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#200 of 539 whatnow2 by rlafaver Dec 22, 2003 (1:56 pm)
I think you will find the biggest problem with the seat is the location of the spring in the back. It is usually located down low at the lumbar area on most seats, but in the '03 Tacoma 60/40 it's about 6" below my shoulder blades, and I'm 6'2". It was a killer for me, but I don't know how it would affect a shorter person. I have to say that I could have lived with it in the city, but I do a lot of highway driving. mntgal is also on the highway often, if I remember correctly. I sold mine to a guy up in Portland after I replaced them.
#201 of 539 rlafaver by whatnow2 Jan 02, 2004 (9:03 pm)
The problems with my Tacoma 2001 seats are: no lumbar suport, no side thigh support, flat seat profile, hard seat bottom, and short seat length. The worst is short seat length and hard seat bottoms - it kills my thighs and legs on long drives. Exactly the same situation the airlines tell you to watch out for to avoid possible life-threatening leg clotting. Plus, my upholstery is wearing thin after only 20000 miles. I'm 5-10 and 185 lbs, so I don't think I'm uduly stressing the design. Toyota seats are just crap!
#202 of 539 When will Tacoma be updated? by moparbad Jan 07, 2004 (5:22 am)
Ranger, Colorado, and now Frontier all offer 4 door extended cab compact trucks. When (if ever) will Toyota offer this feature for it's compact trucks. The double cab is nice, however, I'd really like to have an XCab with small rear doors. Seems like the Tacoma is getting long in the tooth. Camry, Corolla, Sienna, 4Runner all have been redesigned with little change to the Tacoma during the same time frame.
#203 of 539 Taco Updates by emt Jan 09, 2004 (11:42 am)
I keep hearing 2005 for the new Taco, but have not heard much else such as engine choices, other than the same V-6 in the 4 runner will be offered. Toyota seems to be keeping this a big secret for some reason. I would like to see the 6 foot bed offered on the double cab like Nissan offers. The puny box now offered on the DC will do me no good at all, but I would like to have the DC for as my next truck, if it had the 6ft. bed. Other things on my wish list are better seats, no not better, superior seats. The seats in my 98 Taco x-cab are tolerable at best. How about the first(for the 21st century and US) small/mid size truck with a diesel???? With all the secrecy behind the new Taco, I hope Toyota will give us another winner and show the rest of the world who really does make the best and longest lasting trucks on the road.
#204 of 539 New Tacoma at Chicago Auto Show by steveb84 Jan 12, 2004 (11:30 am)
The new 2005 model is being unveiled there...the Chicago Auto Show is in the first half of February.
#205 of 539 4 wheeling at the beach by emt Jan 13, 2004 (8:49 am)
This may not be the best place to post this, but here goes. I have a 98 4 x4 taco x-cab v-6 auto. I am planning a trip to the Outer Banks of NC and would like to take it on the beach. Any tips on what to do so I don't see my truck float out to sea with the tide? I read about lowering tire pressure to 20lbs and following in others tracks to keep from getting in trouble, but has anyone else ever done this and if so, what advice can you give me. Thanks Replies to this message: fox6 (Apr 29, 2006 7:23 am)
#206 of 539 sand wheeling by sc0rpi0 Jan 14, 2004 (7:05 am)
1. Be smart and don't go into water holes you don't know. 2. 20lbs?? Whoever said that is out of their minds. In sand, typically you need less than 10. It all depends on overall conditions, how many rocks you are gonna see, etc. Many people will tell you to lower the pressure as much as possible without risking the tire breaking the bead. I'd say start with 15 lbs, drive around a little and see how it feels. If you don't like it, lower it some more.
#207 of 539 emt by rorr Jan 16, 2004 (10:32 am)
This may seem obvious BUT....don't forget to bring an inflator with you to air back up. Don't laugh; I've seen it happen.....
#208 of 539 '04 Tacoma V6 valve noise? by apicalsys Jan 17, 2004 (5:29 am)
I recently purchased a new '04 Tacoma Dbl. Cab with the V6. I have noticed what sounds kinda like spark knock when accelerating. I just passed 1000 miles but it has done this since day one. To see if this is spark knock, I put a tank of 93 octane in but still hear the "noise". I definitely don't want to have to use 93 octane and would like to stay with 89. I traded in a Jeep Cherokee that would knock unless I used 93 octane so I figured 93 would stop the noise in the Tacoma but it didn't. I'm not sure if this is a real problem or just normal for a Tacoma V6. Also, I am very picky so this may just be normal. Just curious if anyone else has noticed this. I'd rather ask you guys than the dealer. I have the extended warranty so I'm not too concerned but would still rather prevent than have to fix a problem. I would also rather avoid the dealership and their "expert diagnosis". Thanks in advance for any responses. Replies to this message: electron (Mar 06, 2005 5:53 pm)
#209 of 539 03 V6 no detonation by moparbad Jan 19, 2004 (10:30 am)
No unusual noise in my Tacoma with V6. Maybe you can listen to some other Tacoma engines next time you are at dealer and also have the mechanic listen to the noise.   Here is some info. on detonation I just read http://www.misterfixit.com/deton.htm interesting

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