F-150 Man

nocarsallowed · 09-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Been looking at your forum . I'm a Ford guy so be nice

Been with Ford Ranger and F-150 for past 13 years since I was 22. I have F-150 now and with gas prices the way they are I have to go back to mid-sized.
So far haven't had probs with my Fords until they started to age. I'm now looking at Toyotas.
I want the Tacoma access cab or another Ford Ranger access cab and I can't make up my mind. I'm little hard on trucks specially on highways. Would like to know if you tacoma owners have to do a lot of repairs from aging, if so what kind of repairs/problems?
Plz...no salesmen! I want to hear from consumers.

DFPTaco · 09-23-2008, 10:14 AM

I have a Taco now, and my last truck was an 05 Ranger Edge extra cab. The tacos are larger and are amazing. I love my taco. I loved my ranger but I love love my taco. Well not "love love" cause that would be wierd and I'm sure hurt. My point is I really like the taco, get a taco.

missileman125fw · 09-23-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nocarsallowed

Been looking at your forum . I'm a Ford guy so be nice

Been with Ford Ranger and F-150 for past 13 years since I was 22. I have F-150 now and with gas prices the way they are I have to go back to mid-sized.
So far haven't had probs with my Fords until they started to age. I'm now looking at Toyotas.
I want the Tacoma access cab or another Ford Ranger access cab and I can't make up my mind. I'm little hard on trucks specially on highways. Would like to know if you tacoma owners have to do a lot of repairs from aging, if so what kind of repairs/problems?
Plz...no salesmen! I want to hear from consumers.

Welcome to TacomaWorld!
I've had my Tacoma for about a year and haven't had any problems. I've always had Chevys but when the 05 Tacoma came out, I was sold. I don't think you'll regret leaving Ford.

socalman22 · 09-23-2008, 10:15 AM

The only the aging would have been my tires thats all these trucks are solid, are you looking for new or used?

eordonez · 09-23-2008, 10:16 AM

Welcome to the Forums!

Well im liking my Tacoma a lot i've had it for about 6 months now, gas is getting better, cause im getting used to it, coming from a 4cyl 2.0l car

What kind of engine you are looking into? 4 or 6 cyl??

USMCBulldog · 09-23-2008, 10:18 AM

Well you are in a Tacoma Forum... So our opinnions are a bit biased... But I'll tell you - I love mine!!!

Here are some pics: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...s-my-taco.html

05TacoTRD · 09-23-2008, 10:37 AM

My Dad had several Fords when I was growing up, I've always thought Ford built one hell of a truck. He had two Explorer Sport Tracs (one 4x4, one 4x2). Great little trucks. I would love to have one, but I like my Taco way more.

I bought my Tacoma because of its reputation as being a reliable truck and an off road beast. Don't let its off road ability fool you, its great on the highway. Tons of acceleration, smooth ride, and great gas mileage. I average 20-21MPG in my V6, and thats saying something.

tacomaman06 · 09-23-2008, 10:46 AM

welcome to tw!!!! i was a ford guy too.........i still like ford, and especially the ford trucks, but i really dislike the new body style they gave the f150 in 2004. anyway, i switched over to toyota from a 2002 f150, and honestly, i'll never look back. toyota's just last, can be put thru ever living torture, and still they keep going. my f150 was decent...as i did a few good power mods for it, but the tranny shitted at 1k miles after the warranty ran out, and ford basically told me to piss off...even though i let them do the tranny services. so i came over to toyota, and having the tacoma(had an 06 before my 04), i have peace of mind that i have one of the best trucks on the road.

Jester243 · 09-23-2008, 10:58 AM

I had a 2000 Tacoma, I loved it, and never had any major probleems. I also like the newer body style and was impressed enough with the quality that I bought a 2008 doublecab. I would say that they tires are not up to the quality of the rest of the truck however that is easily changed.

-Dan

PhoenixCadet · 09-23-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by nocarsallowed

Would like to know if you tacoma owners have to do a lot of repairs from aging, if so what kind of repairs/problems?

Dad's got a '97 single cab I4 (manual) - got it brand new. He uses it for daily commute to work (60+ miles round trip) every day, and is currently using it for re-doing our house. Almost 12 years old, 164,000+ miles on it, no problems at all.

KoruptTaco · 09-23-2008, 11:31 AM

My dad has a 94 4x4 that we use around our land (haulin seed, tools, etc) That thing runs like its BRAND NEW, and looks like it too! Also has the coldest A/C Ive ever experienced.

My 05 is incredible. I am coming from a Lexus IS300 and i swear the Tacoma rides better and is more comfortable. You CANT go wrong with a TACO

phantom · 09-23-2008, 11:42 AM

i have been driving toyota iron since 72
and still remember all the comments about made out of old beer cans and such. within a year all that rode with me had a toyota.
and YOU ARE STILL BUYING AMERICAN ! they are made here

i have the standard tacoma 2 wheel drive 5 lugger with 4 banger and auto.
it is my last new set of wheels and that is why i made sure it was a toyota !

