There are some cars that seem to be more than steel, glass and rubber. They join the family. They are the memories of our lives, the silent witnesses to our dreams. For many Perth families, that vehicle is the Toyota Tarago.
Think back. You may recall the back seats filled with kids and the boot crammed with beach gear for road trips down to Busselton! The Saturday morning sport runs, the school pick-ups, the visits to Adventure World? Taking your first born to university and their first pigeon-poo-streaked share-house bedroom, carting home from the garden centre? The Tarago was present for every bit of that. It wasn’t just a people mover, it was the official family bus; so absurdly reliable with its own galaxy of space inside of it and yet another Australian icon.
More than 20 years later, these legends continue to serve families loyally. But two decades is a long time in the life of even a loyal car. Headlights yellow and fade, driver’s seat showing some wear, sliding door handle can fail or an interior trim piece may crack due to the harsh WA sun. The biggest fear for a lot of owners is that quality parts at affordable prices won’t be available to keep their beloved Tarago on the road.
That’s when the story improves. About WA Auto Parts Looking for the best used car parts in Perth Western Australia? Spinney’s We provide a simple solution to finding quality wrecking parts and utilize it by giving our customers the lowest prices. We have a profound homage for vehicle icons such as the Tarago, and after more than 15 years on the road let’s say that we understand you. We are wrecking parts for Japanese, European, Australian,Korean and American vehicles of all makes, models & year from cars to wagons to people movers and vans.
And we’re super excited to welcome the latest addition to our yard – a straight up time capsule, 2003 Toyota Tarago (ACR30) in the definitive Gold. The car is a virtual time warp–and proud evidence of the spent money and man power that has gone into preseving this rare gem as long as possible for family legend.
Before you decide to take your trusty cargo with you and go on for a nice holiday in Tarago, then give our team a call here at WA Auto Parts. Let us show you how little the cost will be to save a member of yours.
A Tour of the Available Parts
The Heart That Doesn’t Know When to Quit: Engine & Drivetrain
Powering this 2003 Tarago is the famous 2.4L 2AZ-FE four cylinder engine. This is one of Toyota’s most iconic engines known for its silky smooth operation and inherent bullet-proof reliability. It’s the reason that so many of these vehicles have managed to rack up incredible distances – and are still running. In fact, this very engine was the stout heart of Camrys and RAV4s in those days too – you can’t argue with such sound engineering.
You can select the comprehensive, mechanically tested engine assembly that is the most cost-effective way to get your high mileage Tarago back in top condition with this replacement. We’ve also performed a full diagnostics to make sure it’s a healthy, reliable unit ready for another life in your people mover.
4-Speed Automatic Transmission: The silky automatic transmission in the Tarago is integral to its stressless driving character. Our already tested device is offered to fix any issues you might have with shifting.
Those Key Accessories: We have all key mechanical items working in good condition, including the alternator, starter motor, power steering pump and the air con compressor- essential for keeping a large car interior cool through one of our hot Perth summers.
Exterior Body Panels and Lights (Gold) to bring back the shine
It’s only natural that you might have some dings and dents after two decades. For people with older cars, finding a replacement panel can be an absolute nightmare that usually results in an expensive trip to the spray painter. If you’ve got a gold Tarago, today is your lucky day. We have an entire set of original gold body panels in excellent shape.
Front & Rear Bumpers, Bonnet & Guards: Great to fix up any minor accident damage and make your van look straight and tidy again.
Headlamps: It’s one of the most desired parts. The yellow finger of blame for that goes to the plastic headlamps this generation of Tarago wore, which didn’t just sun fade and turn yellow (they do), they, er, well… no – that’s about it: it looks awful. And is dangerous! Our crystal headlight set will make your car look like new, and most importantly increase safety while night driving.
Taillights & Grille: Finish up with no cracks, clear taillights and stock Toyota grill that are both in great shape.
Through-Hung Doors, Windows & Mirrors
The people mover doors are the most active portion of a vehicle. They withstand endless slams, scrapes and the messiness of family life.
Sliding Doors: Signature of the Tarago! We do have left and a right sliding door assemblies. If your cranked handle has been snapped off, the rollers are gone or have worn and the locking mechanism will no longer open and close, then a full replacement door is going to be the simplest most economical resolve.
Rear tailgate: This large opening back door is a necessity in order to access the Tarago’s cavernous boot space. Our tailgate has glass and a wiper motor, and—most importantly—gas struts that are still strong enough to keep the heavy door up.
Front Doors Glass & Mirrors: Complete front doors, all window glass and original side mirrors ready to be installed on your van.
8-Seater space inside the new Family Room on Wheels
Inside is where the Tarago really spent its life. It was the mobile playroom, the dining room while on road trips and thousands of other family moments. It’s also now 20, so it is inevitably starting to wear some of the signs of a life well-lived. This is your opportunity to hit the reset button.
8-Seater Time-Warp: Of course, the pièce de résistance of this truck is its full set of seats — front buckets, second-row bench and third-row foldout bench — all in fantastic condition. If your original seats are ripped, torn or have other kind of wear and you would like to update it, one of these new sets is a perfect solution for your JumBuck. We also can sell individual rows or seats if you only need to replace one.
Dashboard, Console and Steering Wheel: The Perth sun is not! We also have the entire uncracked dashboard assembly, center console with those all important cup holders and even the steering wheel to replace your old moldy or sticky one.
Interior Trim: From the door cards, to those plastic panels in the boot, we’ve got all the interior trim parts you need to swap out anything that’s become cracked, scuffed or broken over time.
Back to the Future: Electrical & Cabin Electronics
It’s in the small things that make a car easy to live with, day in and day out. A dead switch, or a broken radio, can be an everyday irritant. All those little parts to make your vehicle whole again.
- Factory Audio: The Corolla offers an available in-dash DVD navigation system with touch-screen.
- Climate Control: We still opted for the full heater/AC control unit so you can keep all 8 passengers at ease.
- Switches & Modules: Power window switches, mirror controls and the other modules you need can be found here.
- Foundation: Suspension, Wheels & Brakes
For a family car, you need a smooth and safe ride. The suspension is prone to wear, which can make the Tarago feel boat-like and unpleasant.
Suspension: Our range of second hand struts, shock absorbers and springs can bring your Tarago back to the smoothness and stability it had on day one.
Rollers: Contributor @bhent has let his loathing of any wheel that is not a BBS or Speedline type loose, and it doesn’t matter anyway because we get the standard 15″ steel wheels with the original GLi hubcaps, depending on which trim level your Misubishi comes in (or you get soem factory alloy 16 inchers from a GLX/Ultima). For a base model owner, the alloys are a great addition.
Brakes & Steering- All safety components with be included and are in good working condition, including brake calipers, rotors and the power steering rack.
Maintain the Legend with WA Auto Parts
TOYOTA TARAGO Proving it’s not just a crush on the new model, this seven-seater from Toyota has won over Australian families. It is a product of a time of great design and practical engineering genius, and it should be preserved on the road. If you are struggling to find second hand car parts for classic family vehicle, we may just have the car part you are looking for at WA Auto Parts! We have the expertise and selection to provide you with what ever your project needs.
Clean older vehicles like this Gold Tarago, always have parts that are in constant demand. Don’t miss on this chance to acquire the authentic Toyota parts you require for at a price you sure can afford.
For a second chance for your family’s favourite car, contact the friendly and helpful team at WA Auto Parts.
Phone: (08) 9358 1392 Location: Your local parts people, servicing Perth for all your part needs. Our Promise: To offer quality, durable products, tested and priced to help you maintain a legend on the road