That is way too much. You should be able to walk onto any larger dealer lot and get a brand new one for $30k w/ 1-2% interest.
Toyota Tacoma.
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that is a ton of money for a used manual with 50k
like buildyourown said, the TRD Off-road 4doors are being sold for $30k new. for that price, you should be able to find a automatic model with 15-25k miles on it, not 50k and w/ the TRD off-road or sport
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Last time I checked "American made" F150's are made in mexicoHow dare you not buy 'merican!
Srsly. Got my 07 trd crewmax tundra with similar mileage and several premium options, plus a mint condition interior for 19k...in Socal.
2009 Double Cab Long Bed here....
Like it. No problems. I put about 20k/year on ave.
That being said, I totally miss the SOLID feel of my 94 4Runner. Bought it new late in 1994.... ~278k on it when I got the Taco.
Taco just feels "hollow" compared to the old 'Runner....
Like it. No problems. I put about 20k/year on ave.
That being said, I totally miss the SOLID feel of my 94 4Runner. Bought it new late in 1994.... ~278k on it when I got the Taco.
Taco just feels "hollow" compared to the old 'Runner....
Don't worry guys, one of the main reasons I started the thread was to see if I needed warranty. Pretty sure they tack 5k for that $hit...
That's besides the fact the lots have inflated pricing around these parts. A brand new TRD model fully loaded goes for 33k!!!
That's besides the fact the lots have inflated pricing around these parts. A brand new TRD model fully loaded goes for 33k!!!
I was offered the extended bumper to bumper warranty on my certified for $1495. I turned them down.
thats what their list price is, but every dealer ived talked to has knocked over 3-4k right off the bat.
Go to Endmunds and look up the invoice price (this isn't true dealer cost)
This is your starting point for negotiations. Many dealers won't move, but just call around and you should be able to get $500-1000 below invoice.
This isn't true on new models or high demand ones, but on a Tacoma, it is.
Little bump here.
Anyone who owns a crew cab with the short bed: Do you tailgate your DH bikes? How's the available room?
(On day to day use when I ride, I'll probably tailgate the bikes, and get a hitch rack for trips.)
Anyone who owns a crew cab with the short bed: Do you tailgate your DH bikes? How's the available room?
(On day to day use when I ride, I'll probably tailgate the bikes, and get a hitch rack for trips.)
+1....I was checking out the Hilux while I was in Costa Rica a couple of weeks ago...f'n nice.
All I have to say is that we're getting d%$#ed.....no reason we shouldn't have a large selection of small diesels to choose from.
Sorry, resume with the scheduled progam.........
J
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is the Heliux new? ive only ever heard of the Hilux
Ford's global Ranger is fantastic and has a diesel but will never appear in the States.
Cliff, there is room when the bikes are over the tailgate, but its not a lot really. still should be plenty of room to fit all your gear and other riding stuff.
Ford's global Ranger is fantastic and has a diesel but will never appear in the States.
Cliff, there is room when the bikes are over the tailgate, but its not a lot really. still should be plenty of room to fit all your gear and other riding stuff.
Good to know. No real world experience on the amount of room left, since everyone I ride with uses a large DH bike...
Your correct, it's Hilux.....I saw the Ford Ranger diesel as well as the Nissan crew cab short bed. Yes, sucks we'll never see any of them.
btw...we have a 08' Highlander, flawless for 2 yrs w/ just oil changes. I'm not sure if it shares the Taco engine. My next truck will be a used Merican diesel or new Taco.
Uncle Cliffy, hold out for the long bed and you'll be happy in the long run.
J
Right. For trips, I'm thinking this:the short bed kinda stinks if you really want to load up though
Then tarp all our gear in the back, with possibly a 5th bike with the wheels off. Trips to Whistler would suck with more than 4 heads anyway...
thatll for sure help. that rack in my pic is a 2bike rack but with the tailgate down, only one rack is accessible
I have to make that choice every day at work, its hell.
Sorry to make you jealous but I feel like boasting today
yeah but how do they drive upside down?
Get a northshore rack. I have one. Sooo BA.Right. For trips, I'm thinking this:
Then tarp all our gear in the back, with possibly a 5th bike with the wheels off. Trips to Whistler would suck with more than 4 heads anyway...
What's the grey box?