NOTE the engine needs no maintenance ( except oil and filter) till 100K miles, no zerk fittings
i have hauled max load ( with timbrens) and still was good to drive !
stock it has a "gentleman's ride"

i got the auto and air conditioning and all else was stock !
( can't say that bout any of the American iron !
i remember either it was ford or chevvy that to get a/c i had to buy the "upgrade interior option" and one didn't have a/c as a option for a 4 banger

and that is a high spirited 4 banger with a good amount of zip to it ! no problem merging on the freeway at all !

tacoskim · 09-23-2008, 11:49 AM

welcome to TW!
are you seriously here asking our opinion between the best truck against a FORD RANGER??

thats like asking whats better, a tasty steak, or dog shit

nocarsallowed · 09-23-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester243

I had a 2000 Tacoma, I loved it, and never had any major probleems. I also like the newer body style and was impressed enough with the quality that I bought a 2008 doublecab. I would say that they tires are not up to the quality of the rest of the truck however that is easily changed.

-Dan

any probs at all with 00 tac? What parts did you have to replace? I don't really care about the tires either. If I can squeeze over 50,000 miles on them, I'll be happy.

nocarsallowed · 09-23-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixCadet

Dad's got a '97 single cab I4 (manual) - got it brand new. He uses it for daily commute to work (60+ miles round trip) every day, and is currently using it for re-doing our house. Almost 12 years old, 164,000+ miles on it, no problems at all.

I actually wanted to identify the common problems the tacoma has from aging. I never bought Toyota before so I don't know.
Can you drill your dad what problems if any at all (not wear and tear of course). Surely his truck must have had some kind of transmission/suspension/radiator/engine prob with that amount of miles.
My last Ford Ranger didn't last 120,000 miles without repair. It cannot be possible that a 97 truck can last without repair. Ask him please! Thanks.

nocarsallowed · 09-23-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KoruptTaco

My dad has a 94 4x4 that we use around our land (haulin seed, tools, etc) That thing runs like its BRAND NEW, and looks like it too! Also has the coldest A/C Ive ever experienced.

My 05 is incredible. I am coming from a Lexus IS300 and i swear the Tacoma rides better and is more comfortable. You CANT go wrong with a TACO

can you ask your dad of any common probs that he knows about? thx.

tacoskim · 09-23-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocarsallowed

can you ask your dad of any common probs that he knows about? thx.

only common problem is the rusted frame when choosing the 1st gen

nocarsallowed · 09-23-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacoskim

welcome to TW!
are you seriously here asking our opinion between the best truck against a FORD RANGER??

thats like asking whats better, a tasty steak, or dog shit

lol no. The ranger is a good truck and cheap! also cheap to repair. but repairs kind of a pain. I want a long lasting truck for the next 10 yrs with minimal repairs needed. My F-150 has 115,000 miles and it is starting to need repairs....don't want to go through that again.

TacoCo · 09-23-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nocarsallowed

My last Ford Ranger didn't last 120,000 miles without repair. It cannot be possible that a 97 truck can last without repair. Ask him please! Thanks.

It is with Toyota. My prior Toyota to my Tacoma was a '98 4Runner... I put 215k miles on it over 11 years before I sold it, and the only thing I had to replace that wasn't standard maintenance (ie. tires, battery, brake pads, belts, etc.) was the starter at about 180k miles. What's even more telling is that I sold it for $5k in less than a week! I bet you can't do that with a Ford Ranger that's got 215k miles on it.

09-23-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
nocarsallowed Banned Joined: Sep 2008, #9416 Posts: 129 09 TRD Off Road 4X4 - Access Cab Automatic NO MODS YET! 20" Enkeis with NT420 performance tires coming soon...inspired by genxer36.	F-150 Man Been looking at your forum . I'm a Ford guy so be nice Been with Ford Ranger and F-150 for past 13 years since I was 22. I have F-150 now and with gas prices the way they are I have to go back to mid-sized. So far haven't had probs with my Fords until they started to age. I'm now looking at Toyotas. I want the Tacoma access cab or another Ford Ranger access cab and I can't make up my mind. I'm little hard on trucks specially on highways. Would like to know if you tacoma owners have to do a lot of repairs from aging, if so what kind of repairs/problems? Plz...no salesmen! I want to hear from consumers.

