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Nomade30 · 06-30-2008, 08:43 PM

Hey there,

I don't currently have a taco. But I am definitely looking for one. Right now though, I have a 89 BMW 325i. Turbo'd it, have only found one rust spot, and I would prefer to keep it that way. So i am looking for a winter driver, a Tacoma just makes so much sense, all the people i know that own one, love it! And it gets decent mpg!

Looking for a White xtnd cab manual. Not sure on which engine to choose or what route to go.

Overall when I get it, looking for a small lift, Bigger wheels, And some bolt-on mods. The bmw is not the most reliable car in the world, especially with the turbo. Plus light car + snow + rwd + gobbs of power = bad idea.

I don't want to be considered a lurker, so i am just doing an intro.

About me???/

18yrs old
Real name is Damon
Skinny white kid
I love working with my hands or doing any technical
Not the best with grammar and such, so get used to it

tcBob · 06-30-2008, 08:45 PM

Nice first post. Welcome to the site!

socalman22 · 06-30-2008, 08:47 PM

Welcome to TW! well which models do your friends own maybe you can get the feel for what you want witha test drive.

Nomade30 · 06-30-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalman22

Welcome to TW! well which models do your friends own maybe you can get the feel for what you want witha test drive.

both of them have the 3.4..

But I am not so interested in much power rather then mpg. I know there 3.4 would be enough power for me, but i really need to drive a smaller 4cyc so i know how much power they got.

Anyone got dyno charts of the 4cyc vs 6cyc?

I am better at reading torque curves then actually finding someone to drive their taco..

socalman22 · 06-30-2008, 08:57 PM

I see cool.

Roland · 07-01-2008, 02:30 AM

Welcome aboard Damon.

luk8272 · 07-02-2008, 07:56 PM

Welcome to the group. If you can't spell or use punctuation don't worry about it neither can we. We also read what we can and ignore the rest. Some of us stay on here so much we can no longer comprehend what we read.
The 4 bangers are pretty stout. Do you plan on off road use or hauling lots of stuff?

Nomade30 · 07-03-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luk8272

Welcome to the group. If you can't spell or use punctuation don't worry about it neither can we. We also read what we can and ignore the rest. Some of us stay on here so much we can no longer comprehend what we read.
The 4 bangers are pretty stout. Do you plan on off road use or hauling lots of stuff?

Not like off roading intense or constantly. But i would like to be able to get over some hills and get to hidden villages.

If anything i would haul maybe a car now and then, but it would only be a dolly.. ~2500lbs cars. Maybe a snow mobile or atv. But nothing huge or constantly very rarely

eordonez · 07-03-2008, 10:41 PM

Welcome to the site! looking forward to see your soon to be tacoma....

tacomaman06 · 07-03-2008, 10:57 PM

welcome to tw!!! alotta good people and info here!!! the tacoma, if you get one........will definitely serve you well!!!

ToyTaco · 07-04-2008, 10:26 AM

welcome

007Tacoma · 07-04-2008, 11:37 AM

Welcome to TW! Great post! Can't wait to see some pics of your BMW!

Don't forget you can post pictures in the member gallery.

Cheers!

Nomade30 · 07-06-2008, 12:35 PM

thanks for the welcome guys. I am sorta in a situation with my BMW, selling my turbo one and buying another. I can't stand 100 degree weather with no a/c, and i sure as hell can't be driving it when it's cold out either. No heater

I plan on selling the turbo car, buying another bmw and buying a taco!

pittim · 07-06-2008, 08:43 PM

89 e30 huh? Best year for them IMO, and many other people think the same thing. Def get some pics of it. would you consider buying another e30 or something else? My favorite BMW is probably the e28. Such sweet lines.

Anyway, back on topic. For the first gens 4cyl 4x4, the gross towing weight according to the manual is 3500 lbs (it's the same rating as the 6cyl without towing package), so it seems like you'll be fine with that towing capacity. It doesn't seem like you need the TRD package either, so you should have a wide range of trucks to be looking at.

BTW, I've been getting about 22mpg with the 6cyl with mixed driving (leans more towards highway though) so you might want to think about the advantages of a v6 vs the i4 as the gas mileage won't be that much difference.

Nomade30 · 07-08-2008, 10:01 PM

here is your request answered:

First my old car, the e30 i am buying to replace the turbo. Building a stroker motor for it. Reason i want this one more then other, less body damage, and heater works, and a/c works really well!

When i first got her, Engine bay was empty when these pictures were taken..

Pic with my buddy's car

Check out my exhaust, complete sleeper

That's 3" back then into 2 2.25"

piercedtiger · 07-14-2008, 08:41 AM

Welcome.

06-30-2008, 08:43 PM	#1
Nomade30 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7666 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 5 Looking, BMW e30 summer car Manual	N00b Hey there, I don't currently have a taco. But I am definitely looking for one. Right now though, I have a 89 BMW 325i. Turbo'd it, have only found one rust spot, and I would prefer to keep it that way. So i am looking for a winter driver, a Tacoma just makes so much sense, all the people i know that own one, love it! And it gets decent mpg! Looking for a White xtnd cab manual. Not sure on which engine to choose or what route to go. Overall when I get it, looking for a small lift, Bigger wheels, And some bolt-on mods. The bmw is not the most reliable car in the world, especially with the turbo. Plus light car + snow + rwd + gobbs of power = bad idea. I don't want to be considered a lurker, so i am just doing an intro. About me???/ 18yrs old Real name is Damon Skinny white kid I love working with my hands or doing any technical Not the best with grammar and such, so get used to it

06-30-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
tcBob misanthropic anthropoid Joined: Sep 2006, #1 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,560 07 PreRunner SR5 V6 Black 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Nice first post. Welcome to the site! __________________

06-30-2008, 08:47 PM	#3
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 986 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Welcome to TW! well which models do your friends own maybe you can get the feel for what you want witha test drive. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Sig by Pierced Tiger

06-30-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 986 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	I see cool. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Sig by Pierced Tiger

07-01-2008, 02:30 AM	#6
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,820 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod.	Welcome aboard Damon. __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

07-02-2008, 07:56 PM	#7
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Posts: 669 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille. 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims. BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	Welcome to the group. If you can't spell or use punctuation don't worry about it neither can we. We also read what we can and ignore the rest. Some of us stay on here so much we can no longer comprehend what we read. The 4 bangers are pretty stout. Do you plan on off road use or hauling lots of stuff? __________________

07-03-2008, 10:41 PM	#9
eordonez TW Mid-Shift: The Architect Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 27 Posts: 3,092 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	Welcome to the site! looking forward to see your soon to be tacoma....

07-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#10
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Posts: 6,455 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 westin safari bar/ipf rectangle lights,westin wheel to wheel nerfs(black),vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	welcome to tw!!! alotta good people and info here!!! the tacoma, if you get one........will definitely serve you well!!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto, black westin wheel to wheel nerfs, black westin safari bar w/ ipf rectangle lights,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems......more mods to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

07-04-2008, 10:26 AM	#11
ToyTaco Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7715 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 13 01 Toy Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Automatic 4 Cyl coming soon	welcome __________________

07-04-2008, 11:37 AM	#12
007Tacoma Moderator, Super Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,554 08 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long-Bed 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, gotta do something about this suspension!!!	Welcome to TW! Great post! Can't wait to see some pics of your BMW! Don't forget you can post pictures in the member gallery. Cheers! __________________ Old Ride: 2007 Tacoma PreRunner Access Cab 2.7L I4 w/ 5 speed manual tranny (Impulse Red Pearl) New Ride: 2008 Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab 4.0L V6 w/ 5 speed auto tranny (Black Sand Pearl) *Motto: "I don't mod to go fast. I mod to look good going slow"* Mods: TacomaWorld.com Sticker * URD True Cold Air Intake * Debadged * Black Headlight Mod (BHLM) * 30% Window Tint Access LE Tonneau * Bed Mat * OEM Daytime Running Lights (DRL) w/ Switch * Fogs-On-Anytime Mod * Alternating Turn-Signal Mod Canvas Seat Covers * Pioneer Stereo * iPod Connection * PAC steering wheel remote Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes) * Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16

07-06-2008, 12:35 PM	#13
Nomade30 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7666 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 5 Looking, BMW e30 summer car Manual	thanks for the welcome guys. I am sorta in a situation with my BMW, selling my turbo one and buying another. I can't stand 100 degree weather with no a/c, and i sure as hell can't be driving it when it's cold out either. No heater I plan on selling the turbo car, buying another bmw and buying a taco!

07-06-2008, 08:43 PM	#14
pittim Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6939 Location: Pittsburgh/Erie Age: 19 Posts: 193 03 TRD V6/5 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 V6	89 e30 huh? Best year for them IMO, and many other people think the same thing. Def get some pics of it. would you consider buying another e30 or something else? My favorite BMW is probably the e28. Such sweet lines. Anyway, back on topic. For the first gens 4cyl 4x4, the gross towing weight according to the manual is 3500 lbs (it's the same rating as the 6cyl without towing package), so it seems like you'll be fine with that towing capacity. It doesn't seem like you need the TRD package either, so you should have a wide range of trucks to be looking at. BTW, I've been getting about 22mpg with the 6cyl with mixed driving (leans more towards highway though) so you might want to think about the advantages of a v6 vs the i4 as the gas mileage won't be that much difference. __________________

07-08-2008, 10:01 PM	#15
Nomade30 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7666 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 5 Looking, BMW e30 summer car Manual	here is your request answered: First my old car, the e30 i am buying to replace the turbo. Building a stroker motor for it. Reason i want this one more then other, less body damage, and heater works, and a/c works really well! When i first got her, Engine bay was empty when these pictures were taken.. Pic with my buddy's car Check out my exhaust, complete sleeper That's 3" back then into 2 2.25"

07-14-2008, 08:41 AM	#16
piercedtiger Northern Alliance: Mod Guru Joined: Oct 2007, #3284 Location: Newark Valley, NY Age: 28 Posts: 2,987 06 TRD OR DC SB 6SPD 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Bestop canopy, hood struts, relocated 7-pin, 3" Toytec spacer/AAL, 285/75 16 Kumho Roadventure ATs, Hi-Lift mounted in bed, BHLM, fog light mod, turn signal mod, locker mod, driver seat mag light mount, step bars, reinforced tailgate, ABS kill switch, black grill surround, bed lights, rock lights...	Welcome. __________________ Like when daddy plays with mommy on her "woman week", I've caught you red handed. Cheap/free mods - Tacoma World Forums

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