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LIFT or TRADE for a 2012?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MADtaco09, Jan 29, 2012.

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6" Lift or Trade for a 2012?

  1. Lift.

    59.2%
  2. Trade.

    40.8%
  1. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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    tacoma07pre

    tacoma07pre Well-Known Member

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    Keep the 09, lift it and that will be the something "new" you are looking for. And since its paid off save money and buy a 3rd gen with cash when they come out. That is a win all the way around!
     
  2. Jan 29, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    Metalhead77

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    I had an 09 dclb sport 4x4 in MGM.

    I now have a 12 dclb sport 4x4 in nautical blue.

    I had another vehicle in between those 2 and that's the reason for having the 12.

    I vote keep what you have. It's paid off and the 12 is pretty much the same thing. The entune radio is sick but the 09 jbl system sounds the same just doesn't have the touch screen.

    Wait till 3 rd gens come out and then upgrade. Go spend all those car payments that you'd be making on the 12 on yourself and family.:)
     
  3. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    Lazylegs

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    Lift her and give her life.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    I don;t think the small miniscule changes they used on the 12s woul convince me or someone else to buy a 12, with an engine change coming in the neat future I would waitm personally. Excuse me I am slightly drunk while I'm typing this,
     
  5. Jan 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM
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    TheGrinch

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    like before lift 3 and 33"s. but hey if you want a six, go for it. its your truck. but trading it in for a 12, not if its already paid off.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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    808hiker

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    I'm from Waimea but going college at UH Hilo. What about you?
     
  7. Jan 31, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    808hiker

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    lol it's about time that we see more Hawaii members. Hawaii is pretty much the world's Tacoma capital. :D
     
  8. Jan 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Papa Tac

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    Wha?
    Oh, Saskatchewan, that explains it :)
    Sperm whales and other toothed whales, or Odontocetes, like Orca and dolphins eat fish, other whales, seals and other prey.
    Maybe you're thinking of Baleen whales, or Mysticetes, like Humpback, Blue, Fin or Right whales. They have that big under-bite and jaw, and filter plankton out of the seawater using hair-like bristles in their mouth called Baleen.
    [​IMG]

    And I won't make jokes about Wheat ;)

    I used to lead Whale-watching tours - once saw a Humpback do a crap that would have filled an Olypmic-sized swimming pool.

    Sorry for the thread-jack, OP. I'd suggest sticking with the '09, maybe wait til some real big changes in a later model year. But if you can afford it, and don't lose out on the deal, I'd say give her! You only come this way once!
     
  9. Jan 31, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    trade it.

    better to learn life's money lessons early in life. make us proud!
     
  10. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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    Oh, I'm from Pahoa. I also go to UH! Haha
     
  11. Feb 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    FBI!!! from kawaihae!!!
     
  12. Feb 7, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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    Konaborne

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    we should meet up sometime

    FINALLY. Been frickin waiting on more 808s and passing out TW cards on oahu...


    Finally gettin more BI guys here :woot:
     
  13. Feb 7, 2012 at 11:00 PM
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    Shoots, I'm down, as long as I'm not working. Having a family farm business keeps us pretty busy. :D

    Cool cool, we should meet up one day man! :cool:
     
  14. Feb 8, 2012 at 3:45 AM
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    lift it bro!
     
  15. Feb 8, 2012 at 4:13 AM
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  16. Feb 8, 2012 at 5:10 AM
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    Speaks the truth! No way in hell I would trade in my 08 for a 12.
     
  17. Feb 9, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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    Eh OP, I think I saw you today around 12 by UH...is your truck a supah shiny Barcelona Red Taco with a Satoshi Grille, white turn signal bulbs, and LED tails? If it was you, I change my mind, you should keep that truck and continue modding that. Truck looks sick man! :D
     
  18. Feb 9, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    If you life the truck don't put a 6" DB lift.
     
  19. Feb 9, 2012 at 10:24 PM
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    If the 09 is paid off I would do a lift and a super charger it would cost less than a new one.
     
  20. Feb 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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    808hiker

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    It's a Hawaii thing. You wouldn't understand. ;) :D

    I wanted to buy a 6" lift for my truck too but if I did, it wouldn't fit in the garage, so that was a no go. I personally don't go off road with this truck all that much and I admit that I wanted the lift for looks.
     

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