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Tacoma vs Frontier...frontier wins?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by freesample, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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    freesample

    freesample [OP] Well-Known Member

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  2. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:50 AM
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    Burns

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  3. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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    PatHLC128

    PatHLC128 College.

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    whatever, theyre still fucking ugly
     
  4. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:55 AM
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    fletch aka

    fletch aka www.BeLikeBrit.org

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    I wonder if it's engine ticks?
     
  5. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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    Janster

    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    Meh..... that had to be 'swayed' by Nissan or something.

    The entire video and in each situation they encountered - the tacoma was better. Towing better (long bed, stayed cool, etc). Sand (lighter & more nimble). Offroad - they were about the same I think.

    And they picked the Nissan in the end?

    Aahhh...the only negative about the tacoma that I remember was the seating position being cramped and the Nissan was more comfortable. Whoooopie!!!
     
  6. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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    Joe B

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    True but it does have a locking tailgate. :D
     
  7. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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    jdkeller

    jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s

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    hmmm i guess we all need to go trade in our trucks!:drunk:
     
  8. Feb 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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    and heated mirrors :(
     
  9. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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    tacoskim

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    i will never trade my taco for a gay ass frontier
     
  11. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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    I think the Toyota has better reliability, better resale, and better mpg. I'm sure my truck is much more comfortable than taking a taxi when the Nissan breaks down.
     
  12. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    In the video, it seemed like they were being extra gentle with the Frontier, while the Tacoma was going all out. Funny how the Frontier got stuck in the sand and they made it look like they stopped on purpose.

    Tacoma hands down...obviously! :D
     
  13. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM
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    and a bed light
     
  14. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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    The Tacoma lost because it didnt have enough cabin space and an awkward seat position? BS if you ask me
     
  15. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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  16. Feb 13, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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    lol... that's garbage...
     
  17. Feb 13, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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    yeah, they babied that frontier. At least they showed what balls the tacoma has. I never did like frontiers. Tacoma FTW!
     
  18. Feb 13, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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    kmok Plastidipped ma Hootus!

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    The tacoma won where it really mattered: offroading and towing capabilities.
     
  19. Feb 13, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Go ahead and buy an Equator, I mean a Frontier. What do I care if you have a twin now and then a triplet later. Im not making fun... Im stating a fact. Toyota Tacoma hands down.
     

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