Hey Everyone

I just got an '03 Tacoma yesterday. I am very excited. I thought I would get on here since I own an '89 Supra and am on the supra forums sites. Glad to meet everyone.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Thanks you very much

 

welcome to tw, aggie.......you will find lots of useful info around here, plus, we're kinda like one big toyota lovin family!!!

 

that's great!

 

Welcome and enjoy the ride!

 

So what basics should I know? I don't know jack, really. It's 2WD SR5 V6 Double Cab. I know that it is missing some rubber "bushings" where the bed sits on. Also, my temp gauge is a lil above the middle, but it never goes past that. My mechanic said it just needs a new temp gauge. It has red coolant, from toyota I assume. What kind of preventive maintenance should I get done? It has 51,170 miles.

 

Hey man... i just bought an 01 Taco myself..

i have learned that there was ball joint recall for some of these 2nd gen Tacomas. you may want to check you VIN with a local toy dealership and see if you fall into the repair catagory.

 

shit, will do. thanks. I should just call the repair service and ask them?

 

have you VIN in hand and call:

TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

 

Thanks FU_FJ, I will do that this afternoon

 

let's see some pics of your taco, and welcome to the forum.

 

Give me a day or two. I have been busy with work and with training About the only time I get to drive it is the 10 minute drive to work and the 10 minute drive back

 

Hey I called the number but it only mentioned a recall involving tundras and sequoias with the lower ball joints. Also, isn't the '03 a 1st Gen?

 

Oh BTW, does anyone have a carfax account? I just want to make sure what kind of stuff shows up about my truck. If anyone doesn't mind, thank you.

 

welcome to TW and yes o3 is a 1st genny

 

That's a negative GhostRider!!!!

Linky (scroll down to your model year):
http://www.lemonauto.com/complaints/toyota/toyota_tacoma.htm

My 2001 Taco's VIN was not in the ball joint recall, but, I am eligible for the Fuel System recall. I am making an appt at my dealership to do the upgrade next week.

 

I Have An 03 Prerunner Double Cab Limited V6 , Auto// Welcome

 

Thanks, man. I'll post the results on here tomorrow after I call

 

Thanks,man