Looking at an 2005

Looking for a little more advice in my ongoing quest for a new truck...
I'm making arrangements to look at a 2005 double cab 4wd TRD off road with 6spd manual. The reading I've done to this point makes me nervous about the manual tranny. Anything else I should look for? What are the differences between a 2005 like this one and current model year with the same features?

Any thoughts/advice/experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Josh

 

The 6-speed is awesome! Automatics are for women!!!

 

Difference between the 05 Tacoma and the new ones include different tail lights, headlights, cupholders, and a few other minor changes. How many miles are on the truck?

 

50k miles

 

how much are they asking for?

 

$15,000

I'm 99% convinced I won't be buying it though, due to the transmission.

 

Why, what is wrong with the tranny? 50,000 miles is very low for an 05. Good price too.

 

Clutch issues are apparently very prevalent, and there is no fix due to inappropriate design.

 

or for people with better things to do than move levers all over the place while driving... it's 2010 for god's sake... let the car do it for you. i guess we could go back to getting out and crank starting the car too!

 

What does the install entail? $$$?