The 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma is the PERFECT size Off-Road Pickup

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After owning my 1st Gen Tacoma for 3 years now, I can confidently say that it's one of the best valued little trucks out there. They're fantastic off road, and LOVE being put to work.
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Intro - 0:00
About The Tacoma - 0:59
Clearances and Specs - 2:13
4WD System & Tips- 2:35
Grip Testing Demonstration - 4:12
A Tour of Phantom - 6:48
Towing, Hauling, and Camping - 10:31
Reliability - 12:04
Closing - 13:35
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@Realistick 2 года назад

Insane that you managed to get it for 2500, I still get night terrors from the price I paid for my tacoma, great video!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I know!!! I can never get rid of this thing lol. Oh my that doesn’t sound good 😂

@omgcheeter 2 года назад

Great video. My first Toyota ever was a 95 Tacoma extra cab 4WD 3.4 auto. Then I had a 95 single cab taco 2.7 4WD auto and now I have a 95 T100 4WD extra cab auto with the same 3.4 engine. These engines just keep on going

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you! They really are great trucks. How do you like the T100?

@omgcheeter 2 года назад

@@BernonCars compared to my previous Tacos I like the T100 better. The extra cab is slightly bigger than the one my 95 had. The front Suspension is also different in the T100 as it uses torsion bars that the height can be adjusted

@BernonCars 2 года назад

@@omgcheeter interesting! I’d like to find one for a review/comparison one day.

@jamesarnold6059 Год назад

I had a 95 1/2... pretty sure that was the first year

@omgcheeter Год назад

@@jamesarnold6059 yup it was

@permafrostgaming3720 2 года назад

I got my Tacoma for $800 and I love it I just have a hard time finding people online that know enough about the early ones to answer questions I have about it

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I recommend the 1st Gen Tacoma groups on Facebook

@permafrostgaming3720 2 года назад

@@BernonCars Okay thank you! Enjoyed the video by the way good stuff 👍🏽

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@robertjebediahfreeman 2 года назад

Bro i have a 99 Tacoma and you are correct about the uncomfortable seats. So I went online to Amazon and ordered some oasis seat covers. Makes a night and day difference. They cost $120 but are worth it. They make your interior look nice and make your seats very comfortable. I highly recommend 😉

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Ohh interesting. I wanna find seats from a Lexus and rig them in lol

@WorkinonmyB-again 2 года назад

Love your truck. The truck I loved the most was my 97 Tacoma. Best grill, manual 4WD, 5 speed manual, 2.7 (best engine I’ve ever had). It was the closest thing to the way Toyota trucks were in the late 70s through 80s. Base get you there every day truck with nothing extra to break. Traded in the 97 Tacoma to get a 2000 Tundra V8 to tow my boat and have more room for the kids. I now have a 2018 Tacoma built up to look like Marty Mcfly’s truck. While I love the new truck, I prefer the simplicity of my 97.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you! Oh yes I certainly agree. It’s nice to go into something minimalistic!

@kyleconger2109 Год назад

I've been watching all kind of videos on old tacos, and rangers, comanches, ect. This one is my favorite. Beautiful truck!

@BernonCars Год назад

Sweeet!! Thank you!!

@ryzen397 2 года назад

Good video, that commercial for Toyota was great! I love my 04 Tacoma TRD 5spd with the 3.4L v6. It's the best size truck, more reliable than any newer truck, and its a manual!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you! They are great little trucks!

@mr.chad6x319 2 года назад

I have a 2004 Preruuner with 204k and I still get ton of looks and compliments on it. I have had people offer up to 15k for it. It drives just like when I bought it and other than parts that needed to be replace by age, NO trouble what so ever...... Yours is great! Im very happy you were able to get your hands on it. Take Care Buddy!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@eljefeslash 2 года назад

First of all, the 00:56 mark - hilarious (I so remember those commercials)! Awesome Tacoma! That voodoo blue is so cool looking (and nice touch with the old school 4WD badge on the tailgate). I've always loved Toyota trucks, and I'm glad I got a 1st Gen when I did b/c the models now are more like mid-size trucks. I agree with you on the J shifter as well.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Haha classic Toyota advertising!!! Thank you! I’m really happy with it so far. Such a dependable truck.

@jacobprimeaux2652 2 года назад

I just bought a 2000 Tacoma for a work truck. 4wd, 3.4 v6, manual, so basically like yours but a 2000. I love this truck more than any other I've ever had, and even though its for work I now feel the need to get a little off road with it. Thanks a lot for the video; it was helpful. -- Oh, and love the Toyota jingle throwback; I was humming that to myself the other day while driving this thing and thinking of Super Off-Road on the SNES :D

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Nice!! They are such lovable trucks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

@Tierone1337 Год назад

I love the first gen!

