: Tacoma wanted......suggestions?


Berg
03-29-2002, 10:54 AM
Well , we changed our minds. I just about bought a 93 x/cab mini yesterday but with the boards help I avoided a mess and paying too much. We want a newer truck anyway. I should of listened to you guys earlier.
I have decided to purchase a 95-97 x/cab 5 speed-v6 tacoma . If anyone has any leads on a good unit, ket me know. We are in Utah & Vegas often.Distance is not a problem for the right unit.
Need a couple of opnions. Is the newer 4 cyl worth looking at?
I had someone tell me they are better than the older 22re??
Should we consider the auto trans ?? I had my mind sset on a 5 speed. Not looking for a modified truck as we have two cruisers already. Need a daily driver.
What do ya think?

Thanks

bennett

Bones
03-29-2002, 11:12 AM
Go to www.tacomaterritory.com and all your questions will be answered. That group including myself were all in Moab last June, should have been there. :D

The 2.7 4 cyl is real nice! As well as the 3.4 V6 I'm not an automatic fan, so no comment

Not that the 22RE is junk, just less powerfull is all

dangerber
03-29-2002, 11:24 AM
I've got a '96 V6 5speed x-cab, and I love it, the 3.4 is an awesome engine. Mine is a DD, and will soon pull my sammi to the trails. As far as info goes, tacomaterritory will keep you busy for hours, lotsa good taco info there! :D

TyTy
03-29-2002, 11:27 AM
I recomend a 3.4 liter V6 also. Got one in my Tacoma. I have 50K o it and it has NEVER been to the shopd for anything but basic maintnance and it runs like a top.

dangerber
03-29-2002, 12:13 PM
TyTy, what year is your taco? 98 or newer I would guess...If not, it should go in for head gasket service! :eek:

44Runner
03-29-2002, 12:34 PM
My favorite Taco is the Standard cab 3.4 V6 5 speed. The ex-Cabs have huge wheelbases (120 maybe?) and the standard cab have wheelbases something between 100-105. Problem is that I hear a truck in this configuration is near impossible to find. But they are out there, a buddy of mine has one...

I have the 3.4 V6 Supercharged to the 5 speed, and I love it. Great set up and never had I problem with it, drive it every day. Has about 44K on it, all of which were with the SC.