Not bad. Aftermarket tyres help.
how does the RWD (4X2) tacoma handle in the snow/rain compared to the 4x4?
this will be my commuter, shuttle, camping truck. no gnarly offroading, just dirt/gravel roads. no heavy towing either.
it does snow/rain a fair amount here in Northern Va, i just wanna know if the 4X2 gets squirrely easily in the slick.
this will be my commuter, shuttle, camping truck. no gnarly offroading, just dirt/gravel roads. no heavy towing either.
it does snow/rain a fair amount here in Northern Va, i just wanna know if the 4X2 gets squirrely easily in the slick.
driving a 2wd truck in the snow isnt that difficult to do with proper tires and you probably wouldnt be using 4wd in the rain too. that being said, if youve never driven a a pickup in the rain, itll take a bit to get used to it's traction around turns
it is my first personal truck. i drove a silverado (my ex-gf's) from chicago to seattle on a road trip. seemed fine to drive, nothing that different than the isuzu rodeo i had at the time.
can you be alittle more specific/descriptive? i understand that it's a heavier and higher CoG vehicle, i'm not gonna be throwing it around corners like a go-kart.
i like the 4X2 because it gets alittle better gas mileage... and also a tad less expensive.
i'm also assuming that most folks responding in this thread has the V6. the 4-cyl sounds puny.
can you be alittle more specific/descriptive? i understand that it's a heavier and higher CoG vehicle, i'm not gonna be throwing it around corners like a go-kart.
i like the 4X2 because it gets alittle better gas mileage... and also a tad less expensive.
i'm also assuming that most folks responding in this thread has the V6. the 4-cyl sounds puny.
the back end of lighter weight pickups tend to step out just a bit on a rain soaked or gravely turn . they are both going to perform pretty much the same in 2wd and like i said, you probably arent ever going to be using 4wd in the rain.
the 4cyl is puny but the 4x2 4cyl gets the best mileage out of the bunch.
I have a TRD Sport Prerunner. It does pretty well. I live in a very wet city and never have issues in the rain. Rain is all about tires anyways.
I drive in the snow regularly. I have to chain up about twice a year. Yeah it's a pain, but it does save a lot of money and gas.
With good chains, the limited slip is better than most 4wds in the snow. I've been in knee deep snow, no issues. Icy, unsanded steep hills, pulling trucks out of the ditch, etc.
Unless you are rockcrawling, I don't see issues in the summer. Though maybe in the mud. We don't really get the grease that you guys do.
after 2 weeks of schlepping to car dealerships and scouring autotrader/craigslist, i finally purchased my bike hauler.
(new to me) 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD 4x4. It's a double cab with a 4L V6.
I already ordered waterproof seatcovers, weathertech customfit floor covers, and Dakine tailgate pad. She'll be a fine shuttling vehicle. I'm gonna lay down some clear vinyl 'moto' sticker sheets to protect the paint on the high wear areas on the bumper/tailgate/rear quarter panels.
On the horizon are new LED/HID headlights, taillights, 2" lift, new rims/tires, grill, air intake, and exhaust.
(new to me) 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD 4x4. It's a double cab with a 4L V6.
I already ordered waterproof seatcovers, weathertech customfit floor covers, and Dakine tailgate pad. She'll be a fine shuttling vehicle. I'm gonna lay down some clear vinyl 'moto' sticker sheets to protect the paint on the high wear areas on the bumper/tailgate/rear quarter panels.
On the horizon are new LED/HID headlights, taillights, 2" lift, new rims/tires, grill, air intake, and exhaust.
sweet rig.
when you do the HID conversion, let me know. my friend is a importer for various different types of kits
when you do the HID conversion, let me know. my friend is a importer for various different types of kits
shoulda got the chevy colorectal
not a base model at all there...
@ IH8rice, know of any good custom truck shops? willing to drive to PA for solid work.
@Bizutch, i strongly considered getting just a beater, but it was hard to find something privately that wasn't overpriced, or clapped out. and my wife wasn't too keen about keeping 3 cars around. it was the excuse i needed to dump the camry (asian standard issue), give her the outback (which i love), and get the Tacoma (my daily driver, and fun truck)
@Bizutch, i strongly considered getting just a beater, but it was hard to find something privately that wasn't overpriced, or clapped out. and my wife wasn't too keen about keeping 3 cars around. it was the excuse i needed to dump the camry (asian standard issue), give her the outback (which i love), and get the Tacoma (my daily driver, and fun truck)
what are you looking to have done? the majority of the work you mentioned is pretty easy to do yourself, but most people sometimes dont want to tackle the suspension upgrade.
Nice truck - why the lift?
You should have gotten an Isuzu Rodeo
You should have gotten an Isuzu Rodeo
Ooh ooh, mee too.
Nice! Pretty much the truck I had in mind when I started this thread. Now it's evolved into a longbed sport... I wish they did the manual tranny in the longbed.
or a TRD Off-Road with a long bed
Correct.
Well, a friend of mine keyed me on to a 2006 Crew TRD Off Road for 17.5k. Manual trans. It looks great, but has 120k miles... Normally I would pass, but it's amazing to find one for less than 20 here. Gal who traded it in had a 100 mile commute, and was the original owner.
Hmmmm...
Hmmmm...