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#462 of 536 Frame rust by rstytacoframe Mar 18, 2007 (5:05 pm)
I looked at the literature from when I bought the truck and it doesn't say anything about anti-corrosion. From what I have been seeing it looks like most of the problems are with 99's. I took the truck to a frame repair shop to ask an opinion on if it is worth repairing or not. The man told me it will be a lot of work and it will rust again. He recommended getting rid of it. Told me he had a tacoma in a few months ago that he put up on the lift and had it break in half. I really don't know what to do now, the truck only has 75,000 miles and otherwise is in immaculate condition. Replies to this message: torqued2 (Mar 19, 2007 7:24 am) composter (Jul 19, 2007 8:18 am)
#463 of 536 Re: Frame rust [rstytacoframe] by torqued2 Mar 19, 2007 (7:24 am)
Replying to: rstytacoframe (Mar 18, 2007 5:05 pm) I too am experiencing the same problem. Two weeks ago I noticed that the rear cab/body mounts had totally colapsed. The rear of the cab now sits on the frame. Last week it was off to the Dealer that I purchased it from and have it checked out. First, two techs did the "lump hammer" sounding test, and then a gaggle of techs had a conference under the truck. Not good!   What they put in writing for me;   "No warranty applicable at this time, inspected vehicle, severe rust on frame, will notify Toyota DSM as per Jeff N. Service Director.VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE!"   Great!   There is 89,700 miles on this truck. Original exhaust, brake cables, etc. and they have outlasted the frame. Go figure.   I'm still waiting for a District Sales Manager to call. When I have any info in regards to satisfaction, I'll post back.
#464 of 536 crap for gas by nzcar8 Mar 19, 2007 (6:01 pm)
I sorry but there is something I can do and I did it !!! Traded it back for exactly whaT i PAID FOR !!!! AND GOT A HONDA !!!! MY OTHER CAR IS A 2007 F-350 SUPER DUTY 6.0 DIESLE SO DEAL OR NO DEAL ???? NO DEAL!!!!
#465 of 536 What kind of Millage 04 Taco with standard tranny 4 Cyl. by janice96 Mar 29, 2007 (7:45 am)
My husband is looking at a 04 Tacoma with 4 cyl. and 5 sp. Transmision. Will he get better milage with the 5 speed than Auto transmission? He currently has a 99 Taco 6cyl. It has well over 120,000 miles on it.He is wanting something that gets as good or better millage than his 99. Replies to this message: nzcar8 (Apr 15, 2007 4:53 am)
#466 of 536 Annoying Beep With Unlock/Lock by young1aspiring Apr 02, 2007 (6:11 pm)
I have a 2003 Tacoma and that beeping when it is locked and unlocked is starting to get to me. Is there any way that one can shut that off, without taking out the entire alarm system? If you know, do tell please. Thanks
#467 of 536 Tires by jdm5 Apr 12, 2007 (1:58 pm)
Own a 2003 Tacoma, around 36K miles. When I turn, the tires squeal pretty badly. They are not worn out...so wonder if it's just the tire. Any ideas? also, when braking going 45+, the truck starts to shake. This has just started happening. Any idea on the cause? Fluids need to be changed? Thanks. Replies to this message: chagasi (Apr 20, 2007 3:29 pm) dasman12 (Jul 19, 2007 9:10 am) patusaf (Jan 07, 2008 6:25 pm)
#468 of 536 Re: What kind of Millage 04 Taco with standard tranny 4 Cyl. [janice96] by nzcar8 Apr 15, 2007 (4:53 am)
Replying to: janice96 (Mar 29, 2007 7:45 am) Hey 04 Tacoma        Go to http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm and look it up. There very close, if not rite on the $. I got rid of mine thought I miss it was a great little truck, the gas milage is just no good for me I travel 147 mile round trip each day. I rather drive a vette my 87 rag top gets 24 MPG on the Hiway !
#469 of 536 Re: Crap for gas milage [nzcar8] by slee5 Apr 17, 2007 (11:48 am)
Replying to: nzcar8 (Feb 07, 2007 10:03 am) Try this to improve the gas mileage on your Tocoma. 1) change your shock absorbers, OEM shock is always under rated( std bilstein shock) with Tocoma pre-runner V-6 TRD. I can feel the car is wobbling and bouncing when it was brand new ( by the way dealer changed one shock for me during warranty period). After I changed all the shocks, the gas mileage improved from 17.5 gpm to 19.5 gpm. Still not as good as the print on the sticker (print 19 to 23 gpm), but, It improve 8.9%. 2) I also purchase MAF cleaner (CRC brand) clean the MAF sensor to smooth out the rough idling.
#470 of 536 Re: Tires [jdm5] by chagasi Apr 20, 2007 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: jdm5 (Apr 12, 2007 1:58 pm) Squeaking tires on turning isn't usually a big deal. Most tires have so little actual rubber in them that this is pretty common. I am making the assumption that you are referring to squealing like noises as if you were going around a curve in a video game too fast.      As for the shaking, brakes, almost always brakes. With that many miles on a truck, it could be simply the pads, but more likely your rotors need to be turned. There have been a couple of reports of tie rods and steering racks going off in (1999-2001) Tacos, which are not cheap to replace and tend to take rotors, pads and occasionally calipers with them. You need to get it looked at in case you are not just dealing with warped rotors IMHO.
#471 of 536 Re: Frame rust [rstytacoframe] by composter Jul 19, 2007 (8:18 am)
Replying to: rstytacoframe (Mar 18, 2007 5:05 pm) Apparently it happens with the 2000 as well. I just went in for my state inspection expecting the usual routine sticker paste up. It flunked because of rust holes in the frame. 105,000 miles, runs like a top, body still bright and shiny. I tried two shops and the lowest estimate was $5000! So I'm off to see if I can foist it off on some dealer for a trade-in. If not, it's the junk yard. Unbelievable!

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