Thanks for the help with the frozen gas line / battery problem. I WISH I could change my own oil, but I have no safe place to do it as I live in an apt complex.
I will pick up the synthetic oil and see if they will put it in my car at the dealership (still under warranty).
I've changed my oil in an apartment complex before, even without a garage. (That was even on a car that I had to drive up on ramps to get to the filter.)
As easy as the oil is to change on this truck, I wouldn't see why you couldn't do it at an apartment complex. The only time you need to get under it, is to remove the oil pan bolt, and reinstall it. You probably wouldn't even have to lift it, in order to get to it, but I'm not sure. The filter is in the front top of the engine compartment, much praise to Toyota for that!
I usually go to Wal-Mart, and buy the 5 quart bottles of Mobil 1, drain the oil in a plastic pan with a pouring spout, reinstall the drain bolt (not sure if the Toyota's use the aluminum washers, but those are supposed to be replaced every time you change your oil, if they do), move the pan over to the oil filter area, remove the oil filter, install the new one, then put the new oil in. Then, you are probably left with an empty 5 quart bottle to pour your old oil in for recycling. It may be more than your willing to do, but much easier than it used to be.
As for taking your syn. oil to the dealership, if you do, make sure they give you the empty bottle back (not like it matters, they could have just poured it into another car, but at least you know someone isn't taking it home), and that they should credit you a small amount, since you aren't using their oil.
Later.
Hopefully, in 7-14 days, I should be getting my very own Taco!
Don't feel your all alone. I order my 11/15/04 and still no word on it. All my dealer tells me is to hang in thier and I ve talked to other dealers around and one seems to have it so they are probably not available like this in my region. there are other truck on the lots but not like this. Has anybody purchased this truck:
Tacoma 7593 D-Cab 4X4 V6 6spd Manual Color: 04Q2 Desert Sand Mica Interior Color: The packages that I need are the OG TRD Off-road Pkg #2, VF VSC+Traction Control, EJ Audio System.
If I could find it I would be willing to fly out and pick it up in a different region. I am in Houston. I really want to stick with these packages and color. my dealer say he can get it put can't give me a time frame.
Guys, I understand your pain...wow 2 1/2 months is quite a wait. It took 7 weeks for me to get my Dcab 4x4 6 spd. Here in Upstate NY, I ordered Nov 1 got it couple days before Xmas. Dealer told me only 9% of D-cabs were manuals. These trucks are hot right now, at least you have your order in.
I don't think it'll matter who you go to (unless one is on a lot), they'll all have same wait. I had them at least get me a build date. Usually 2-3 weeks to dealer after that...Good luck, it'll be worth the wait.
Have you been able to build your exact truck at Toyota's webpage? The specific combination of options that you want may be impossible to find because Toyota doesn't build that combo. Might be different with the special orders though. I quickly tried to do your package and didn't even get as far as picking the color. It didn't give me the option to choose Desert Sand. Maybe it's because of my region? I'm in Maryland and they do make you type in your zip code before you can build.
If you are flexible - try looking at these two web pages, they are two local dealerships here in the Maryland area:
www.darcars.com
www.koons.com
I looked at these everyday when looking for my '05 DC V6 manual. I bought mine a few weeks ago. There seems to be a decent supply of the double cab trucks. I was pretty specific in what I wanted - I really wanted silver DC V6 manual with off-road pkg #2. And I found it exactly within weeks of looking at these pages everyday. Hope this helps
I would call some other dealers out there, and confirm they can order that truck like you want. The salesperson I went through originally, had no clue that some options couldn't be ordered with a certain truck (i.e., the EJ Audio System with the TRD Sport DC 4x4 SB).
Do you have a brochure (printed)? It was my understanding that you couldn't get VSC with a manual transmission. I could be wrong, but I thought I remember that being the case.
It's strange that if you order something, you would think it would be rejected, if you can't get the truck ordered that way. Not the case with me, they just kept saying that they didn't know when it would be available.
Finally, I found a dealer that was very knowledgeable about what you could order, and what you couldn't. You might be waiting forever if you don't pursue it.
