05 Tacoma

PoorHouse · 12-17-2003, 07:22 AM

Was at the dealer the other day talking to salesman friend and looking at 04 4Runners. He said they had just seen pics and specs on 05 Taco. It will be built on 4Runner platform and be available with the 4.0 and a new 4.5 V8.

Anyone have pics?

Does Toyota have a new truck V8 in the works?

I love my 03 Taco but it is very dated compared with the new 4Runner.

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FirstToy · 12-17-2003, 07:48 AM

Rob,
tell us generalities about it. All I've seen are sketches and renderings of it and the FJ.

Which part of Toyota do you work for?

1Runner · 12-17-2003, 07:48 AM

ROB! ROB! Listen BUDDY, CHUM, PAL..... we've been tight for A LONG time you and I, more like brothers really. (atleast I always thought so) Why dont you start drop shipping Parts to me??

lee · 12-17-2003, 08:09 AM

wouldnt bet the farm on this!

http://www.motorportal.com/2005_toyo..._spy_photo.htm

edmunds brings us this..

hopefully we can see more soon

FirstToy · 12-17-2003, 08:13 AM

yeah, that's just a test mule. 4R front with tundra or T100 bed.
From what I saw, I like the Tacoma front end better than the 4R. It looks more aggressive.

FirstToy · 12-17-2003, 08:15 AM

Rob,
They won't bust you unless you post a pic. C'mon and at least tell us your impressions and the styling differences between the 4R and Taco or how it evolved from the current Taco.

rixham · 12-17-2003, 10:33 AM

So does this mean that the new Taco is going to be an auto only, like the new Runners? That would suck.

PoorHouse · 12-17-2003, 10:33 AM

Any word on the 4.5 V8? Is this from a new "family" of engines?

Good Times · 12-17-2003, 11:00 AM

Highly doubt that they'll add the v8 to the tacoma mix as the tundra uses the same engine....

most likely the new v8 engine will go towards the tundra and then eventually streamline the old v8 engine to the tacoma...

EDGE · 12-17-2003, 12:58 PM

a 4.5L V8, why would Toyota waste their time making an engine 2 liters smaller then the 4.7 I-Force

I would say the next gen Tacoma would get the 4.7 but hard to say if it would be something like the 4Runner where they make it available from the start or maybe they would hold it off a year or 2 until the next version of the I-Force comes out that will be 5.X

cause then the 4.7 would be the smaller version so it could be used.

Nissan's Frontier is suppost to be the size of a Dakota with a V8 options so Toyota can't lack, nomore Tundra mistakes get it right the 1st time

The people at the dealerships only know what comes off the trucks and that they sell, the Nissan dealer I use to do business with did not know anything till it was in front of their faces

lee · 12-17-2003, 01:21 PM

thats .2 liters smaller.

FirstToy · 12-17-2003, 01:45 PM

4L V6 and 4.7L V8 on the taco/4R
5.6L V8 on next Tundra, right?

Mulkey · 12-17-2003, 01:53 PM

Yota is making a 350???

RebuiltRunner · 12-17-2003, 02:57 PM

Anybody know if there's any talk of doing a pass-thru gate like the avalanche on the new DoubleCab?

Does " built off the 4Runner platform " mean that it'll have coils in the back instead of leafs?

EDGE · 12-17-2003, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lee
thats .2 liters smaller.

PoorHouse · 12-17-2003, 04:10 PM

4.7 - 4.5 likely dealer error.

EDGE · 12-17-2003, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FirstToy
4L V6 and 4.7L V8 on the taco/4R
5.6L V8 on next Tundra, right?

Sweet, but knowing Toyota they would probably make a 5.2L V8 pushing 330hp

kinda like BMW, not so much into HP numbers as they are into performance numbers of fast times

but they should just go all out and do like 400hp, 20000lb tow rating, 8 foot bed and TRD would make quad Turbos

of course it's coming from the factory with a 6 inch lift on 22's

0-60 in 4.8

top speed of 155 but you can order a shark chip to do away with that

EDGE · 12-17-2003, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mulkey
Yota is making a 350???

353 with the SC

Paul H. · 12-17-2003, 05:01 PM

I have heard that with the next generation Tundra will have a superduty with a bigger V8 and compete directly with the big three.

cruizin01 · 12-17-2003, 05:31 PM

They deffinately need to have a v-8 available for everything and an even bigger v-8 for the tundra. Thats one reason I would never buy a tundra they have boat anchor performace compared with other fullsizes.

jkirk · 12-17-2003, 05:39 PM

Hey Rob,
Can you talk some of the big wigs into importing some turbo diesels? I'm sure you could find a market over here for some of those things.

EDGE · 12-17-2003, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul H.
I have heard that with the next generation Tundra will have a superduty with a bigger V8 and compete directly with the big three.

Thats called the Nissan Titan

turboale · 12-17-2003, 09:01 PM

Except I have yet to be impressed with a nissan... Their interiors are on par with oh... Subaru.

Thouth I have yet to check out the new full siezes yet. I'll take a peek when my buddy's gf picks up her 350z Convertible.

