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tooter · 04-14-2013, 11:49 PM

Bought a used 2012 Tacoma yesterday...

...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

)

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 · 04-15-2013, 12:01 AM

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 · 04-15-2013, 01:31 AM

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

fnkngrv · 04-15-2013, 02:03 AM

not fair!

tooter · 04-15-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberSilver

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.

This one will be put into service as my work truck to replace a 17 year old Tacoma.

toad · 04-15-2013, 05:34 PM

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 · 04-15-2013, 05:44 PM

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

*kimona* · 04-15-2013, 07:00 PM

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

Golddeenoh · 04-15-2013, 07:30 PM

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 · 04-16-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 04-16-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

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?

cali yaris · 04-16-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

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

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

Quote:

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

That is impressive.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-16-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tooter

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

lol, you'll get looks.

But yeah, without the gun

Thirty-Nine · 04-17-2013, 08:12 PM

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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

tooter · 04-20-2013, 02:05 AM

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!

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

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 10:04 AM

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

tooter · 04-22-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

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

I hope you heal up ok, nook.

We need good feet to work the pedals.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooter

I hope you heal up ok, nook.

We need good feet to work the pedals.

Thanks

04-14-2013, 11:49 PM	#1
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	tooter got a new toy... ota Bought a used 2012 Tacoma yesterday... ...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 ) 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.

04-15-2013, 12:01 AM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	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. __________________

04-15-2013, 01:31 AM	#3
UberSilver Drives: 08Yaris2D, 88LandCruiser. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alameda,Ca. Posts: 476	Nice looking truck. i got 25 years and near 500k miles on my 85 4x4. __________________ Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Sell a man a fish, and you'll both eat for a day.

04-15-2013, 02:03 AM	#4
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04-15-2013, 07:30 PM	#9
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	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. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

04-15-2013, 05:34 PM	#6
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	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?

04-15-2013, 05:44 PM	#7
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	You know you want to make it similar to that Hilux featured on Top Gear ;)

04-15-2013, 07:00 PM	#8
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Love it! White with black steel wheels looks great on a truck.

04-17-2013, 08:12 PM	#14
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	LOVE LOVE LOVE! White with black steel wheels looks so good! I totally want one. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

04-20-2013, 02:05 AM	#15
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	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! Already put a header on it and I haven't even driven it 200 miles yet!

04-22-2013, 10:04 AM	#16
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	Belated congrats! (I've been 'Missing in Action' re my foot for about 10 days).

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