I Have a Dream!

So I have been reading over countless threads for the past few weeks in preparation of becoming a 1st time Tacoma owner. Well folks, the day has finally come! I am a proud owner of a 2000 SR5 4x4 Tacoma!

I have wanted a Tacoma since I was in HS and we would get rides in a friends older brothers Tacoma. Anyway, I know everyone wants to see pics. Let me say that this truck will look much better when I get done buffing her. When I detail her I will take real pictures.

Just a little history on the truck:
1 Owner (who I have know for a while)
126k original miles
3.4V6
bone stock
all maintenance records since day one
purchase price $7500

Plans:
I really have know idea what this truck will become. After looking through many builds and browsing aftermarket sites I have some ideas but until they become reality, I'll just go with this thread title...I Have a Dream!





Darcy the American Bulldog approved!


Since day 1!


TB, WP etc... replaced

 

That truck looks to be in great shape. Nice when you can buy it from a trusted source like you have.

Good luck and have fun with it.

 

You got an awesome deal. Don't ever sell it!

 

Nice truck!

 

Welcome to TW

 

Thanks for the greetings everyone.

I was curious about the price. I felt I paid a fare price but then I see some Tacoma's sell for a few thousand more with more miles and maybe only a year newer. KBB said it was $7150 in excellent. I'm very happy with my purchase though!

 

Just a little update on the truck.
Since the purchase in Feb. I have replaced:
- the damaged and leaking windsield
- the headlights (not pictured here)
- window trim
- added thule roof rack
- driven her 2300mi ( I work away from home )

It's been a great truck and I am excited to see where she takes me!

 

Possibilities are endless wth a Tacoma. Props for 1st gen!

 

Welcome, clean lookin' Taco!

 

Looks just like my '98 (when I bought it at least)
Link for the roof rack? I want to start using my topper more

 

I used a "gutter style" Thule system. It's not really made for how I used it but that is what the previous owner had. He had the brackets mounted on the roof, which I did not like. I seals the old holes on the roof and redrilled new ones on the side. It gave me more room on the crossbars for kayak and bike rack.

 

So recently I replaced the rusted out original bumper with a shiny new one. Also, the old Leonard hitch was pretty worn out and rusting away as well. So, I now have a shiny new Curt 2" hitch and a replacement OE style bumper.

I also got an upgrade on my tires and went with 31x1050x15 Cooper Discover AT3s. I like the way they look and they ride good and with no excessive road noise.

I will post a few pics in a minute. Watching my little guy today.

 

Welcome!Sweet 1st gen.!

 

Here is old vs new.






AT3s


New LED Maglite installed as well

 

There comes a time when a 2 door is just not enough...I'm in the process of purchasing a 2007 DCLB TRD sport. Once again I found a great Tacoma. The "new" one is also a one owner with only 61k miles and freakin clean! Pics to come soon.