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

what's the code?

 

I've been eyeing the used market on the Lexus CT200h (the Lexus Prius), you can get a really nice one for around 10k. Style-wise I think they look pretty sharp too.

 

One of those or 10 of my camrys or one camry and gas money for days

 

DD mod is the best mod.

IMG_2269 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

'17 Corolla. Needs tint still, and some minor mods.

 

Looks good. Somehow mine are still completely intact. Still under 100k miles but impressive none the less for being nearly 16 years old.

 

Might be the dry desert climate my truck has always been in too, who knows...but every time I clean them I do it carefully just waiting for the day when one of them pops off lol.

 

I looked at the CT200h before the Prius. It's a lot smaller than the Prius, which I didn't like. And the interior is dated. The base infotainment system is bare bones, and the upgraded one with screen has a really weird mouse dongle that you have to use. My prius has a touch screen, larger and cleaner display, and easier controls than the Lexus did. Granted, the Prius is the latest generation and the majority of the CT200hs I saw when I was shopping were in the 2013-2015 range
There's also a lot more used Priuses/Priui..? out there which made finding a one owner, low mileage, good service history vehicle easier.

 

With the coils touching are we talking the first two full wraps touching or including the little flat wrap?

I will one up the DD mod. Used to commute 30 mins on I-70 which led to one death of a 3rd gen 4runner. Now I commute 15 mins on the bike path.

Truck will be only for short bike/kayak trips or when I need to get somewhere that I need clearance for.

My fam is:

Mom: 1998 Sienna
Dad: 2008 Tundra
Me: 2003 Taco

Brother: 2000's Accord (practically the kid next door that looks eerily like he could be your brother)

 

Yeah I picked a 2013 Prius early this year. It’s awesome to run around town in and to save miles from my truck.

 

The Prius is the better buy over the CT200h. It's cheaper, has more room, lighter so it isn't as slow and gets better MPG. It just doesn't look as good as the CT200H. I would probably pick a Yaris or Corolla over both though.

 

I installed a $60 EasyGuard Remote Start & Push Button Start Alarm System. I may do a step by step wire color code for super easy install. Looks like a mess while testing the system, but I clean up my wiring before final inspection.
#1RULE OF INSTALLMENT: ALWAYS SOLDER ALL YOUR CONNECTIONS!

 

Perhaps I just need to find some flashing police lights and trade!

 

BTW, the EasyGuard alarm system is also a PKE (passive keyless entry) as well, as you walk up to the Tacoma it automatically detects your F.O.B. And unlocks the doors.

 

Would love to have remote start. Write up pls!

 

Day 3. Only able to get one cap welded on. Had some errands to run unfortunately. Hoping to finish up tomorrow, if weather permits.

 

Looking good!

 

That would be awesome

 

Yeah I haven't had issues with mine

 

Definitely need to check this out

 

Its always good to have a "pile" going!