What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

i have 153 on my 03..

 

Nice! I bought my truck with that many miles

Ha probably right. The truck has been in my family since 160k and all that's been done is a catalytic converter, valve cover gaskets, and a rear main seal. Going to try and tackle a timing belt and water pump in the next few weeks since idk the last time it was done.

 

Bought my 2004 last week with just under 64k on the odometer. It almost has 66k now

 

Holy shit I hope you took it on a trip or something and that's not from your daily commute!

 

Took a pair of 800 mile road trips. If nothing else, its a good way to shake out any "bugs" in the drivetrain.

 

Lol got requoted twice and both aren't my screen name

 

2004 with only 98,000. Plan to sell once I hit 120,000.

 

Maybe on tapa? I noticed on tapa quoting is not always accurate.

 

Pulled apart for new internals, Cut the old truss off... and cleaning it up!

 

Living in the Mile High City, we have the highest resale value of any city in the country for 2001-2004 Tacomas. I bet if I leave everything on there(LED lights, brush guard, topper, rack, everything)...I could pull $15K easy, and just use that for a newer Tacoma.

 

228k on my 97 142k on my 06

 

This exactly. My buddy (a member here) totaled his 1st gen and went to a 2nd gen and hates it vs his old 1st gen.

 

X2... not wrecked 03 access cab, $$$ issues//// Had a 08 for a minute till i could sell her and get this!!!!! 1st GENS

 

That is Awesome!!!! Tell the tale how you came upon such a gem & $$$

Come on man!!!! Share! How about a pic or two?

Congrats on the FIND!!!!!

 

I wish mine wasn't so old/in rough shape rust wise. I would love to keep her for another 5+ years. When I get another it will likely be another low mileage 03/04.

 

140k on my 98, bought it in 07 with 50k!

 

^^^^^^^^

 

I was driving a 2001 F150 with 159k on the odometer and direct access to my bank account. In the 2 years I had it, I replaced axle seals twice, brakes, fuel pump, fuel tank, ball joints and the cam phasers were going out. We were looking online for a new vehicle for my wife when this popped up.

Its a 2004 SR5 with a 2.7L and manual everything. The dealer had replaced the frame, tires, changed all fluids, etc. Going from an F150 to this took some getting use to but would do it again in a heartbeat. Having manual everything was a must as I want this to be a KISS truck.

So far, all I've done is order a AFE air filter and fixed the dashboard squeak. Thanks to this site, my wallet is beginning to ache but in a good way. This is my daily driver/mud/crawler toy. It sitting on 265/75R16 Michelin TLX A/T 2 which are essentially 31x10.50's which I'm happy with. I'm getting 21.6MPG on the highway with this setup and have decent ground clearance with this setup.

I probably won't lift it because I "know" what I'll end up doing if I did. A 2" OME lift for 33x12.50's would mean I'd need to drop in some 4.56 gears. Since I had the diff's apart, I'd have to throw in lockers and the list goes on and on (I've been there before).

Instead, I'm looking more at armor and performance upgrades.
-All Pro Rock Sliders
-BudBuilt Skid Plates
-Front and rear bumpers (haven't decided on brand yet but do like the All Pro
-CB
-Toolbox
-Odds and ends

Being a daily driver, I do want to keep my MPG's as good as possible. Likewise, I still want to keep is as comfortable riding as possible. However, I still want to be able to take it on a trail ride, through the corn fields and woods around my farm. Basically a vehicle that I hope I don't ding up but if I do, it a tattoo'd memory worth reliving.

Anyways, enough with the wall of text. Here's my blank canvas.

 

Waiting for my new tires and wheels to be mounted!