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New Tacoma I found me!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mdslawn, Oct 25, 2017.

  1. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    Mdslawn

    Mdslawn [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Found me a one owner 95 model single cab with a v6 ! Lucky find


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  2. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    rzgkane

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    4Runner Trail wheels and Toyo Open Country ATII tires 265-70-17. Cosmetic stuff like Pro grille and OffRoad black bumper trim, vinyl delete on side, added hood graphic, OEM tube steps.
    Very cool.
     
  3. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    lucky13don

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  4. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    Dr. Mantis Toboggan

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    That bad boy looks clean! Any plans for it?
     
  5. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    ElBlancoTaco

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    Man that is nice. I think regularly of looking for one, but I think I'm just going to be happy making my 2014 into one of those perfect one-owner rigs for some lucky person in about 12-15 years
     
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  6. Oct 25, 2017 at 9:55 AM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    What's the mileage on that thing? I like the paint job. How much did it cost you?
     
  7. Oct 25, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    Mdslawn

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    It has 214k on it . I know what you mean Elblanco. You'll make someone's day when the time comes.its extremely clean. I got a smoking deal on it. I took the camper off and put a bed cover on it and put some irok nd tires on it and hopefully put a big buck in the back of it. I bought it to hunt out of !
     
  8. Oct 25, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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    99SuperTaco4x4

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    Congrats! So lucky, ball park on price???
     
  9. Oct 25, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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    Mdslawn

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    I'm in Mississippi and had to get it shipped from California but cost of the truck I paid 3600 plus shipping .
     
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  10. Oct 25, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    ManInTheMaze

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    How did you find a Tacoma in California for that price? sincerely interested...
     
  11. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    Mdslawn

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    I search on Autotrader and Craigslist all the time looking for clean yotas and came across this one. I like Autotrader because you can type in exactly what you want. I went in and was searching for a 95-97 v6 and it popped up for sale. Contacted the guy and sent a cashiers check and contacted a shipping company online . Took about a week and they called me back with a hauling company that was willing to pick it up . I took a chance with the guy sending the money to him but had talked to him several long conversations and decided to take a chance on it and everything worked out perfectly. Bought it unseen and it showed up just as good as the pictures and he described . So I couldn't be happier!
     
  12. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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  13. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    ManInTheMaze

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    Right on man! Hope you enjoy the new truck. Out of curiosity, why were you looking for years 95-97 specifically?
     
  14. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:18 PM
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    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Slick find!
     
  15. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    Mdslawn

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    Because I wanted a single cab with the v6
     
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  16. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    Mdslawn

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    When I found it it had a dash mat, steering wheel cover and seat covers that matched... I was like yeppp this is the one! I knew it had been taken care of!
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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  18. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Fantastic find, welcome to the single cab v6 club, now find a supercharger for that thing!!!!
     
  19. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    Runtacorun

    Runtacorun Just Browsing

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    That is a nice truck. Looks like it just came off the lot.
     
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  20. Oct 25, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    Mdslawn

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    Haha no doubt I just sold my double cab that had a supercharger on it! Wish I would have taken it off! Had the urd pully and 7th injector tooIMG_2721.jpgIMG_3528.jpg
     

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