whats sr5? is my truck an sr5?

ken.vs.ryu · 10-13-2004, 12:18 PM

how can i tell?

Roadtripr · 10-13-2004, 12:21 PM

I think SR5=sport rally 5 speed, other than that I don't know
http://www.sr5.com/sr5_sr5.htm

One More Time · 10-13-2004, 12:31 PM

"SR5 stands for Sport Ralley 5 Speed. This is simply an upgrade trim package that was available similar to a Ford Lariat or a Chevy Silverado. Earlier model trucks had bucket seats, additional gauges/tach, stripes, carpet floors, and cloth interior. Later model trucks, although still SR5s, may have come with automatic transmissions. SR5 models do not necessarily come with air, tilt, chrome trim, power steering, or sun roof. Trucks with the SR5 package can usually be identified by finding an 'S' in the VIN code."

http://www.sr5.net/

mt_goat · 10-13-2004, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken.vs.ryu

how can i tell?

The SR5 for early 90's pickups had power windows and door locks, bucket seats, and had an SR5 sticker on the tailgate among other things.

Flamedx4 · 10-13-2004, 12:52 PM

The 84 and 85 SR5s had SR5 repeated a thousand times on the upholstery too.

Flamedx4 · 10-13-2004, 12:54 PM

It started in the mid 70s when 5 speeds were just coming into vogue. It was big deal to have a 5 speed then (rather than a 4 speed) and the SR5 distinguished the descriminating driver... For many years the SR5 was the top-of-the-line model.

Flamedx4 · 10-13-2004, 12:56 PM

Here, for checking the VIN code: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/faq/vin/

ken.vs.ryu · 10-13-2004, 12:58 PM

cool rock on...

<--- not an sr5.

4Hummer · 10-13-2004, 01:47 PM

Funny Mine is an SR5. I dont have Power Anything, No Tilt, No Cruise, o Fancy trim package (Not that I want ANY of that with the way I bash on the truck)

So I guess the SR5 just means its a 5 Speed. Kinda like how they Used to Brag about a vechile being Fuel Injected back in the day.

SLC Punk · 10-13-2004, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mt_goat

The SR5 for early 90's pickups had power windows and door locks, bucket seats, and had an SR5 sticker on the tailgate among other things.

Back in 1997 I test drove a 94 Toyota pickup SR5 and it didn't have any power options.

KING · 10-13-2004, 01:56 PM

Quite interesting, Michael and Travis.

When I was looking for my truck, I looked so hard for an SR5. I was able to find only one or two, niehter in good condition so I just settled in with the non-SR5. Now that I realize, there are many more non-SR5 than SR5s.

Only if I had the tachometer.

roger · 10-13-2004, 02:12 PM

I have a '98 Taco SR5, but it has the split bench, no cruise and no power accessories. But it does have the requisite 5 speed! Basically SR5 is a leftover from the days when 5 speeds were still rare.

Flamedx4 · 10-13-2004, 02:23 PM

SR5 are available with an auto too, I'm afraid, have been since I can remember (and I can remember all the way back into the 70s) since 85 for certain. About all it really got you in the later years was gauges, better seats, and a mid-line radio. In the earlier years the difference was more noticeable, you got a nicer interior (cloth instead of vinyl) tilt wheel, chrome steel wheels, mirrors on both sides, and better sound insulation in the doors and floor and firewall plus the gauges and a decent stereo in the days when factory stereos were crap (I know they still are, but I mean REALLY crap.) Toyota was one of the first car companies to put a really decent stereo in. The top-of-the-line stereo, moonroof, power options, 8way adj seats, air conditioning and chrome trim were still options, but you could only get them on an SR5. MY 85 had every available option, a short list in those days. AC, chrome pkg, power pkg (which didn't include power locks yet, it was power windows and intermittant wipers) moonroof, 8way seats, am/fm CAssette with equalizer and 4 speakers plus subwoofer, special color (gold pearl clear coat, $509) rear seat heater. Sticker was $18,800. I miss those days. Even so, it was expensive just like today. A loaded S10 Blazer or Cherokee then, with every option (including a V6! cough cough 2.8 cough) was only $14,000.

