Comments on 2 Tacomas

[80seriesnut]

I am looking at 2 2001 tacomas. They are both ACC cabs. The first one is a TRD V6 auto with 113000 miles. The second one is the 2.7 5 speed with 135000 miles. Both are 4x4. The TRD rear bumper is pretty rusted up. Questions I have- are the ACC cabs big enough to put car seats back there? What should I look for when test driving these vehicles? They are both stock so what is fuel mileage? Other things you can think of. Please comment. Thanks

 

[80seriesnut]

Another question is does anyone make an after market rear bumper for them. I looked on ARBs website and found nothing.

 

[80seriesnut]

Also how do you check the vin for the frame rust recall?

 

[liljlandon]

Carseat shouldn't be an issue on the passenger side. Driver may be harder.

I got 18 regularly and 21 on hwy when stock. I drive moderately.

Not sure on the VIN check.

 

[liljlandon]

I made my rear bumper but try shrockworks, all pro, trail gear, etc.

 

[Haggis]

I bought a nice rear bumper from Front Range Offroad, finished in black. Top notch quality and put it on in 10 minutes. There is not much room in Back of an ACC.

 

[ken_79-fj40]

If you have an infant the rear-facing seats are never going to work if someone has to sit in the front seat too. Forward-facing is OK at best. My daughter is six and in a booster it's getting pretty tight for her. The V6's were rated for 19 highway when they were new. I've had 4 of them and they all seem to average around 15 around town and 18-19 highway for me. The 4 cylinders do get slightly better mileage but it's pretty noticeable drop in power too. If you have more than one kid buy a double cab. I'm sure there are plenty of aftermarket bumpers out there to suit your taste. I see lots of rotted bumpers. Although mine on my 96 is original on a new england truck with 260k on it. Go figure.