Finally more info/pics on the 05 Tacoma!
08-29-2004 | 10:11 PM
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Finally more info/pics on the 05 Tacoma!
"The next-generation Tacoma is derived from Toyota’s Prado platform, which is the basis for the Lexus GX470 and Toyota 4Runner SUVs. The frame is fully boxed up front while the middle is rolled-lip C-channel and the rear is open C-channel."
Here is the link to the pictures and writeup that someone posted on TTORA:
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/2005...ive/page1.html
Here is the link to the pictures and writeup that someone posted on TTORA:
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/2005...ive/page1.html
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08-29-2004 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyRat
if it works don't fix it...
I love the current taco too but Toyota isn't in it to please 5% of the market.
They have to keep up and also lead. Every major "compact" is larger- Toyota has been there-done that, they aren't getting caught with their pants down again.
08-29-2004 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 4x4Yota
Yeah, if the V8 gets put into the Tacoma it won't be until the new Tundra comes out. I noticed in the writeup that the 4.0 V6 has more horsepower than the Dakota V8 already.
It's also going in the Lexus GS amongst other Toyota models
08-29-2004 | 11:56 PM
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man, a double cab with the long bed too!??! rock on! 
but yeah, those chevy colorado fender flares have GOT TO GO. hasn't toyota learned that big, gaudy fender flares are not well received by toyota owners? and like i said in the other post, tone down that big dodge grill. otherwise, it looks like a very promising vehicle. no doubt theyll sell alot of these really quick.
bob
but yeah, those chevy colorado fender flares have GOT TO GO. hasn't toyota learned that big, gaudy fender flares are not well received by toyota owners? and like i said in the other post, tone down that big dodge grill. otherwise, it looks like a very promising vehicle. no doubt theyll sell alot of these really quick.
bob
08-30-2004 | 03:13 PM
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Here is another review: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/t...1/preview.html
08-30-2004 | 03:23 PM
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After sampling several versions of the 2005 Tacoma, it seems as though Toyota may have left off the latter part of its development mantra, the part that said, "Go and see what your competitors are doing, and then crush them mercilessly with a vastly superior truck that will embarrass lesser pickups into oblivion." It may not have been quite that colorful, but there's no denying the fact that this new Tacoma is far and away one of the best compact trucks ever offered to the American public.
08-30-2004 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
man, a double cab with the long bed too!??! rock on!
but yeah, those chevy colorado fender flares have GOT TO GO. hasn't toyota learned that big, gaudy fender flares are not well received by toyota owners? and like i said in the other post, tone down that big dodge grill. otherwise, it looks like a very promising vehicle. no doubt theyll sell alot of these really quick.
bob
but yeah, those chevy colorado fender flares have GOT TO GO. hasn't toyota learned that big, gaudy fender flares are not well received by toyota owners? and like i said in the other post, tone down that big dodge grill. otherwise, it looks like a very promising vehicle. no doubt theyll sell alot of these really quick.
bob
08-31-2004 | 07:14 PM
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I definetly dont like the direction Toyota is going, and I should know about these things!! Everything is getting gaudy and unusable. The larger the trucks get, the more people wont take them on trails as they wont fit! When was the last time you saw an FJ100 on the trial? NEVER. Remind me why these things have 4 wheel drive again?
On the semi-plus side, they came up with a six speed transmission. FINALLY more gears and a lower 1st gear to boot.....on the same note, Jeep jsut introduced a 6 speed manual and a 5 speed auto for its Wranglers. Coincidence? Hmm. Now if only the transfer cases were gear drive 4:1 reduction.....
On the semi-plus side, they came up with a six speed transmission. FINALLY more gears and a lower 1st gear to boot.....on the same note, Jeep jsut introduced a 6 speed manual and a 5 speed auto for its Wranglers. Coincidence? Hmm. Now if only the transfer cases were gear drive 4:1 reduction.....
