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Discussion in 'New Members' started by 97taco4x4, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Oct 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    97taco4x4

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    Name is Joe,

    Came across this forum in hopes that I can get some info the reliability of the Tacomas. As my name states, I'm in the final stages of buyin a 97 Taco. Its got about 88k miles on it. So I think that it has a lot of life to live. 3RZ 2.7L 5 speed.

    I would just like to get the everyone's opinion on it. Any pointers and anything that I should look out for. Any and all help would be appreciated :)


    Thanks in advance,
    Joe


    btw-I was a ford man, but I got kinda tired of fixin it up every other month. haha bigger and better things
     
    97taco4x4, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. Oct 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM
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    gupster88

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    at least your backup is a ford!! :) welcome to tw
     
    gupster88, Oct 25, 2009
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  3. Oct 25, 2009 at 11:37 PM
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    neslerrah

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    neslerrah Taco lovin'

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    Hello Joe, welcome to TW.
     
    neslerrah, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. Oct 26, 2009 at 5:59 AM
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    PrezidentRedz

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    PrezidentRedz Uncivilized Creations Prez

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    Welcome, Sounds like a good setup to me.
     
    PrezidentRedz, Oct 26, 2009
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  5. Oct 26, 2009 at 6:04 AM
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    Welcome to the group. I am new myself and these folks are all very friendly and you will find tons of info for your truck.
     
    QuentinEbner, Oct 26, 2009
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  6. Oct 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM
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    97taco4x4

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    97taco4x4 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the warm invite :) looking forward to swappin stories and soakin up all the info you all have to offer.

    lol is a ford backup better than something else? chevy perhaps? lol
     
    97taco4x4, Oct 26, 2009
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  7. Oct 26, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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  8. Oct 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    welcome to TW. What kind of ford truck did u have last.. Congrats on the Tacoma, you won't be disappointed i promise.
     
    VixTacom, Oct 26, 2009
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  9. Oct 26, 2009 at 9:12 AM
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    :wave: Welcome to TW
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2009 at 10:42 PM
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    97taco4x4

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    97taco4x4 [OP] New Member

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    I have a 96 ranger, it is a great truck, but its high up on miles, I've had it since 16,000 miles. But the tacoma is going to be my first 4x4. . .so I'm really excited/hesitant about the whole situation. :)

    I'm just worried that the 2.7L won't be enough power offroad.
     
    97taco4x4, Oct 26, 2009
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  11. Oct 27, 2009 at 6:05 AM
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    NraFan Join the NRA! Protect your freedom!

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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    PrezidentRedz

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    Come on man the 2.7L is awesome.

    Check out my Build.
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2009 at 6:14 AM
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