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    Quick Links: No Check Engine, no codes running but rich and rough Spark plugs, whose changed em? what kind? Sticking out past the flares High Output Alternator 2.4L 1st gen Tacoma 1" Body Lift 04 tacoma 9" and 9.5" 5125's for my First Gen?

Help with Tacoma purchase.. Which one?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RtacomaN, Jul 10, 2011.

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  1. Jul 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    RtacomaN

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  2. Jul 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    Wish I had one </3
    If i HAD to pick one... The 04.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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    99 is wayy cheaper and not many more miles. good luck! :D
     
    Joels98taco, Jul 10, 2011
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  4. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    Thanks but no locker haha
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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  6. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    It's a 1999 with manual hubs, 5 speed and a V6 Yes I see no locker on the rear but the front end is worth the trade off in my opinion. I have a 1999 also. Manual hubs are better
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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    haha the money you save on it goes toward the lockers :D
     
    Joels98taco, Jul 10, 2011
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  8. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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    The 04 is your best bet..more expensive but a lot newer and very well maintained
     
    Tripletpkc, Jul 10, 2011
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  9. Jul 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    The 04 has more miles and its more expensive. The 99 has lower miles and in great condition, no it may not have a locker but it hasnt been lifted or modded which can be a good thing. Save the money that you would put in the 04 and put it in the 99!
     
    MapleMoose, Jul 10, 2011
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  10. Jul 10, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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    Mod the 99!!!
     
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    haha I think I could do eiether. I actually found a 98 with 105 k miles manual trd and sr5 package close to home for 7000 would that be even better then
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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    You should buy the 04

    Then hire me to drive it to you... :)
     
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    go for it! :D
     
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    99!
     
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  16. Jul 11, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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    99 + $6k = do it

    homeboy wants over $13 for the wheels and tires. no thanks
     
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    or this
     
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    99. I had a 98 and there was nothing better than it. I have a 2011 now and still want me 98 back. 99 is a great truck
     
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    Seems to be a toss up nearly split even... should have made a poll lol
     
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    Or you could drive yours to me or meet me in Witchita/ Salina lol Im traveling through wednesday haha I like your grill
     
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