Tacoma Buyers Guide (1 Viewer)

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I've got lots of questions, and as much as the 4runner/Tacoma coincide with each other, I'm not sure if it all applies to the Tacoma.

So, I want to put this in the FAQ when the questions are answered. (Ill Edit the post and insert the answer with credit to whoever answers)

1. What are "gens" are the tacomas?

-Years associated with the "gen"?
-Differences between "gens"? (I.E. 3.4L gave way to 4.0L in what "gen"?)
-Most desirable "gen"?

2. Main things to look at before buying?

-Average Prices?
-Cost of ownership?
-Mileage max? I.E., if it has 91k and its a 02, be wary or jump on it?
-Fuel consumption?
-Hard to fix things?
-What to not pass up? (I.E. TRD Double Cab...)
-Any particular mechanical/cosmetic items that are unavailable/not worth fixing?
-Longevity of Components? (With and w/o PM preformed?)
-Toyota issued recalls by year/"gen"?
-Maintenance schedule? (I.E. 3.4L Timing belt every 90K)




If raydouble would be so kind, i think most of his 3rd Gen Runner FAQ would work here, but I am not sure... So, Feel free to answer, come up with more questions. Ill be happy to add them to the post!
 
This is what I know off the top of my head, please feel free to use the 4runner FAQ anyway you can. :cheers:

First gen Tacoma - 1995.5-2004
engine-
2RZ 2.4L 4cyl 2wd only
3RZ 2.7L 4cyl
5VZ 3.4L V6

trans-
4cyl 5speed 2wd = W59 2wd
4cyl 5speed 4wd = W59 4wd
4cyl 4speed auto 2wd/4wd = ???
V6 5speed - 2wd = R150 4wd = R150F
V6 4speed auto - 2wd = A340E 4wd = A340F

Second gen Tacoma - 2004-Present
engine
2TR 2.7L V6
1GR 4.0L V6
manual trans - 2wd = R155 4wd = R155F
auto trans - 2wd = A750E 4wd = A750F

Rear 3rd members are completely different animals between taco's and 4runners.

Taco-

4Runner -


There are really a lot of differences between the two.
I can't speak to much else right off hand.
 
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