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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 503TRD, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. Jul 10, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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  2. Jul 10, 2010 at 12:59 AM
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    503TRD

    503TRD [OP] Trucker

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
  3. Jul 10, 2010 at 1:04 AM
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    JKD

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    New vehicles have been known to have A/C problems just like any other kind of problem. Was the '05 released in late '04 as is typical?

    Oh, and the 4.0 was rated higher in earlier years. They switched to a different specification of horsepower test in about 07 which downrated the engines.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2010 at 1:06 AM
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    Bilstein 5100s with Add-A-Leaf 18x9 XD Addicts on 285/65R18 Nitto Terra Grapplers G2 TRD Skid Plate Gray Husky Liners Venture Shield Clear Bra TRD Sport Pedals Seat Belt Alarm Disabled LED Map Lights (Cool White) LED Dome Light (Cool White) LED License Plate Lights (Cool White) White Engine Cover White Toyota FJ Grill Badge Viper 2 Way Alarm System Debadged Tailgate Fog Light Anytime Mod Window Tint Black Mesh Upper Grillcraft Black Mesh Lower Grillcraft Black Mesh Grillcraft Triangles Raven Speed Antenna AFE Stage 2 Pro-Dry S Intake Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers
    That's a lot of money for an '05 man. I bought my '06 from a dealer in slc with 53,000 for 19,500 (same exact truck just in silver). I'd work them before you even make the trip. Go into the deal like you have nothing to lose and you are not in need of the vehicle. Make them work for your business and not half ass it.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2010 at 1:12 AM
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    503TRD

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    Lol, but Oregon actually has very hot summers. It's been atleast 98 degrees every day for the last week now.:D
     
  6. Jul 10, 2010 at 1:13 AM
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    Do you think there will be alot of Tacoma's traded in when the 2011's are released? Or should I continue to look via private seller.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2010 at 1:52 AM
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  8. Jul 10, 2010 at 2:04 AM
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    still expensive. I'm 18 and I recomend 4x4 for thoose few times you will need it. And for snow 4x4 will make it easier.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2010 at 2:06 AM
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    503TRD

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    I know that's what my dad says and I totally agree about the 4WD..I'm just getting impatient/desperate a little because I'm starting to think I will never find what I'm looking for. I do like that TRD Sport PreRunner though, what kind of price would you guys pay for it? like 18-19k?
     
  10. Jul 10, 2010 at 2:10 AM
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    I know how that is I just got my truck in november. I found out that it really pays to wait and get the truck you want. If you don't wait you will probibly regret it later when you see one for sale the way you want it.
     
  11. Jul 10, 2010 at 4:59 AM
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    I just picked up a 2006 Tacoma PreRunner for $15k, including taxes, tags, and title bs. It all comes down to knowing what you want, knowing what your willing to pay for it (within reason) and not settling for less. I figured I'm going to drive this truck for the next 10 years of my life probably, so it needs to be exactly what I want with no compromises.
     
  12. Jul 10, 2010 at 6:02 AM
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    Hold out till you find the one you really want. Don't just go buy one because you want a car right right now and your sick of waiting. Tacomas get traded in everyday just look on autotrader all the time. I just purchased an 05 Acc cab trd off road 4x4 with 52,000 on it for 17,600, worked them down from 19,400. 4x4 is the way to go.
     
  13. Jul 10, 2010 at 6:12 AM
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    I know it's tough dude, but hold out for what you absolutely want. Also, those all look expensive.

    If you DO end up going for it, check for some of the 05 issues, I think engine mounts was one of them.
     
  14. Jul 10, 2010 at 6:16 AM
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    Paid 17.5 for my 05 PreRunner DC TRD OR with 48k .. I'd be patient.
     
  15. Jul 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM
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    dexterdog

    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    If it is an original Pacific NW vehicle then there won't be any salt damage.

    Burlington is quite a drive if you don't live in Washington. It's a long way to go to look at a truck.

    Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington summers can be brutal. Once you're east of the Cascade Mountains it looks like a desert.
     

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