Look what I got!
11-17-2003, 02:27 PM
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Look what I got!
I flew out on Saturday morning to San Diego and drove back home on my new truck This was really my first time driving an SC Truck/4Runner and boy was it blast passing up full size V8 SUVs and Trucks.
The 8 hour drive went quickly considered I avoided speeding, well most of time.
In summary, I was looking for an 01-03 Taco with all of the listed factory options including a sunroof but I never thought I find one with all the extra mods!
I guess I'm really excited since this thing pretty much has all the mods that I would consider down the road. I'm thinking of an ARB bumper, winch and some Husky liners and call it day.
The stats are on my webpage but I'll throw them here as a quick reference:
Factory Options
Lunar Mist Metallic Paint
Cloth Bucket Seats w/ center console box
Power Package (Windows, locks and mirrors, keyless entry, glove box lamp, cruise control and sliding rear window
Sunroof (yeah baby!!) This is no longer an option on 2004!
High 4 Selector Switch
SR5 Package Tilt wheel, tachometer, twin trip meters, AM.FM/Cass/CD w/4 Speakers, AC, Digital Clock and SR5 badging.
TRD Off-Road Package (16x7 Aluminum Wheels w/26575R16 Goodrich Tires, Off-Road Tuned Shocks, Locking Rear Differential, Rear console and TRD Off-Road badge.
Mods
TRD 2nd Gen Superchager with matching white boost gauge
K&N FIPK2 Intake (This will be up for sale)
Flowmaster Exhaust
LockRight 1611 Front Locker
Kings Adjustable CoilOvers
Bilstein 5100 Rear shocks
Manual Hub Conversion with Warn Hubs
4WheelParts 2" Body Lift
ProComp X-Terrain Tires 33x12.50R15
American Eagle 589 15x8 Aluminum Wheels
Demello Sliders and Rear lights/CB bar mounted to bed
48" Highlift
Uniden 510 CB
4" FireStik II Antenna
Liner-X Sprayed-On Bedliner
Air down gauge
Billet Grill (Gotta have some Bling Bling!!)
Bug Deflector II
Misc stock parts...
Now, a couple questions for the Taco experts:
1) The 4WD shift lever seems tilted too close to the passenger side seat. I suspect that the reason for this is due to the body lift? It shifts fine in and out of 4WD. You can see it in the interior pic.
2) Will a 33x12.5R15 fit in under the bed (stock location)? It's currently mounted in the bed with a bed lock thingie.
3) What sort of MPG are you guys getting, specifically the 3.4 V6 with the SC. I was getting around 280 miles per tank and that was with 33's X-Terrains
4) I also have the sligthly tilted steering wheel and I'll have see the post regarding that..
5) How common is the upside down /\ rear shock configuration? I'm sporting Bilstein 5100.
Overall, I was really impressed with the On-Road ride during the 8 hour drive home and hoping to keep this truck til the paint falls off
Edit: Sig is changed and fix some the pic links
Thanks in advance!
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11-17-2003, 02:41 PM
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Hey Candido, I was following you posts in the taco area of 4x4wire and just found your revised website showing off your taco about an hour ago! I was wondering if you were going to post about it. How much did you pay? Has it been off roaded before or was all that stuff for show? Are you worried that's it's been beat up? And lastly, how did you find it? The reason I'm asking all these questions is because I may be in the market for a taco soon.
11-17-2003, 02:46 PM
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Re: Look what I got!
Originally posted by CTapia
Now, a couple questions for the Taco experts:
1) The 4WD shift lever seems tilted too close to the passenger side seat. I suspect that the reason for this is due to the body lift? It shifts fine in and out of 4WD. You can see it in the interior pic.
Now, a couple questions for the Taco experts:
1) The 4WD shift lever seems tilted too close to the passenger side seat. I suspect that the reason for this is due to the body lift? It shifts fine in and out of 4WD. You can see it in the interior pic.
11-17-2003, 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by Paul
Nice truck. So did you sell your 4runner?
