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TacomaGeneral discussion forum for the 2005 and later Toyota Tacoma.
This is a discussion thread titled "Trade Up", within the Tacoma forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Well, I'm thinking about selling my 2005 Tacoma and getting a new 4Runner.
Reasons for wanting to upgrade:
V8. Yes, I know the V6 is a strong power plant, but the V8 really feels nice.
Full-time 4wd (better for snow situations) and still has the ability to lock the center diff like part time 4wd.
Fully boxed frame.
Better place to store luggage in the back than in the bed of truck (boarding/ski gear won't get wet).
Built in Japan.
Can be built to have the same off-road capability that my Tacoma currently has.
Much more comfortable seats than the Tacoma. I didn't realize what I was missing.
Anybody interested in a well maintained 2005 Tacoma? So what do you guys think; pros and cons? It seems to me that it would be just as capable of an off road vehicle as the Tacoma with that similar suspension mods.
From someone living in snow country, Tacoma gets the nod when it dumps and we want first chair...
Manual, snow tires, and no VSC or traction control, no retarded vsc dash lights flashing, ABS or throttle cutting. It rocks in the snow with no BS.
So what if boards/skis are in the elements. We use 30 gallon tubs in the bed if we got a cab full and need bags to stay dry. Besides, want to smell boots all the way home? Throw em in the bed, problem solved!
Yea the 4runner's got a V8 and shorter wheelbase for off-road, but kills your ability to drive, and you a BMW man (M3 no less), think you know what I'm talking about. If you drove a lexus IS I would have said nothing.
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From someone living in snow country, Tacoma gets the nod when it dumps and we want first chair...
Manual, snow tires, and no VSC or traction control, no retarded vsc dash lights flashing, ABS or throttle cutting. It rocks in the snow with no BS.
So what if boards/skis are in the elements. We use 30 gallon tubs in the bed if we got a cab full and need bags to stay dry. Besides, want to smell boots all the way home? Throw em in the bed, problem solved!
Yea the 4runner's got a V8 and shorter wheelbase for off-road, but kills your ability to drive, and you a BMW man (M3 no less), think you know what I'm talking about. If you drove a lexus IS I would have said nothing.
Thanks for the input. I'm not to worried about the boards being out in the elements, it's the boots and other gear. I typically have all that gear in the back seat anyway, just want more room to hold more people.
And I've heard the same thing about the TRAC and VSC. I know that when the center diff is locked, it disables VSC, so that should not be an issue. TRAC is still enabled, but apparently that does not cut throttle, it'll only act as an electronic LSD for both front and rear.
I agree that I might take a hit in the corners with the 4Runner vs. the Tacoma, but that's what I have the M3 for . And besides the shorter wheel base will be a benefit for wheeling.
I'm still very 50/50 on which way to go at this point.
I'm shopping for a mid-sized pick up for some of the exact reasons you cited. I am looking to replace a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee (I'll NEVER have another Jeep) with V8 and full time 4WD. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but the full time 4WD is dumping $$$ down the tubes 95% of the time when driving on dry roads. I think it's smarter to have 4WD available when you need it and stay in 2WD when you don't. It costs enough for fuel to haul around the extra weight associated wioth a 4WD system without having it engaged when you don't need it IMO. Most people don't need 4WD as much as the auto company marketing gurus have convinced them that they do anyway.
I also hate throwing wet gear in the back of a carpeted SUV, would much rather have it in a pick up bed. Same goes with bikes, a pick up bed is a lot better place for mud and chain grease. Some people don't care about their vehicles, hell I've seen people load firewood in the back of an SUV. But that's not me. If you are hauling more people then you will need space for all of that stuff anyway, that's why you see so many SUV's driving around with carriers on top of them.
Personally, I think that a pick up is a much more versatile vehicle. If you don't want your stuff to get wet you could get a tonneau cover or cap. Unless you just want to buy a 4 Runner and are convinced that you need a V8.
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So what do you guys think; pros and cons? It seems to me that it would be just as capable of an off road vehicle as the Tacoma with that similar suspension mods.
) with V8 and full time 4WD. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but the full time 4WD is dumping $$$ down the tubes 95% of the time when driving on dry roads. I think it's smarter to have 4WD available when you need it and stay in 2WD when you don't. It costs enough for fuel to haul around the extra weight associated wioth a 4WD system without having it engaged when you don't need it IMO. Most people don't need 4WD as much as the auto company marketing gurus have convinced them that they do anyway.
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