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Help me pick a truck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MEDICMAN, Nov 14, 2015.

  1. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:27 AM
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    MEDICMAN

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    MEDICMAN [OP] Member

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    Bully bar, Unknown lift, Rhino Bedliner
    2004 extended cab trd manual v6 90k
    Or
    2006 Tacoma extended cab trd v6 150k both are going for about $14,000

    Help me pick
     
    MEDICMAN, Nov 14, 2015
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  2. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    Digiratus

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    Really? Are you trying to start a fight? Or just trolling? o_O
     
    Digiratus, Nov 14, 2015
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  3. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:41 AM
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    DJB1

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    I vote for the 2004.
     
    DJB1, Nov 14, 2015
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  4. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    yeah this could go very bad.
     
    reef, Nov 14, 2015
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  5. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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    MEDICMAN

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    Nope. Just in a buying dilemma. Hoping you guys can help me pull the trigger on one.
     
    MEDICMAN, Nov 14, 2015
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  6. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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    Nowhereman04

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    Nowhereman04, Nov 14, 2015
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  7. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    Taco gator

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    Taco gator, Nov 14, 2015
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  8. Nov 14, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    reef

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    I'm gonna say the 04 also because the low miles
     
    reef, Nov 14, 2015
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  9. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    '04 would be worth it simply due to the miles. If you're wanting more space, the '06 would serve you well. Any blemishes on the '04 that would deter you? I'm sure they both have scratches and such, but what about seat wear?
     
    ZachPrerunner, Nov 14, 2015
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  10. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    Doesn't say where you live. Big city I would go auto. Country stick.

    04 is first gen, 06 2nd gen. Different HP. I believe the 1st gen has a timing belt, 2nd gen timing chain.

    I don't know
     
    rnish, Nov 14, 2015
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  11. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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    I wouldnt buy a vehicle with 150k miles for 14 grand unless I knew the owner and knew it was cared for. Even if it is a Tacoma. For a few thousand more you could find a second gen with less than 100k. My vote is for low miles.
     
    VandalTaco, Nov 14, 2015
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  12. Nov 14, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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    GreeGunc

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    Well....if your going to wheel it, 04 cause its smaller.
     
    GreeGunc, Nov 14, 2015
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  13. Nov 14, 2015 at 12:08 PM
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    1st gen , because I'm a 1st gen fanboy..... but like someone said, if you need the space, maybe the 2006 will fit your needs better.
     
    opteron, Nov 14, 2015
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  14. Nov 14, 2015 at 12:31 PM
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    I own a 2004 and wouldn't trade it for the world.....with that said I am in the process of doing a motor swap on it cause the tps sensor went out on it and it's 1500 to replace it. Its ultimately your choice just wanted to give you something to ponder.
     
    tacomagirl85, Nov 14, 2015
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  15. Nov 14, 2015 at 12:39 PM
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    1st Gen for the win in here!
     
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  16. Nov 14, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    plus the milage issue
     
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  17. Nov 14, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.
    I had the same thing when I bought mine and I went with the 02 over the 06.
     
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  18. Nov 14, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    I bought a 2nd gen 1st and a 1st gen 2nd. I like the 1st gen better.
     
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  19. Nov 15, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    My vote is for the 04.
     
    68dave, Nov 15, 2015
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