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Am I crazy??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by glwood6, Dec 10, 2008.

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  1. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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    glwood6

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    glwood6 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been checking into a 2nd gen. DC Tacoma, in order to get some more room...don't really have any family (other than two small dogs) to put back there, but thought the extra doors would be nice, plus the ride and room seems better...problem is, I have no issues with my current 02 TRD Extended Cab 4x4...other than the recall for the lower ball joints, all I have done is change the oil, plus I put new Alcan springs on the rear just 'cause I noticed the stockers sagging a bit. My 02 Tacoma has 31,950 miles...Am I crazy to want a 2nd gen???

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    glwood6, Dec 10, 2008
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  2. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:03 PM
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    mjp2

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    Yes. That's a gorgeous truck with practically no miles. :thumbsup:
     
    mjp2, Dec 10, 2008
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  3. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:05 PM
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    brianr

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    brianr go shit in your hat

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    Your '02 is nice.

    I'd keep it.
     
    brianr, Dec 10, 2008
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  4. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:28 PM
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    I would like to see a picture under the hood of an 02, I have been hearing that they have the more effecent 300 psi direct injection system, anyone know if thats true?
     
    offset442, Dec 10, 2008
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  5. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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    vtragweed

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    good looking truck, it doesnt have any miles on it, you just finished breaking it in why start all over if not needed. i wouldnt even be thinking of getting a new one
     
    vtragweed, Dec 10, 2008
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  6. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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    I'd keep that truck and buy a sedan if I needed 4 doors.
     
    Hotdog, Dec 10, 2008
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  7. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:35 PM
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    RelentlessFab

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    man, very clean low mile 1st gen- just keep it! i agree with lsocoee^^.....
     
    RelentlessFab, Dec 10, 2008
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  8. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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    vtragweed

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    good looking truck, it doesnt have any miles on it, you just finished breaking it in why start all over if not needed. i wouldnt even be thinking of getting a new one
     
    vtragweed, Dec 10, 2008
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  9. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:38 PM
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    exactly what i was gonna say
     
    PatHLC128, Dec 10, 2008
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  10. Dec 10, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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    KEEP IT!! I agree with the others! I just broke 100K on mine and its still going strong.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2008 at 2:56 PM
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    HerNameIsLucy

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    HerNameIsLucy I miss Lucy. :-(

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    RIP Lucy.
    She's gone but not forgotten.
    Keep it and use the money you'd have spent "upgrading" to get yourself another 1st gen, make the new one an off-road beast!
     
    HerNameIsLucy, Dec 10, 2008
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  12. Dec 10, 2008 at 2:59 PM
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    keep it man!!! i have had both, and while i liked the power and overall roominess of the 2nd gen.................i really like the first gen tacomas a little better!!! plus............your truck looks awesome, and the mileage is super low man!!
     
    tacomaman06, Dec 10, 2008
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  13. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:02 PM
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    Keep it!!! IMO I like the 1rst gen better than the 2nd
     
    TRD4x4858, Dec 10, 2008
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  14. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:05 PM
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    YOU HEARD US !!! KEEP IT :smack:
     
    concrete jedi, Dec 10, 2008
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  15. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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    i liked my 99 taco way more than my 08!! keep it!!!!
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:36 PM
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    dont you DARE sell that truck...
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:40 PM
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    Dude that is a beautiful truck! I was actually looking for a 1st gen like that when I bought the new one. You would be an idiot to sell!
     
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  18. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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    glwood6

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    I think I'm seeing a trend here...;)

    Seriously, with all that encouragement, from both 1st and 2nd gen current owners, I can take a hint, I'll leave well enough alone. I have to say, this truck is probably going to outlast me at the rate I'm putting miles on her...

    Thanks for all the input.

    Bailey seems to be enjoying the Tacoma as is...

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    glwood6, Dec 10, 2008
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  19. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:29 PM
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    reminds my of my old baby!!!!:pout:
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  20. Dec 10, 2008 at 6:25 PM
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    Your nuts!
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    1st gen all the way brother!
     
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