Should I get a Tacoma?

[LadyTacoma]

I have owned various Toyotas: Camry, Highlander, Sequoia. Now I'm looking at getting a Tacoma. I need the truck part of it to carry various things for my job. I don't want an SUV anymore. I like the look and the accessories that come with the TRD Sport. I just don't like the way it drives (too bumpy compared to the SR5). Have many of you added a lot of accessories? I'm currently driving an Acura TSX which I traded my Sequoia in for. Now I really miss the ability to carry a lot of things and the high driving position. Let me know all the good and bad things about the Tacoma. The Tacoma truck is the only truck I've really considered.

[RichTCMC]

I just purchased a 2006 Prerunner crew cab SR5 LB with the TRD sport package, and i love it... the ride is smoother compared to the TRD off road version, because of the off road package, but i agree the sport package looks nicer, it is still not bad, I live in San Diego and really have no need for off road accessories... of all the trucks in its class it is the best i've seen...

[toyotafan]

What do you do for a living LadyTacoma? Hard to go wrong with a Tacoma.

[toyotafan]

To get a Tacoma, or to not get a Tacoma. That is the question.

[WorkingTruck]

I have a Tacoma and it's served me well. Plenty of strength for towing and hauling. Looks good too.

[1 bad tacoma]

the tacoma is nice stay away from he 6 speed manual they are having throw out bearing problems and are in process of redesigning the bearing. i have added a lot to my trd sport just look at my signature and signature pic at the bottom of the post

[toyotafan]

I wanted to bump this thread, anyone have anything to add?

[bebtunes]

I have test drove a Tacoma and I would personally say it was great on a bumpy road, dirt road and even uneven pavement.

[Toyota Girl]

The Tacoma is just a beast, one of the best mid-size trucks ever made IMHO.

[MuddyTacoma]

Go for the TACO! haha, the best truck I have ever owned.

[SurferBoy]

Go for the TACO! haha, the best truck I have ever owned.

I have to agree. If you haven't already decided on another vehicle or gotten one, go with the Tacoma. You simply can't go wrong. It does everything you could want work-wise and looks awesome too.

[GearHead]

Wonder if she got it? Yeah, I know I'm digging a ways back here with this thread, but it's a popular one. Any other thoughts here? How are the 6-speed manuals now for instance?

[jakey-andy]

I have a '04 Tacoma single cab and I love it...I'm hoping to get a newer one but the '04's-present trucks are pretty awesome!

[toyotafan]

I have a '04 Tacoma single cab and I love it...I'm hoping to get a newer one but the '04's-present trucks are pretty awesome!

That's a good truck, how many miles do you have on it?

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Wonder if she got it? Yeah, I know I'm digging a ways back here with this thread, but it's a popular one. Any other thoughts here? How are the 6-speed manuals now for instance?

Hey no worries, never be afraid to breath life back into an older topic! haha

[jakey-andy]

i just posted some pics on my page of my Taco...she's an '04 with 152,000 miles on her. the engine is clean clean and she's realky taken care of...now it's time to mod her. and good starter suggestions?
thanks!

[GearHead]

i just posted some pics on my page of my Taco...she's an '04 with 152,000 miles on her. the engine is clean clean and she's realky taken care of...now it's time to mod her. and good starter suggestions?
thanks!

Well, what exactly would you like to do with it? Bigger tires? Lift kit? Engine or exhaust upgrades?

[jakey-andy]

i've got decent wheels on her and the tires are street tires and they're practically new...so i was thinking of an ehaust upgrade and maybe a cold air intake to boost the hp/mpgs. but i don't want an exhaust that makes my 4 cyl. sound like a ricer, ya know? then once the tires get worn a lil bit, i'm thinkin about a 3"-4" lift just to get good clearance. 642

[GearHead]

I'll ask around and see if I can get some recommendations for you on the exhaust/intake. As for the lift kit Fabtech is the way to go, unless you just want to put a small lift on it using blocks or a leveling kit.

[jakey-andy]

that would be great! that is definately the first modification i'm going to do. i wanna do more than just level it out cause it sits rather low as it is. but, i'll look into the fabtech lift kits.

[GearHead]

that would be great! that is definately the first modification i'm going to do. i wanna do more than just level it out cause it sits rather low as it is. but, i'll look into the fabtech lift kits.

Glad I could help, just following recommendations from other members of this forum.

[toyotafan]

That's what this forum is for afterall. :-)

[MuddyTacoma]

yes, get a Tacoma! Get one now. In fact, get two if you can. ;-)

[GregH]

LOL. I guess it depends on how many vehicles you own already and how much space you have. Tacoma is one of my favorites.