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Posted: 9/7/2010 6:44:05 AM EDT

Got a few questions... not necessarily deciding factors in my purchase decision... I've pretty much made up my mind on that.

How difficult is it to put on and remove a utility rack on one of these? I have a monster canoe and I doubt I could just put it in the bed although I'm still going to measure it out and see if it's possible.

There is an iPod "interface kit". I'm not sure it's worth it since I can just use the auxiliary jack to play it through the radio.
Does anyone use a radio built to work with an iPod and if so are the controls easy enough to navigate through playlists and such?

Do bed covers actually increase gas mileage? I've heard that they reduce drag and all that mess? I'll probably get one anyway since I like to store things in the back and keep them dry but I'm still curious if that's an urban truck myth.

That's about it for now...

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:01:56 AM EDT

[#1]

Love my '07 Taco, great choice. That being said, I didn't have an iPod interface option. However my wife has a usb/ipod hook up to her vehicle and a 3.5mm jack. I use both for different reasons. The USB only does playlists, so if thats what I want, its great for just scrolling through songs on long roadtrips. It also keeps the phone/iPod charged...big plus.

The down side is that it only does playlists, I cant hear the volume from streamed netflix movies or Pandora through the usb interface...might be something worth checking out. However, it works flawlessly with the 3.5mm input...I just have to keep the phone/iPod plugged into the cigerette lighter...no biggie.

You'll love your new Taco...they are great trucks.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:58:38 AM EDT

[#2]

did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

Posted: 9/7/2010 1:54:04 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

I own a Ford... Escape. It's going to be the trade-in. I hate Fords. Always have. I think they have a real cheap feel about everything in the interior and they drive ok, nothing more.
It's my wife's vehicle so she got what she wanted... and I got a minivan, which is a great vehicle but I need to recover some man points and a truck is, in my opinion, the best way to accomplish it.

I'm off American vehicles for a while... Owned each of the big three: an S-10 Chevy, a Ford Escape, and a Dodge Caravan. Also had a Saturn. Owned a Honda which was a great car but I pretty much drove it to death before trading it for the S-10.

My only other choice aside from the Tacoma would actually be the Chevy Colorado... it's a good looking truck but it doesn't have the aggressive stature the Tacoma.

Posted: 9/7/2010 4:41:35 PM EDT

[#4]

I keep trying to figure out how to steal my soon to be ex wife's 05 SR5.........I LOVE THAT TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 9/7/2010 4:44:33 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

didn't obama win the election? why do people use that argument? The masses are Retards. Do Not Listen To Them.

Posted: 9/7/2010 4:51:14 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

didn't obama win the election? why do people use that argument? The masses are Retards. Do Not Listen To Them.

Post of the day

Posted: 9/7/2010 4:58:56 PM EDT

[#7]

You'll need a rack or bed extender for the canoe. That was one of the pain points for me. The bed was a whopping 64" so my kayaks(15') hung out really far onto a bed extender. I got a rack and was much happier with it. Make sure you get one for the rail system. Cheap one may work but will be a pita to install. You'll pay more for the rail system compatible racks. Check out some of the Toyota forums. The pop up every now and then in the "For Sale". Good truck but the price tag hurts.Owned one for 4 years. Enjoy

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:02:34 PM EDT

[#8]

I got the Tundra. Wasn't much more money than a Tacoma and the gas mileage isn't much worse.

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:07:49 PM EDT

[#9]

Yes, they make an Ipod Interface. I have one and it works a lot better than a Monster Cable.

You can get systems set up so you just use the Ipod interface or you can get them that use an FM reciever type set up and they have their own remote.

I prefer to just use my Ipod as it is and it works just as if you had headphones in. I will post up the make and model once I get off work.

I would definately get a rack or a full sized topper with a rack ontop.

I saw a Tacoma with a tonneu cover and a rack system set up on top of it for a safari tent set up but, we were both traveling down the interstate and not pulling over to ask questions.

I will post a picture of his rig I took while driving.

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:13:34 PM EDT

[#10]

i just bought a used toyota tacoma prerunner double cab saturday. it's awesome.

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:21:03 PM EDT

[#11]

Well, you will probably be getting a 6 lug Taco with 4 wheel drive, I just assume because that seems to be the most popular Tacoma everyone gets, or maybe a Pre Runner.

