big deal for me, as I am always up for a trip.
Now it is March:
So I emailed dealers all the way up and down the state, stating the exact truck I wanted and asking for their best price on it. All in all, I contacted 40 dealers. None of the (4) NoCal dealers even responded.
I contacted the Southern California dealers, starting around Sacramento and San Francisco, and they responded with very interesting results.
Many just said that particular truck was unavailable and despite what might be on the internet ("you can’t trust what you read there ") it could not be special ordered. However, these same dealers had trucks available on their lots which did not have the options I wanted. They tried to "sell" me on these trucks even though I specifically said I wanted this certain set up. Most were priced higher than the sticker price I got from Toyota.com, which shows that some dealers just tack on "extras" somehow. Some dealers did not even reply. This group (unavailable, or no response) totaled about 20 dealers.
I ended up with about 15 responses. Some dealers responded with "invoice" prices considerably higher (up to $28K) than the ones I got off the internet, others were right on the mark (at $25,500).
The sticker prices were all over the place. All in all, the "out the door" prices ranged from $34,000 to $28,000.
No one anywhere had the truck in stock. It would have to be a special order. (This did not affect the price at the dealer I eventually got the truck from.)
The lowest prices on the exact truck I wanted were offered by the Toyota dealer in Bakersfield, and Longo Toyota in El Monte.
Now it is the first of April:
I called my local dealer, and the two the next towns over to give them a chance to at least come close to the price. (You know buy locally and all that.) None of the 3 salesmen even called me back, although they assured me they would.
I decided to try the Bakersfield dealer first, as they were only $300 higher and I had friends I could visit while there. They said, "No problem," dropped the price by $150 and took a deposit. Then they never called back. I waited and waited, and I had to keep calling them. "Oh, we are putting the order in, it should go " Finally in June, after I had to keep calling them, they admitted they could not get the truck. I got my deposit back (after more phone calls).
End of June:
I emailed Longo Toyota to see if their March offer still held. It did. It was at $25,800 (or $300 over invoice) and they said no problem ordering it. The salesman called me right away and I gave him the deposit, then he checked in with me in two days to let me know he had the order placed and my receipt in the mail.
One week later, July:
I got a very apologetic call from the salesman, stating there was god or bad news. I cringed. He could not get the special order placed for the August production run, as they were finishing the 2005 production and not taking orders. However, if I didn’t mind waiting until late September I could get a 2006 model for the exact same price.
So I said OK to that!
I flew down to LA and picked up the truck September 16th for an OTD cost of $28,000. I think, based on what I have read here in this forum and what I found on the internet, that I got a fair price.
I spent $150 on the plane ticket, $120 on gas to get home.
Had I flown to one of the close airports they would have picked me up in a courtesy van. Instead I caught a ride from a friend. This dealer wanted my business and was honest with me the entire time. They did not try to add on any extra charges or change anything once they had me there. I would recommend this salesman to you.
Was it worth the wait? The 10 hour drive home? To me, yes. I got exactly the truck I wanted, plus a nice road trip to visit friends all the way through the state.
By the way, I do not have the clanky bumpy noise, the wind whistle or the leaky windshield. The paint seems fine so far. I varied my speed and gears coming home; even so I got 18mpg. This truck is such a step up from my 1987 it even has cup holders and windows that go down AND back up! The only change from the 2005 model year is the tire pressure monitor system.
Sorry about the length of the post.
Most often muddy job sites, sometimes pulling an enclosed utility trailer. Occasionally, the Cape Cod National seashore, and local forest and power line roads.
I also live in an area where it snows, 4wd also helps with that.
Am I supposed to get 05 prerunner Oil Changed at 1000 miles? I currently have 2300 miles on the odometer and if i read the scheduled maintenance my first service is at 5000 miles.
Thanks,
Charles
Why do you ask about 1000 miles?
Sam78041, do you have an automatic 2006?
could someone please help me.
I want to buy an Extang soft tonneau cover (like Classic or Blackmax) but i can't figure how did the frame was fixed to the bed. In their aplication charts, they list these models for the Tacoma 2005, but they usually use clamps and there's no "lips" on the composite bed to attach them.
Any idea???
Thanks for your input.
Some, unfortunately,appear to be major. I too, had the annoying "squeak".. Before taking the truck to the dealer I searched these forums. I found several posts on the subject,but decided to try and I quote:" twisting the rubber cushion the pedal arm rests against" This stopped the noise completely. I advised the service tech, but he suggested they still "grease it up" That was almost a month ago and I've not heard a peep out of the thing!! There's slight "side to side" play when I push the pedal w/ my hand, but no problems when driving.
Good Luck to those of you that are having MAJOR problems. Please keep us posted!! The experiences of others is what makes this forum so helpful for all.
I installed one in my old Corolla many years ago by grounding the condensor with a switch hidden under the dashboard. It worked great, would let the starter crank but the engine wouldn't fire up. With all the newer electronic systems I not sure where to tap into the wiring.