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2012 tacoma or older what looks better

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fiolo, Sep 15, 2011.

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2012 or older tacoma

Poll closed Oct 15, 2011.

  1. 2012 tacoma

    97 vote(s)
    18.9%

  2. Older tacoma

    416 vote(s)
    81.1%
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  1. Sep 16, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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    Maybe... I actually thought the 05' was ugly when it first came out, but it grew on me. I just don't see it happening with this one, though.
     
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  2. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    OMG!! it IS a catfish!!!!
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM
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    Capiche?
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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    looks terrible they should at least had the front end a little lower
     
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  6. Sep 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    x2... and have the lower grill come down in straight lines instead of out to the side. It's the lower grill that really kills it for me, shoulda left it alone.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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    omfg me tooooo
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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    I like 2nd generation, but I clearly have a bias towards them cause i own one
     
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  9. Sep 16, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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  10. Sep 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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    same shit as everyone else
    The 85 pickup looks the best... :anonymous:
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2011 at 3:03 AM
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    Things and stuff and such
    I like the frontend but it doesn't look right with the rest the of the truck. Toyota should have modified only the bumper, like they did the grill for 2011, and saved this frontend for the complete remodel.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2011 at 5:32 AM
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    Don't like it..., the new 4runner has a nice look, and surprised the Tacoma didn't re-shape more along those lines...
    Had an 06, now an 11.., and liked the 06 better..., seemed to be a better built truck. I think the 06 was a Ca joint venture build, where the 11 is Tx Toyo plant.... Materials feel cheaper, and motor weaker too....
    The Taco needs a major upgrade and is getting old in the teeth.... Love my 11, but anxiously await a re-do....
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2011 at 5:41 AM
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    I didn't like the 05s at first either
     
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  14. Sep 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM
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    Older VERY much older like the Pre Gen 1's and the then 4 Runner and Taco looked better and was a lot smaller better for those who "seriously" off road. Much smaller than the beastly Tacos they build today.

    Don;t care for the frinr end and they are still painting the Tupperware fenders with dull paint. IT'S a TRUCK not a "Limited" Lincoln Mk LT
     
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  15. Sep 17, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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    I like them both, but prefer the 3rd generation.
     
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  16. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM
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    When's that coming out ?
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    We'll find out as soon as I start 2013, 2014, and 2015 threads. Just give me a minute and I'll get back with you.
     
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  18. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM
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    The catfish comparisons backfire when you compare it to the front end of the 2005-2011. the features that make the 2012 look like a catfish are also there on the 2005+11 models. sorry guys.
     
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  19. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM
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    I want to see a 12 in person, but voted for older
     
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  20. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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    New front...I like the old one better, the catfish look doesn't work for me.
    New interior..Definitely YES :drool:
     
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