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Discussion in 'X-Runners' started by DRegs, Jun 4, 2017.

  1. Jun 4, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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    I recently bought a 2005 X-Runner ... one-owner, 10k miles (seriously), and almost bone stock as far as I can tell. The only modification that I can see is the billet grille... and I plan to return that to stock at some point.

    This is the second Toyota pick-up I've owned. The first was a '76 Toyota SR5 long-bed that my dad purchased new. I learned to drive on it, it was my car through college, and I gave it to my brother-in-law when I graduated. I got it back from him in '92 and sold it off in '96 with about 180k miles on the old 20R engine.
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    Congrats on the new truck.

    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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    Youʻve definitely found yourself some toyota gold! 05 with 10k miles is almost unheard of lol. I have a 2015 X-Runner with double the mileage :(. Welcome to TW!
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Wow...that's really low miles for a vehicle coming up on 13 model years old.

    If it were me, I would change the oil with some M1 High Mileage 5w-30....or whatever brand of oil you're loyal to. But the seal and gasket conditioners in the HM formulas might be a good idea for an engine that has clearly sat around unused for most of it's life. That's tough on them.

    In fact...I would change ALL the fluids

    Congrats :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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  6. Jun 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    Thanks for the advice -- I checked the service records and it looks like it was driven about the same amount per year. The dealer I bought it from (traded in at a Jaguar dealership) gave it a thorough going over, gave it an oil change and a brand-new set of tires (including the spare). I agree... a car that just sits in a garage and never gets driven at all can have issues just like a high-mileage car.

    It's currently at my local Toyota dealership having a couple recall items addressed (floormats and seatbelt pre-tensioner)... they said they do some multi-point inspection as part of their normal service.

    I'll probably do a brake-fluid flush myself, maybe the coolant... not sure if the gearbox or diff would need it though.
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2017 at 1:16 PM
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    Done! Thanks for the pointer!
     
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  8. Jun 5, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    Yes, I would change them. Very easy job, especially on the manual gear box.
     
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  9. Jul 26, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    I've been loving ... my daily driver was a 2011 VW GTI (6-speed manual, 4-door)

    Things that take some getting used to:
    • Reverse lock-out -- the GTI requires pushing down on the stick, the X-Runner is just a pressure detent ... still have the GTI, and I was struggling to get it into reverse last time I drove it :)
    • Fuel economy -- the GTI can easily get 25+ cross-town, 30-33 on the freeway ... the X-Runner not so much
    • Length and turning radius -- the GTI is significantly shorter and can turn far sharper ... the X-Runner requires planning ahead when trying to pull into a parking spot
    • Clutch -- the GTI clutch action is so, SO light ... the X-Runner is like a left-leg exercise routine
    • Acceleration -- the GTI feels effortless ... the X-Runner feels like its struggling, but it is deceptively fast
    • FWD vs RWD -- mainly apparent if you lose traction on acceleration ... lots more fun in the X-Runner :D
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    Enjoy it. Would love to knock a 0 of my milage. Prepaid your self for at least 1 throw out bearing issue in it's lifetime! If your lucky!
     
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  11. May 7, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Can I get some clarity on what was the last production year for the X-runner?
     
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  12. May 7, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Tacoma#X-Runner

     
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