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#234 of 539 have you guys seen this by ibudic1 Mar 18, 2004 (10:30 am)
Too bad there isn't a Tacoma vs ranger board any more. Check this out...   http://www.brakedisc.net/features/top-gear-toyota/index.php   this too, almost as impressive   http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtests/16558/index.html
#235 of 539 Tacoma re ibudic1 by moparbad Mar 18, 2004 (2:40 pm)
Thanks for the links. Entertaining. Yes the Tacoma/HiLux is very durable and very capable. My truck is almost a twin of the one tested by fourwheeler except mine has a factory sunroof. I really enjoy my truck and am happy I purchased it before the 05's arrived. The only change I would like is a turbo diesel that is offered on the HiLux in nearly every market except North America. Then my Tacoma would be perfect IMO.
#236 of 539 Only the Brits by dust90 Mar 19, 2004 (3:57 pm)
could find something that meaningless to do with their time!   Second link is quite impressive.
#237 of 539 Towing with 2-wheel dolly by kirbyt Apr 23, 2004 (8:18 am)
Anyone with experience pulling another vehicle on a 2-wheel car dolly? Looking at doing this with a 4-DR V6 Prerunner to haul a Civic to Wisconsin next month. Can I just run on highway in normal highway overdrive or must run without? Any issues that I should be aware of?   Thanks for any tips and warnings.
#238 of 539 Towing by moparbad Apr 24, 2004 (6:26 pm)
Check everything TWICE when you hook up the trailer and the car. Check the hitch and the straps and chains holding the car to the dolly periodically throughout the trip. Maintain reasonable speeds. A tire failure while towing may end in disaster if traveling at too high a speed. I towed a compact car with a dolly and the concern I had was stopping. Weight of car plus dolly was around 4,000 lbs and stopping distance as well as the way the trailer pushed the truck was scary at times. Power to tow was fine and I left the ECT swith and overdrive in their normal positions. In talking to some other Tacoma owners who tow regularly they told me to watch the transmission temp. and stop and let trans. cool off and check fluid if the dash light for trans lit up. I did not experience any problems. My truck is a 2003 Tacoma 4WD Xcab V6 with automatic. I'll tell you this, even though the Tacoma is rated at 5,000 lbs, I would never want to tow that much.
#239 of 539 undercoating by donm Apr 27, 2004 (2:56 pm)
hey everybody, IM a new Taco owner! I've had my 04 pre-runner for a month now and I must say its everything I had read and heard about. Its a great truck. I have a question concerning the undercoating...I called the Toyota dealer that I purchased the truck from and they told me I didn't have to apply an undercoating because the factory already had done it, even thought it appears clear. I don't see the usual rough black surface that IM used to seeing with under coats. Can anyone elaborate on this? Thanks for your help.
#240 of 539 Which Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab by dave_b Apr 30, 2004 (4:06 pm)
Seeking input/experiences...not sure what would be best standard or automatic, 2.4L, 2.7L or 3.4L.   Initially, I was not going to look at the PreRunner but they seem plentiful. Not sure if the automatic coupled with either the 2.7L or 3.4L would make more sense than the 2.4L coupled with either the standard or automatic...   Any opinions??   Thanks Dave Replies to this message: mtngal (May 02, 2004 3:54 pm)
#241 of 539 Re: 2001Tacoma aah! [jozimoto #140] by khinanight Apr 30, 2004 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: jozimoto (Jun 11, 2003 1:27 pm) Buddy I agree with you 100 percent! I too had an older truck and it was super reliable, powerful and long lasting. Thats why I brought a 1997 Tacoma. Big disappointment in the emergency handling department plus they skimped on the automatic seatbelt retractors. Sheeeshh I m not asking for much...just dont be so greedy. I will not look at the Ford/Mazda trucks. More features for less money.
#242 of 539 Re: Which Tacoma 4x2 Xtracab [dave_b #240] by mtngal May 02, 2004 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: dave_b (Apr 30, 2004 4:06 pm) Part of the answer depends on what your needs are.   I have a 2000 2WD XtraCab 4 banger with the MT. It is (barely) adequate for my needs - I often have to downshift to 4th gear to maintain 70 mph on part of my daily commute (the I5 Grapevine - a steep climb up into the mountains).   It is also a bit hair-raising to get on the freeway when you have to dodge slow-moving 18 wheelers and merge with fast moving cars (closer to 80 than 60). The auto would never work for me.   However, if you are planning on driving on mostly level city streets, the auto would probably be fine.
#243 of 539 Would someone... by autonuts May 20, 2004 (2:58 pm)
tell me what year the Tacoma changed it's automatic from the column shifter to the console? Thanks everyone!

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