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Rococo · 07-14-2004, 04:49 PM

I'm looking to get a toyota tacoma but first I want to do some research to see what the best options are out there, brands, prices, reliability etc.

Any good websites or forums you can recommend?

MSD · 07-14-2004, 10:43 PM

Pick up a copy of the Consumer Reports Buying Guide. My local library has a shelf with all of the guides for the past 20 years.

JStrider · 07-15-2004, 07:40 AM

when i was lookin at cars i really wanted a tacoma... one with 4wd and all that...

a little beyond my budget tho...

i havnt heard anything bad about them...

Scorps · 07-15-2004, 07:57 AM

Car & Driver did a report on the Toyota, Dodge, Chevy, Ford and Nissan.

On ya and the Toyota finished 4th and the Nissan was 1st

Cycler · 07-15-2004, 10:24 AM

http://www.pirate4x4.com<p>http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postli...t=&Board=UBB81<p>http://www.t4x4pickup.com/<p>These are just a few. Everybody I know that has one really likes theirs. I have an 82 with 180000 nearly stock miles runs pretty good.

Rococo · 07-15-2004, 05:24 PM

Sweet info, thanks! I'll take all the forum links I can get.

Scorps · 07-16-2004, 09:14 AM

Why not get a hold of the dealership, if its a 04/05 your looking for they should have little books that tell you what type of engine it comes with, colours and cab size(if there are different size's). I know Dodge has them little books for every model that comes out, very handy.

Cycler · 07-16-2004, 01:42 PM

You can order them online from Toyota.

Scorps · 07-17-2004, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cycler
You can order them online from Toyota.

Or do that

thadon · 07-17-2004, 07:20 PM

Toyota is ok, but if you want better interior fit and finish I'd recommend a Dodge Dakota. I am on my second Dakota and there is not a truck IMO that beats the power, performance and looks of a Dakota. I did a few test drives at a Chevy event, all other manufacturers were there for comparison, The new Colorado and Toyota were not good IMO, too much body sway, not enought power, etc.

07-14-2004, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rococo Insane	Good place to learn about trucks? I'm looking to get a toyota tacoma but first I want to do some research to see what the best options are out there, brands, prices, reliability etc. Any good websites or forums you can recommend?

07-15-2004, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	when i was lookin at cars i really wanted a tacoma... one with 4wd and all that... a little beyond my budget tho... i havnt heard anything bad about them... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

07-15-2004, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Car & Driver did a report on the Toyota, Dodge, Chevy, Ford and Nissan. On ya and the Toyota finished 4th and the Nissan was 1st __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

07-15-2004, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	http://www.pirate4x4.com<p>http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/postli...t=&Board=UBB81<p>http://www.t4x4pickup.com/<p>These are just a few. Everybody I know that has one really likes theirs. I have an 82 with 180000 nearly stock miles runs pretty good. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

07-16-2004, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Why not get a hold of the dealership, if its a 04/05 your looking for they should have little books that tell you what type of engine it comes with, colours and cab size(if there are different size's). I know Dodge has them little books for every model that comes out, very handy. __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

07-14-2004, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Pick up a copy of the Consumer Reports Buying Guide. My local library has a shelf with all of the guides for the past 20 years.

07-15-2004, 05:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rococo Insane	Sweet info, thanks! I'll take all the forum links I can get.

07-16-2004, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	You can order them online from Toyota. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

07-17-2004, 07:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
thadon Cruisin thru life Location: Alpharetta, GA	Toyota is ok, but if you want better interior fit and finish I'd recommend a Dodge Dakota. I am on my second Dakota and there is not a truck IMO that beats the power, performance and looks of a Dakota. I did a few test drives at a Chevy event, all other manufacturers were there for comparison, The new Colorado and Toyota were not good IMO, too much body sway, not enought power, etc.