Build Thread: Sixstringsteve's 2002 Tacoma double cab: Carlos

[sixstringsteve]

I test drove a 2nd gen tacoma to either get my mind off a new one, or to get my mind off Carlos.

The 2nd gen tacos are awesome, but not as awesome as my doublecab. I really liked the power of the 2005 I drove, but that was about it. It was too big, too plastic-like, and too expensive. Then a friend invited me to drive the PET and rattlesnake with him. We drove all over, only used half a tank of gas. The truck did great whether we were going 75mph on the freeway and 1/2mph in the rocks. I love this truck, it's really well built, very durable, and super reliable.

 

[sixstringsteve]

update on the siped tires: they make a HUGE difference in the ice and snow. They feel like a different tire. Definitely worth the extra road noise. They're not as good as a 100% dedicated snow tire, but they're as good as any A/T I've ever used. I think the siping helped in mud at high speeds too. We were driving 40-60 mph on hardpack, ice, mud, and light snow, and these tires were even better than normal. Not squirmy or unpredictable at all. In fact, in 2wd, the siped tires had better traction than in 4wd before.

 

[Marsh99]

2nd gen tacoma interiors are lacking... ok all tacoma interiors are lackingn but 2nd gens have more plastic. I wish they would make them plush like the 4runner.

 

[Rock Taco]

I test drove a 2nd gen tacoma to either get my mind off a new one, or to get my mind off Carlos.

The 2nd gen tacos are awesome, but not as awesome as my doublecab. I really liked the power of the 2005 I drove, but that was about it. It was too big, too plastic-like, and too expensive. Then a friend invited me to drive the PET and rattlesnake with him. We drove all over, only used half a tank of gas. The truck did great whether we were going 75mph on the freeway and 1/2mph in the rocks. I love this truck, it's really well built, very durable, and super reliable.

It sexy when dirty as well!

 

[sixstringsteve]

It sure is. I wish my fenders were an inch wider to contain the mud, but that's my own fault.

 

[STAG]

please do. I would love a CLEAN '79-83 pickup that I would swap a 3rz in.

 

[Kevin B.]

^^ Sexy.

 

[GEEPAHOLIC]

I've driven that pick up if you need more info let me know I'll see what I can dig up

 

[sixstringsteve]

Thanks Chance. Unfortunately, it's not clean enough for me. I appreciate the picture though.

 

[Cascadia]

That guy with the first gen I sent you a picture of wrote me back. He said he'd sell it for 9500 if you're interested. But I assume you're not with the corvette motor and all.

 

[GEEPAHOLIC]

I think he was asking 950.00 for it.. Corvette motor lol

 

[Kevin B.]

He said he'd sell it for 9500 if you're interested.

Not THAT sexy.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Cascadia is talking about a different 1st gen.

 

[sixstringsteve]

That guy with the first gen I sent you a picture of wrote me back. He said he'd sell it for 9500 if you're interested. But I assume you're not with the corvette motor and all.

I guess it depends on which corvette motor it is. Still got the pics? Can you text them to me?

 

[Cascadia]

I think so. I'll see.

 

[Cascadia]

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'd sell Carlos for that truck.

 

[Greg]

I'd sell Carlos for that truck.

It would be a mistake.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Probably. But its be easier to rebuild Carlos than to find a 1st gen that clean.

If that truck had a 3rz swap, I'd pay $10k for it.

 

[Rock Taco]

I'd sell Carlos for that truck.

That's just crazy talk! It is pretty clean and I don't know anything about that truck but I wouldn't value that at anymore than 5k.