Nice truck. So did you sell your 4runner?
Good question... no, the 4Runner is still my other
Although on my way home (From San Diego) all sorts of ideas were going thru my headSell the 4Runner and pay this Taco (4Runner is paid for) and use the left over cash a minivan.
I got a wife and two kids so I also need something to carry the whole crew
I've spend so much on the 4Runner that I may end keeping it for ever!
11-17-2003, 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by Robinhood150
Hey Candido, I was following you posts in the taco area of 4x4wire and just found your revised website showing off your taco about an hour ago! I was wondering if you were going to post about it. How much did you pay? Has it been off roaded before or was all that stuff for show? Are you worried that's it's been beat up? And lastly, how did you find it? The reason I'm asking all these questions is because I may be in the market for a taco soon.
Hey Candido, I was following you posts in the taco area of 4x4wire and just found your revised website showing off your taco about an hour ago! I was wondering if you were going to post about it. How much did you pay? Has it been off roaded before or was all that stuff for show? Are you worried that's it's been beat up? And lastly, how did you find it? The reason I'm asking all these questions is because I may be in the market for a taco soon.
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I doubt the guy would install a front locker and do a manual hub conversion for show.
But a very very sweet lookin taco, that's what I would have want mine to be.
The question is......how much? And how much did the mods affect the price?
But a very very sweet lookin taco, that's what I would have want mine to be.
The question is......how much? And how much did the mods affect the price?
11-17-2003, 06:01 PM
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I have to agree, that's a NICE looking truck! 
Are you military? Or did you get it from one of our Marines? I'm just noticing the Mil ID on the windshield.
Regarding your questions about the 33... I think it should fit. I'm not ENTIRELY sure but in my truck I can fit the stock 265/70R16 with an aftermarket hitch (Hidden hitch).
I think that if I'd removed that I would have 1 1/2 - 2 in. to spare on either side.
Are you military? Or did you get it from one of our Marines? I'm just noticing the Mil ID on the windshield.
Regarding your questions about the 33... I think it should fit. I'm not ENTIRELY sure but in my truck I can fit the stock 265/70R16 with an aftermarket hitch (Hidden hitch).
I think that if I'd removed that I would have 1 1/2 - 2 in. to spare on either side.
11-17-2003, 08:37 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys! The truck was bought from a guy in the Military which was the original owner. He bought brand new in March of 2002.
He needed to selll ASAP and I acted quickly. I paid $20,500. He gave me a stack of receipt for all the mods which came close to $5K.
The truck has 32K miles and it drives like new. Think I got a good deal?
During my search , I found a few in the same price range, however with no mods. The guy did wheel it, however it is really clean with the exception of small ding on the drivers side X-Cab. Overall I'm really happy with it, the wife keeps telling me to wipe the grin off my face.
He needed to selll ASAP and I acted quickly. I paid $20,500. He gave me a stack of receipt for all the mods which came close to $5K.
The truck has 32K miles and it drives like new. Think I got a good deal?
During my search , I found a few in the same price range, however with no mods. The guy did wheel it, however it is really clean with the exception of small ding on the drivers side X-Cab. Overall I'm really happy with it, the wife keeps telling me to wipe the grin off my face.
11-18-2003, 07:28 AM
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Wow thats niiiiice! 
I hope to get a Taco or Tundra oneday.
But I dont think I will part with the 4runner either.
I could never own a minivan-its against my religion,
the wife will always have an Accord-Cuz I love hondas too.
good luck with her!
I hope to get a Taco or Tundra oneday.
But I dont think I will part with the 4runner either.
I could never own a minivan-its against my religion,
the wife will always have an Accord-Cuz I love hondas too.
good luck with her!
11-18-2003, 08:04 AM
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Re: Re: Look what I got!
Originally posted by X-AWDriver
That's "Bling*Bling"
That's "Bling*Bling"
Funny that you mentioned that... I saw the typo and meant to correct it. Guess I was too excited about sharing my good news.
