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I went over to TacomaTerritory and found that thread. Apparently Toyota is going to issue a technical service bulletin, but I searched NHTSA's site and found nothing.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
... and just to make sure the search engine was working, I also entered 1975 Ford Pinto. 54 TSBs returned.
Any suggestions?
Other than this, I love my truck! It rules off-road (that is when the stock BFGs give me traction).
Thanks in advance for any advice on my speakers!
As for the speaker buzzing, you are right. The speakers are picking up motor noise from the fan. Since the dealership was no help (gee, there's a shocker!) try a stereo shop. I think all it would take is a filter in the right place.
WE WENT OVER THREE HIGH PASSES IN COLORADO ( OVER 11,000 FEET ) AND IT DID O.K. PUT IT IN 2 ND AROUND 3500 R.P.M. AND YOU'LL DO FINE. MY TEMP. GUAGE NEVER MOVED A BIT. TOWING THE TRAILER ROUGHLY HALF THE 5514.3 MILES I PUT ON, THE D.C. AVERAGED 17.83 M.P.G. SOUNDS HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT I KEPT TRACK OF ALL FILLUPS. ( I WISH THE TANK WAS SAY ... 26 GAL. THOUGH )
WE ALSO DID ENGINEER PASS IN THE SAN JUANS ( 12,800 FT. ) AND IT RAN BEAUTIFUL.
SO FAR THE TRUCKS BEEN GREAT. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL CONTINUE.SEEMS LIKE EVER SINCE G.M. BOUGHT MY 2000 SILVERADO Z-71 BACK, WE'VE HAD GOOD LUCK...........
boone5: It really sucks that your doors leak. I know it is no consolation to you, but I have had my truck submersed in water up to the bottom of the windows (call me a dumb a**) and none leaked in. Post again telling if the dealer fixed the problem or not...there are many ways to fix it yourself.
Toyotas region cust. serv. rep. just to get them involved.I told them this is the last time I will be bringing this truck for repair, and I also want a comparable vehicle waiting for me to drive while they are working on mine, they agreed to do this after I complained very loudly in there showroom. Its hard to believe but I am still pleased overall with this truck. But my patience is waring thin. I will post again for those interested...
I bought an identical truck in dallas in nov.
By October, the 2002's should be out or about to hit. Of course, the 2001's should be cheaper.
Toyota's vehicles are good but the company could be better. They play alot of games and have silly tactics. Sticker on mine was $24500 for prerunner, trd package, color keyed sr5 package, running boards, bed liner, hitch and power mirrors/windows/locks. Tx dealers don't like to deal but people have been able to get them for 500-1000 over invoice.
I had a 2000 jeep wrangler i traded in. It ended up being a few thousand under sticker after the trade in.
they have rain in your area? What does rain look like? I only ask because everything here in Texas is like a giant tinder box, just waiting for some jerk to toss a cigarette out the window.
G.M. bought back my truck mainly because of the cold engine knock they could not get rid of. ( 2000 5.3L ) I also had other problems like the doors not closing in cold weather, steering shaft replacement, rear seal leaking, dash noise. With the knock, all they did was " decarbon the pistons " The chevy rep. told me the pistons are not the correct size.
The back seat of the Dodge Quad is more comfortable and I really liked the flip-up back seat feature. I just don't want to pay V-8 gas prices (gas in Hawaii is $1.89 for 89 octane), would still like to park my truck in a parking spot w/ ease, and there's no way I would gamble on getting a decent build quality truck out of Dodge. (Got two buddies at work who are trying to get out from under a Durango and a Caravan because of reliability issues.)
Also take into account you can get a 2wd PreRunner at a substantial saving and I've almost got the perfect truck.
Later guys, time to go enjoy my 2001 dark green PreRunner.
Drew
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Dealer says the 2002 models will becoming out in about two weeks. Production has already started. Dealer invoice to increase by $141 and MSRP by $155 according to Sales Rep.
Good shop, too. I've bought a lot of gear there over the years, including 4 rancho 5000's, a K&N filter, and an Auburn Gear rear LSD for my 2001 DC. (All that cost me less than the TRD package would have, and I like the result better). Quality parts, good prices, and outstanding tech support. No, I don't work for 'em.
Benny
Ben
I, too, am looking to buy Tacoma or Ranger with Tacoma preference in extended cab, 4WD, TRD, LTD pkg, 5 spd, largest V6 offered. What are "must have" options? What options "don't get"?
Anyone else experience the clunking when shifting 5 spd AND/OR lack of power as detailed on other forum?
Found out I can buy at invoice (via web buying service) either a 2001 or 2002 - what's new for 2002? No one seems to know (maybe a new grill)?
My experience has been that 2001 models are getting scarce and that available trucks have standard option packages like TRD (OF), PP and SR5, but not ABS. If you can get a 2002 at invoice you probably should and maybe have more tradein value down the road.
My dealer told me there is essentially no change for 2002. I got the double cab because the extended cabs back seats are very uncomfortable and my kids didnt look safe in them (or in the Ranger jump seats. I also felt more cramped in the Ranger and the Sporttrac seemed over priced. Also back seat of double cab has head rest so heads are not right against the back glass.
So far I love my green 2001 truck after 150 miles. I paid 400 over invoice, and they had to do a dealer trade to get one in my color choice.
I need to convince myself that the bed is level. From behind on level ground I think one side is about a half inch higher.
Ben
Get a sprayon if:
1. You want to protect the rails and you're planning on putting on a shell.
2. You don't mind paying the xtree dough.
3. You've solved the paradox that a bedliner WILL scratch your paint (OTR, UTR) and rails (OTR) but the spray on is un-removable without damaging the factory coat.
4. You're concerned about moisture build up under a plastic liner.
5. You want something that is most definately skid resistant.
6. You never plan on putting a carpet kit in.
7. You want something that will never warp (although some say that the color fades a bit over time).
John
For some people who have only 2 or less dealers around them this won't work, however my wife and I put out feelers at all dealers in the Bay Area, CA within a 50 radius for the exact options, color, body style and drive drain we wanted. It took several months and some negotiating after the fact but eventually a truck in the config we wanted showed up after 2 months.
If you can wait, they will build it, and it will come.
John
P.S. - What took so long for our truck? In addition to alot of other options, we wanted ABS. It's not a popular option with the Tacoma so the dealers neither stock them nor order them but eventually one was manufactured and we found a dealer willing to snag it for us.
The caveat is that an apparently malfunctioning ABS sensor is the only thing that I have found wrong with my truck in the two months since I have had it. Evidently the little gremlin that lives in my ABS system has a schedule of when the service departments are open because the light only comes on when they are closed and the system has to be in fault mode before the dealer can diagnose the problem.
Overall it is a really great truck and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Uncertain on incentives but I doubt it.
I just got off the phone with a cap/liner distributor. He told me they have non-skid drop in liners, say $200, compared to spray in, say $400. The drop ins are nonskid top and bottom. He indicated possible warranty and insurance issues with spray ins presumably since hard to remove if need repair. Also said most trucks now have galvanized beds. I dont know if this solves the paradox, but it gives me a warmer feeling about drop ins.
What are the opinions on rust proofing treatments like Ziebart? I have the pleasure of living in an area where they like to salt (Chicago). I also like to keep my vehicles a long time, perhaps another paradox.
Thanks in advance...
Of course he had this done 3-4 years ago, so maybe the procedure has changed somewhat.
Anyway, I'll get a drop in liner for sure! I'm glad there are other good aftermarket options.
I'm waiting to see/read more about the 2002's.
Will I regret getting a 5 speed tranny?