I just got a 2010 5Lug Tacoma regular cab 4 cylender 5 speed manual, and I love this truck. I don't have a family to haul around so a bench seat is just fine. I just use the AUX jack for my IPod which is ok, I can't control the IPod from the radio I have to do everything on the Ipod itself which is fine, I make playlists, get in, hit play, and let it do it's thing...just remember to hit pause when you are going to be away from the truck otherwise it will keep on playing
Here is mine, I finally got some utility out of it this past Labor Day weekend. Just to give you some ideas. Only thing I don't like about the 5 lug Taco's is the tiny ass tires they put on them 215's!!!!! Really? Bigger tires are going to be my first mod, not crazy but normal truck tires 235's or 245's anyway good luck. Tacomas are a lot of fun and really are a nice truck no matter what trim you get.

Yes I know the chain was loose

I fixed it don't worry.

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:21:27 PM EDT

[#12]

Titan is better.

Posted: 9/7/2010 5:23:31 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

Thought I'd get in before the F-150 fanboys, but it was not to be.
I've owned four Toyota trucks, including a Tacoma. Best vehicles ever.

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Posted: 9/7/2010 6:17:12 PM EDT

[#14]

Yes... the Tundra isn't too far off but it's way more than I need or want. I'm not a fan of large trucks... I feel like I'm in a tank and just can't control it as well as the smaller ones. The Tundra is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it's not for me.

Quoted:
The bed was a whopping 64" so my kayaks(15') hung out really far onto a bed extender.

This is more than likely what it would end up like if I don't get a rack...

Quoted:
Titan is better.

Why?

They kind of look like a Dakota, a Colorado, and a Ranger had a threesome and that's their bastard hybrid love child.
What's under the hood might be a different story.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:20:29 PM EDT

[#15]

Why couldn't you just use a roof rack coupled with a rack to go in your receiver hitch? Surely someone makes such a thing. Handy for ladders too––and removable.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:21:03 PM EDT

[#16]

Toyota makes legendarily reliable vehicles. Love mine.

I just try to stay away from any of them, Toyota or otherwise, that are union built.

Unions need to die on the vine. Scourge on this country and possibly the greatest threat our Constitution has ever faced.

I hope you enjoy whatever you get, but I hope you also buy something that had as little union involvement as possible.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:22:51 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Titan is better.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:33:52 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

We must have been looking at different threads because it was pretty even if not tipping in to the toyota side, Also there where a different set of circimstances for that thread.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:34:38 PM EDT

[#19]

I have an '08 Doublecab Prerunner V-6. The main reason I got it is because I planned on putting a shit ton of miles on it going to some land I own in the middle of nowhere Nevada and I have, in 2 years I have 60k miles.

I came out of an '04 F-150 and here is what I like and hate about the Taco...

Pro's
60k and tires are still in good shape, I went through 1k worth of tires every 20k in my F-150
So far only 1 set of brake pads....F-150 needed new rotors and pads every 20k.
Reliable, I totally trust it and racking the miles up doesn't even phase me.

Con's
The interior materials are horrible. The dash is scratched way too easy, the arm rest is fabric which just absorbs dirt and sweat, the center console is rubbery and ditto on dirt and sweat.
To get some decent options I bought the "sport" package....the non-functioning hood scoop is childish and it reflects the sun right into the eyes when going towards the sun, very blinding.
They don't come with tie downs in the front of the bed, easy enough to put some in but still come on Toyota.....

Not a con or a pro but the bed isn't steel, it is composite. I was worried about it at first but it has been fine, I have had 2 dirt bikes tied down in and it was no problem at all.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:37:17 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

The hillbillies say F-150 and the experts say Tacoma.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:37:28 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Titan is better.

The Titan is an unreliable pos. Go look at the Titan forums and almost every thread is about them breaking down. Nissan hasn't updated it since 2004 and isn't going to update it until 2014...supposedly.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:51:42 PM EDT

[#22]

Another Tacoma owner

. You will NOT regret getting the Tacoma. A great forum for info/pics is tacomaworld.com.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:53:59 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
did you not read the ''tacoma vs. F-150'' thread a few weeks ago??? most said the ford....

didn't obama win the election? why do people use that argument? The masses are Retards. Do Not Listen To Them.

