To get a 2nd gen or keep the 1st gen?

Reading all this makes me want to add one to my Tacoma!

 

I would keep it and use your budget for some decent suspension seats and maybe new head unit/sound system or something. It'll make the truck feel fresh but you get to keep the 1st gen

 

It's not dealers and owners it's the demand.. A lot of ppl like this gen so it holds it's value..

 

I got a nice DBL din screen in there, i built this fiberglass box to fit in the back without taking up to much space



I went to the salvage today to look for some seats for a swap.
Mazda protege seats looked nice but not many features. I want heated seats!
found a nice set of leathers out of an acura but they were tan!!!
the nicest were seats out of a buick Rendesvous but they sat way to high!
Not a single 4 runner or newer toyota. About 500 90's chevy 5.3s hahhaha

 

There is a reason 1st gens still go for so much money.

+1 on the refresh. You sound like you can do a lot of wrench work, why not update the whole thing? You can get heated seat kits/back up sensors/bluetooth all aftermarket and just make it nice. The heated seats install right into your currents or new ones if you want to upgrade them.

Update the interior, add a blower and maybe massage your suspension if it needs it. You'll have a whole new truck and no payments to make (Unless you go crazy in the credit card shopping for parts... )

 

Im at 408k miles, I would trust my truck to take me to south america over a 2nd gen, mostly due to having an electronic transfercase switch.

But I also hear you on the comfort factor, my buddies 2nd gen is so much quieter and nicer, mine just bounces the shit out of my back.

 

Yeah I know they're in demand but the whole purpose of KBB is that it adjusts the price for the demand in your area. When shopping for my trucks I got real sick of owners and dealers always saying "It's a Toyota" Yeah I know... doesn't mean I need to pay 2k more than its worth.

 

Yea i think im just gonna go over the entire thing. I have new bilsteins on the front, Brand new leaf springs in the rear and new shocks.
I need a carrier bearing, The inner tie rods mainly ... they have some play.
The blower is the next big thing for her!

I do Need seats thou. I didnt think about those seat heater kits...Maybe i will have to pick up those protege seats!

 

ok so iv been researching.... I have a line on 4 sets of seats...
2003 mazda protege ..these almost have the same mounting points as the taco!
03 mitsu galant seats...very nice
07 mazda 3 seats! very nice but dont lean forward all that much.
AND
00 Celica Seats! these are my first choice

 

How complicated is the Celica seat swap? That would be great

 

I think there all gonna be a pain in the ass. I'm in for a challenge.
Picked up these accord seats, leather power and heated!
I got the harness for them and the hi/low seat heater buttons.
There mint Condition and match my interior perfect!

 

Paid 80 for the pair from a pick a part!

 

How much did that upholstry job cost if you don't mind me asking?

 

Well got all the wiring figured out. now just gotta fiddle with the brackets. Maybe save that for tomorrow.

 

I used to have a '93 Alltrac

 

Damn i love those cars! Looks good!
iv been tempted to put a launch control system on it just for the sound hahha
RUUUUUMMMMM pop pop pop
haha
I wish mine was LHD!

 

Good deal man. At least yours are powered seats haha

Hmm with install around $1200. I don't play around

 

Well so far i have ordered:
Black TRD supercharger
2.2 URD pulley
Denso Plugs
Holley Meth injection kit
Catch Can
A-pillar Gauge mount (already had a boost gauge)
Stant 170 degree Thermostat
Mevotech Inner & outer Tierods, Upper & Lower Balljoints
"Supercharged" sticker!! haha

 

Some of the dopest seats I've seen in a tacoma ever! Well done!

 

Thanks mark! Only the best