wvuviv30 · 10-13-2004, 02:24 PM

its all in the gauge cluster... Do you have a 5 spped? Do you have a Tach?

then yea its a SR5

ctcost · 10-13-2004, 03:37 PM

My SR5 has everything: cruise, tilt, guages, PS, rear ABS, auto/overdrive (A430e), AC, no sunroof (Think that was an option. Not sure about the Limited edition though, might be standard there).

jdecker · 10-13-2004, 04:48 PM

My truck has everything power windows doorlocks, cruise, AC, 5spd, Trd, NO CLOCK WTF. It has the SR5 badge.

KING · 10-13-2004, 05:25 PM

I am a storage person and it truly bothers me that my truck does not come with a center console and no door side pockets as my doors are just slick. Wack.

YotaTruck1986 · 10-13-2004, 07:01 PM

My 86 is an SR5. No power anything except steering. Does have Bucket seats, center console, wheel tilt, side pockets, tach, ac, and ofcourse 5 speed.

kyle_22r · 10-13-2004, 07:04 PM

SR5 doesn't really have much meaning any more. most autos aren't 5 speeds, and i'd never dare call anything with a slushbox "sporty"

MenaceSQL · 10-14-2004, 04:33 AM

Like what Flamedx4 says. My SR5 truck has the features as he described plus ADD since it's a 4WD. It does not have the optional moonroof, power package, premium stereo, cruise control, ABS, airbags, or bucket/sports seats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamedx4

SR5 are available with an auto too, I'm afraid, have been since I can remember

Hey, what's wrong with an auto? My auto tranny has over 300,000 miles on it and my truck keeps up with them manual 4.3L V6 2WD Chevy S-10's.

mt_goat · 10-14-2004, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by YotaTruck1986

My 86 is an SR5. No power anything except steering. Does have Bucket seats, center console, wheel tilt, side pockets, tach, ac, and ofcourse 5 speed.

They probably started power accessories about 88-89 maybe.

My 93 SR5 pickup is the same interior as the 93 4-runners from the front seats forward, power windows, door locks, cruise, sun roof, bucket seats, center console, side pockets, tilt wheel, tach, ac, and clock. It also came with the 31 inch tire package, aluminum alloy wheels, 4.88 gearing (auto tranny), "shift on the fly" ADD, and of course the fancy SR5 stripes and decals. Pic here http://community.webshots.com/photo/...82564354hIiupu

10-13-2004, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
ken.vs.ryu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 640	whats sr5? is my truck an sr5? how can i tell? __________________ http://ps3mods.blogspot.com - http://kenvsryu.blogspot.com 1992 X-Cab V6 5sp Manual 215k SR5 :D runnin 31x10.5 17.8mpg :)

10-13-2004, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 895	I think SR5=sport rally 5 speed, other than that I don't know http://www.sr5.com/sr5_sr5.htm __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd Last edited by Roadtripr : 10-13-2004 at 12:24 PM.

10-13-2004, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,286	The 84 and 85 SR5s had SR5 repeated a thousand times on the upholstery too. __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

10-13-2004, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,286	It started in the mid 70s when 5 speeds were just coming into vogue. It was big deal to have a 5 speed then (rather than a 4 speed) and the SR5 distinguished the descriminating driver... For many years the SR5 was the top-of-the-line model. __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

10-13-2004, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,286	Here, for checking the VIN code: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/faq/vin/ __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

10-13-2004, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
One More Time Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,082	"SR5 stands for Sport Ralley 5 Speed. This is simply an upgrade trim package that was available similar to a Ford Lariat or a Chevy Silverado. Earlier model trucks had bucket seats, additional gauges/tach, stripes, carpet floors, and cloth interior. Later model trucks, although still SR5s, may have come with automatic transmissions. SR5 models do not necessarily come with air, tilt, chrome trim, power steering, or sun roof. Trucks with the SR5 package can usually be identified by finding an 'S' in the VIN code." http://www.sr5.net/

