1st gen or 2nd gen?

paintdiddy · 04-26-2009, 07:40 AM

ive owned 2 88s, 1 86,an 02, and now an 08. my 02 was the best yota i ever had. the truck was built 100 times better than my 08.

TEX357 · 04-26-2009, 07:47 AM

2nd Gen

higherlux · 04-26-2009, 07:54 AM

first gen

life11 · 04-26-2009, 01:47 PM

1st gen baby!!!!!

JAG · 04-26-2009, 02:05 PM

This post may be a little biased since it is in the 1st gen section...

Anyways....2nd gen all the way.

Tacoma02TRD · 04-26-2009, 02:33 PM

I love my 1st gen and its treated me right, when ever its time comes some 1xx,xxx miles later then I'll be looking for a 2nd gen double cab.

J-Byrd · 04-26-2009, 03:52 PM

I really like the style of these, although, I wish they had some of the features of the 2nd gen. The top mounted oil filter is sure nice...

genxer36 · 04-26-2009, 09:36 PM

I had an 03 Tacoma. Pretty good truck, just too small.

I like my 2nd gen 05 Tacoma better. More room, more power, better brakes for when I tow my boat.

TacomaDan · 04-27-2009, 12:13 AM

95.5-97 all the way. You're crazy if you dont think those look badass!!!!

life11 · 04-27-2009, 05:23 AM

whoa whoa whoa tacoma dan
i do love first gens, but the badass 1 gens would be the 01-04's!!!!!

98tacoma27 · 04-27-2009, 05:26 AM

The TRUE First Gens "95.5-00".

All others are simply posers.

KraQr · 04-27-2009, 05:41 AM

I like the 2nd gen for comfort, family hauling, and as a grocery getter,,, i prefer the 1st gen for wheelin. Smaller size suits me better on the trails.

I have my 09 2nd gen and I have a 96 2wd.

Im looking for a 1st gen that I can build into a trail killer.

Bassetdad · 04-27-2009, 05:53 AM

The second generation Tacoma's will win the poll only because there are more members driving the second generatuion trucks . But to answer your question, While the second generation has some improved features, I still prefer the first generation Tacomas.

MrSmackAttack · 04-27-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neslerrah

I have never own a 1st generation. But I love my 2nd generation Taco.

Same here... 1st truck and i love it.. making me change way i think about cars...

fletch aka · 04-27-2009, 05:56 AM

I have an 09 and like the size of the 09 but you can't beat the looks of the first gen's.

ClemsonTacoma · 04-27-2009, 06:20 AM

i love my 2nd gen but i dont want to heavily mod it or take it offroad alot. i want to talk my dad into getting an older 1st gen to take offroad b/c he has a company car so we will not raise car payments where we cant afford them

420Tacoma · 04-27-2009, 06:21 AM

1st gens are nice 01-04. But I love my 2nd gen. Roomier interior, better bed liner, bigger, and it looks better IMO.

Dustin03 · 04-27-2009, 08:23 AM

I love my 1st Gen because of all the things I can do to it. Don't like the seatbelt dinger? Unplug it. Don't like the lock/unlock beep? Unplug it. Don't like the restrictor on the rear diff? Make a new ground.

Working on Taconut's truck and my mom's FJ really make me appreciate how simple the 1st Gens are. The only thing I wish I had is that monstrous 1GR-FE.

thenrie · 04-28-2009, 03:22 AM

Never did like the funky looking fender design of the 2nd gens. Didn't even know the 2nd gens don't have steel beds. I'd always be afraid of tossing my tools and chains in the back.

bobwilson1977 · 04-28-2009, 08:37 AM

I can't help but feel that the first gen tacos are actually a bit better-made than the 2nd generation tacos. There's something a bit cheap looking about the new trucks. That and as someone else mentioned, the first gen trucks are super-simple to work on... as if you hardly ever have to do it to begin with...

