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1st Gen Tacoma Buyers Guide

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ERG80, May 14, 2011.

  1. Jan 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM
    #201
    Stompson

    Stompson Well-Known Member

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    Chris
    VA
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Sport Short Bed MT
    OME Lift > Stage 3 ICON, KDMax Pro Tune Leitner ACS, Decked Box
    I've read through a considerable amount of the links provided here...thanks for the efforts. Very informative.

    I'm not seeing a lot of information on the 1st gen factory supercharger though. My son is interested in a 1st gen he found at a local dealer (dealer is a Toyota truck hoarder of sorts as that's basically all he sells). I haven't gotten much information yet, other than it's a supercharged TRD OR with the 5sp manual and a tiny little moon roof. Not even sure of the exact year...I think the OR offered the SC in '98? I did a brief walkaround on it without being able to open the truck or pop the hood.

    Things I like:
    • It's a Tacoma
    • low miles for it's age - 102k
    • It's a manual transmission truck.
    • The body looks really good...no signs of cancer or paint issues.
    • Frame looks solid. Black overspray noted, however...but no significant rust issues or soft spots.
    • Interior looks to be well maintained. No seat covers, little to no staining.
    • No noticeable leaks from underneath, or on ground where it's been sitting for about a week
    • It's already lifted with 33 mt tires
    • ARB bumper (always like them on Toyotas and jeeps)
    Things I'm unsure of:
    • Supercharger - no knowlege of these
    • Black undercarraige spray. likely recent. Hopefully just for cosmetic or preventative purposes. I poked around and couldn't find any flaking or soft spots
    • moon roof - I recall moon roofs having a lot of leaking issues in the 90s
    • A-pillar gauges - I assume they were aftermarket? Looks cheesy to me.
    • things to look for specific for these trucks
    • if the timing belt has been replaced
    Things I don't like:
    • Its lifted with adjustable coils up front, body spacers, and blocks in the rear. I'd probably want to change this. I wonder if a set of ICON 3rd gen leafs would fit?
    • Snorkel
    • So small. I forgot how small the 1st gens were...
    • 16k asking price
    Any input or advice would be appreciated. Things to look for, find out, ask, etc.
     
    Last edited: Jan 14, 2023
  2. Feb 22, 2023 at 12:23 AM
    #202
    Keep'er'rollin97

    Keep'er'rollin97 Black and White '97 4X4, daily driven

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    First Name:
    Josh
    NC
    Vehicle:
    '97 Tacoma 2.7l 4X4
    Leveling kit, Falken Wildpeaks
    According to Toyota, all 3 ARE interference motors, that said, timing belt on 3.4 is more likely to break than timing chain on 2.4 or 2.7, saw post on page one claiming otherwise, and felt the warning should be put out there
     
  3. Jun 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM
    #203
    ERG80

    ERG80 [OP] Newb

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    1997 T100 & 1996 FZJ80
    Imso glad it’s still useful! Can’t believe it’s 13 years old already!
     

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