My new Tacoma

Airedog · 05-16-2007, 09:41 AM

My diesel V-Dub is on eBay, my '95 4Runner is in my driveway with a sign in the window a bad clutch a leaky fuel sender (and nobody interested) and this

is sitting at a dealer in VA waiting for me to fly into Dulles and pick it up on Saturday.

I have not seen the truck in person and I can't wait.

Certified pre-owned, 2003, 66k miles.

Yee-Haw I'll have a truck again (Yikes, I will also cut my mileage from 40+ in the Golf to the 20 of this, but I'll have a truck!

I guess it's almost time to edit my sig.

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Elton · 05-16-2007, 09:42 AM

looks nice

Airedog · 05-16-2007, 09:45 AM

yep,

all I had to go on were dealer's photos (and comments) and the reputation of Toyo's "Ceritified Pre-Owned" program.

SC4Runner · 05-16-2007, 10:02 AM

Ah man that thing is a beauty

***Corey*** · 05-16-2007, 10:35 AM

Long time no see Aire.

Nice Tacoma.

04 Rocko Taco · 05-16-2007, 10:42 AM

how much do you want for your runner? and are you gonna keep the camper shell on that Taco?

cackalak han · 05-16-2007, 10:54 AM

Sometimes I regret not getting a Tacoma. Those things hold their value even better than 3rd Gen 4Runners (which is part of the reason why I didn't get a Tacoma).

jjrgr21 · 05-16-2007, 10:58 AM

it looks lifted?

Scofco · 05-16-2007, 11:52 AM

Looks lifted to me too.

Airedog · 05-16-2007, 11:58 AM

I thought it looked lifted also, but would Toyota "certify" it if it were not stock?

Yep Rocko, I'm keeping the cap (it has a BedRug bedliner too.) I had a bid of $885 on my 'Runner on eBay. It has BRAND NEW BFG All-Terrain T/A kos (less than 200 miles) that cost me $670 with tax. I want at least $1000 for the Runner. Ebay is blocked where I'm posting from now, but I think this was the link to my listing if you want to see it. If it's not a link to a '95 Limited 5-speed I'll fix it when I get home.

cackalak han · 05-16-2007, 12:22 PM

Most dealerships will put on a lift for you and have it still be under warranty. That truck does look lifted, but it shouldn't really be a big deal. Looks a ton better with the lift.

jrallan26 · 05-16-2007, 12:26 PM

How much?

JETSI · 05-16-2007, 12:42 PM

Nice looking truck.

Beartracker · 05-16-2007, 12:48 PM

My Tacoma is a 2001 ,SR5, and looks identical to that one but no top. That Tacoma is definatly lifted and ready to go. How great it is! Congrats on a good buy and one of the best trucks on the road today. Mike
PS Before you head down the road make sure you hold down the right side radio button for about 10 seconds or untel you hear a beep . Then you can adjust the sound so that it will give the impression of a really exspensive radio. I set mine of 5. and speakers at 0.

OSU4Runner · 05-16-2007, 01:00 PM

Good lookin taco!

Airedog · 05-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Yeah Corey, it's been a while. Now I have to learn all the tips and tricks for the Tacoma. Deck Plate mod and all that stuff.

jrallan26, just under $19k. 2003, 66k miles. I didn't try to hard to haggle a price. It was listed on the Toyota Certified page at $19,995 and on the dealer's page at the price I paid.

Okay all, what should be the top 3 mods?

I noticed the front bumper is a little lower on the driver's side. My 4Runner was the same way when I picked it up used all those (9) years ago, I bought one new bumper bracket and it was solved.

Airedog · 05-19-2007, 05:31 PM

It's home!

I just pulled in an hour or so ago.

It's def lifted. I need to investigate that further.

OMEs instead of Bils

Hitch receiver in the front...is there supposed to be a tow hook to mount there, because I didn't see one in the front.

A 6 am flight to Laguardia then a two hour layover until Dulles. It took me as long to fly down as to drive back.

The BedRug and Snugtop are nice.

The Golf didn't sell. I spoke with a bidder 3 days ago and he offered me $5000. I should have taken it. It didn't meet my $4800 reserve. I had 68 people watching it. I wonder if anyone will make me an offer.

05-16-2007, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,652	looks nice __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

05-16-2007, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Airedog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central New York Posts: 116	yep, all I had to go on were dealer's photos (and comments) and the reputation of Toyo's "Ceritified Pre-Owned" program. __________________ I would rather someone was wrapped in the Constitution burning the flag than wrapped in the flag burning the Constitution. -MoxieGrrrl '03 Tacoma Xtracab TRD, 5-speed, SnugTop cap, BedRug, 265/75-16 BFG All-Terrain TAs, OME 881 front springs, 7-leaf rears, OME Shocks, Warn front receiver. '95 4Runner Limited, 5-speed (donated)

05-16-2007, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,889	Ah man that thing is a beauty __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-16-2007, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Long time no see Aire. Nice Tacoma. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

05-16-2007, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	how much do you want for your runner? and are you gonna keep the camper shell on that Taco? __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

