tooter got a new toy... ota

[tooter]

Bought a used 2012 Tacoma yesterday... :smile:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_6917_zps9e43cf22.jpg

...and you just know I won't be able to leave it alone.

(oooh... just can't wait to go to work on this one :wink: )

It's the cheapest base model 4 cylinder 5 speed stick just like the Yaris. It was quite a hunt finding a simple one as most all of them are ridiculously expensive 4x4's, Prerunners, TRD's, access cabs, double cabs, crew cabs...with lots of pricey accessories.

[CTScott]

Nice! I love the look of the normal cab ones. I had to go with a double cab one to fit the family, but it takes away from that little truck look. I wanted the I-4, but could not find any around with the 4 cylinder and the double cab.

[UberSilver]

Nice looking truck. i got 25 years and near 500k miles on my 85 4x4.

[fnkngrv]

not fair!

[tooter]

Nice looking truck. i got 25 years and near 500k miles on my 85 4x4.

When you take decent care of a Toyota, it rewards you with many years of useful service. :thumbsup: This one will be put into service as my work truck to replace a 17 year old Tacoma.

[toad]

great looking truck! used to have a 99 prerunner with the standard cab. had to sell it once our daughter came along(couldn't go anywhere together as a family - unless, of course, i rode in the back LOL).

anyways, you say it's not a prerunner or the 4x4, but it looks lifted. did it come like that?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

http://flipacars.com/pics/Toyota/toyota-hilux-04.jpg


You know you want to make it similar to that Hilux featured on Top Gear ;)

[kimona]

Love it! White with black steel wheels looks great on a truck.

[Golddeenoh]

cool, wish i could fit comfortably in standard cab, that being the only thing to not like. great find, simple is what i prefer I don't need all that fancy stuff either.

[tooter]

great looking truck! used to have a 99 prerunner with the standard cab. had to sell it once our daughter came along(couldn't go anywhere together as a family - unless, of course, i rode in the back LOL).

anyways, you say it's not a prerunner or the 4x4, but it looks lifted. did it come like that?

Yes it did. It came equipped with a 5,000 pound rated towing hitch on the frame (which I removed) so I'm guessing that the springs might be heavy duty. It also has stock 16" Tundra rims on it with big tires that raise it up more.

[tooter]

http://flipacars.com/pics/Toyota/toyota-hilux-04.jpg


You know you want to make it similar to that Hilux featured on Top Gear ;)

Could you imagine driving around California with a gun case attached to the bed? :laugh:

[cali yaris]

Love it! White with black steel wheels looks great on a truck.

First time I've ever heard you say you like black wheels! :laugh:

i got 25 years and near 500k miles on my 85 4x4.

That is impressive.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Could you imagine driving around California with a gun case attached to the bed? :laugh:

lol, you'll get looks. :laugh:

But yeah, without the gun :wink:

[Thirty-Nine]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

White with black steel wheels looks so good! I totally want one.

[tooter]

Base model std cab 5 speeds are rarer than hen's teeth. Not a new one could be found so I settled for slightly used. However, Tacomas are mod candyland! :drool:

Already put a header on it and I haven't even driven it 200 miles yet! :laugh:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_6922_zps7dbbc322.jpg?t=1366430930

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_6923_zps97f11a1e.jpg

[nookandcrannycar]

Belated congrats! (I've been 'Missing in Action' re my foot for about 10 days).

[tooter]

Belated congrats! (I've been 'Missing in Action' re my foot for about 10 days).

I hope you heal up ok, nook. :smile:
We need good feet to work the pedals.

[nookandcrannycar]

I hope you heal up ok, nook. :smile:
We need good feet to work the pedals.

:thumbsup: Thanks :smile: