2005 Tacoma - NEW PICS & Info!
08-30-2004, 05:46 AM
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I officially love it. I'm actually really suprised Toyota didn't give it X-Reas, I though it would have it for sure. Access cab (d-cab?) is awesome, those seats are great!!!! What shocked me was how clean and clutter-free the engine bay is-mechanic's will like that for sure. 130amp alternator is cool too. Looks like 110v in the bed? Hood scoop!!!
The aftermarket better get crackin on this one.
Edit: Why, oh WHY did they offer that 4 banger standard?!?!?!
Edit Edit: Whoops! Double thread!
The aftermarket better get crackin on this one.
Edit: Why, oh WHY did they offer that 4 banger standard?!?!?!
Edit Edit: Whoops! Double thread!
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08-30-2004, 06:48 AM
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As expected, it has a unique, dedicated frame and rear leaf springs. There's been speculation here that it will eventually get the 2UZ V-8, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I'm surprised they didn't mention the upcoming TRD S/C for the 1GR V-6. Nice post, thanks!
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08-30-2004, 06:51 AM
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I KNEW it!
Since the spy shots of the 2005 started to appear, I thought there was something "Goofy" about the truck. It's not the same old "Minnie" we are used to. The styling looks like something from "Pluto". Obviously someone slipped the designers a "Mickey" and they came up with something big enough to haul around "101 Dalmations". One of the spy shots showed the new, bigger Tacoma next to a 2004 and it looked like "Beauty and the Beast". The 2005's certainly look luxurious, like something that would be driven by the "Donald. Duck" is what I am going to do when I see one.
Anyway, the "Disney" influence is easy to see in this photo;
Since the spy shots of the 2005 started to appear, I thought there was something "Goofy" about the truck. It's not the same old "Minnie" we are used to. The styling looks like something from "Pluto". Obviously someone slipped the designers a "Mickey" and they came up with something big enough to haul around "101 Dalmations". One of the spy shots showed the new, bigger Tacoma next to a 2004 and it looked like "Beauty and the Beast". The 2005's certainly look luxurious, like something that would be driven by the "Donald. Duck" is what I am going to do when I see one.
Anyway, the "Disney" influence is easy to see in this photo;
08-30-2004, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SLC Punk
I like it! Especially in Red!
I just wish they would put the V8 in it so it would compete with the Dakota.
I just wish they would put the V8 in it so it would compete with the Dakota.
08-30-2004, 07:56 AM
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6 speed manual too. I like it and it will grow on people that don't like the initial looks and still seel like crazy.
I want those new TRD Sport stickers for my Runner.
I want those new TRD Sport stickers for my Runner.
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Originally Posted by gapguy
The 4.0 has 15 more ponies than the 4.7L dodge V8..........
But the article stated that with the tow package the new Taco can pull 6,500 lbs. Which is more than enough for me!! New Tacoma here I come!!
08-30-2004, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BT17R
As expected, it has a unique, dedicated frame and rear leaf springs. There's been speculation here that it will eventually get the 2UZ V-8, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I'm surprised they didn't mention the upcoming TRD S/C for the 1GR V-6. Nice post, thanks!
08-30-2004, 08:11 AM
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I will not trade my 03' 
I will not trade my 03'
I will not trade my 03'
there, i feel better now.
The trd sticker looks cheezy. But i'm digging the hoodscoop.
This truck is growing on me.
I will not trade my 03'
I will not trade my 03'
there, i feel better now.
The trd sticker looks cheezy. But i'm digging the hoodscoop.
This truck is growing on me.
08-30-2004, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
Rob- Why don't you pick one up and SAS it before you hit 100 miles?!?!
08-30-2004, 02:20 PM
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There is another favorable review at edmunds
http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/t...1/preview.html
http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/t...1/preview.html
