old_jr 
2001 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab 2dr Xtracab 4WD SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)
Not quite a LEMON
 Toyota Tacoma 4WD V6 5SPD extended 
cab.  This pickup is a big 
disappointment.  It has NO power.  The 
drive train is sloppy and the manual 
transmission "clunks" when shifting 
from to 1st to 2nd.  The differential 
and transfer case were only half full 
(checked by private mechanic).  This 
was found after I noticed a high-
pitched whine on the highway. Dealer 
said all fluid levels were okay???  
Rear bumper rusted severely first 
winter.  Noisy - can't hear the radio 
above 45 mph.
This Tacoma can't compare at all with 
the 1987 SR5 4cyl 5spd I owned for 
eleven years.  I made a mistake and 
bought the 2001 Tacoma based on my 
experience with the 1987.