05-16-2007, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	Sometimes I regret not getting a Tacoma. Those things hold their value even better than 3rd Gen 4Runners (which is part of the reason why I didn't get a Tacoma). __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

05-16-2007, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	it looks lifted? __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

05-16-2007, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Scofco Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,577	Looks lifted to me too. __________________

05-16-2007, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Airedog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central New York Posts: 116	I thought it looked lifted also, but would Toyota "certify" it if it were not stock? Yep Rocko, I'm keeping the cap (it has a BedRug bedliner too.) I had a bid of $885 on my 'Runner on eBay. It has BRAND NEW BFG All-Terrain T/A kos (less than 200 miles) that cost me $670 with tax. I want at least $1000 for the Runner. Ebay is blocked where I'm posting from now, but I think this was the link to my listing if you want to see it. If it's not a link to a '95 Limited 5-speed I'll fix it when I get home. __________________ I would rather someone was wrapped in the Constitution burning the flag than wrapped in the flag burning the Constitution. -MoxieGrrrl '03 Tacoma Xtracab TRD, 5-speed, SnugTop cap, BedRug, 265/75-16 BFG All-Terrain TAs, OME 881 front springs, 7-leaf rears, OME Shocks, Warn front receiver. '95 4Runner Limited, 5-speed (donated)

05-16-2007, 12:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,768	Most dealerships will put on a lift for you and have it still be under warranty. That truck does look lifted, but it shouldn't really be a big deal. Looks a ton better with the lift. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

05-16-2007, 12:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
jrallan26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 1,548	How much? __________________ My Profile

05-16-2007, 12:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
JETSI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 118	Nice looking truck.

05-16-2007, 12:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beartracker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 868	My Tacoma is a 2001 ,SR5, and looks identical to that one but no top. That Tacoma is definatly lifted and ready to go. How great it is! Congrats on a good buy and one of the best trucks on the road today. Mike PS Before you head down the road make sure you hold down the right side radio button for about 10 seconds or untel you hear a beep . Then you can adjust the sound so that it will give the impression of a really exspensive radio. I set mine of 5. and speakers at 0. __________________ 2001 Tacoma SR5 4x4 , step side, 2.7 , extended cab, Auto. Mobile 1 syn 5w30 , Valvoline 75-90 syn in front and rear diffs and transfer case. Factory 16" wheels ,31" Wild Country TXR 265/75/R16, Aluminum Betterbuilt bed tool box, CB , 55W Halogen light mounted on tool box for back up, Elbow air box mod, 2 500 Hella running lights, Nissan Clinometers/Altimiter custom mounted on dash with red back lights.Red dome and mapp light.

05-16-2007, 01:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
OSU4Runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodway, TX Posts: 1,336	Good lookin taco! __________________ 2006 Tacoma SR5 - Stock for now 2000 4Runner Limited 16x8 Pro Comp Steelies wrapped in 285/75R16 Pro Comp M/T'S~RB 2" Body Lift~SS 1.2 Lift~1st Gen Roll Bar~Surco Safari Rack~ Trail Gear Sliders~Deckplate Mod w/ True Flow~Satoshi Grille~Hayden 1678 Aux Cooler~Safari Snorkel and a bunch of other crap.....

05-16-2007, 05:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Airedog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central New York Posts: 116	Yeah Corey, it's been a while. Now I have to learn all the tips and tricks for the Tacoma. Deck Plate mod and all that stuff. jrallan26, just under $19k. 2003, 66k miles. I didn't try to hard to haggle a price. It was listed on the Toyota Certified page at $19,995 and on the dealer's page at the price I paid. Okay all, what should be the top 3 mods? I noticed the front bumper is a little lower on the driver's side. My 4Runner was the same way when I picked it up used all those (9) years ago, I bought one new bumper bracket and it was solved. __________________ I would rather someone was wrapped in the Constitution burning the flag than wrapped in the flag burning the Constitution. -MoxieGrrrl '03 Tacoma Xtracab TRD, 5-speed, SnugTop cap, BedRug, 265/75-16 BFG All-Terrain TAs, OME 881 front springs, 7-leaf rears, OME Shocks, Warn front receiver. '95 4Runner Limited, 5-speed (donated)

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05-19-2007, 05:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
Airedog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central New York Posts: 116	It's home! I just pulled in an hour or so ago. It's def lifted. I need to investigate that further. OMEs instead of Bils Hitch receiver in the front...is there supposed to be a tow hook to mount there, because I didn't see one in the front. A 6 am flight to Laguardia then a two hour layover until Dulles. It took me as long to fly down as to drive back. The BedRug and Snugtop are nice. The Golf didn't sell. I spoke with a bidder 3 days ago and he offered me $5000. I should have taken it. It didn't meet my $4800 reserve. I had 68 people watching it. I wonder if anyone will make me an offer. __________________ I would rather someone was wrapped in the Constitution burning the flag than wrapped in the flag burning the Constitution. -MoxieGrrrl '03 Tacoma Xtracab TRD, 5-speed, SnugTop cap, BedRug, 265/75-16 BFG All-Terrain TAs, OME 881 front springs, 7-leaf rears, OME Shocks, Warn front receiver. '95 4Runner Limited, 5-speed (donated)