Super White Double Cab, 4x4 V6 automatic, off-road package with towing, running boards,VE VSC w/DAC, CD player with 6-CD changer, side-curtain airbags.
I didn't have to put anything down on it. But I think it's the side-curtain airbags that might be slowing things down.
I was willing to go elsewhere, but I don't think it mattered.
I also figure that if I'm paying this much, I want to get exactly what I want! I'm just getting so antsy waiting that I can hardly stand it--I've been without a truck since September when I was hit head-on in my 3-month old 2004 Tacoma and it was totaled!!
I had a skidplate on mine but took it off. Never had any noise or vibration, but that white skidplate was butt-ugly on my indigo blue truck!!! Anyone want a skidplate cheap???
I also live in Colorado Springs (Pine Creek) and bought a 05 Access Cab V6 with manual tranny from John Elway Toyota in November. I have about 4200 miles on mine. No leaks or any other problems except for the glovebox everyone else has. Got a chip in the windshield a couple of weeks ago. I'm putting in regular unleaded and getting about 20-21 mpg (combined hwy/city driving). I got $1000 off sticker and dealt with John Elway because they were more accomodating and had a better inventory than dealers in Colorado Springs. I would stay away from other truck caps than the Snug Cap made for the 05 Tacoma. I'm a little leery of putting too much stress on the composite bed (did you see the pictures of the cracked bed on this site?). I really want to put a hard tonneau but and still waiting for a company to make one. I haven't seen any other 05 Tacos on the road here in Colorado Springs yet. Would be nice if we could get a group together.
yes the phones will occasionally transmit while they are not actually in use, just powered on. So you'll get that digitized, morse code sounding "chatter" on speakers while the phone is just sitting there.
Wes240 I was able to build it on the Toyota, Edmunds, KBB, web sites my zip is 77539 Houston TX area, my original order was without the VF because the dealer said it will take a little long with that option b/c of production. This was back in November so it might have been true at the time. I read about geogecko the other day so I emailed Toyota last week and received this response about the packages for this truck. Just to make sure I can get it the way I want it and not be waiting for I truck that won’t be built.
"Please be advised that the 2005 Tacoma, model number 7593, is being manufactured and is available with the factory-installed options OG, VF, and EJ". Now I email the dealer that I want the VF added, don’t think it is going to be a problem since they have no clue whatsoever when they are going to build this truck anyway. I’ve call other dealers around with no luck mainly what to sell me what they have not what I want. I am with tylermade If I am paying this much money and waiting this long I am getting exactly what I want, even if I have to go pick it up in a different city. Good thing is I still have my 98 Taco excab , bad thing is can’t fit a second car seats in it
I live in Phx, Az and just ordered my 05 DC 6Sp Manual V6 indigo blue 4x4 trd pgk #2 C4, D9, S0, E5 and V5 with the JBL audio upgarded system. They told me its suppose to be built Feb 14 and should be here by the end of Feb. So i guess just a waiting game now. Yeah i too have a 98 Taco Excab "Naturalhigh" and just had my second child so no room for the second car seat pretty much sucks right now. LoL
Another easy way to protect a truck bed is to use the hard rubber pieces sold at Checker Auto and the like. These pieces are 2' x 2' with jigsaw interlocking edges. They're meant for shop use but may work for your truck's needs. I keep a set in my '92 Toyota 1-ton.
all of the dealers in our 5 state region CLAIM to be at the mercy of one exclusive distributor - Gulf States Toyota. GST pays Toyota to be the exclusive middleman for the TX, OK, LA, AR, MS dealers. every dealer i spoke with said they can't get what i want because of this arrangement with GST. i live in Texas also. i also tried to order my 2005 Tacoma. the results were more than disappointing. dealers lie and make you wait in hopes that you won't go somewhere else. my advice...GO EVERYWHERE in search of what you want. i found mine out of state and will gladly travel to get it. dealers will tell you anything to keep you in their pocket...figuratively and literally. make them compete against one another. you won't gain or lose any friendships while shopping for a vehicle.
here is a link to the GST biz profile. phone numbers are listed as well.
My first day with my truck. Ran it of the lot with 4 miles on it. Parked it tonight with 98 miles on it. Was one of the best day of my life!
