Hi,
I've been looking at used tacomas for a while now.
Here's what I think I want:
regular cab, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 4x4.
This would be my daily driver, but I would use it for light off roading - "expedition" style. That would mean camping, hiking and cycling trips. Also about one or twice a year I would try some more challanging off roading with two friends of mine (both land cruisers). No rock crawling.
Here are my questions:
1. Is 4 cylinder substantial engine? The only hauling I would do is motorcycle transportation. I would prefer good milage, plus I think it be cheaper and easier to maintain.
2. Is 5 speed ok for off roading? I hate automatics, and have never owned one.
3. Money is a big issue. I have been thinking about getting a 2 wheel drive one and then when I can afford, swaping parts from a wrecked 4x4. Has anyone done this? ( I would like to get one as new as possible, as I am tired of rusted bolts, and parts breaking due to material stress)
4. I am not sure what year I can afford yet, what are the big year changes - from what I've been looking it seemes that 95 was completley redisigned. Also was this the year they droped the bench seats. I don't like those...
5. any other tips?
Thanks
toolman
I've been looking at used tacomas for a while now.
Here's what I think I want:
regular cab, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 4x4.
This would be my daily driver, but I would use it for light off roading - "expedition" style. That would mean camping, hiking and cycling trips. Also about one or twice a year I would try some more challanging off roading with two friends of mine (both land cruisers). No rock crawling.
Here are my questions:
1. Is 4 cylinder substantial engine? The only hauling I would do is motorcycle transportation. I would prefer good milage, plus I think it be cheaper and easier to maintain.
2. Is 5 speed ok for off roading? I hate automatics, and have never owned one.
3. Money is a big issue. I have been thinking about getting a 2 wheel drive one and then when I can afford, swaping parts from a wrecked 4x4. Has anyone done this? ( I would like to get one as new as possible, as I am tired of rusted bolts, and parts breaking due to material stress)
4. I am not sure what year I can afford yet, what are the big year changes - from what I've been looking it seemes that 95 was completley redisigned. Also was this the year they droped the bench seats. I don't like those...
5. any other tips?
Thanks
toolman