How do you like your double cab long bed?

cycledrum · 02-09-2008, 11:04 AM

Just wondering what comments good or bad you have about your long bed double cab.

I wonder if it comes in anything else but Silver which is all they have at my two closest dealers. Probably 24 Silver and 1 black, that's it.

cycledrum · 02-09-2008, 11:08 AM

Also, does anyone have insight why Silver and White are most popular colors in cars? Is it because those colors hide scratches, dents and resist fading better?

I find neutral colors boring on vehicles. I likes the Imperial Jade Mica on the Tacomas..they can bring that back. Speedway Blue is hot, but won't find that on a DC long bed.

cycledrum · 02-09-2008, 11:09 AM

btw, this sight really needs to make post edits easy. Every time I try to edit, box says not allowed.

VIPER131 · 02-09-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycledrum

Also, does anyone have insight why Silver and White are most popular colors in cars? Is it because those colors hide scratches, dents and resist fading better?

I find neutral colors boring on vehicles. I likes the Imperial Jade Mica on the Tacomas..they can bring that back. Speedway Blue is hot, but won't find that on a DC long bed.

The long bed comes in all colors -- the limiting factor is your local dealers. I had to drive to Phoenix to get exactly what I wanted. I wanted Indigo Ink, Double Cab, 4WD, Double Cab. The local dealers said my color with all the other stuff was like a unicorn and I would have to wait eight weeks.

I love my long bed, double cab truck. The ride is very nice -- that is why I bought the Tacoma -- the Ridgeline did not have a 6 foot bed and was a heck of a lot uglier.

There are no difficulties in parking the vehicle so far.... and I like the flexibility the long bed allows me to have.

Good luck.

Very Respectfully,

VIPER131

cycledrum · 02-09-2008, 11:22 PM

Thanks for the feedback!

There's a DC long bed owner just a block away. I'll have to ask him all about his truck too.

deer_pop · 02-10-2008, 06:20 AM

I have the short bed but regarding color you can get what you like. I have the speedway blue, but I had to wait a 6 weeks to get it, a silver was available immediately. I have head that silver is the most popular color.

I like the 6 foot bed, but it doesn't come in stick, plus the 6 ft would not have fit in my garage. It is a tight fit with the short box but she's in.

concrete jedi · 02-10-2008, 06:23 AM

I drove one cross country, loaded for bear pulling an overweight U-haul trailer that was towing dog leg, simply amazing.

These trucks never say quit, pull like diesels, and oh yeah... chick magnets !

allrsdup · 02-10-2008, 08:30 AM

i love my dc long bed

TacoSupreme · 02-10-2008, 09:07 AM

The Double-cab 4x4 long bed was a no brainer for me. Simply awesome!!

Kjsayers · 02-10-2008, 01:05 PM

When I started to look at a new dcab I was not that impressed. My first test drive was very unimpressive. I knew I was going to get one i was just concerned about dropping 30K on a truck that did not overwelm me. I first looked at the SB. Then realized the bed was just too short. My mountain bike would not have fit in it if I had. Parking can be a little tricky, but I always park in BFE anyway. I the truck is long and takes a bit to get use to, but it drives great and I would not trade it for anything. I love it. After a couple months I grew to love it and can't imagine any other truck. The functionality is amazing. The storage the durability all is great in toyota land

cycledrum · 02-10-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deer_pop

I have the short bed but regarding color you can get what you like. I have the speedway blue, but I had to wait a 6 weeks to get it, a silver was available immediately. I have head that silver is the most popular color.

I like the 6 foot bed, but it doesn't come in stick, plus the 6 ft would not have fit in my garage. It is a tight fit with the short box but she's in.

I hear what you mean about the long bed ... it would leave about 2 ft feet in front of the washer/dryer in the garage .. and that's backed up only a few inches from the garage door.

kristopherl · 02-10-2008, 07:40 PM

absolutely love my DC longbed. Like the white with the black trim. handles like a dream

Bubba-Jet · 02-10-2008, 08:03 PM

Love the Ride in my shorty, did notice last couple of days wind can mess with ya .Been gusting to 50mph .Hang on and DRIVE !

silvertaco408 · 02-10-2008, 08:50 PM

If you are going to get a double cab then I think that the long bed is the way to go. I am a surfer and having a short bed just wouldnt work for putting my 9ft longboard in. You should be able to get any color that you want, its just a matter of how long you are willing to wait. I think that the other colors besides white and silver would be cool to have when the truck is brand new but you might have regrets if you want to keep the truck for many years. Just my opinion though.

ofrd4fun · 02-10-2008, 09:07 PM

The perfect vehicle for me!!!! Handles great, the four of us ride in comfort, not one warranty issue except for the rear suspension tsb, great offroad blah, blah, blah......!!!

cycledrum · 02-10-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvertaco408

If you are going to get a double cab then I think that the long bed is the way to go. I am a surfer and having a short bed just wouldnt work for putting my 9ft longboard in. You should be able to get any color that you want, its just a matter of how long you are willing to wait. I think that the other colors besides white and silver would be cool to have when the truck is brand new but you might have regrets if you want to keep the truck for many years. Just my opinion though.