Back OT, Anyone know where some desecnt pics are online? I have yet to see anything... and that edmunds one is obviously nothing like the real thing.

fourunnabilly · 12-19-2003, 12:14 AM

c'mon guys-

you all know that a 4.5L has existed for a while...(landcruiser?? ring any bells??). Not to say that the 4.7 from the sequoia, tundra and 4th gen runner could be an option, but i don't see a reason why the 4.5L couldn't be as well. Just my .2 cents...and for who ever posted "353" in regards to the 5.6L block being spoken about, he was referring to size with the "350" cubic dimension, not horsepower. Peace.

Billy

lee · 12-19-2003, 05:33 AM

doesnt seem to be much out there... though i keep my eye on www.thecarconnection.com and their spy shots gallery, so ill let you know if it comes up.

12-17-2003, 07:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
1Runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: currently at large Posts: 902	ROB! ROB! Listen BUDDY, CHUM, PAL..... we've been tight for A LONG time you and I, more like brothers really. (atleast I always thought so) Why dont you start drop shipping Parts to me?? __________________ 2002 Tacoma double cab. 4X4 TRD package, rear locker. Imperial Jade Mica. Stock, stock, stock. It will have to stay that way for a while. (sigh) Hey!! I got some husky liners!!!

12-17-2003, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
rixham Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 413	So does this mean that the new Taco is going to be an auto only, like the new Runners? That would suck. __________________ Robert 2000 S/C 4Runner Highlander 4x4 5-Speed w/DIFF lock

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PoorHouse Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Whitefish, MT Posts: 38	Any word on the 4.5 V8? Is this from a new "family" of engines? __________________ 97 4Runner Limited For Sale

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Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	Highly doubt that they'll add the v8 to the tacoma mix as the tundra uses the same engine.... most likely the new v8 engine will go towards the tundra and then eventually streamline the old v8 engine to the tacoma... __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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EDGE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: outside NYC Posts: 2,038	a 4.5L V8, why would Toyota waste their time making an engine 2 liters smaller then the 4.7 I-Force I would say the next gen Tacoma would get the 4.7 but hard to say if it would be something like the 4Runner where they make it available from the start or maybe they would hold it off a year or 2 until the next version of the I-Force comes out that will be 5.X cause then the 4.7 would be the smaller version so it could be used. Nissan's Frontier is suppost to be the size of a Dakota with a V8 options so Toyota can't lack, nomore Tundra mistakes get it right the 1st time The people at the dealerships only know what comes off the trucks and that they sell, the Nissan dealer I use to do business with did not know anything till it was in front of their faces __________________ 2003 ES300 2003 V8 LTD 4Runner 2006 Nissan Maxima SE

12-17-2003, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	wouldnt bet the farm on this! http://www.motorportal.com/2005_toyo..._spy_photo.htm edmunds brings us this.. hopefully we can see more soon

12-17-2003, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	thats .2 liters smaller.

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Mulkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vail, CO- originally from Charleston Posts: 325	Yota is making a 350??? __________________ 2K 4Runner Limited 4X4 2nd Gen TRD S/C LT265/75/16 REVO's OME 881/890

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RebuiltRunner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 300	Anybody know if there's any talk of doing a pass-thru gate like the avalanche on the new DoubleCab? Does " built off the 4Runner platform " mean that it'll have coils in the back instead of leafs? __________________ Peace: CW 2000 Taco PreRunner V6 Amsoil Air & oil (SDF34), XL7500 oil, big ol' Yoko Geolander HT-S (black side out) Eclipse 4222R/5122 changer, Rostra add-on cruise control. Eurolite Xenon superwhite in inst cluster. As of 2/21/04, BIG, FAT, GAPING 6-INCH DECKPLATE MOD!!! (+3,000 HP, 370 MPG)...anybody know where I can get REAL #74 xenon bulbs for my A/C controls? Imperial 11x11 Maxi-Cool(er) Last edited by RebuiltRunner; 12-20-2003 at 02:57 PM.

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PoorHouse Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Whitefish, MT Posts: 38	4.7 - 4.5 likely dealer error. __________________ 97 4Runner Limited For Sale

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12-17-2003, 05:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
jkirk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northwest, PA Posts: 66	Hey Rob, Can you talk some of the big wigs into importing some turbo diesels? I'm sure you could find a market over here for some of those things.

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turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Except I have yet to be impressed with a nissan... Their interiors are on par with oh... Subaru. Thouth I have yet to check out the new full siezes yet. I'll take a peek when my buddy's gf picks up her 350z Convertible. Back OT, Anyone know where some desecnt pics are online? I have yet to see anything... and that edmunds one is obviously nothing like the real thing. __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 12-17-2003 at 09:02 PM.

12-19-2003, 12:14 AM	#24 (permalink)
fourunnabilly Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last stop on the westcoast line Posts: 737	c'mon guys- you all know that a 4.5L has existed for a while...(landcruiser?? ring any bells??). Not to say that the 4.7 from the sequoia, tundra and 4th gen runner could be an option, but i don't see a reason why the 4.5L couldn't be as well. Just my .2 cents...and for who ever posted "353" in regards to the 5.6L block being spoken about, he was referring to size with the "350" cubic dimension, not horsepower. Peace. Billy

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lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	doesnt seem to be much out there... though i keep my eye on www.thecarconnection.com and their spy shots gallery, so ill let you know if it comes up.

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