SOLD - 2001 Toyota Tacoma TRD Double Cab

[Jhartung]

2001 Tacoma TRD Double Cab

This has been a fabulous truck. I've owned it since 175K and 2017, when the previous owner upgraded with an OME lift, winch, and ARB bumper. It was a Boise, then Portland vehicle before that time. I've had some wonderful adventures in this rig and it's incredibly capable off-road, but my growing family is insisting that we have a vehicle that prioritizes comfort on road trips over a great, maneuverable off road truck. It's as close to a Hilux Aussie ute as I could find in the US market. I've maintained this truck with the intent of keeping it to 500K and then switching the engine to a diesel, but alas.

Condition:

• Mileage: 225K
• Paint: worst part of the truck - roof and hood have clear coat burn through. 4.5/10
• Body: generally straight, a few dings no dents. 9/10
• Interior: great shape, all plastics intact, no upholstery rips, tears, or stains. 8/10
• Factory features: does not have rear e-locker (this had the towing package with a stronger, open diff), does have cruise

Upgrades:

• ARB front bumper
• Warn M10000 winch with Masterpull synthetic line and roller fairlead - yes you can use them and they are easier on your syn line
• OME lift with add-a-leafs in the rear to support heavy trip payloads/RTTs
• 16" Toyota steel wheels with BFG KO2s, approx 50% tread left
• RCI aluminum skid plate
• Rock rails (can't remember the brand, will refinish before next owner)
• Flexible front mud flaps
• Morimoto D2S HID projectors in new housings. These headlights are like frickin' lasers, as good as any BMW I've ever driven.
• Color-matched hi-lift mounts on front bumper
• Pioneer stereo
• Backup cam with screen integrated into rear-view mirror
• Alarm with keyless entry
• Magnetic phone mount and wired in full-time Apple power cable
• Spray in bedliner
• Snugtop topper with electronic locking handle integrated into keyless entry system
• Thule Roof Rack on tracks, matching front and rear (rear crossbar was damaged on the trail this summer, pictures show it off the truck while I'm waiting for parts)
• Rhino Pioneer Platform with room on one side to strap Maxx Traxx down
• Rhino Awning does NOT go with it... I love that thing
• Weathertech mats front and back

Maintenance:
I have a big running list of maintenance if you want to see it. I'm particular about having everything work properly on my rigs, no matter the age. Here's the highlights -

• All engine mechanical has been done by the Toyota dealer during my ownership. Engine does not leak oil.
• Always run Amsoil Signature oil/filters with extended intervals. I have Blackstone oil analysis records for every change for the last ~50K.
• All front end wear components (tie rods, steering rack bushings, sway bar links and bushings, lower A-arms) replaced at 35K mi ago
• Timing belt/water pump/drive belts replaced at 200K
• Radiator and thermostat replaced at 200K
• Front pads and rotors replaced 3K ago, with synthetic brake fluid backflush
• All ignition components replaced 40K ago, plugs 3K ago
• Had all seatbelts re-webbed ~100mi ago, they retract like a new car now. This is an annoying problem the 1st Gens have as they age.

Price: $13500
Location: Moscow, ID

 

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[jlcanterbury]

Best truck ever made. This rig is beautiful. Your price is very reasonable.

I was going to comment on how great your paint looks. Then I noticed you said it was the 'worst part'. Ha I would give anything for my paint to still look this good!

Good luck with sale. I would buy this immediately if I didn't already have one.

 

[Jhartung]

Thanks! I’ll get some pics up of the flaws. It photographs well but I stand by the 4.5/10 on the paint. If I kept it, I was expecting a paint job eventually to make it truly cherry. The metallic black color is really cool and rare so no need for a color change, which keeps the cost down (no door jambs).

I agree on best truck. Fully boxed frame, light and small, completely basic. The 2nd gems were more refined but bigger and lighter duty. No boxed frame. These things were pretty close to a hilux.

 

[Jhartung]

I tried to get some good shots of the paint issues. The clearcoat is thin on the hood and burned through in a couple spots on the roof. Sides of the truck look pretty good. I was going to try an offset color or matte black on the roof and hood with plastidip or a wrap to cover this. I think it would look cool, but I wanted to be able to show a buyer the issue up close.

Note there is NO K&N filter in there. I ran one for a bit and the oil analysis came back that silica (dirt) was high, so I discontinued it. Now I use Wix paper only.

 

[Jhartung]

A little abrasion from car seats. Always had a towel on the lower cushion. This is just some rubbing on the velour. No rip or tears or stains.

 

[Jhartung]

Bump, price drop