Where do i post this question

Hey guys, I am new here obviously.. Im wondering where to post a question about this tacoma i need help recognizing features to see if its the TRD sport or TRD off road or just a base 4x4 tacoma.... It looks like the TRD sport or off road by how tall it sits and the seats and the power supply in the bed.. but it says BASE in the title.. agh any help appreciated, heres the link.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...field=PRICE&certifiedOnly=false&&aff=national


Thats where its at.. maybe you guys could tell me where to post this thread!

Thanks

BTW i used to own a 09 trd off road 4x4 tacoma and totalled it so now im in the market for another ! Thanks for your time... and your help!

 

That looks like a TRD Sport to me unless they swapped the hood. Wheels are correct and hood is correct for the Sport.

It could have been hit in the rear and they didn't bother replacing the stickers, or the previous owner removed them. And it is Speedway Blue, not Indigo Ink Pearl.

 

^^ This... I just purchased an '05 Sport and that model looks correct to me with the wheels and skewp... Hard to tell without seeing the suspension though.

 

Also has the ac bed outlet, correct for a sport. Check ther rear end housing for the "LSD oil" only sticker.

 

yep, sport for sure. . an expensive one at that.

 

dang guys.. like 3 replies in 2 seconds,, sweeet thanks.. yeah im gonna go test drive it! Yeah I knew that wasn't the Indigo Ink Pearl color!
I like the blue but everyone I know hates it.. I think its kinda 80's looking, what you guys think about the color?

 

I dont like the scoop because im so short (5'7) its hard to see over the hood while driving..
is the off road alot better for off roading?

 

off road has smaller wheels (16 inch), no scoop, and a rear locker. rear locker is pretty sweet for the mild wheeler. ive used mine a few times in just rural settings, where i was stuck. as for hard core stuff, they're ok, but have been known for failing with heavy use.

 

Springs are different up front (progressive so they are stiffer as they get loaded) and the sway bar is a bit smaller and therefore more flexible, IIRC. Locker can be handy but I would be buying a simpler truck and installing aftermarket parts for better performance.

 

looks like a Sport, with the scoop, color matched mirrors, handles, and rear bumper.

 

See, i want an automatic v6 4x4. I dont do alot of off roading but i do go to the sierras to go snowboarding and run into some snow so i need the 4x4.. sucks they are so much more than a pre runner..

 

cool thanks

 

thanks!

 

man thats about the price over here in california for a 4wd.. i could get them down a bit but for a v6 4x4 DC its freaking expensive here..

 

why you try and make me look stupeed?!! . . . all that stuff too ^^ OP.

they are quite pricey yes, but worth it. in the two years ive owned my truck ive never had a problem with it. literally. . like, nothing breaks on it when you do regular maintenance to it. it's amazing. i drove a jeep for 4 years and just got used to things breaking all the time. with tacomas, they just,,,,, work.

and i would find a better deal than that sport you posted. 2 years ago i got my offroad, a year newer, with less miles, for $16,800. doesn't hurt that im a craigslist machine, but just sayin.

 

okay, thanks, yea i need to keep looking and find a desperate seller..
check this out http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...pp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national&listType=1 its a 4 cylinder though... and 5spd

 

not bad. i like the other one better though. . . though if you read brunes' post and plan on upgrading a bunch of hardware, that's a good truck to do it with. i'd still rather have the power of the 6 cylinder.

and one other thing, i wont ever buy a first year model vehicle. i just wont. 05 was the first year for these 2nd gen trucks. is there a strong trend of problems with 05's? no. . i just wouldn't buy one is all im saying.

 

Yeah I think i need to suck it up and get a v6!

Why not a first model?
See im coming from an 86 22re 5 spd with 31 1/2 inch tires and slow as a snail.. so anythings going to feel like a million bucks after driving such a slow truck..

theres also this one

2005 Toyota Tacoma 4door trd off road 120 k miles - $15,488
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...pp=50&feedSegId=28705&aff=national&listType=1

I think thats a better deal

 

Does that one have 1st gen wheels on it?

I guess it doesn't really matter though since I'm guessing you'll upgrade those...

 

yeah i will eventually,, but i like the TRD alloy wheels... crap... and also they put a stupid grill on it