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#221 of 536 It's almost here! by sc0rpi0 Feb 04, 2004 (8:57 am)
Here's a pressrelease for new Tacoma X-Runner (replacement for S-Runner) 2005. http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_library/display_release.html?id- - =2004tacoma-xrunner_r   And it's got the new 4.0L V6.....240hp, 285lbs/ft. Ford Ranger, eat your heart out
#222 of 536 05 Tacoma Don't like it by moparbad Feb 04, 2004 (9:28 am)
I do not like what I see. Maybe when the 4WD model is unvieled it will look better. Also, Frontier 05 will have 4.0-liter DOHC V6 producing 250-plus horsepower and 270-plus lb-ft of torque and looks to be competive in every way to Toyota. Glad I have my 03 Tacoma SR5 4WD. Only items I would want are the new engine and rear doors.
#223 of 536 05 Taco by emt Feb 04, 2004 (11:36 am)
Well I have mixed emotions on what I saw. I to hope the 4wd unit will look better. As far as the V6 goes, great, but what about a V8??? If they really wanted a sports truck, then they should have shoved a V8 in there and for an added bonus, the super charger! I am not one for hood scoops, so that just turned me off. I do like the basic looks of the truck though. I like the size increase but to knock Dodge and the Dakota out of the ring, a V8 will be needed. Also, I hope they offer the 6ft bed with the crew cab. If not, I will look at the Frontier or hang onto my 98 x-cab until the wheels fall off!
#224 of 536 2005 by sc0rpi0 Feb 04, 2004 (11:37 am)
The pictures show what is essentially an S-Runner: a lowered model. So 2WD model would sit few inches taller, and 4WD would be even taller. On the 6th, there'll be pictures of other models available from Toyota or TTORA guys around Chicago.
#225 of 536 05 Tacoma is going to perform!! by chorton Feb 04, 2004 (4:26 pm)
I dont the v8 is a MUST in the new x-runner. If you look on paper some tests show the 02 tacoma s-runner (3.4L 5-sp) was faster 0-60 than the dakota 5.9 r/t. Its all about the gearing and power-weight ratio. I do hope the v8 will be offered in the d-cab prerunner or 4x4 for towing purposes. If you pay attention, in the 4runner that 4.0 V6 boasts 10 more hp than the 4.7 V8 (235/245). but the torque diffrence is only about 18 ft lbs, (282/320). I dont think it will be a sluggish truck at all since the 4.0 is paired with a 6-speed man. tranny!!! I cant wait to see pics of the rest of them!!!
#226 of 536 Toyota has a video of the introduction. by sc0rpi0 Feb 06, 2004 (6:21 am)
The guy talked about 0-60 times of 7 sec, and 6 sec with TRD blower.....which I haven't heard of yet, but it looks like it'll be available eventually. Also, he said that truck pulls 0.9g on curves, beating 350Z in roadholding.   I was going to buy a 350Z couple years from now......we'll see.   chorton: 320-282=38 lbs. However, a whole lot of that 320 torque is available a lot sooner than on the V6. iForce V8 was never a race engine, it's for towing. If Toyota wanted to give Taco a V8, they'd have to beef up the suspension pretty good.
#227 of 536 SCORPIO......Exactly my point!!! by chorton Feb 06, 2004 (12:02 pm)
#228 of 536 V-8 by emt Feb 07, 2004 (7:51 am)
If I remember correctly, Toyota makes V-8's other then the I-Force 4.7. While the 4.7 was made for work, the Lexus V-8's are made for play, so why not put one in the x-runner? I don't disagree with anyone that the V-6 with a blower will be a screamer, but some of us would maybe like to see a V-8, not only in the x-runner, but available in all Tacoma models. And yes I do know that the V-6 has more horses than the 4.7 V-8.
#229 of 536 .9G by jmess Feb 12, 2004 (8:19 am)
When looking at lateral G loads measured on a smooth flat skid pad, remember that things are a little different in the real world. Solid rear axles on a pickup trucks won't handle the bumps as well as the independent rear suspension on a car like a 350Z. So on a twisty road the 350Z would be my choice over a solid rear axle pickup.
#230 of 536 FYI: '04 Tacomas to be built until September '04 by enolagaia Feb 12, 2004 (10:27 am)
Call me crazy, but I'm debating whether I'd rather wait on the new '05 Tacomas or go ahead and buy an '04. Part of it's my preference for the smaller form factor; part of it's the usual apprehension about first-year models, etc., etc.   Anyway, I needed to know when '04 production was gonna cease, so I'd know my 'drop-dead' time for ordering an '04...   After unsuccessful attempts to find out through local dealerships, I gave up and went straight to 'The Source' to get an answer. On the off chance it might work, I called NUMMI directly and told the receptionist I wanted to know when '04 Toyota Tacoma production would cease. I was put through to a production control person / office, and they were kind enough to tell me that they're scheduling ongoing '04 Taco production until September 2004, when they'll switch over to 2005 model production.   I guess this means that anyone who decides to opt for an '04 (owing to impatience or preference over the '05) has until this summer to make up their mind.

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