Buying a 05 Tacoma - Suggestions/Comments Appreciated

Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace a
99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of my
rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base, prerunner,
etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.

I have a 2005 2.7L 4CYL Regular Cab - 23-25 MPG-good power-no
problems-bought 12/31/04-well built
"GD" <gpdeloATotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace a
> 99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of my
> rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base, prerunner,
> etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.
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[QUOTE=GD]Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace a
99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of my
rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base, prerunner,
etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.[/QUOTE]
Through my experience on choosing what type of vehicle to buy I find test driving different models and makes, that is, if you can.

"GD" <gpdeloATotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace a
> 99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of my
> rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base, prerunner,
> etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.
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Get the v-6, the 4 is nice, in real time tests, the fuel consumption is
almost identical... and u get more power with the 6

it seems though - more maintenance is required with the 6 - tuneups at
30,000 instead of 120,000 comes to mind
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> "GD" <gpdeloATotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace
>> a 99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of
>> my rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base,
>> prerunner, etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.
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> Get the v-6, the 4 is nice, in real time tests, the fuel consumption is
> almost identical... and u get more power with the 6
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On Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:35:44 -0400, "Bob Palmer" <jenbobkatelyn@adelphia.net>
found these unused words floating about:
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>it seems though - more maintenance is required with the 6 - tuneups at
>30,000 instead of 120,000 comes to mind
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>> "GD" <gpdeloATotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>> Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace
>>> a 99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of
>>> my rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base,
>>> prerunner, etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.
>>>[/color]
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>> Get the v-6, the 4 is nice, in real time tests, the fuel consumption is
>> almost identical... and u get more power with the 6
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Just have the dealer put in the platinum version of the plugs, then it jumps
to 60K

I have the 04 x-cab v6 sr5 4x4 auto. It has good power, but not enuf for me
to want the i-4. My old 90 was identical and added lumar supports and
factory sunroof.

Your probably really dont need 4x4. The prerunner will save you $4k and 500
pounds of machinery. I really dont need 4x4 either. So I got 4x4 because I
wanted. You should decide for yourself too. I mean who cares if I get
stuck at the lodge in a snow storm. To the lodge is important. getting
home can wait.


"GD" <gpdeloATotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Planning on buying an 05 Tacoma 4x4 in the next two weeks. Will replace a
> 99 F150. Will be used on road but need the 4x4 for winter because of my
> rural, unplowed subdivision. Suggestions on model, i.e. base, prerunner,
> etc. Comments on options or anything appreciated.
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I have a 98 NICE just had complete custom paint frame up. they are DEFINATLEY worth it, wife has a corolla with 260,000 miles.....not ONE problem.....