I was willing to buy any new Taco with double cab and 4x4 option but am glad I got the TRD Sport Package. The ride is quiet and smooth like an expensive sedan from Europe but it's still a 4x4 truck. It's awesome! I haven't taken it to the snowy mountain roads yet, but i think the limited slip diff and 4x4 will help a lot. Will keep you posted on that when I get back.
I upgraded from a 99 Taco 4x2 extra cab and there's no comparison between the two. The 05 makes the 99 feel like the old classic 65 Volkswagon Bus.
Pros: very roomy inside the cab-front and back(i'm 5'7" and skinny, so...yeah), back seats folds up with storage spaces everywhere, TRD package with electrical 110 volts 400W outlet(I can see this being really useful trying to set up camp in the dark), TRD Package with outside temp so you'll know if there's a possibility of black ice.
Cons: no dedicated coin holder(ok, there's lots of places for coins but the spots/holders are huge and coins are rattle/clinging. Very annoying), very quiet ticking engine sound when you accelerate, no lock on gas cap, rear head rest causes lots of blind spots and last, 4x4 switch is not led up with interior dash lights(if anyone else has a 4x4 with a switch that's led up, please let me know so I can have the dealer fix it)
Lastly, all you people waiting for your orders, do what you need to do to get one ASAP. I am lucky to live in SoCal because there's like 50 dealers in my area and the first one with a 4x4, I was there.
No 4x4 switch light here. Heck, not only did Toyota not light it, they made it black! Impossible to see it at night.
After some recent snowy-icy road experience, I CAN say that the truck does very well in dicey conditions, though. Even the Access Cab has pretty good weight distribution. To be honest, I think you could do pretty well without 4-wheel drive in this truck. (As I did a few times, because I couldn't find the d#mn switch!)
RE: Cons: no dedicated coin holder(ok, there's lots of places for coins but the spots/holders are huge and coins are rattle/clinging. Very annoying)
Try opening what I thought was access to the fuses on the under side of the dash, to the left of the steering wheel. You'll be pleasantly surprised, as I was!
I also have a 3 week old and no way to get the second seat in without eating the dash. Not like we are going anywhere soon. So still have time not desperate yet.
Palamino going out of state to purchase it wouldn’t be a problem if I could just find it. They don’t get many 4X4 down here I am told so I may have to look up north for a dealer. where did you find yours.
try this, but make sure the corrected version is available. there were a batch of them that would power off randomly after a couple hours of use. the problem has been fixed, but be sure and ask them.
I want to buy but I'm still a bit hesitant. My two previous Toyotas had zero problems ('98 and '02). I realize there will be a few bugs the first year but I really don't like the water leak issue. You would assume that by now the factory knows of the problem and have already applied the fix to the assembly line but who knows. Right now, I know that it can be a potential problem if I buy one but nothing is lost yet since I don't own one yet. After I buy one and if I have the dreaded water leak, then it becomes my problem, headache, etc that I must deal with along with the dealer. I know that people are more likely to post problems so there may be many people that haven't had any problems. I'll probably wait it out a bit more. The new Frontier throws a small wrench in the works. It appears to be a decent truck. I know, I know - maybe not quite up to Toyota quality but hey, it's also cheaper. It will be an option for many people - but thats a different forum.
i looked all over the country and emailed any place that i thought might have something i'd be interested in. some dealers are quite savvy with internet dealings. others are incredibly horrible.
make them email you the spec sheets on the vehicles that will show all installed options on the unit.
i found mine in Oregon. it took about 2 weeks of constant pursuit via email and a few phone calls until a dealer responded with everything i needed. my snag was the option GY - side curtain airbags on a doublecab/shortbed. i'm getting exactly what i want...it's just not in my region.
also tried a broker who wanted $1000 more than anyone else. not worth it. although i only tried one broker. you may have better luck and they will do all the work for you.
i'll help however i can. i am not a broker. and seek no profit. i just know what a pain in the butt it is to buy what you want from Toyota in our region.
shoot me an email with what you're looking for and i'll see if i can lead you the right direction. if Toyota lists it in the brochure it should be available somewhere.