Post of the day

+1

ETA: Nice Taco above

Here is mine, going to get some of those Goodyear Duratracs as well.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:55:12 PM EDT

[#24]

I have to recommend against Tacoma regular cab, the blind spot is horrible and the bench seat is angled to the rear and puts pressure on my legs at the front, which makes long-distance driving painful, also no seat-back angle adjustment.

Other than that, it does everything I ask it to do, just wish I'd sprung for the extended cab at a minimum.

Posted: 9/7/2010 6:57:49 PM EDT

[#25]

I bought a '10 Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed. It was a good choice for me and the family.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:06:08 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

I got the Tundra. Wasn't much more money than a Tacoma and the gas mileage isn't much worse.

same here. absolutely love it. toyota makes great trucks.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:09:41 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Another Tacoma owner

. You will NOT regret getting the Tacoma. A great forum for info/pics is tacomaworld.com.

http://a.imageshack.us/img80/8691/truck001h.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img713/1082/crownking064.jpg

Lol I knew it wouldn't be long before I saw another TW member here on ARFCOM! I'm Yota Newb on TW, just joined that's my 2010 5 lug further up the page. Pretty sure I've seen your ride on there

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:12:07 PM EDT

[#28]

Just bought a 2010 tacoma double cab with the TRD package. Traded in my 03 tacoma. Wont ever own any other truck. Best trucks IMHO.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:29:50 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Another Tacoma owner

. You will NOT regret getting the Tacoma. A great forum for info/pics is tacomaworld.com.

http://a.imageshack.us/img80/8691/truck001h.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img713/1082/crownking064.jpg

Lol I knew it wouldn't be long before I saw another TW member here on ARFCOM! I'm Yota Newb on TW, just joined that's my 2010 5 lug further up the page. Pretty sure I've seen your ride on there

Ha ha nice, TW and Arf are prob the best forums I have found, nice Taco

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:43:09 PM EDT

[#30]

The covers may improve mileage, but the tailgate down helping is utter BS.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:45:49 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Toyota makes legendarily reliable vehicles. Love mine.

I just try to stay away from any of them, Toyota or otherwise, that are union built.

Unions need to die on the vine. Scourge on this country and possibly the greatest threat our Constitution has ever faced.

I hope you enjoy whatever you get, but I hope you also buy something that had as little union involvement as possible.

Unfortunately the legends are old and their safety record of late is by far the worst.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:48:25 PM EDT

[#32]

I wish I never would have bought my Colorado. I went with a ZQ8 model that has a lower stance from the factory.

When I get rid of this truck I am going to get a Tacoma X-Runner if they are still being made.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:50:33 PM EDT

[#33]

Tonneau covers typically don't help or hurt mileage. If you need to keep stuff in your bed dry, go for it. If not, don't waste your money.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:54:49 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Toyota makes legendarily reliable vehicles. Love mine.

I just try to stay away from any of them, Toyota or otherwise, that are union built.

Unions need to die on the vine. Scourge on this country and possibly the greatest threat our Constitution has ever faced.

I hope you enjoy whatever you get, but I hope you also buy something that had as little union involvement as possible.

Unfortunately the legends are old and their safety record of late is by far the worst.

Thus saith the Messiah Obama.

Posted: 9/7/2010 7:56:45 PM EDT

[#35]

Before you do, test drive a comparable Frontier.

I've had 3, all bought used, and haven't spent more than $400 in repairs on all combined.

Posted: 9/7/2010 11:25:09 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
Yes, they make an Ipod Interface. I have one and it works a lot better than a Monster Cable.

You can get systems set up so you just use the Ipod interface or you can get them that use an FM reciever type set up and they have their own remote.

I prefer to just use my Ipod as it is and it works just as if you had headphones in. I will post up the make and model once I get off work.

I would definately get a rack or a full sized topper with a rack ontop.

I saw a Tacoma with a tonneu cover and a rack system set up on top of it for a safari tent set up but, we were both traveling down the interstate and not pulling over to ask questions.

I will post a picture of his rig I took while driving.

Peripheral is the Ipod interface I use.

Peripheral Ipod Cable

Here is the guy I saw in Oregon this summer, you will need a higher rack than his obviously but at least you can get an idea.

Posted: 9/7/2010 11:54:22 PM EDT

[#37]

Good choice on the Taco.

In the past 12 years I have had two Tacos, and two Tundras. No complaints here.