10-13-2004, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
ken.vs.ryu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 640	cool rock on... <--- not an sr5. __________________ http://ps3mods.blogspot.com - http://kenvsryu.blogspot.com 1992 X-Cab V6 5sp Manual 215k SR5 :D runnin 31x10.5 17.8mpg :)

10-13-2004, 01:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Funny Mine is an SR5. I dont have Power Anything, No Tilt, No Cruise, o Fancy trim package (Not that I want ANY of that with the way I bash on the truck) So I guess the SR5 just means its a 5 Speed. Kinda like how they Used to Brag about a vechile being Fuel Injected back in the day. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

10-13-2004, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,854	Quite interesting, Michael and Travis. When I was looking for my truck, I looked so hard for an SR5. I was able to find only one or two, niehter in good condition so I just settled in with the non-SR5. Now that I realize, there are many more non-SR5 than SR5s. Only if I had the tachometer.

10-13-2004, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
roger Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 466	I have a '98 Taco SR5, but it has the split bench, no cruise and no power accessories. But it does have the requisite 5 speed! Basically SR5 is a leftover from the days when 5 speeds were still rare.

10-13-2004, 02:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,286	SR5 are available with an auto too, I'm afraid, have been since I can remember (and I can remember all the way back into the 70s) since 85 for certain. About all it really got you in the later years was gauges, better seats, and a mid-line radio. In the earlier years the difference was more noticeable, you got a nicer interior (cloth instead of vinyl) tilt wheel, chrome steel wheels, mirrors on both sides, and better sound insulation in the doors and floor and firewall plus the gauges and a decent stereo in the days when factory stereos were crap (I know they still are, but I mean REALLY crap.) Toyota was one of the first car companies to put a really decent stereo in. The top-of-the-line stereo, moonroof, power options, 8way adj seats, air conditioning and chrome trim were still options, but you could only get them on an SR5. MY 85 had every available option, a short list in those days. AC, chrome pkg, power pkg (which didn't include power locks yet, it was power windows and intermittant wipers) moonroof, 8way seats, am/fm CAssette with equalizer and 4 speakers plus subwoofer, special color (gold pearl clear coat, $509) rear seat heater. Sticker was $18,800. I miss those days. Even so, it was expensive just like today. A loaded S10 Blazer or Cherokee then, with every option (including a V6! cough cough 2.8 cough) was only $14,000. __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

10-13-2004, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
wvuviv30 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 336	its all in the gauge cluster... Do you have a 5 spped? Do you have a Tach? then yea its a SR5 __________________ '04 4Runner SR5 with V8... stock as of now and most likely for a while. I have my own Live Sound Business (I run small concerts): http://www.mattvivslivesound.com/

10-13-2004, 03:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
ctcost Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 466	My SR5 has everything: cruise, tilt, guages, PS, rear ABS, auto/overdrive (A430e), AC, no sunroof (Think that was an option. Not sure about the Limited edition though, might be standard there). __________________ Got a PDA? Stop on by!!! www.abfnet.com Last edited by ctcost : 10-13-2004 at 03:39 PM.

10-13-2004, 04:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
jdecker Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Koloa, HI Posts: 53	My truck has everything power windows doorlocks, cruise, AC, 5spd, Trd, NO CLOCK WTF. It has the SR5 badge.

10-13-2004, 05:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
KING Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PEORIA, AZ Posts: 1,854	I am a storage person and it truly bothers me that my truck does not come with a center console and no door side pockets as my doors are just slick. Wack.

10-13-2004, 07:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
YotaTruck1986 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 498	My 86 is an SR5. No power anything except steering. Does have Bucket seats, center console, wheel tilt, side pockets, tach, ac, and ofcourse 5 speed. __________________ - Jonathan 1986 Toyota Pickup The Truck (Picture) My Music

10-13-2004, 07:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,991	SR5 doesn't really have much meaning any more. most autos aren't 5 speeds, and i'd never dare call anything with a slushbox "sporty" __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4