Aaron's Taco Terd

[Aaron]

Hey all,

Well, now I'm a trader. After a couple of Jeeps, I've gone Toyota. I know I'll miss the old Jeep but over the past year or so, our priorities have changed a little bit and my love of the hobby has evolved. Since buying the property in Jefferson, our wheeling weekends have gone down quite a bit and our camping weekends have gone up. In addition, we bought some ATVs from the neighbors this past year. We took them to China Wall and some nearby trails last weekend (When it was warm) and had an absolute blast, aside from the pain of getting the ATVs there with the old Rubi.

So about the Tacoma. We got it with the TRD Sport package and Navi. I ordered the topped for it but its not on it yet. It has the limited slip difs and skidplates. I opted out of the TRD OffRoad package because I didn't like the tires it came with and the ride was tuned rougher. This rig rides nice on the highway and over bumpy back roads. Got a good deal on the trade and GREAT deal on the vehicle itself. We get USAA pricing so after rebates and the like, we got it for about 1000 under invoice.

Why the Yota? Well, we drove the Frontier and the Colorado. The Colorado was a good vehicle but I liked the Jap ones better. Seemed better quality, fit and finish. I liked the Nissan but for about the same price, I got Navigation in the Taco which was unavailable in the Frontier.

Saw Rolland there at the dealership as well. Pleasant conversation.

[MelloYello]

Nice yoda Aaron. I am sure it will serve you very well.

[Kory]

Nice truck Aaron!

[Chris]

Congrats Aaron, you'll be real happy with the Taco. :thumb:

[ShutUpHippie]

Nice truck Aaron!

[Heather]

Very cool! Hope to see it and you guys on a run before too long...though the camping and ATVing sounds like a blast!!

[Funrover]

Nice! I think you will like the change for the reasons you did change!

[4Runninfun]

good looking truck!

[Beefy]

Nice truck!!!!

[scout man]

thats one shiny looking truck!! Sounds like a good purchase!

[Rick]

I love to camp also so I do understand and will be doing my share of camping w/o the black Dodge this summer as the white one pulls the trailer

[RidgeRunner]

Welcome to the dark side! Nice truck.

[Rob]

Very nice. Congrats, Aaron.

[Brody]

You will like the Tacoma. Good truck.

[Brad]

Nice truck! :thumb:

[Michael4rnr]

Nice looking taco.

[KnuckleHead]

Nice looking truck .....

[taco52]

Its nice to see another taco on here.

[Patrolman]

Nice ride. You won't be disappointed!

[FischerFab]

You will love that truck over any Jeep, trust me. Let me know when you want some Bumpers, rock sliders and when you get crazy a solid axle swap!

[Chris]

I'll be happy to see Aaron run it on a narrow trail and get some pinstripes. :D

[glacierpaul]

Nice Aaron! You will have to do an atv 'run' at/by your place some time.

[Java]

That is beautiful!! Best of both worlds, in a lot of ways you traded up! :thumb:

[Cr33p3r]

Nice truck Aaron!!!

[Geno]

Nice new truck, I converted the other way after 8 plus Toyotas I recently bought my first jeep a TJ 2001. BUT , I still have my tacoma for my dailey driver and will probally always have at least 1 Toyota in my stable ( 2 currently) You will love the Tacoma, I hab=ve had this one for almost 9 years and it is as good running as when I bought it.

[mattzj98]

Very nice!

[Dirt Claude]

Nice rig Aaron, I've been looking at Tacomas myself lately as well!

[Jackie]

Congrats! I'm glad you're happy with your decision. (Nice truck!)

[pictaker]

I agree, you can't go wrong with a TACO, although I'm a bit biased. I've spent quite a bit of time and money getting mine trail ready, let me know if you've got any questions, I'd be glad to give you my $.02. Great looking truck!

[Brody]

Geno is another source of good Taco info as well as Todd. I may know a bit about Yotas, too....

I have a Taco coming in to do a basic ToyTec 3" lift on next week ..Like the non Cherokee/Grand Jeeps, the newer Tacos, 4Runners, FJ Cruisers respond very well to a basic 3" lift as it betters the ride quality and all the other good stuff without getting into the steering geometry. There are a bunch of companies out there making good 3" lifts all for around the same price range.

[Geno]

I have done 3 fabtech 3 in lift kits including my own truck. I like the adjustable front shocks and bolt in setup. the Fabtech rear springs are too stiff in my opinion and I replaced them with 2 softer springs, I set up here at my house. Low cost and no problems with fit and finish. No issues with the steering, mine are cranked all the way up, and my truck aligned with no problems, and willl still go down the road at 105 mph with 1 finger on the whell and it is solid.

[96blkbeauty]

I'm jealous. Love those Taco's. I thought about getting one when I was on the hunt for a smaller truck but just couldn't justify spending the money. You can pick up a full size truck for the same price.

With that being said...i'm not really wanting a full size truck (unless it was a diesel). The truth is...i've had thoughts about ditching the Bronco and Ranger and picking up a 4-door Taco.

[glacierpaul]

I'm jealous. Love those Taco's. I thought about getting one when I was on the hunt for a smaller truck but just couldn't justify spending the money. You can pick up a full size truck for the same price.

With that being said...i'm not really wanting a full size truck (unless it was a diesel). The truth is...i've had thoughts about ditching the Bronco and Ranger and picking up a 4-door Taco. WHAT!?!?!?! :)