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Thinking about trading 02’ Tacoma (1st gen) for 3rd gen Forerunner.

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Bodhi Armor, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. Sep 28, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    Bodhi Armor

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    Bodhi Armor [OP] Considering a trade for 3rd gen Forerunner

    Joined:
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    Gender:
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    East TX
    Vehicle:
    02’ Tacoma SR5 3.4L v6 4x4 quad cab
    King coilovers ext droop, Camburg uniball UCA’s, Wheelers 8 leaf pack rear leaf springs, Fox resi shocks on rear, double layered sound insulation in cab everywhere except roof.
    Hi everyone
    I have owned an 02’ Tacoma 3.4L SR5 4x4 double cab for the last 5 years. This is the BEST vehicle I’ve ever owned! Hands down. I bought it with 180,000 mi, it now has 260,000 mi of unflinching dependable service. It has never failed to start immediately, except when I ran out of gas once.

    I am getting married in April and have been considering trading my 1st gen Tacoma to a 3rd gen Forerunner. I understand they are nearly exactly the same vehicle and I need the extra interior room. I also wouldn’t mind a few more bells and whistles, like cruise control and seat warmers.

    I joined this forum to get the opinions of seasoned Forerunner owners who’ll likely know a LOT more than I do about the differences between them.

    The main questions are...

    1. What do third gen Forerunners have that 1st gen Tacomas don’t have?

    2. Is the answer to the 1st question better or worse for off-road capability, family use, daily driving, towing, or driving comfort?

    Thank you in advance for any information. Cheers!
     
    Bodhi Armor, Sep 28, 2019
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  2. Sep 28, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    SR5 Limited New Member

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    Well you can sleep in them and turn the heat/ac on for one thing....
     
    SR5 Limited, Sep 28, 2019
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  3. Sep 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Bodhi Armor

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    Bodhi Armor [OP] Considering a trade for 3rd gen Forerunner

    Joined:
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    Member:
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    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    East TX
    Vehicle:
    02’ Tacoma SR5 3.4L v6 4x4 quad cab
    King coilovers ext droop, Camburg uniball UCA’s, Wheelers 8 leaf pack rear leaf springs, Fox resi shocks on rear, double layered sound insulation in cab everywhere except roof.
    Very good point!
     
    Bodhi Armor, Sep 28, 2019
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  4. Sep 28, 2019 at 10:54 PM
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    TWJLee

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    TWJLee New Member

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    2oo2 T4R Limited 2019 Tundra. 5.7 Lmt 2003 Tacoma TRD 3.4 AC 2018 Tacoma TRDPRO
    Stock T4R
    Post the pics of the Tacoma
     
    TWJLee, Sep 28, 2019
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  5. Sep 29, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    Bodhi Armor

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    Bodhi Armor [OP] Considering a trade for 3rd gen Forerunner

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2019
    Member:
    #11463
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    East TX
    Vehicle:
    02’ Tacoma SR5 3.4L v6 4x4 quad cab
    King coilovers ext droop, Camburg uniball UCA’s, Wheelers 8 leaf pack rear leaf springs, Fox resi shocks on rear, double layered sound insulation in cab everywhere except roof.
    385BFA7D-B50F-4BCD-BF49-192F456231AC.jpg
     
    Bodhi Armor, Sep 29, 2019
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  6. Sep 29, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    Bodhi Armor

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    Bodhi Armor [OP] Considering a trade for 3rd gen Forerunner

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2019
    Member:
    #11463
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Male
    East TX
    Vehicle:
    02’ Tacoma SR5 3.4L v6 4x4 quad cab
    King coilovers ext droop, Camburg uniball UCA’s, Wheelers 8 leaf pack rear leaf springs, Fox resi shocks on rear, double layered sound insulation in cab everywhere except roof.
    I had this one in my phone. I’ll post more later when I get a chance I’ll to take some
     
    Bodhi Armor, Sep 29, 2019
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