Access Cabs, Last Made?

DC has a larger overall 6.5’ bed as the AC in the 2005-2006 models.

 

It is V8 and 4 wheel drive.

 

I'm drooling at this and hoping I can find similar condition in a replacement.

 

Saw this one on bring a trailer tonite. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-toyota-tundra-18/

 

4.6 V8?

 

One could be an honorary member of a PT Cruiser car club with that stepside bed.

 

Never was a fan of the stepsside bed.

 

I may have a chance for a 2006 Tacoma, double cab, 4WD. Saw it on Facebook Marketplace. 212,000 miles, $11,500.00. While I love my Tundra, this may be a good thing too. I mostly use a truck to commute to work. Hauling and towing are secondary. 4WD mainly for ice and snow, occasionally to pull someone out of mud or ditch. Any opinions on the Tacoma? I'm sure some of you have had both trucks.

 

I loved my tacoma. Just outgrew it. If you care about bed space it is much more narrow, and I may be wrong here, but the dbl cab isn't even 5.5'.

 

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/701785435?allListingType=all-cars&city=Silverthorne&driveGroup=AWD4WD&endYear=2006&makeCode=TOYOTA&modelCode=TUNDRA&newSearch=false&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fall-cars%2Fawd-4wd%2Ftoyota%2Ftundra%2Fsilverthorne-co%3FendYear%3D2006%26isNewSearch%3Dfalse%26searchRadius%3D0%26zip%3D80498&searchRadius=0&state=CO&zip=80498&clickType=listing

Maryland truck. Could be in good shape

 

Yes.

 

the 4.7 is .1 better

 

Pics look great & I love the red color. But the dealer is in PA, sadly several states away from me.

 

I'm also seeing a 2010 Tundra double cab, 5.7L, 4WD locally. $16,998. More $ than I'd like but only 168,114 miles. The 5.7L would drink a lot of gas though. But I may call about it tomorrow and look at it.

I see one in Raleigh, NC too by private seller. 2012 double cab, 6.5 ft bed, 5.7L V8 with camper shell. 295,000 miles, says mostly long trip miles to Detroit & Minneapolis. High mileage but good price. I don't really want the shell and I know I'd have a hard time selling it. For some reason, used shells are hard to sell. I had a work truck shell years ago & thought I'd have to pay someone to take it. Finally got $100 for it.

 

5.7 drinks gas for sure. I upgraded from an 06 to a 12 a year and a half ago. I like the bigger truck but not the fuel mileage.
Not sure if you've heard of Victor Sheppard but he's put a million miles on an 07 and is approaching a million miles on a 14. That motor and tranny is strong. So 295k isn't out of place for that drivetrain.

I bought my truck in TN. Flew from co and drove it home.

 

Sure looks good. Said last owner was in NJ? Too far away for me. I have a daughter in NJ and would steer her toward it if she were needing a truck. But too, my 1 concern about vehicles from northern states is increased exposure to road salt. Years back, used cars from southern states were in big demand up north because of salt. Is that still an issue or have better undercoatings helped with that?

 

I recall the Cruiser. Sharp looking car but I wouldn't have bought one to save my life. I had a Dodge Omni in the 80's/90's. Sharp looking and roomy for a small car but it never held together. Something was always falling apart with it. I had also been looking at a Honda Civic wagon at the time and should have bought that.

 

By the late 2003 and 2004

I agree 100%.

Transmission fluid is easier to check and change as well.

 

I think it would add up to $4600 pretty fast...
-new-
-fender
-fender liner
-fender liner clips
-fender flare
-fender flare clips
-bumper
-bumper reinforcements
-lower bumper lip
-turn signal
-probably a headlight
-possibly a driver side tire
-grill
-v8 emblem
-fog light
-steering alignment
-paint (which will be the killer) on the hood, fender, top of bumper...plus blend out onto the passenger fender and driver side door.

oh, and cleaning the driver seat!

 

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/brighton-2006-toyota-tundra-obo/7697260528.html

Fly and drive 2 options

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/littleton-2003-toyota-tundra-access-cab/7704973215.html

 

The 4.7 is an excellent engine with 271 hp but needs a timing belt change every 90k miles and does not have hydraulic valve actuators. The 4.6 has almost 40 more hp (310), has timing chains instead of a belt and has hydraulic valve actuators (basically the same as the 5.7 but with a shorter stroke). The 4.6 was first offered in the Tundra in 2010.

Dan

 

Maybe @Jmellc swapped a 4.6L into his first gen. Maybe he meant 4.7L.

 

Yes, I meant 4.7. Sorry about that.

 

Allstate just declared it a total loss last week. I sent them receipts for recent new tires and other work to get any additional consideration possible. I could take a salvage title and get enough to do a lot of the work but the shop that has it can't do the work. They will have to refer it out. Not sure how long repairs will take and they still may find other damage, such as suspension. So, I'll decide shortly and look up some financing just in case. Still looking around at what is available at the moment around here.

 

That sucks. I hope they pay you a fair price for it. If it doesn't have significant mods and/or sentimental value, might be best to find another one.

 

I just saw an 09 Tacoma. 4x4 but only 4 cylinder. 5 speed manual transmission. Isn't 4 cylinder a bit weak for pulling a trailer? Not that I do that very often but several times a year, sometimes out of town on interstate.

 

Just say no to 4 bangers

 

Driver mod could haul 5 tons with a 4-banger. Lots more fun if you like breaking things. I just run my 4banger chevy just to run it, because the tundra is better enough to offset the fuel costs. Mainly the noise. My trucks belches out a banger.

 

It IS V8 AND 4wd.

 

I saw this online Sat. Went to see it Sunday & it was gone. Sure hated that. They had a nice Tacoma but above my price range.