|
|
Post by Mike Kelly on Jun 9, 2004 13:29:32 GMT -5
So, I was out at the Toy dealer the other day test driving a 4Runner and was talking to the sales guy about Tacomas. He mentioned that the 2005 taco will be built on the much larger 04/05 4Runner frame and will feature the 4.0L V6 found in the Highlander (and I think the new 4Runner as well).
I asked if there were plans for a v8 option for the Taco, and he said that "it was still up in the air".
Could we finally be getting an 8 in the Taco? I'm anxious to see what the new Tacoma will look like. Hopefully it does not go the way of the 4Runner and become plastic.
Hoodlum - have you heard anything?
|
|
|
|
Post by Hoodlum on Jun 9, 2004 16:24:24 GMT -5
yeah I was told that the 4.0 v6 is going in runners and double cabs and there's going to be a v8 option and supercharger option  the question that has not been answered is what's happening to the XTR and REG cabs BELIEVE me I'm on top of this one because I have 1 year left to pay on my 99 and want to get a new DD and it's got to be another taco so the 99 can remain as a trail rig only ;D hey mike love the new and improved imoticons |
|
|
|
Post by Hoodlum on Jun 10, 2004 16:54:51 GMT -5
I just talked to the sales manager and the new tacomas are larger about the size of the T-100 (the older ones) it will have the 4.0v6 with a v8 option he said that it was great looking and he might trade in his Tundra for one but the rumor of super chargers is just that it still may happen but not until they straighten out the problems their having with them  |
|
|
|
Post by Mike Kelly on Jun 11, 2004 8:49:35 GMT -5
Great info! If you happen across any advance photos, lemme know... I'd love to see one!
|
|
|
|
Post by Hoodlum on Jun 11, 2004 8:59:17 GMT -5
I'll see what I can come up with  |
|
|
|
Post by BlackTruck01 on Jun 18, 2004 18:48:19 GMT -5
Hey I'm new here but thought I'd mention I remember seeing an article in one of the truck mags or truck buyers guides that talked about the 05 tacoma and showed one picture a what is supposed to be the 05. it was dressed up in deceptive paint so it was hard to see the body lines it looked like a smaller version of the tundra IMHO. Wish I could remember the magizine or how credible it was but all i remember is the article.
Alex
|
|
|
|
Post by bootdawg on Jun 25, 2004 11:41:57 GMT -5
The July issue of Four Wheeler has a spy photo of the 05 Double Cab. From what I can tell, it looks a lot similar to the new 4Runner with a bed.
Is there anyway to attach docs/pics to a message?
|
|
|
|
Post by Hoodlum on Jul 9, 2004 13:28:47 GMT -5
Here is a update still no pics but I just found out that as of '05 no more bed liner needed they are going with a composit coated bed will post more as I get the info |
|
|
|
Post by Mike Kelly on Jul 12, 2004 8:59:29 GMT -5
That's new. Should be interesting to see how that works. Haven't heard of anyone else doing this stock.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hoodlum on Jul 12, 2004 9:26:48 GMT -5
yeah I'm pretty anxious to see this I got a call from the folks that supply our bed liners to let me know that I no longer have to stock them ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by hntntrk on Jul 15, 2004 2:00:51 GMT -5
I used to work with a woman whoms husband is a Test Driver for Toyota. I gave her a call and found out that they didn't do bad in the off road test however there are a few kinks to work out. He couldn't get specific but he said at least it wasn't as bad as the new Land Cruiser Concept that is coming out.
|
|
|
|
Post by 4TACXOMA4 on Aug 4, 2004 4:28:03 GMT -5
Was one of the kinks that it didn't have any ground clearance? : ) The '05 was on display at the National Takeover event in Tahoe and people were able to take pictures, but the had to sign a paper saying the wouldn't distribute the pics.
|
|
|
|
Post by 4xfred on Aug 4, 2004 21:26:01 GMT -5
;D Just a sidebar...In one of the latest  4wheel&offroad mags, they published the results of a JDpowers survey. The ONLY truck that was voted capable of wheelin' was the.......TACOMA!! Later... |
|
|
|
Post by hntntrk on Aug 4, 2004 22:16:19 GMT -5
I guess that everyone's deffinition of "Wheelin" is differnt. In my experience with Toyota I would have to agree with you 4xfred. However I just gave the information that I was provided with. If I am wrong...I apoligize, and also for apparently offending you by posting the info I was given...
|
|