View Poll Results: 1st generation tacoma or 2nd generation tacoma?
95-04 Tacoma	863	58.27%
05-09 Tacoma	618	41.73%
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04-26-2009, 07:54 AM	#23
higherlux Senior Member Name: Blake Joined: Dec 2008, #11307 Location: middle of S.C. Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,511 1998 tacoma 2.7l 4wd/1986 POS 1998 Xtra Cab Manual 2.7l I4 3rz-fe Mall crawler status	first gen __________________ builds "dedicated mall crawler" http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...xes-build.html "pile of potential and money........mostly money" http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/oth...86-toyota.html

04-26-2009, 02:33 PM	#26
Tacoma02TRD Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10418 Location: Walla Walla WA/ Klamath Falls OR Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 226 02 Tacoma TRD 2002 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4liter 3inch Revtech lift,Flowmaster Muffler, K&N cold air intake, 33x12.5 Maxxis Bighorns, TRD stock locker, Hella 500 Fog lights, Scanguage II, 6k HIDs, Painted Black Rims	I love my 1st gen and its treated me right, when ever its time comes some 1xx,xxx miles later then I'll be looking for a 2nd gen double cab. __________________ SUPPORT http://www.eliteoffroadproducts.com/

04-26-2009, 03:52 PM	#27
J-Byrd Junior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #15609 Location: Hawaii, but move often Gender: Male Posts: 18 01 SR5 2001 Double Cab Automatic V6 AEM Intake Rhino liner-bed Gaylord’s Tonneau Cover NGK plug wires	I voted 1st Gen I really like the style of these, although, I wish they had some of the features of the 2nd gen. The top mounted oil filter is sure nice...

04-26-2009, 09:36 PM	#28
genxer36 Lord of Tomfoolery Name: Sean Joined: Nov 2007, #3442 Location: Bethlehem,GA Age: 44 Gender: Dude Posts: 15,557 2011 Toyota Tacoma DC Sport 2wd 2011 Double Cab Automatic V6 Tow package, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors	I had an 03 Tacoma. Pretty good truck, just too small. I like my 2nd gen 05 Tacoma better. More room, more power, better brakes for when I tow my boat. __________________ 2011 Tacoma DC Sport Pre Runner V6, Tail gate theft mod, EGR in-channel vent visors, Saved from my 2005 - 20" Enkeis with 265/50/20 Nitto NT420 tires, & K&N air filter Enkei WT4 Owners Throttle Body Cleaning 05+ V6 [IMG][/IMG]

04-26-2009, 07:40 AM	#21
paintdiddy Machine gun shits Name: shithead Joined: Oct 2008, #9924 Location: nj and not from "the jersey shore" Gender: Male Posts: 10,554 silver bullet 2008 Double Cab Automatic no clue	ive owned 2 88s, 1 86,an 02, and now an 08. my 02 was the best yota i ever had. the truck was built 100 times better than my 08.

04-26-2009, 07:47 AM	#22
TEX357 TX Trill Joined: Jan 2009, #12438 Posts: 2,158 05 TACOMA Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 285\70-17 BFGoodrich KM2's 17x8 Pro Comp 7089	2nd Gen

04-26-2009, 01:47 PM	#24
life11 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16366 Location: Tempe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 103 lifted 04 base V6 2004 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Fabtech 3 inch lift, full magnaflow exhaust, 32 Inch toyo tires, 18 inch rims.	1st gen baby!!!!!

04-26-2009, 02:05 PM	#25
JAG Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9847 Posts: 1,942	This post may be a little biased since it is in the 1st gen section... Anyways....2nd gen all the way.

04-27-2009, 12:13 AM	#29
TacomaDan Don't go off ninjin Name: Daniel Joined: Apr 2009, #16471 Location: Woodland, CA Gender: Dude Posts: 741 1996 Toyota Tacoma Fully Not Loaded 1996 Xtra Cab Manual 3.4 Love, Cobra 29 LTD BT CB w/ A2000 Highgear antenna, FOX/Fabtech Coilovers, Magnaflow	95.5-97 all the way. You're crazy if you dont think those look badass!!!!

04-27-2009, 05:23 AM	#30
life11 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16366 Location: Tempe, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 103 lifted 04 base V6 2004 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Fabtech 3 inch lift, full magnaflow exhaust, 32 Inch toyo tires, 18 inch rims.	whoa whoa whoa tacoma dan i do love first gens, but the badass 1 gens would be the 01-04's!!!!!

