I've got to say I'm really impressed with the 05 Taco and am considering one, but I do have some questions since I'm not familiar with the Toyota lineup.
I've tried searching here but havent come up with much about the 05's, especially in the way of first year hangups. I noticed a few complaints about some clunks from shock boots and or seatbelts. Also wind buffeting on what I assume to be the dealer accessor skidplate. But what I find really disturbing is the complaints about leaks! How broad of a problem is this? And overall would I be better waiting for the 06?
I have a couple other option questions that I dont quite trust the dealer on. I'm looking at a PreRunner w/offroad package, according to the salesman the e-locker isn't for use above 6mph? Surely he meant engagement but he said driving... is this correct?
He also said that due to the new computer setup you cannot change gears or tiresize? Sounds a bit fishy to me.... I've never run across a vehicle that could not be corrected for tires and or gearing.
Lastly, what is the difference between these two options? One is $650 and one is $800
Vehicle Stability Ctrl(VSC)+Traction Ctrl
Vehicle Stability Control(VSC) + Traction
-Control(Trac) W/Automatic Limited Slip Diff
Seems like they use brake modulation to simulate a LSD? If so that sounds like it would be the setup to have combined with an e-locker. Locker when you need it, quasi LSD the rest of the time.
I've tried searching here but havent come up with much about the 05's, especially in the way of first year hangups. I noticed a few complaints about some clunks from shock boots and or seatbelts. Also wind buffeting on what I assume to be the dealer accessor skidplate. But what I find really disturbing is the complaints about leaks! How broad of a problem is this? And overall would I be better waiting for the 06?
I have a couple other option questions that I dont quite trust the dealer on. I'm looking at a PreRunner w/offroad package, according to the salesman the e-locker isn't for use above 6mph? Surely he meant engagement but he said driving... is this correct?
He also said that due to the new computer setup you cannot change gears or tiresize? Sounds a bit fishy to me.... I've never run across a vehicle that could not be corrected for tires and or gearing.
Lastly, what is the difference between these two options? One is $650 and one is $800
Vehicle Stability Ctrl(VSC)+Traction Ctrl
Vehicle Stability Control(VSC) + Traction
-Control(Trac) W/Automatic Limited Slip Diff
Seems like they use brake modulation to simulate a LSD? If so that sounds like it would be the setup to have combined with an e-locker. Locker when you need it, quasi LSD the rest of the time.