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Discussion in 'X-Runners' started by xptical, May 10, 2010.

  1. May 10, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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    Hi all,

    This is my first post here, so please be kind...


    I'm looking at Tacomas in the Central GA area. I think I may have settled on a 2005ish X-Runner Access Cab. V6 with a 6-speed transmission.


    It seems like a nice mod for the stock Tacoma. Just about every time I have gone overseas, I have ended up falling in love with the Hilux. Those things are real work horses out there. And they never die.


    Now, on to the truck I'm looking at:

    What kinds of things should I be looking at? I mean, what are common problems that arise with the X-Runner?

    Thanks all...
     
    xptical, May 10, 2010
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  2. May 11, 2010 at 8:34 AM
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    I dont have an xrunner but i do have a 2005 taco V6 but its auto. My truck has 142000+ miles and it still runs like it is brand new. These trucks are the best!:)
     
    tiresmokintacoma, May 11, 2010
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  3. May 11, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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    Welcome to TW
     
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  4. May 11, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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    The only down side to this truck is the head unit. Can someone suggest a good replacement with an AUX input?


    Oh and I'd also like to get a cover for the bed. Any suggestions?
     
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  5. May 11, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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    Found another annoying thing on the ride home. I got a blue XR and the dashboard lights are all orange. Anyone know of a way to get blue lights in the dash?
     
    xptical, May 11, 2010
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  6. May 20, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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    my x has one problem the oem clutch sucks and if you play the truck the brakes cant handle it (they just burn away)
     
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  7. May 20, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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    I would't say thats true with all X's, Ive got over 70k on mine and have never had an issue with it. clutch,tranny, brakes not a problem.. Its a badass truck..

    Oh... and i dont baby it
     
    05 X-Runner, May 20, 2010
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  8. May 21, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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    Well, after a week with my XR, I'm pretty happy. Does anyone know where to get color-matched touch-up paint for the 2005 blue XR?
     
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  9. May 22, 2010 at 7:45 AM
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    I got some from here
    http://www.autovisuals.com/

    and at the stealership..

    Glad you like the truck..

    You also might want to check out this site
    http://www.xr-underground.com/




     
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  10. May 22, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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