Future Tacoma owner with questions

Steamroller · 01-26-2005, 10:49 PM

Are there any websites and/or books that contain detailed information about what changed and what features were optional/standard for each model year of the Tacoma? For example:

- What does the Limited package include?
- What does the SR5 package include?
- What does the TRD package include?
- When was ABS optional/standard?
- When was ABS a 2-wheel versus 4-wheel system?
- Are there any particular years to buy or avoid (with regards to reliability, upgradeability, etc.)?
- What year(s) contained significant changes/improvements?

I am looking for a Tacoma in the 1995-2000 model year range (approximately). I want an automatic transmission, extended cab and four-wheel drive. Having ABS, power windows/locks and cruise control would be nice.

Thanks in advance for your advice and input.

YoTRacer158 · 01-26-2005, 10:53 PM

go to www.carsdirect.com if it will let you build anything besides an 05, build a tacoma and it will show you what the sr5, limited and trd packages include.

ZR2Steve · 01-27-2005, 12:03 PM

"I am looking for a Tacoma in the 1995-2000"
- What does the Limited package include?

Top of the line. The fancy version with better seats

- What does the SR5 package include?

Above a work truck

- What does the TRD package include?

On a used truck; manual locking rear diff. and decals

- When was ABS optional/standard?

not sure, but in 2001 it was optional

- When was ABS a 2-wheel versus 4-wheel system?

Not sure what you are asking

- Are there any particular years to buy or avoid (with regards to reliability, upgradeability, etc.)?

Maybe the 1st year, but I've not heard any problem area beside seats and clock.

- What year(s) contained significant changes/improvements?

2001 is the BEST looking, mainly if you get gray. :-)

-I want an automatic transmission, extended cab and four-wheel drive. Having ABS, power windows/locks and cruise control would be nice.

I'm not sold on ABS, buy those wants sound like a good truck to have. BUT that rig is wanted by many people, so the prices are high, maybe higher than most want to pay.

01-26-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
Steamroller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	Future Tacoma owner with questions Are there any websites and/or books that contain detailed information about what changed and what features were optional/standard for each model year of the Tacoma? For example: - What does the Limited package include? - What does the SR5 package include? - What does the TRD package include? - When was ABS optional/standard? - When was ABS a 2-wheel versus 4-wheel system? - Are there any particular years to buy or avoid (with regards to reliability, upgradeability, etc.)? - What year(s) contained significant changes/improvements? I am looking for a Tacoma in the 1995-2000 model year range (approximately). I want an automatic transmission, extended cab and four-wheel drive. Having ABS, power windows/locks and cruise control would be nice. Thanks in advance for your advice and input.

01-26-2005, 10:53 PM	#2
YoTRacer158 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SLO/SoCal, CA Posts: 4,290	go to www.carsdirect.com if it will let you build anything besides an 05, build a tacoma and it will show you what the sr5, limited and trd packages include. __________________ 2004 V6 5spd 4x4: TRD Charger, URD Fuel Mods/AFR/Unlimiter/2.1" Pulley/Crank Pulley/Short Throw, Supra MAF, TrueFlow Filter, JBA Ti Ceramic Headers, SpinTech Exhaust, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, BentUp Front Bumper, Chaos LT/Kings, 62" Deavers/18" Kings/, Glassworks Supercharger Hood/Fenders/Bedsides, 15x8 Black Steelies, 33x12.5 Claws, 4.56's, RR Solid Motor Mounts youtube.com/YoTRacer158

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01-27-2005, 12:03 PM	#3
ZR2Steve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 284	"I am looking for a Tacoma in the 1995-2000" - What does the Limited package include? Top of the line. The fancy version with better seats - What does the SR5 package include? Above a work truck - What does the TRD package include? On a used truck; manual locking rear diff. and decals - When was ABS optional/standard? not sure, but in 2001 it was optional - When was ABS a 2-wheel versus 4-wheel system? Not sure what you are asking - Are there any particular years to buy or avoid (with regards to reliability, upgradeability, etc.)? Maybe the 1st year, but I've not heard any problem area beside seats and clock. - What year(s) contained significant changes/improvements? 2001 is the BEST looking, mainly if you get gray. :-) -I want an automatic transmission, extended cab and four-wheel drive. Having ABS, power windows/locks and cruise control would be nice. I'm not sold on ABS, buy those wants sound like a good truck to have. BUT that rig is wanted by many people, so the prices are high, maybe higher than most want to pay.