Congrats on the new ride. Couple notes, the temp gauge seems to be innaccurate for most, at least in the cold. Around 32 it reads 3-5 degrees too warm, when below zero its more like 10 degrees off. Might be ok when it warms up?.. Couple other guys said same thing.
In snow, watch out with the stock Sport 17' Dueler H/T tires! This being my 4th truck, these are the worst tires I've ever used in the snow. 2wd is worthless, even with limited slip. Gotta flip your 'unlit' 4wd switch...nice toyota. Cornering, braking, and traction in general can be scary as the wide tires dont dig, they float. I put on narrower 16' full snow tires for where I am. Now the truck is unbeleivable in snow.
Gotta agree on locking gas cap, how much would that cost toyota 5 bucks? Otherwise a great truck, enjoy yours.
I live in North east texas and my local dealer has a brand new taco on the lot with a Tonneau. The dealers in my area are horrible about loading the toyotas down with port extras. MSRP on the above mentioned truck ----$35789
Looks like the TRD Sport Packages are now rolling out of the factory with Dunlop AT20 GrandTrek tires. However, still doesn't look like much of a snow tire; more for the dry paved surface(hence, "Sport Package"). So I might have to invest a little bit on wheels and tires for the winter season. Any good suggestions out there?
Appreciate the help. If you could just point me in the right direction that would be great. Did you just contact different delears in different regions all over the contry? Well this is what Iam looking for.
Tacoma 7593 D-Cab 4X4 V6 6spd Manuel shortbed Color: 04Q2 Desert Sand Mica Interior Color: FH42 Taupe( I am not sure if I can get this color interior with the OG package if not no big deal will go with the FL13) The packages that I need are the OG TRD Off-road Pkg #2, VF VSC+Traction Control, EJ Audio System. One of the red colors would work also.
This waiting around just S#$#S and the dealer around hear are useless.
Gotta tell you -- I live in Colorado and have the Dunlap At 20 17" tires on my V6 TRD Sport and they are great in the snow. I have not slipped once and we get some snow here. I was very glad not to get the Goodyear tires!!! The Dunlaps in 4wd do an excellent job.
My new Access Cab 4x4 is my fifth Toy 4wd. I will have nothing but BFG All Terrain T/A's. I can show you pictures of the places I took my '80 model, and of the trees I pulled with my '88.
Not true coastie1. There are at least 5 in the Fort Worth TX area. Go to toyota.com and search for a dealer here and look up their new vehicle inventory for yourself. Sheesh such bunk!
I'm also at the mercy (not) of Gulf Coast Toyota, their limited factory option menu and their insistance of some near worthless port options. Where CAN a man order what he wants???
Why does it seem that the trd offroad packs #1 and #2 are hard to find on the double cabs? It seems there are alot more of the sport packs? At least that is what is happening here in florida. Any thought?
I do have one ordered. Had it since early Dec. Say it will be in 3rd week of this month. Silver, trd offroad #2, side-rails....Hope the dealer is right!!
I am planning to trade my 2002 Tacoma Crew Cab in for a new 05 crew Cab.
When I spoke with two manufacturers of slide in truck campers, I was told they weren't considering making campers for the Tacoma with the composite beds. Anyone know why? Is there some problem? This is my first posting and apologize if I used the wrong page.
Well I beleive you said you were in So Cal. So unless your in Big Bear (I think thats where all the snow down there falls) You'll probably be ok with your stock Dunlops. I live in upstate NY where we get alot of snow, not just from storms, but off the lakes (lake effect snow). Its very hilly here and our back roads sometimes stay snow covered for weeks. I guess the decision to plunk the money down on a winter tire set is how much time you actaully are driving on snow. I went with 4 soft compound Bridgestone Winter Duelers (Blizzaks) on black 16' steel rims from tirerack. They are insane on snow and ice, just gotta take them off as soon as spring hits. Kinda like the look of the ugly wheels too...
check the 'compatibility list' at the bottom of that webpage. looks like you need an additional adapter for 2003+ Toyotas. i believe the port on the back of the Tacoma radio is a 12 pin port. i know that round ported cord won't work as shown in the picture. the adapter mentioned on that webpage likely fixes this.
