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1st gens fade away?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Vann, Apr 23, 2023.

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  1. Apr 29, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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    I don't if it's the American build Quality or Toyota's legendary reputation for Dependability and Reliability but they sure like 1st gen Tacomas south of the border.
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    I’m thinking of it like a 1st gen rescue. Bring them in, rehab them and then release them back to the wild.
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    I suppose that is a possibility. I bought mine new in February 2004 and it now up to 69k miles. Since I'm 55 the engine may just outlive me!
     
    notrouble, Apr 29, 2023
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  4. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:49 PM
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    Nah, just drive it more
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2023 at 11:37 PM
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    Guilty also
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2023 at 11:41 PM
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    I have a friend that buys up Tacoma's here in Phoenix area and ships them to Gutamala. He said owning a first gen Tacoma there is a huge status boost in society.
     
    mechanicjon, Apr 29, 2023
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  7. Apr 30, 2023 at 7:17 AM
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    I didn't even consider them being shipped further out. An old guy I know from Australia has driven his all through South America and said he does draw attention especially in the smaller villages.
     
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  8. Apr 30, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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    I had a wrecked 94 pickup truck (22re 4x4) & sold it to a guy that "he was taking a few vehicles to a port in NJ & having the conex shipped to Guatamala."
     
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  9. May 1, 2023 at 9:47 AM
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    Time changes everything. I'm lucky when it comes to parts. There is a Tacoma junkyard an hour from me in Danville KY. The guy has everything.
     
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  10. May 1, 2023 at 10:07 AM
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    Rusty's Auto Salvage?
     
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  11. May 1, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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    it's better to burn out than to fade away, I suggest we all stop changing out our LBJs starting now
     
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  12. May 1, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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  13. May 1, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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    it would be like a mass extinction event, probably make headlines
     
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  14. May 1, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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    I bet the environmentalists would love that.
     
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    I’ve been wanting to convert to power windows but salvage yard parts here in Tampa and Ocala go in a matter of hours.
     
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  16. May 1, 2023 at 1:22 PM
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    The 2002 a Manual Transmission?
     
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  17. May 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    Automatic double cab 3.4 4x4 TRD offroad
     
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  18. May 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    You go first, and let us know how that works out for U.
     
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  19. May 1, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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    But muh new frames!
     
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  20. May 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM
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    Only thing fading was the paint:

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    But it just needed a deep detail:

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    Picked this one up in January. Has just over 130k miles.
    New trucks are all so big. 1st Gen Taco fits in parking spots, fits in the garage, and hauls the things that need hauling:

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