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Just Purchased this 95 Tacoma ext cab 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by chethewitt, Mar 22, 2013.

  1. Mar 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    chethewitt

    chethewitt [OP] Member

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    205k miles, recently had 1800.00 worth of service plus new tires.

    Its an auto, v6, 4x4, LX with no rust, been a florida truck its entire life and I'm the 4th owner. Interior is amazingly clean for the year, ac blows ice cold, motor sounds great and burns no oil.

    Does anyone know what color this is? I haven't searched yet.

    Also, only issue is last owner was unsure when timing belt/water pump were done. I'm prob going to have that done just to be safe...and at some point the rotors need to be turned. Otherwise, its ready to be a daily driver.

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  2. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    Mossy

    Mossy Mechanic for Honda

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    Do you mind me asking what it cost you? It looks real nice. Some wheels and tires would really set that color off!
     
  3. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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  4. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    Suspension: -Bilistien 5100's all around -Add a leaf -Firestone ride rite air bags Performance: -K&N cold air -Borla cat back Stereo: -Pioneer AVH-X2500BT head unit -Kenwood 1400 shallow mount 12'' sub in custom box -Alpine 1100 amp -Alpine 400 4 channel -4 energy component 6.5's Wheels/tires: -17x9 with 4.5 backspacing XD hoss rims with 33'' bfTreadwright gaurd dogs and spidertrax spacers Looks: -Satoshi grille made by myself -Hood, front bumper, grille, roof, tailgate and rear bumper plasti-dipped. -BHLM -eyelids -matted out tailights -Tacoma bed mat Small mods : -Trailer 7 pin replaced and moved into bumper beside licence plate -Removed mud flaps -Repainted frame/lower a-arms, skid and rear diff/housing with por15 -Led bulbs -Interior lights replaced with blue led's -Beep on lock added
    this was my brothers first truck. I loved the thing! Cheap and easy to make yours look the same!
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  5. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Nice, its a shame the clear coat is peeling. The first thing on my list would be to ditch the steel rims. When I took off those old steelies for my current wheels it made a huge difference.
     
  6. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    4600.00
     
  7. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    I didn't realize there was such a truck...
     
  8. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    chethewitt

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    just did some googling and i don't believe there ever was a factory long bed...haha.
     
  9. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Looks like its def got a Pinellas co fl suntan :)

    I grew up in Clearwater. I actually love the early 1st gen steel wheels look tough.
     
  10. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    chethewitt

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    This truck actually spent its first 14 years in orlando between two owners...was then sold to a peach farmer in lake wales.

    I plan on keeping it for awhile...will probably get it repainted if it turns out to be a good truck.

    Also, the color is growing on me and I'm beginning to like the stock steel wheels. I'd probably upgrade to the 4 spoke aluminum wheels commonly found on previous generation 4runner/trucks or maybe the option enkei 15's. The tires are brand new...which makes it hard to justify upgrading to a 16inch tire when these tires are so nice.
     
  11. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    Mossy

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    Nice not a bad deal
     
  12. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    i think i did ok...seller was asking 5900.00.
     
  13. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Nice truck! I'm ready to see what you make of this Tacoma. :thumbsup:
     
  14. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:35 PM
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    First, is cleaning the interior and doing the timing belt. Then, I'm going to replace a few interior pieces that aren't 100% perfect.
     
  15. Mar 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    homer96

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    Paradise blue metallic is the color. I've only seen one like mine in person. She's pretty man. My paint did the same thing on the driver's side front, but insurance painted my truck from the cab up after I blasted a deer at 65mph lol
     

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