Is Speedway Blue currently on restriction to the X-Runners only? The Toyota site's "build your own" link has removed it as a color choice from all models except the X-Runner.
I have a 2005 Tacoma with remote entry system. When I remotely lock or unlock the doors, I do NOT get a beep. All I get is a blink of the parking lights. The owner's manual plainly states that remote entry is suppose to blink lights and sound a beep when using. I called the dealer and they danced around the problem saying that it was a Toyota problem that they could not solve. They said they knew of the problem but had not been able to program the units to perform properly. Sound like a bunch of line dancing to me........... Any one having this problem? Are there any Toyota phone numbers that can be called to get to the root of the problem..........HELP the only way I can tell if the system is working is to watch the parking lights blink... This is totally dumb..........Cooch
My truck does the same thing as yours, no beep. And if you unlock it too soon before you get to the truck it relocks itself. I never knew that there was suppose to be a beep, I guess I better read that manual a little more closely !
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Thanks for the help with the frozen gas line / battery problem. I WISH I could change my own oil, but I have no safe place to do it as I live in an apt complex.
I will pick up the synthetic oil and see if they will put it in my car at the dealership (still under warranty).
Cheers.
As easy as the oil is to change on this truck, I wouldn't see why you couldn't do it at an apartment complex. The only time you need to get under it, is to remove the oil pan bolt, and reinstall it. You probably wouldn't even have to lift it, in order to get to it, but I'm not sure. The filter is in the front top of the engine compartment, much praise to Toyota for that!
I usually go to Wal-Mart, and buy the 5 quart bottles of Mobil 1, drain the oil in a plastic pan with a pouring spout, reinstall the drain bolt (not sure if the Toyota's use the aluminum washers, but those are supposed to be replaced every time you change your oil, if they do), move the pan over to the oil filter area, remove the oil filter, install the new one, then put the new oil in. Then, you are probably left with an empty 5 quart bottle to pour your old oil in for recycling. It may be more than your willing to do, but much easier than it used to be.
As for taking your syn. oil to the dealership, if you do, make sure they give you the empty bottle back (not like it matters, they could have just poured it into another car, but at least you know someone isn't taking it home), and that they should credit you a small amount, since you aren't using their oil.
Later.
Hopefully, in 7-14 days, I should be getting my very own Taco!
Don't feel your all alone. I order my 11/15/04 and still no word on it. All my dealer tells me is to hang in thier and I ve talked to other dealers around and one seems to have it so they are probably not available like this in my region. there are other truck on the lots but not like this. Has anybody purchased this truck:
Tacoma 7593 D-Cab 4X4 V6 6spd Manual Color: 04Q2 Desert Sand Mica Interior Color: The packages that I need are the OG TRD Off-road Pkg #2, VF VSC+Traction Control, EJ Audio System.
If I could find it I would be willing to fly out and pick it up in a different region. I am in Houston. I really want to stick with these packages and color. my dealer say he can get it put can't give me a time frame.
Thanks
I don't think it'll matter who you go to (unless one is on a lot), they'll all have same wait. I had them at least get me a build date. Usually 2-3 weeks to dealer after that...Good luck, it'll be worth the wait.
Have you been able to build your exact truck at Toyota's webpage? The specific combination of options that you want may be impossible to find because Toyota doesn't build that combo. Might be different with the special orders though. I quickly tried to do your package and didn't even get as far as picking the color. It didn't give me the option to choose Desert Sand. Maybe it's because of my region? I'm in Maryland and they do make you type in your zip code before you can build.
If you are flexible - try looking at these two web pages, they are two local dealerships here in the Maryland area:
www.darcars.com
www.koons.com
I looked at these everyday when looking for my '05 DC V6 manual. I bought mine a few weeks ago. There seems to be a decent supply of the double cab trucks. I was pretty specific in what I wanted - I really wanted silver DC V6 manual with off-road pkg #2. And I found it exactly within weeks of looking at these pages everyday. Hope this helps
I would call some other dealers out there, and confirm they can order that truck like you want. The salesperson I went through originally, had no clue that some options couldn't be ordered with a certain truck (i.e., the EJ Audio System with the TRD Sport DC 4x4 SB).