Most of my close friends own Toyota products.

Posted: 9/8/2010 12:02:51 AM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Toyota makes legendarily reliable vehicles. Love mine.

I just try to stay away from any of them, Toyota or otherwise, that are union built.

Unions need to die on the vine. Scourge on this country and possibly the greatest threat our Constitution has ever faced.

I hope you enjoy whatever you get, but I hope you also buy something that had as little union involvement as possible.

Unfortunately the legends are old and their safety record of late is by far the worst.

Do you have a source for that?

The black boxes in the cars have essentially debunked the "my brakes don't work and the car is taking off" stories.

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Posted: 9/8/2010 3:42:55 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Got a few questions... not necessarily deciding factors in my purchase decision... I've pretty much made up my mind on that.

How difficult is it to put on and remove a utility rack on one of these? I have a monster canoe and I doubt I could just put it in the bed although I'm still going to measure it out and see if it's possible.

There is an iPod "interface kit". I'm not sure it's worth it since I can just use the auxiliary jack to play it through the radio.

Does anyone use a radio built to work with an iPod and if so are the controls easy enough to navigate through playlists and such?

Do bed covers actually increase gas mileage? I've heard that they reduce drag and all that mess? I'll probably get one anyway since I like to store things in the back and keep them dry but I'm still curious if that's an urban truck myth.

That's about it for now...

They sell foam that slips on the sides of the canoe so you need not worry about a roof rack (this is how I transport my canoe). You can find them at Dick's. You can also use those foam noodles that people play with in pools.

Posted: 9/8/2010 6:03:58 PM EDT

[#40]

Found what I'll probably buy

http://www.lakelandgear.com/ZoomImage.aspx?productID=YA8002589

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Posted: 9/8/2010 9:25:32 PM EDT

[#41]

Tacomas are the way to go if you're not looking for a full size pickup. I sold my 2000 Tundra last year and bought a 2010 Taco.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/tharden/Avid_2.jpg

Posted: 9/9/2010 3:14:31 PM EDT

[#42]

If it matters to you double cab versions of the Tacoma are made in Mexico, while the single and extended cab versions are made in Texas.

Myself If I were to get one I would want the extended cab since I would prefer the longer bed, better gas mileage, appearance, and I wouldnt plan on hauling people all that often anyways. I figure if I had to take people with me and I didnt have my car I could still just cram them either in the smaller back seat or in the bed.

Posted: 9/9/2010 3:21:34 PM EDT

[#43]

I got a 2010 tacoma trd sport quad cab and i think it's the best hing since sliced bread.

just plug the ipod into the auxillary.

I also got the TruXedo cover for the bed and yes it has improved my gas milage a little.

Posted: 9/9/2010 3:24:49 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Another Tacoma owner

. You will NOT regret getting the Tacoma. A great forum for info/pics is tacomaworld.com.

http://a.imageshack.us/img80/8691/truck001h.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img713/1082/crownking064.jpg

Lol I knew it wouldn't be long before I saw another TW member here on ARFCOM! I'm Yota Newb on TW, just joined that's my 2010 5 lug further up the page. Pretty sure I've seen your ride on there

there are a few of us

Posted: 9/9/2010 3:34:49 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Another Tacoma owner

. You will NOT regret getting the Tacoma. A great forum for info/pics is tacomaworld.com.

http://a.imageshack.us/img80/8691/truck001h.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img713/1082/crownking064.jpg

Lol I knew it wouldn't be long before I saw another TW member here on ARFCOM! I'm Yota Newb on TW, just joined that's my 2010 5 lug further up the page. Pretty sure I've seen your ride on there

there are a few of us

Me included.

Posted: 9/9/2010 3:41:55 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
Why couldn't you just use a roof rack coupled with a rack to go in your receiver hitch? Surely someone makes such a thing. Handy for ladders too––and removable.

This. Both Yakima and Thule make receiver hitch racks.

If you get the Tacoma will you have to change your user name?

Posted: 9/10/2010 3:35:10 AM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Why couldn't you just use a roof rack coupled with a rack to go in your receiver hitch? Surely someone makes such a thing. Handy for ladders too––and removable.

This. Both Yakima and Thule make receiver hitch racks.

If you get the Tacoma will you have to change your user name?

Not Nissan pathfinder... different pathfinder.