Author Topic: New 05 yotas (Read 4560 times)

unclejpl4x4 · « **on:** Jul 03, 2005, 09:37:41 AM »

What U guys think of them?

I have been looking up info on zee web & went down to my local dealer sat with a Friend and look around. I found them to be very $$$ I also did not like the inside and thot the dash was

SO we went to the chevy dealer " he wanted to look at trucks"
So we look around and there was a 97 taco 4x4 5speed 6cly 3400 in good condition
for $8000 don't remember the miles I was all

but it was "AS IS" and i did not have the money Or i would ov got it

Next thing i know I'M siting in a chevy 05 silverado with a

It was on sale for 17,8$$ normally 22,$$$ IT had a V6, 4x4, stander cab, 8'bed. Red 5speed same pattern as zee Yoda.
So i

it . It felt sooooooo good every thing was the right hight/angle to dangle.

I put down $200 to just hold it and had to go ask for $2000 for a down payment but after thinking it over 340$ a month for 5 yrs is a long long time

so Monday I'm gonna get my $200 back

Almost went to the dark side, But it was a very very nice truck.

Duffil · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 11:53:58 AM »

only thing i don't like about the 05s is the grille...starting to look like a nissan or something, idon't know? but odd looking on a Taco. Not traditional Yota styling. Maybe its cause they're partnered up with GM?

blackdiamond · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 12:02:26 PM »

I like the 05 Tundra, but the 05 Tacoma's are too big, in my opinion, for the same type of wheeling that the older ones were good for. I liked the smaller Tundra and the Tacoma, I'm not a fan of the upsize of the trucks.

Duffil · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 12:03:15 PM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Jul 03, 2005, 12:02:26 PM

I like the 05 Tundra, but the 05 Tacoma's are too big, in my opinion, for the same type of wheeling that the older ones were good for. I liked the smaller Tundra and the Tacoma, I'm not a fan of the upsize of the trucks.

*FFC* · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 12:05:59 PM »

I like the 4x4's...but I agree the Tacomas have gotten a little bigger than I really like...

86 4runner · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 12:40:22 PM »

i think there ugly and way to big

red · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 05:50:52 PM »

i like the smaller tacomas, too much influence from people in places like midland tx that think BIGGER IS BETTER. y make it bigger if its already a great truck, nimble, comfortable, and excellent on gas?

Skinny_Pedal · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 07:57:40 PM »

i like the new tacomas. been thinking about wasting a salesmans time and go test drive one

. 4.0 with a 6 speed.....vroom vroom

Duffil · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 08:03:25 PM »

wasting a salesmans time...

why not!!

oddball · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 03, 2005, 09:32:19 PM »

My mother has an 05 PreRunner 6 speed and its like driving a Camry or something, but with the new V6 it definitely hauls ass

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 07:24:22 AM »

I have a 93, and the 97 taco i was in seemed smaller, but i also have seen big tacos.
Was there a year or 2 that they made them super compacted?

I also

trucks that drive like cars

I know the f-150s rides like that and if the new Yoda's ride like a car then thats just

red · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 04, 2005, 01:55:02 PM »

i like the new drive train but it looks more like a fullsized truck than a compact.

gonzo · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 05, 2005, 12:14:46 PM »

Quote from: 86 4runner on Jul 03, 2005, 12:40:22 PM

i think there ugly and way to big

Bugly ?

eddyb · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 05, 2005, 01:23:36 PM »

I like them, composite bed would be nice. I like the way they look as well.

BLACKWIDOW · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 05, 2005, 02:36:50 PM »

They're ok. Test drove one last fall with one of my techs. Zippy little thing. 4 inches wider inside cab over previous models. Grille ...oh well could be worse. No negative reports from the shop on them so far. Not a big fan of short bed crew cabs, look un-balanced, like the suicide doors on x cab tho.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 05, 2005, 02:48:44 PM »

Quote from: BLACKWIDOW on Jul 05, 2005, 02:36:50 PM

They're ok. Test drove one last fall with one of my techs.

How did the suspention feel?

BLACKWIDOW · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 05, 2005, 03:18:16 PM »

Pretty firm, actually. Haven't driven a car since '88. Anyway crisp on the corners and fairly level. Comfortable overall, but you know you're in a truck. I liked it.

dirtyskivies · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 10, 2005, 01:21:52 PM »

my brother lives on a long pothole filled gravel road that actually has steep sections requiring 4wd when its raining. his taco(05) is way smoother than mine(02) on this type of road or anything less off road. his truck is way bigger than mine, the 4.0 v6 kicks ass, but id still prefer my little taco and smaller monthly payment

gonzo · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 12, 2005, 05:00:18 AM »

Has anyone done any towing with the new taco, or know its rating?

mr4x42u · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 12, 2005, 05:56:00 AM »

I hate the look of the fender wells ,, don;t care for the look of the 4runner much either..I just think they look a bit on the funny side,,,I have to agree,,too much like a nissan..

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