Do you have a brochure (printed)? It was my understanding that you couldn't get VSC with a manual transmission. I could be wrong, but I thought I remember that being the case.
It's strange that if you order something, you would think it would be rejected, if you can't get the truck ordered that way. Not the case with me, they just kept saying that they didn't know when it would be available.
Finally, I found a dealer that was very knowledgeable about what you could order, and what you couldn't. You might be waiting forever if you don't pursue it.
Super White Double Cab, 4x4 V6 automatic, off-road package with towing, running boards,VE VSC w/DAC, CD player with 6-CD changer, side-curtain airbags.
I didn't have to put anything down on it. But I think it's the side-curtain airbags that might be slowing things down.
I was willing to go elsewhere, but I don't think it mattered.
I also figure that if I'm paying this much, I want to get exactly what I want! I'm just getting so antsy waiting that I can hardly stand it--I've been without a truck since September when I was hit head-on in my 3-month old 2004 Tacoma and it was totaled!!
I also live in Colorado Springs (Pine Creek) and bought a 05 Access Cab V6 with manual tranny from John Elway Toyota in November. I have about 4200 miles on mine. No leaks or any other problems except for the glovebox everyone else has. Got a chip in the windshield a couple of weeks ago. I'm putting in regular unleaded and getting about 20-21 mpg (combined hwy/city driving). I got $1000 off sticker and dealt with John Elway because they were more accomodating and had a better inventory than dealers in Colorado Springs. I would stay away from other truck caps than the Snug Cap made for the 05 Tacoma. I'm a little leery of putting too much stress on the composite bed (did you see the pictures of the cracked bed on this site?). I really want to put a hard tonneau but and still waiting for a company to make one. I haven't seen any other 05 Tacos on the road here in Colorado Springs yet. Would be nice if we could get a group together.
Tom Clark
(vmiman)
(vmiman@earthlink.net)
"Please be advised that the 2005 Tacoma, model number 7593, is being manufactured and is available with the factory-installed options OG, VF, and EJ". Now I email the dealer that I want the VF added, don’t think it is going to be a problem since they have no clue whatsoever when they are going to build this truck anyway. I’ve call other dealers around with no luck mainly what to sell me what they have not what I want. I am with tylermade If I am paying this much money and waiting this long I am getting exactly what I want, even if I have to go pick it up in a different city. Good thing is I still have my 98 Taco excab , bad thing is can’t fit a second car seats in it
all of the dealers in our 5 state region CLAIM to be at the mercy of one exclusive distributor - Gulf States Toyota. GST pays Toyota to be the exclusive middleman for the TX, OK, LA, AR, MS dealers. every dealer i spoke with said they can't get what i want because of this arrangement with GST. i live in Texas also. i also tried to order my 2005 Tacoma. the results were more than disappointing. dealers lie and make you wait in hopes that you won't go somewhere else. my advice...GO EVERYWHERE in search of what you want. i found mine out of state and will gladly travel to get it. dealers will tell you anything to keep you in their pocket...figuratively and literally. make them compete against one another. you won't gain or lose any friendships while shopping for a vehicle.
here is a link to the GST biz profile. phone numbers are listed as well.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/40/40193.html
I was willing to buy any new Taco with double cab and 4x4 option but am glad I got the TRD Sport Package. The ride is quiet and smooth like an expensive sedan from Europe but it's still a 4x4 truck. It's awesome! I haven't taken it to the snowy mountain roads yet, but i think the limited slip diff and 4x4 will help a lot. Will keep you posted on that when I get back.
I upgraded from a 99 Taco 4x2 extra cab and there's no comparison between the two. The 05 makes the 99 feel like the old classic 65 Volkswagon Bus.
Pros: very roomy inside the cab-front and back(i'm 5'7" and skinny, so...yeah), back seats folds up with storage spaces everywhere, TRD package with electrical 110 volts 400W outlet(I can see this being really useful trying to set up camp in the dark), TRD Package with outside temp so you'll know if there's a possibility of black ice.
