Looking for a Taco

Greetings all,

I'm new to the forums, but I've been a long time Toyota fan.
I've had an '85, '88 and '93 4x4 as well as a '95 and '00 4Runner. I had a slight detour with Subaru's since '01 (moved to Japan), but I'm headed back.

Anyway, I'm looking to get a Xtra Cab, TRD, 4x4, somewhere around '99-'03.
I know there were minor changes between '00 and '01, but haven't found exactly what changed.

Is there any preference to what year I should be looking for?
Are there specific "issues" I should be concerned with (depending on year)?

I guess I'm looking for any and all advice before I pick something up?

Thanks in advance

 

Welcome to the site, and as tigerfan just stated, be very careful on what you buy

 

Yeah dude, don't get some rust job. Why you switching from Subaru's? Those turbo boxer engines are pretty bad azz.

 

Rust = bad..noted LOL
I actually was just reading about rust issues. The underside is always a big concern for me, so any rust should be spotted pretty easy. I'm also going to take whatever to a shop for complete inspection.

I loved the Suby's, but I just grew tired of the car scene. I actually had a '97 WRX when I lived in Japan and a '00 RS and currently a '02 WRX (modded out). My needs have changed and I also just miss the Toyota trucks I used to have. Eventually I'll pick up a new STi, but I'll be keeping the Taco too.

 

I finally made it back home and picked up a White '01 Xtra Cab, V6, TRD.
They're smaller than I remember, but so far I love it!!! Like a home coming.

Already did the deck-lid mod...more to come.

I look forward to being a constant lurker and occasionally piping up on this site.

I'll post some pics soon

 

congrats man!!! feels good to drive a toyota again, dont it???