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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by CO-DayTripper, Mar 14, 2010.

  1. Mar 14, 2010 at 11:02 PM
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    CO-DayTripper

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    CO-DayTripper, Mar 14, 2010
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  2. Mar 14, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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    steve o 77

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    steve o 77 braaap

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    :woot:
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2010 at 5:29 AM
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    except that the Tacoma is not a hilux.. not built to the same durability spec.
     
    ywen, Mar 15, 2010
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  4. Mar 15, 2010 at 5:49 AM
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    blackwatertaco If you ain't stuck, You ain't tryin hard enough.

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    One fucked up diff. breather mod, 265/75/16 Destiny Dakota M/T Black gulf states rims BHLM Magnaflow 14" muffler with cut off tail pipe. 10" pioneer slim truck sub with JBL 600W amp. PROJECT BLACK OUT
    Nice
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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    Exactly! I love driving my brand new '10 Tacoma, but I honestly can't keep my eyes off the first gens: the styling and size is what I would have preferred but I wanted brand new.

    All the added accessories of newer autos (electronic this and that, traction controls, sensors, creature comforts, etc.) just adds a layer of complexity that almost guarantees nagging issues.

    Maybe this will prompt Toyota to design/build a bullet-proof, smaller truck? I hope so!
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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    I missed that episode of Top Gear , thanks for the link !
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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  8. Mar 15, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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    That's a pretty good list that Top Gear wrote. I'd personally add the 72/73 Datsun 240Z.
     
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