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#187 of 539 Truck Box - mralan by saupe130 Dec 02, 2003 (12:19 pm)
I've got a Better Built box on mine, and am very happy with it. I got it at Lowes, if they have those where you're living, and bought a mounting kit that doesn't require drilling to install it. The mounting kit keeps it from "walking off" while you are at the mall or somewhere. Overall, I have been very happy with it. I does fit over the rail, so a topper won't work with it installed, but it does have space underneath it, so you can cram some stuff up in there. Keep in mind that the bed is only six feet long anyway, so a sheet of plywood won't fit in it without the bed open anyhow. And this type mounting system (it is sold right next to the boxes) won't work with an over the rails bed liner. Host, if I can't say the name of the store I got it at, let me know and I'll tell her some other way.
#188 of 539 mtngal by whatnow2 Dec 16, 2003 (7:13 pm)
You didn't miss much in the 2001 Tacoma seat changes. My 2001 seats are killers. I can't decide if replacement seats (for example, from Performance Products) or toughing it out till trade in is the right way to go.
#189 of 539 whatnow2 by mtngal Dec 16, 2003 (9:31 pm)
Every time I get serious about getting new seats I get thinking I can stand them for another 6 months when I'll be able to trade it in. It seems like I've been thinking that for 2 years, and I still can't afford to get rid of it. Maybe in the spring we'll so something about it - it is still in good shape.
#190 of 539 My oh my...am I the only one.. by sc0rpi0 Dec 17, 2003 (12:39 pm)
who doesn't think that Tacoma seats are THAT bad? I did a number of 10-11 hr drives and a 17 hr drive in last 1.5 years, and did not have any problems with seats in my 2002 (same as 2001).
#191 of 539 not the only one by nra1871 Dec 17, 2003 (1:26 pm)
I never noticed a problem with the seats of my reg. cab tacoma (2002). I'm actually more comfortable in them than in my old reg. cab ranger. That's probably due to more knee room because I now have a tilt steering wheel.
#192 of 539 Seats by moparbad Dec 17, 2003 (2:41 pm)
The bucket seats in my 2003 are poor. Too soft an unsuportive. And the upholstery material is crap too. I'm a die hard Toyota fan, but the seats and the material covering them is unacceptable, my 84 XtraCab had better seats and the fabric was still nice when the truck had 200,000 plus miles.
#193 of 539 sc0rpi0 by whatnow2 Dec 17, 2003 (8:37 pm)
My 2001 Tacoma seats are too short in the seat dimension (should be about 1-2 inches longer to support the thigh), and are just plain hard, with little to no lumbar support or side-of-the-legs support. Plus, the upholstery is already wearing through. Of course, my other vehicle is a Honda Accord, so I am thoroughly spoiled. Why do drivers of pickups not deserve Toyota's best seats (as in Avalon)? Use of the vehicle shouldn't determine seat quality or comfort. I'm looking forward to seeing the seats Honda puts in its new pickup.
#194 of 539 Seats by mtngal Dec 18, 2003 (7:55 am)
My other half and I recently checked out the seats in a new Tacoma. The dealership we went to had all of their trucks on another lot, so they took us over there in a Tundra. The difference between the 2 was incredible! The Xtra cab Tacoma wasn't that much different from what we have (little lumbar support and the head restraint is all wrong for someone as vertically challenged as I am!) but the Tundra seating was very comfortable. I won't mention the seat comfort in the new F150 we made the mistake of looking at after looking at the Toyotas.   I far prefer the seats in my Wrangler to our 2000 Taco. The Taco is OK for less than an hour. Since my commute is normally at least an hour and a half, it gets hard to take, and I definitely want more comfortable seats!
#195 of 539 Seats by bearcrkrd Dec 19, 2003 (3:05 am)
I have a 2001 regular cab, 5sp, bench seat, with 52,000 miles. Bought it new, and use for commuting. I don't really use it like a truck, but figured it would be dependable. It is! Wanted to buy a Civic or Corolla, but didn't have any down at the time, and needed a ride. This was $12,100, Thanksgiving weekend, 2001. At first I thought the seats were pretty bad, but some of that was minor lower back problems I was having. That problem flares up from time to time. While not an Audi A4, time has proven it was not the seats. I have never smoked or eaten in it, and haven't gone off pavement. Never wore dirty clothes or tooted into the seat. If I had a garage it would be just like showroom condition. This is more of a novel than a post. This is my first post to any board, and I can't check back too often, hence the long windedness. This vehicle has proven to be a great choice. It's not the safest around and needs to be driven accordingly. I'm a happy buyer.
#196 of 539 seats by whatnow2 Dec 19, 2003 (8:27 pm)
I believe that several threads on the Edmunds site contain messages decrying Tacoma seats. When I was shopping, I found a few one or two year-old Tacomas for sale, but every one had bad (hard, uncomfortable) seats. The new one I finally bought (in July 2001)was almost as bad. By now, I hate it. If I can't use cruise control and contract my right leg for a while, I really suffer at longer than 100 miles. In my other vehicle (Honda Accord), no problem for very long drives. Again, why are pickup drivers second-class citizens for seat comfort?

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