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cackalak han · 03-12-2008, 02:09 PM

If I were to get another 3rd Gen, I would buy another 02 Sport Edition. Here are the reasons:

1) Multi-mode 4WD (AWD) system. Allows you to drive on dry pavement while in 4WD. You can also lock the center diff.

2) VSC/TRAC - Surprisingly works well. It has been noted that VSC has been the most effective auto safety device since the seat belt. TRAC works very well when climbing slippery/loose stuff. 4LO, CDL, VSC off, and it will do very well off-road.

3) Aesthetics. I just think they hit it right with all of the little extras on the 01-02 Sport Editions over the prior years. This is just my opinion.

Regards to people talking about how 99-00's have the biggest ground clearance, I think it's really a moot point. 01-02's do have the lowest gc, but it can easily be remedied by a simple lift. And it's not that expensive, either. Or simply swap in a 99-00 coil. Rear lockers, well, it would be nice to have factory rear lockers, but again, it can be added easily. BUT, it will be really expensive to add a 01-02 4WD system in a 96-00 (except the Limiteds of 99-00). Same with VSC/TRAC system.

03-12-2008, 02:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	If I were to get another 3rd Gen, I would buy another 02 Sport Edition. Here are the reasons: 1) Multi-mode 4WD (AWD) system. Allows you to drive on dry pavement while in 4WD. You can also lock the center diff. 2) VSC/TRAC - Surprisingly works well. It has been noted that VSC has been the most effective auto safety device since the seat belt. TRAC works very well when climbing slippery/loose stuff. 4LO, CDL, VSC off, and it will do very well off-road. 3) Aesthetics. I just think they hit it right with all of the little extras on the 01-02 Sport Editions over the prior years. This is just my opinion. Regards to people talking about how 99-00's have the biggest ground clearance, I think it's really a moot point. 01-02's do have the lowest gc, but it can easily be remedied by a simple lift. And it's not that expensive, either. Or simply swap in a 99-00 coil. Rear lockers, well, it would be nice to have factory rear lockers, but again, it can be added easily. BUT, it will be really expensive to add a 01-02 4WD system in a 96-00 (except the Limiteds of 99-00). Same with VSC/TRAC system. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4 Last edited by cackalak han; 03-12-2008 at 02:12 PM.