@tacoman864 2 года назад

Another awesome video Bern.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you! 😆

@jaymoar3561 2 года назад

Love the videos with the Tacoma.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@chasescarlett7183 8 месяцев назад

Sick video. Love your center console

@BernonCars 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@niyi1866 2 года назад

Nice bern keep it up!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank ya thank ya!

@tomthumb753 5 месяцев назад

My first gen was great offroad. My third gen feels huge offroad.

@BernonCars 5 месяцев назад

Right, especially with the huge hood

@mflmanga 8 месяцев назад

great video!

@BernonCars 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@fahrgast237 2 года назад

Loved the video, I love my 2x4 99 Taco, but I do wish I had four wheel drive. Love the voodoo blue!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I definitely enjoy having 4WD! Thank you!

@bmxtaz 2 года назад

Great video. Plenty of information about the different platforms and specs.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@carni6319 2 года назад

Your spare tire is swinging around. I looked through the comments and didn't see anyone mention it. Sorry if this is a duplicate. Awesome video, love the Toyota commercial parody.

@TheRealHungryJoe 2 года назад

$2.5K?! Get outta here! That’s insane but they are very reliable ! Congrats

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Yes sir!! Very lucky to find it haha

@vincehertzog2586 2 года назад

I noticed you put in a touch screen, I pretty much want to know everything you used to do that. I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, I’ve always wanted to put one in but didn’t know you could actually do it.

@llrmo 2 года назад

Hope to see more Tacoma videos!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Absolutely! Planning on an off roading trip soon. Just budgeting now haha

@M3CHANICALMICHA3L 5 месяцев назад

Great video! I see the Maryland plate, 301 all day!

@BernonCars 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes indeed 301!! 😆

@wanderingdaze7018 2 года назад

Good info👍

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!

@JohnnyTrulove 8 месяцев назад

Such a cool truck. I may go check out a 96, v6 5 speed this week. I have a 00 4runner and love it too.

@BernonCars 8 месяцев назад

You totally should!

@KJwaggy Год назад

Dope video! I have a the same truck but the automatic ‘96 model , looking for a similar aftermarket mesh grill to yours but not having much luck… I imagine you just modded your stock grill, am I right? Dig the paint job btw! Very slick

@jamesarnold6059 Год назад

Just made a similar grill for my 02 manual out of an e-track system. Had those manual hubs on my 95.5. You have excellent taste lol

@BernonCars Год назад

Hahaha thank you sir!!

@jmarchese1149 2 года назад

yessss!!!!! wildpeaks are great! got em on my 4th gen 4runner v8 :)

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Really good tires!

@charlyvenom2002 Год назад

Totalmente de acuerdo...totally agree, i need someone here in Barcelona🙏

@tomgerard7518 2 года назад

Great little pickup

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Indeed it is!

@calebrowe7591 Год назад

This is an awesome video man! I have a very similar year and I was just curious about how you did your grill!

@BernonCars Год назад

Thank you! I found a write up on the “Satoshi Grille” on one of the 4Runner forums!

@---rg1gb 2 года назад

Loved that intro toyota commercial. Too funny

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Im glad hahaha

@natureview2891 2 года назад

Great informative video. Thank you. I love the front grill. Any link/info on that would be great.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you! I made it myself actually!

@FourcornersZia 2 года назад

Not to mention it’s the most customizable vehicle with a HUGE aftermarket. I’m switching my 2nd gen for a 1st. They last fever!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Very true!! That's why I love em!

@FourcornersZia 2 года назад

@Broken Ankle Sports 🏀 I decided to keep mine. The used car market is ridiculous rn. Not gunna lie, I love my 2nd gen too much to let it go.

@N0Bark 10 месяцев назад

Liked for the jump at the end of the intro lol

@BernonCars 10 месяцев назад

Haha thanks

@k-art-L 2 года назад

have you changed your tires size, also do you have the 3.91, or the 4.10 gears?

@dimesauce10 2 года назад

Cool video

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!

@gunslayer0073 Год назад

What exhaust are you running? Sounds very good all around. Nice vid and beautiful truck, thanks 👍.

@BernonCars Год назад

Thanks man! It's actually some $25 generic eBay muffler I found like 3 years ago haha

@mujtaballa3105 2 года назад

Love the taco! We both have manuals!!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Lets go!! That's awesome!

