need help both truck are sweet

if you had the choice of a red 2004 dubble cab or a silver 2005 dubble cab both have 100.000 km on them

 

05

 

im gonna say 2004 for sure....the 05 had to many problems, especially being a first production model for the newer tacoma. im looking to trade my 06 prerunner out of the current lease i have for a 03 or and 04 4x4 tacoma.

 

(cosigns tacoman) hes right get the 04...from 01 to 04 it gave toyota 3 years to bring the truck up to par...i have an 05 and ill tell u to go with the 04 since the 05 was the first year just like mitsubishi and honda...i wouldnt buy their trucks cuz it was the first trucks theyve made in a while u know

 

05 is a great truck! I had an 03 taco, the 05 is a better truck. I have 86,000 miles without any problems. Still has the power it had when I bought it. It is a roomier truck. Can tow a boat without any problems. My 03 I had a problem stopping quickly while towing.



My 05

 

04

 

What problems did the 05 have? I haven't had any problems with mine.

 

The 05 Tacoma is on the old Tundra platform. It isn't like it was built from the ground up as a totally new vehicle.

The only thing I have had to do is the usual oil changes,etc. Replaced the tires once. Brakes twice (just had them done). Alignment once. Tires are rotated & balanced every oil change (for free (costco)).

 

i have an 05 ....no problems yet...all im saying is it is the first year that model came out...it cant be perfect

 

I'll take the 05, Toyota has been making trucks for decades I don't think they need a extra year or two to perfect their design.

 

Pre '05's are smaller, much smaller interior. I thought about buying one a few years back but decided against it for this reason. You'll have decide whether that's a factor for you or not.

 

small can be good just for me but not sure how the gf is going to like the move from a grand prix to a 03 tacoma lol
the red 04 has been sold dammmm

 

3.4L....or 4.0L??While the 04 is a great truck.4.0L is hands down.

 

its now between a 03 cab and a half truck ( not access cab)
or 05 dubble cab short box

 

I say the '05.

 

+1... haven't had a single problem with my 05 and it's an early production one. Ordered December 04 and delivered off the truck April of 05

 

I wish I still had my 03. New trucks do have more power and space, but the build quality is way down.

 

These 2 here answer your question.Sounds like she'll be much happier in the quad cab.

 

ya. ive been shopping for liek 4 months now its starting to become more a pain in the butt i just have to jump in and get wet and get it done with

 

The only problem my '05 has is the weak tailgate. Otherwise its completely problem free. I enjoy every minute I spend driving it.

The 04 and earlier models are good trucks, but they are tiny. For that reason I would not buy one.