Toyota Tacoma PreRunner
I have narrowed mu search for a vehicle down to a
Toyota PreRunner. I just need a little help in
making my decision.
My questions are:
1. Which is better, the 4-cylinder or the v6, is
the six worth the extra money?
2. Bucket seats or the Bench? What have your
expiriences been?
3. Is there anything that I need to know before I
buy my new Tacoma?
Thanks for your help!
Toyota PreRunner. I just need a little help in
making my decision.
My questions are:
1. Which is better, the 4-cylinder or the v6, is
the six worth the extra money?
2. Bucket seats or the Bench? What have your
expiriences been?
3. Is there anything that I need to know before I
buy my new Tacoma?
Thanks for your help!
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Make sure you get the best deal however. Go through the internet so you deal with a Fleet Manager and not a salesman. You don't need to be a 4x4 nut to love the TRD idea either. No weight over the drive tires and the mother-in-law gets tired of sitting on the tailgate when we go fishing and get stuck in 4 inches of sand with a one wheel drive truck... hehe
i am in the market for a toyota tacoma PreRunner, but before i buy i want to shop around for insurance rates. I live in south-texas and this area has pretty high insurance rates. i just want to know what is the average other people who own a PreRunner are paying for insurance. i have received quotes ranging from 150-187 dollars a month. no tickets, no accidents and late 20's.
Can any one recommend a Toyota dealer willing to deal with TMV price? Appreciate any recommendations.
Bob
Then type up an offer for your wants.
Fax it to All the local dealers. Some won't respond but most will and just keep repeating your offer. A friend of mine just did it in AZ. He did it last year buying a Prerunner and did it this last week buying an Avalon. He bought both from Camelback Toyota - It takes about a week for them to know you're serious but he saved about 3,000 on each one.
Notice what you said in your earlier post:(I paraphrase)"I asked then what their best offer was"--Don't ask them!
Tell then what you'll pay.
If you just beg for a low price they'll just laugh at you, like they did. If you tell them what you'll pay they then know that:
A: You're an informed consumer and,
B: You are serious.
Much appreciate your information.
Bob
can find this truck? I appreciate the help.
1. Drill out the (restrictive) factory air box with some extra holes, several 5/8"~3/4" on the face should do. What warrenty?.....
2. Install a low restrictive air filter, like a K & N type.
3.Install one or two "Spiral Max" air twisters in the intake tube before the carb/throttle body, this is a money back fact of function.
4. Mobile 1, or a good synth. oil.
5. Exhaust/ muffler. I went with a Flowmaster 50 series
Here goes.......
1) It's July 18th and are they still making 2000's and can I still order one???
2) If they are getting ready to roll the line with 2001's, does anyone know when they might start going on sale???
3) Has anyone heard about any changes for 2001??? I've heard that they might be making some changes to the headlights or the grill??? Your thoughts...
THANKS in advance for your help.
tell 'em I sent ya!!
So the deal's off and I'm now looking for dealer who's willing to deal for a good used 2000 prerunner at the Edmund's True Market Value price. Looks like I'll need to wait a few months.
Happy Motoring. ;-)
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Any truck is going to be able to perform adequately in the snow given the right traction plus driver know-how. Right traction would equate to some really good snow tires and driver know-how to knowing how much throttle to apply, when to brake, etc. Of course, you may have lived in New England all your life and may know this already.
I think what you are searching for is justification for your desire to own a bad [non-permissible content removed] Tacoma. If you need further motivation, check out the toyota.com site and look at the happy tacoma owners with their well-traveled trucks. Some of the mileage is ridiculous because it's so high.
I own a prerunner and if you buy one with the rear differential lock, you will get 90% of the capability of the 4x4 without the extra 400 lbs of weight.
Let me know if you need more info.
CAA
Now to my post:
I'm split between the V8 Tundra Access cab 4x2 (no rear locker) and the 2001 Tacoma PreRunner V6 Double Cab. I'm leaning towards the Tacoma Double Cab but since this is a totaly new rig, I'm hoping the Toyota faithful here will give me legit and honest opinions. What do you folks think? Thanks!!
Can I order it Sep, or is it part of a package. I"m think of a PreRunner 4cy!
Thanks
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Ron
Basically, a locking, rear differential is an option on some Toyota models whereby you can send equal amounts of power to the rear wheels selectively (meaning you can turn it on and off with a switch on the dash). Without it, the wheels will try to re-distribute power to the wheel that that has the least resistance (making it easy to get stuck in the mud when you have one wheel spinning and the other won't budge).
If you have a 4X2 truck with a locking diff, basically you can avoid the "only one wheel is spinning" effect. This is not to say you won't still get stuck but if you do, both rear wheels will be spinning.
#0 of 1: (rugdog13) Tue 12 Dec '00 (10:11 AM)
I am considering purchasing a Toyota Prerunner V4. I am currently looking at 99s' to 01s'. I have noticed that there are plenty of V6 models to
choose from compared to the V4 models. The ratio
being 9 out out of 10 are the V6s'. Can anyone tell me why this is? Are the V6s' that much of a gas hog? I'm planning to use my truck to transport my bicycles and hockey equipment. And then, a few
pieces of lumber for the occasional home project.
Any comments by all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
In closing, there isn't much diffference besides the power, but if you have a lead foot and like to travel long distances, nothing beats the 110 mph speed attained by the v6.
By the way, the tacoma 3.4 is rated at 190 HP and the truck is governed at 105 MPH. Just thought I'd input these for all the folks who may be considering buying one. Good luck with yours, Jesse27.
Also, use Edmund's True Market Value (TMV) tools to help you with pricing. Look for the TMV price in the pricing section of the vehicle page; it's next to the msrp and invoice prices.
Good luck. We look forward to hearing about your purchase experience. ;-)
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