[ixlr8]

Originally Posted by gr8shot

I'd say go with the 03. If the 04.5 had banks stuff on it then there's a greater chance of the tranny not lasting as long as you'd like due to the added power. Plus having had a plow on it I'm sure that adds a lot of stress to the truck. Sounds like the 03 has had a slightly easier life than the LLY to me.

That is what I am thinking. The injector issue on the 03 is bugging me a little, but since I rarely put more than 5K miles on my trucks a year... I am betting I won't have to deal with that issue as long as I keep fuel filters changed. I spent some more time looking the trucks over today, have not test drove them yet... the 04.5 definitely looks like it has had a harder life. Based on input here so far, and what I have read in the different forums.. I am going to move the 03 to the top of my list. Dealer wants to move them bad enough he told me to take one home for a few days and see how it worked out for me. I need to get my Tacoma in for the rusted frame inspection before I can go any further... that happens on the 24th. Cross your fingers it is rusted... I will get more for it that way.