@nickp2884 2 года назад

Great video! I have a 96 Tacoma and also don't like the steering wheel that comes on them and want to do a swap. Any issues with the airbag wiring? Do all of the connectors for the bag, horn and cruise match up?

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thanks! I actually had to swap connectors. The Camry’s airbag plug was different, everything else worked without any mods!

@TrevDB99 2 года назад

Awesome video man! You put an exhaust on it?

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Thank you!! I did! I ordered this cheapo $25 resonator on eBay in place of the muffler. It’s the PERFECT volume!

@Miles-wy1zr 7 месяцев назад

I just got this exact truck. I’m gonna change the fluids. What coolant do you personally use? Mine currently has green prestone.

@BernonCars 7 месяцев назад

Nice! I unfortunately sold it a year ago and I don’t remember which color coolant I used!

@inphiknit 2 года назад

If you are not going rock crawling you probably have all the ground clearance you need already. I've decided not to lift mine because of 5he trade-offs related to every day driving. Diff locks are awesome. Enjoy that beautiful rig.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Yup exactly! That's why I'm not too pressed to lift it immediately myself. Better tires for now!

@philgriswold2133 2 года назад

Great video. I have a 1999 much like yours. Could you let me know more about the year of 4runner that you got the buckets out of? Were the direct bolt up, or did you have to modify? Was there a reason you didn't get the console? One more question, does the steering wheel for a 4th gen Corolla fit right on and the air bag work?

@philgriswold2133 2 года назад

Sorry, I meant to say Camry.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Im glad you liked it! They were from a 3rd Gen 4Runner, I don’t remember the year. 3 of the holes line up, and the other needed to be drilled and I bought a nut, bolt and washer to fasten it and it’s solid. Air bag works, but I had to switch out the connectors. But no airbag lights

@celaljasem 2 года назад

You said hub centric, I was under the impression that manual locking hubs can’t have hub centric. Can you post a link to the ones you bought. And what lights are those? Link?

@BernonCars 2 года назад

These are hubcentric, at least on my truck. Do you have Instagram? RU-vid doesn’t let people send links. I don’t think I have a link for the headlights anymore, but they’re from Auxbeam

@ochocinco8five Год назад

Other than the center console cars very clean and modern looking very good job just need a more modern interior and you're set for almost life

@BernonCars Год назад

Thank you!

@McLuna2K Год назад

Can you share link to buy flare?

@FinnedFusion Год назад

What front grill is that and where’d you get it ? How much did it cost to paint it ? Igot a 96 that I want to paint eventually

@BernonCars Год назад

Built the grill myself! Followed a tutorial on a forum

@---rg1gb 2 года назад

Consider Coverking seat covers for extra comfort

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I’ll look them up!

@MikeLaRock88 2 года назад

0:55 bro, you seem too young to know about those corny old commercials lol. Good stuff 👍👍

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Hahaha I’ve watched all of them! 😂

@gasmonkey5152 2 года назад

Where did you get that grille bro ? Nice truck btw 👌

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Built it myself actually!

@RJIVHALO 2 года назад

My 2004 2.7 auto Tacoma has the same transfer case shifter as yours. I’m not sure what one’s got that other shifter you showed.

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Some V6 Limited/SR5's have the push button shifter.

@wanderingdaze7018 2 года назад

Do you have a link to the flares?? I wanna put some on my 96

@BernonCars 2 года назад

I’ll see if I can find em.

@aaronwhite979 2 года назад

Did you paint the wheels yourself? What color?

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Plasti dip in Bronze! Eventually I wanna get Method’s in bronze, but this fits my budget now haha

@Anonymouso283 2 года назад

Please tell me all the mods you installed to make your Tacoma sound so good…!

@BernonCars 2 года назад

Just an eBay ram air intake and a generic bottle resonator I found online a few years ago!

@Anonymouso283 2 года назад

@@BernonCars Can you send me links to your products you bought or is that asking too much.. 😝 I appreciate it man, thing sounds pretty damn good. Wanna make my 03’ sound like that.

@matt25675 5 месяцев назад

What mods did you do to make it look so sawheeeet

@BernonCars 5 месяцев назад

The fender flares, spacers and grill really made a huge difference!

@HotSizzleTV_ 2 года назад

I want one of these so bad. Can anyone help me find one I would like a trd pro or or trd off road I seen one of these today with big ass tires I fell in love at first sight. I want one at an good price something cheap.