omgodzilla

So Im getting ready to purchase a 2002 Toyota Tacoma single cab, auto.
Mileage is at 103k. Its a 2.4 liter engine (NOT the 2.7).He's Asking 4k(USD). Located in TX
Is this particular engine pretty sound an reliable.
I dont know much about tacoma's. I was wondering if there was a particular model that was not as reliable as others.
Someone please help.
Im about to purchase it in a little while.

89silverpu

Yes, this year is reliable, most people would want to find one with the 3.4 litre v6 but the 4cyl is very reliable. I'm assuming this is 2wd because 1998 4WD Tacomas were not available with the 2.4 litre 4cyl?

yoder519

you see that symbol in the center of the grill.... that means its reliable. but ive never heard any bad things about them. i didnt lnow they made the 2.4 in 02 neither. with 103k miles... 4grand sounds like a pretty decent deal

89silverpu

Sorry I was thinking 1998 lol same thing for 2002

omgodzilla

thanks guys.
Any one here own this particular vehicle?
Any gripes?
I want to make sure this vehicle is sound.
Im gonna need it to last me a good while.

Also it DOESNT have cruise control and its 2wd.
SUCKS

1stgen4gunner

me x2

omgodzilla

do single cab tacomas have a middle seat for a third passenger, or is it an arm rest?

toylocost

It could have either. SR5 probly had buckets. The lower model will probly have bench with 3 seatbelts.

Since thats the 2.4 and a lower model I would guess it has the bench.

scuba

since its 2wd 4k isnt a bad deal...

omgodzilla

will it last 50000000 miles??

Mtn Mike

iTrader: (1)

4000 sounds like a good deal. I'd do your research on the specific truck,...that is check the CarFax report (FWIW), check all the fluids for abnormal goo, make sure the frame is strait, and make sure the body panels have the correct VIN plates on them. If all of the above check out, I don't see how you could wrong for $4000.

apalmer1

yeah all of the RZ family are pretty reliable motors. yours is the 2RZ not the 22RE for anybody with confusion. still a good motor, shouldn't have any problems powering that light little truck

omgodzilla

how quick are these trucks?
Do they have pep?

scuba

2.7 has 150 hp at 4100 IIRC, if its a 5 speed you can wind her up, and seeing as how its a single cab truck, it'll be quicker then say a 4runner with a similar setup...

omgodzilla

i hear the auto 2.4 tacomas are vastly underpowered, and u should get a stickshift..

Mtn Mike

iTrader: (1)

This came up on google when I searched for "Fast Truck". When you think 4 banger Toyota, think the opposite of the above.

If you're hauling a heavy load, or doing a lot of driving over mountain passes you'll wish you had more power. Other than those conditions, I don't see why you'd need more.

omgodzilla

i want some nice pep off the line.
That is the reason I want a small truck.
I really wish the taco im getting was a stick, but what can I do.

Mtn Mike

iTrader: (1)

Didn't mean to be an ass. Just sayin. Yeah 5 speed is the way to go, but for $4000, that does look like a nice truck.

omgodzilla

I know.
CAnt pass this one up

scuba

GET R DONNEEE !!!