04-27-2009, 05:41 AM	#32
KraQr WoodsDweller Name: Dave Joined: Dec 2008, #12021 Location: Destin, Fl Gender: Male Posts: 1,006 09 DC 4x4 SuperWhite TRD-OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic 6 cyl Camburg Coil Overs, Camburg UCAs, Deaver Leafs, 16" TRD IS wheels w/ 33" BFG KM2s, K&N CAI, Westin bull bar, A.R.E Tonneau cover, Bedrug, SES grill, Devil Horns, bug deflector, debadged, HIDs HL & Fogs, Big Buck antennae topper	I like the 2nd gen for comfort, family hauling, and as a grocery getter,,, i prefer the 1st gen for wheelin. Smaller size suits me better on the trails. I have my 09 2nd gen and I have a 96 2wd. Im looking for a 1st gen that I can build into a trail killer. __________________ 2005 Acura NSXt 10,075 miles for sale $60,000

04-27-2009, 05:53 AM	#33
Bassetdad What if God Smoked Cannabis Joined: Jun 2008, #7363 Location: Harrison, Ohio Age: 59 Gender: Male Posts: 530 2001 De-Badged SR5 Access Cab 2.7 / 5m 2001 Access Cab Manual 2.7 Access Tononu Cover AFE Pro-Dry S Drop-in Filter American Mag Wheels Bilstein 5100's Black Billet Grill Clear Taillights Perma-Tech sprayed Kennesaw Mountain Rear Bumper Michelin Tires PIAA Driving Lights PIAA Headlights Piaa Tail Light Bulbs Tinted Windows – 50% Toytech AAL URD Short Shifter Tranny - Mobil 1 Engine - Mobil 1 Custom Three Bike In Bed Rack New Toyota Undercoated Frame Clear LED 3rd Brake Light	The second generation Tacoma's will win the poll only because there are more members driving the second generatuion trucks . But to answer your question, While the second generation has some improved features, I still prefer the first generation Tacomas. __________________ http://www.Ohiobassetrescue.org The more people I meet, the more I like my Basset Hounds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Basset_Hound_Rescue_Relay/

04-27-2009, 05:56 AM	#35
fletch aka www.BeLikeBrit.org Name: Gary Joined: Jan 2009, #12223 Location: Left Coast Gender: Male Posts: 7,560 09 Magnetic Gray TRD OffRoad 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 tick-tick-tick-tick... TRD cat back exhaust, TRD Cold Air Intake, differential breather mod' Hellwig rear sway bar, 16x8 TRD Ivan Stewart's, Michelin LTX A/T2, DTRL Stealth Mode Mod, custom "Texas Edition" shift knob, Sock's "Classic" bedside decals, MetalMiller custom grill emblem, 20% front tinted windows, tinted taillights, Viper alarm, ScanGauge II, Flyzeye Designs V2W Tacoma Interior LED lighting, de-mud flapped, de-badged, extra D-rings under bed bolts, WeatherTech ED floor mats, G4 Elite Fold a Cover ,Toyota bed mat, tailgate theft deterrent device and absolutely no plasti-dip!	I have an 09 and like the size of the 09 but you can't beat the looks of the first gen's. __________________ Check out my photography web site; http://www.pbase.com/fletchaka http://belikebrit.org/

04-27-2009, 06:20 AM	#36
ClemsonTacoma Senior Member Name: Cam Joined: Apr 2009, #16193 Location: Lexington, SC Gender: Dude Posts: 4,808 Tacoma 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Pioneer DEH-P5100UB single din HU and black dash kit, Alpine 12" sub custom inverted box bed liner'd, various interior trim painted black, 48 blue LED domelight, cheepo floor mats, hose clamp mod, Cobra CB and knock off firestik, Stock steelie rims, with 265/75/16 Sumitomo HTR Sport A/T's	i love my 2nd gen but i dont want to heavily mod it or take it offroad alot. i want to talk my dad into getting an older 1st gen to take offroad b/c he has a company car so we will not raise car payments where we cant afford them __________________

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04-28-2009, 08:37 AM	#40
bobwilson1977 Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12328 Location: KaliFORN-I-A Gender: Male Posts: 1,371 96 Tacoma 2WD ( pizza delivery model) 1996 Regular Cab Manual none except for crappy hub caps and floor mats.	I can't help but feel that the first gen tacos are actually a bit better-made than the 2nd generation tacos. There's something a bit cheap looking about the new trucks. That and as someone else mentioned, the first gen trucks are super-simple to work on... as if you hardly ever have to do it to begin with...