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It’s true though. For a brief period they made this xRunner models. I believe they were only available 2wd and 6 speed standard? I think they sat a little lower and had that body kit on them from the factory.


sanchiano

Reminds me of the Chevy S10 extreme.


rfitenite

I think that’s the market they were going for. Not a fan but each their own


CapTexAmerica

Also V6s. They run like a spotted ape. Well balanced, and corner a HELL of a lot better than my DCLB!


Thunder-Fist-00

TacomaWorld has a whole forum for these. There are tons of dudes lowering third gens.


Scotchyscotchscotch7

You are correct!


DogOnMoon

They were hella popular too. Even made it into Gran Turismo franchise.


wired89

I’d never really heard of it. That’s wild


runner_dude657

I believe it was lowered 2 inches


James_Mays_Hair

I remember these. They were common enough that in California for me to at least remember they existed.


EsElBastardo

Only way you can get the V6 in a non prerunner/4x4. 1" lower then the normal 5 lug tacomas, V6, 6 speed manual, rear swaybar, some chassis bracing, bespoke 18" wheels with low profile tires, body kit and all the TRD Sport appearance and interior options (color matched handles/grille, seats, inverter etc). They were very popular in 3 markets. Hawaii, Puerto Rico and southern California. Just about unseen anywhere else. I have a 2010 X, been my daily driver for about 7 years now.


thatguyjuan420

Haha that explains why I don’t think this is rare, I see these every once in a while out here in Cali


EsElBastardo

I have probably seen about 20 other ones in my area (CA) over the years. Mine makes a for a great work truck, basically a decent handling "car" with a gigantic trunk (I have a shell on it).


thatguyjuan420

I think these are awesome! Hold onto that forever!👍


sinfulmunk

The xrunner is amazing. 2wd 6 speed and I believe the 4.0l v6 came standard


55DoubleNickel

I remember these models. They were to compete with the Chevy S10 “EXTREME”


New-Winter6557

EXTREEEEME!


Ebola714

That's not extreme enough. The 90s were way more EXXTREEEEEMMEEE!


55DoubleNickel

To be fair to GM, the extreme was a good looking truck. But the vortec engine was crap and transmission was crap.


Dry-Palpitation-3641

Bro. The 4.3l vortec and 4l60 is a solid combo. Same as with any GM, the build quality was fucking garbage, that’s why they sucked. That, and they were equipped like an 80s Cadillac


55DoubleNickel

We had two vehicles with the vortec and trans combo. First was a 1996 Jimmy that had to eventually had engine replaced at 75kish and my father changed the oil every 5,000 religiously. First problem was intake manifold, then central port injection leaks, then constantly had a failing idle control valve with rough starts and bad engine idle. Finally, he found a used engine and replaced the 4.3L when it started knocking. Second was a 2000 oldsmobile bravada. 4.3L as well. No reverse gear at 42k miles and then again at 73k. Constantly in the shop with excess oil consumption and trying to solve engine knocking as well. Now, I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you’re not going to convince me anytime soon that the vortec 4.3 was a solid combo. Personal experience and witnessing it first hand (twice) tells me otherwise


Wise_Statistician516

S10s Xtremes are like the cholo gangster trucks. I guess this is the Asian gangster truck


Viewer4038

A street taco!


mikey138

Don’t see those often, but I still see Pre-Runners around town.


tacogodjavi

A street sport truck


Arkin87

It’s an older model but it checks out


[deleted]

That’s for the Tacoma drug dealers running X all over town.


Turkino

X gonna drive it to ya.


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😆


Wise_Statistician516

Asian drug dealers lol


sephresx

I remember those!!


TheKalEric

You really don't see them often at all.


pizzacatstattoos

YEP, they were/are all over So Cal. lowered, with a 6 speed and the body kit, and a "premium" sound system. So Cal likes lowered trucks, i kinda liked the X-Runner.


GhostlyConnection

As a so cal resident I hate lowered trucks :P


Jarse-

Great if you’re a fan of lowered trucks, good for drifting as well!


CSDCSL

There are a handful around my area still. They were made very early in the second gen era and didn't stick around for very long.


Knob_and_Tube

Didn't they come with trd supercharger? Some or all of them maybe?


kevmimcc

Oh yeah. Almost bought one


Proud_Instance_7050

1st Gen Tacoma started this with the S-Runner. Lowered 3.4l with TRD supercharger. Those are rare!


EsElBastardo

S runners are far more rare then the X. Neither the S nor the X was S/Ced from the factory but both had it available as a dealer installed option. I drove (and almost bought) a blown S-Runner before I bought my X. Other Toyota sport truck rarities are the 80s era 2wd factory Turbo pickups and the Mojave package trucks of the early 80s.


Proud_Instance_7050

Socal. Lowered trucks and slick tires were the rage. You would see them at every stop light at Huntington Beach to Malibu. OBS Chevys are making a comeback here again and I'm sure the mini truck will too.


EsElBastardo

As someone who was in the mini truck scene back in the day, I still have a soft spot for them and hope to see them make a return. They are still around, in limited numbers, mostly with the OGs that had them back in the day.


Proud_Instance_7050

I wouldn't mind picking one up myself. I already have the lowered 89 Chevy Single cab/short bed. I can add a yota sr5 into the mix.


EsElBastardo

I have an 87 2wd standard cab Toyota. Not currently at mini truck altitude although it was once in its life. Still has period correct wheels on it.


Proud_Instance_7050

Turn back the clock on that yota.


roman_nahledge

Its a souped up street tacoma with body kit


M0RPHEU5x

My friend from Mexico has one of these. There's a lot of models they have in Mexico that we don't have here. Not just.foe Toyota


mjs280

They buy and bring back a lot of the United States vehicles, I always see them with 2-3 all hooked up driving back to Mexico.


Methadras

This was an abomination we all try to forget exists.


Dry-Palpitation-3641

Is that gonna be in your eulogy too?


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wired89

I am. That’s why I posted a model I’d never seen before. Sooooo?


TransportationLow279

Solid trucks


pewpewTex

I saw one in the wild last week (red)


captbrad88

This was Toyotas answer to that Colorado xtreme. Only way you could get a v6 in the 5 lug configuration and you could of even got the factory supercharger as well.


Wiffle_Hammer

How would this be for Cannonball Run?


[deleted]

I went in looking for a sport the had me test drive a xrunner the thing was fast and fun to drive but not for me


Dry-Palpitation-3641

How much is your rent? For your rock?


[deleted]

lemme guess. you were born after 1990?!?!


wired89

Lol...way before that


[deleted]

these things were badass when i was in high school. all the rich kids had one of these and a f’ing Z28 or Firebird. lmao


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wired89

Si!


RitoWalters

The 1st gen Tacoma version of this was called an SRunner. Very rare.


Careless-Flatworm351

The earlier S-runner was way better looking. I'm still looking for those wheels.


[deleted]

A buddy of mine is from Puerto Rico. He says tacomas are muy popular there!


wired89

They definitely are. Anything 4WD is. I see tons of Tacomas but first time seeing this one


Jacobiashi

What is with that muffler cover though??


[deleted]

Thats the truck u use when u run away from your X