09-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
DFPTaco It's TACO time! Joined: Aug 2008, #8617 Location: Desert Hot Springs, CA Age: 27 Posts: 167 07 TRD Sport 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 K&N CAI, Flowmaster 40 Series, AR Mojave rims, Billstien 5100's, Nitto Terra Grapplers, rear diff breather mod, more to come...	I have a Taco now, and my last truck was an 05 Ranger Edge extra cab. The tacos are larger and are amazing. I love my taco. I loved my ranger but I love love my taco. Well not "love love" cause that would be wierd and I'm sure hurt. My point is I really like the taco, get a taco. __________________

09-23-2008, 10:15 AM	#4
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,855 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	The only the aging would have been my tires thats all these trucks are solid, are you looking for new or used? __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter Details San Diego Ocotillo run Jan 10th 2009

09-23-2008, 10:18 AM	#6
USMCBulldog Basass is Why Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Gender: Dude Posts: 1,301 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 liter DOHC V6 3" Tuff Country Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, Mudflap Delete... using Mobile1 Fully Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil Filter.	Well you are in a Tacoma Forum... So our opinnions are a bit biased... But I'll tell you - I love mine!!! Here are some pics: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...s-my-taco.html __________________ Don SEMPER FIDELIS "Either we all get out, or we all go down with hot muzzles and empty mags. NO Exceptions." Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1998-2002 Deployments: Mediterranean Region (June 1999-Dec 1999), Iraq (May 2005 to Sept 2005), 32 total countries. Truck Mods: 3" Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals.

09-23-2008, 10:37 AM	#7
05TacoTRD Why So Serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville Florida Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,703 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Bullbar/skidplate, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Secondary Air Filter Removal DIY, Dented skid plate, 100W Off Road Lights on bull bar, 2FT CB Antenna	My Dad had several Fords when I was growing up, I've always thought Ford built one hell of a truck. He had two Explorer Sport Tracs (one 4x4, one 4x2). Great little trucks. I would love to have one, but I like my Taco way more. I bought my Tacoma because of its reputation as being a reliable truck and an off road beast. Don't let its off road ability fool you, its great on the highway. Tons of acceleration, smooth ride, and great gas mileage. I average 20-21MPG in my V6, and thats saying something. __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

09-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#5
eordonez TW Mid-Shift: The Architect Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,516 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 Forums! Well im liking my Tacoma a lot i've had it for about 6 months now, gas is getting better, cause im getting used to it, coming from a 4cyl 2.0l car What kind of engine you are looking into? 4 or 6 cyl??

09-23-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,617 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	welcome to tw!!!! i was a ford guy too.........i still like ford, and especially the ford trucks, but i really dislike the new body style they gave the f150 in 2004. anyway, i switched over to toyota from a 2002 f150, and honestly, i'll never look back. toyota's just last, can be put thru ever living torture, and still they keep going. my f150 was decent...as i did a few good power mods for it, but the tranny shitted at 1k miles after the warranty ran out, and ford basically told me to piss off...even though i let them do the tranny services. so i came over to toyota, and having the tacoma(had an 06 before my 04), i have peace of mind that i have one of the best trucks on the road. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-23-2008, 10:58 AM	#9
Jester243 Now more extremeer Joined: Jun 2008, #7552 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 434 '08 SR5 Double Cab Impulse Red JBL 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Just had the front side windows tinted to match the others added Tacomaworld.com sticker...	I had a 2000 Tacoma, I loved it, and never had any major probleems. I also like the newer body style and was impressed enough with the quality that I bought a 2008 doublecab. I would say that they tires are not up to the quality of the rest of the truck however that is easily changed. -Dan

09-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#11
KoruptTaco Stock Taco For Now Joined: Sep 2008, #9161 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 311 05 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Short Bed Debadged 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 Debadged	My dad has a 94 4x4 that we use around our land (haulin seed, tools, etc) That thing runs like its BRAND NEW, and looks like it too! Also has the coldest A/C Ive ever experienced. My 05 is incredible. I am coming from a Lexus IS300 and i swear the Tacoma rides better and is more comfortable. You CANT go wrong with a TACO

09-23-2008, 11:42 AM	#12
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,152 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	i have been driving toyota iron since 72 and still remember all the comments about made out of old beer cans and such. within a year all that rode with me had a toyota. and YOU ARE STILL BUYING AMERICAN ! they are made here i have the standard tacoma 2 wheel drive 5 lugger with 4 banger and auto. it is my last new set of wheels and that is why i made sure it was a toyota ! NOTE the engine needs no maintenance ( except oil and filter) till 100K miles, no zerk fittings i have hauled max load ( with timbrens) and still was good to drive ! stock it has a "gentleman's ride" i got the auto and air conditioning and all else was stock ! ( can't say that bout any of the American iron ! i remember either it was ford or chevvy that to get a/c i had to buy the "upgrade interior option" and one didn't have a/c as a option for a 4 banger and that is a high spirited 4 banger with a good amount of zip to it ! no problem merging on the freeway at all !

09-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#13
tacoskim Tuned By Gadget Joined: Mar 2008, #5252 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 1,321 06 black trd sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 URD MAF Cal, JBA headers, URD TCAI, magnaflow cat-back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-pipe, black headlight mod, T-Rex Eyelids, tinted taillights, yellow tinted fogs, LUND screenfront, TRD seat covers	welcome to TW! are you seriously here asking our opinion between the best truck against a FORD RANGER?? thats like asking whats better, a tasty steak, or dog shit __________________ URD MAF Cal (Tuned), JBA Headers, URD TCAI, Magnaflow Cat-Back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-Pipe, Black Headlight Mod, T-Rex Eyelids, Yellow Tinted Fogs, TRD Seat Covers