Cons: no dedicated coin holder(ok, there's lots of places for coins but the spots/holders are huge and coins are rattle/clinging. Very annoying), very quiet ticking engine sound when you accelerate, no lock on gas cap, rear head rest causes lots of blind spots and last, 4x4 switch is not led up with interior dash lights(if anyone else has a 4x4 with a switch that's led up, please let me know so I can have the dealer fix it)
Lastly, all you people waiting for your orders, do what you need to do to get one ASAP. I am lucky to live in SoCal because there's like 50 dealers in my area and the first one with a 4x4, I was there.
After some recent snowy-icy road experience, I CAN say that the truck does very well in dicey conditions, though. Even the Access Cab has pretty good weight distribution. To be honest, I think you could do pretty well without 4-wheel drive in this truck. (As I did a few times, because I couldn't find the d#mn switch!)
Try opening what I thought was access to the fuses on the under side of the dash, to the left of the steering wheel. You'll be pleasantly surprised, as I was!
I also have a 3 week old and no way to get the second seat in without eating the dash. Not like we are going anywhere soon. So still have time not desperate yet.
Palamino going out of state to purchase it wouldn’t be a problem if I could just find it. They don’t get many 4X4 down here I am told so I may have to look up north for a dealer. where did you find yours.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/csexpo/topieauinco1.html
there is also a very detailed explanation (with pics) of installing the unit in a 2005 Tacoma at www.tundrasolutions.com
i highly recommend that site. very active and informative.
make them email you the spec sheets on the vehicles that will show all installed options on the unit.
i found mine in Oregon. it took about 2 weeks of constant pursuit via email and a few phone calls until a dealer responded with everything i needed. my snag was the option GY - side curtain airbags on a doublecab/shortbed. i'm getting exactly what i want...it's just not in my region.
also tried a broker who wanted $1000 more than anyone else. not worth it. although i only tried one broker. you may have better luck and they will do all the work for you.
i'll help however i can. i am not a broker. and seek no profit. i just know what a pain in the butt it is to buy what you want from Toyota in our region.
shoot me an email with what you're looking for and i'll see if i can lead you the right direction. if Toyota lists it in the brochure it should be available somewhere.
argos_ak9@hotmail.com
In snow, watch out with the stock Sport 17' Dueler H/T tires! This being my 4th truck, these are the worst tires I've ever used in the snow. 2wd is worthless, even with limited slip. Gotta flip your 'unlit' 4wd switch...nice toyota. Cornering, braking, and traction in general can be scary as the wide tires dont dig, they float. I put on narrower 16' full snow tires for where I am. Now the truck is unbeleivable in snow.
Gotta agree on locking gas cap, how much would that cost toyota 5 bucks? Otherwise a great truck, enjoy yours.
P.S. thank you all for the replies. very helpful
Appreciate the help. If you could just point me in the right direction that would be great. Did you just contact different delears in different regions all over the contry? Well this is what Iam looking for.
Tacoma 7593 D-Cab 4X4 V6 6spd Manuel shortbed Color: 04Q2 Desert Sand Mica Interior Color: FH42 Taupe( I am not sure if I can get this color interior with the OG package if not no big deal will go with the FL13) The packages that I need are the OG TRD Off-road Pkg #2, VF VSC+Traction Control, EJ Audio System. One of the red colors would work also.
This waiting around just S#$#S and the dealer around hear are useless.
Thanks agian for any help
alvarez319@ev1.net
Tom Clark
(vmiman)
vmiman@earthlink.net
I'm also at the mercy (not) of Gulf Coast Toyota, their limited factory option menu and their insistance of some near worthless port options. Where CAN a man order what he wants???
plenty of off road packages around there
and i have personally seen a doublecab speedway blue at a local dealer here in Texas
When I spoke with two manufacturers of slide in truck campers, I was told they weren't considering making campers for the Tacoma with the composite beds. Anyone know why? Is there some problem? This is my first posting and apologize if I used the wrong page.
Thanks Mike
http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml
call and ask
30,000 per year, mostly for US market.
Check out that link, it is a pretty cool set-up, I am going to see if they are available here in Canada.