I think you're right. I have a dirt bike and street bike I like to take to trackdays once in a while. That 6ft. bed would be so much easier for hauling.

1killerkaw · 02-10-2008, 10:27 PM

I love the DC LB. I had to have the LB to haul my streetbike to the strip. It's quiet, rides smooth and drives great. My 2 choices for any 4 wheel vehicle are silver and white. I think it shows the lines of the vehicle better and doesn't mask them as with other more flashy colors. It also hides scratches and dirt better.

08Taco-Jon · 02-11-2008, 02:06 AM

I love the longbed. I still cant close the tailgate when hauling motorcycles but it is close. I couldnt imagine trying to fit all the stuff I fit in the LB in a SB. BTW mine is black.

SteelCity · 02-11-2008, 04:19 AM

The best thing about the longbed is Toyota was good enough to make the sucker a couple inches over 6 feet so I can actually close the tailgate with 6 foot lumber or a folding table in the back. My other truck had a 6 foot bed so I couldn't close the tailgate as it was too tight with a 6 foot load in it. As for the colors, I actually read something a few weeks ago about the most popular colors for vehicles in 2007. Silver was right up there at the top. Maybe this is why you see more of them.

supra90140 · 02-11-2008, 01:39 PM

i have the long bed. i had to get a long bed so i could haul my quad around without having to keep the gate down. Plus why not get the extra room. Im sure the extra length cant make that big of a difference. I got mine in speedway blue too. I did order mine

02-09-2008, 11:04 AM	#1
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	How do you like your double cab long bed? Just wondering what comments good or bad you have about your long bed double cab. I wonder if it comes in anything else but Silver which is all they have at my two closest dealers. Probably 24 Silver and 1 black, that's it.

02-10-2008, 08:30 AM	#8
allrsdup Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3040 Location: long island, ny Age: 31 Posts: 290 08 trd sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 avic d3 head unit pioneers in the front doors sony's in the back doors grillcraft grill in black debadged 20%tint up front	i love my dc long bed __________________ 2008 4x4 d-cab long bed-trd sport-speedway blue Pioneer Avic D3 - Poineer 1672r speakers-Grillcraft grill

02-10-2008, 09:07 PM	#15
ofrd4fun Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1908 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 21	The perfect vehicle for me!!!! Handles great, the four of us ride in comfort, not one warranty issue except for the rear suspension tsb, great offroad blah, blah, blah......!!! __________________ 05 Dbl cab SR5 4x4 Indigo Ink FJ wheels Rear air bags Ready Lift spacers

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02-09-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	Also, does anyone have insight why Silver and White are most popular colors in cars? Is it because those colors hide scratches, dents and resist fading better? I find neutral colors boring on vehicles. I likes the Imperial Jade Mica on the Tacomas..they can bring that back. Speedway Blue is hot, but won't find that on a DC long bed.

02-09-2008, 11:09 AM	#3
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	btw, this sight really needs to make post edits easy. Every time I try to edit, box says not allowed.

02-09-2008, 11:22 PM	#5
cycledrum Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4395 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 104 88 4X4 Pickup xtra cab, SR5 1988 Access Cab Manual 22RE, 4 cyl. 2.4l	Thanks for the feedback! There's a DC long bed owner just a block away. I'll have to ask him all about his truck too.

02-10-2008, 06:20 AM	#6
deer_pop Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3644 Location: Ontario Posts: 90 08 Double Cab TRD 6 Speed Manual Speedway Blue 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 None yet	I have the short bed but regarding color you can get what you like. I have the speedway blue, but I had to wait a 6 weeks to get it, a silver was available immediately. I have head that silver is the most popular color. I like the 6 foot bed, but it doesn't come in stick, plus the 6 ft would not have fit in my garage. It is a tight fit with the short box but she's in.

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02-10-2008, 09:07 AM	#9
TacoSupreme Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3864 Posts: 39 Cuatro Por Cuatro 2007 Double Cab Automatic	The Double-cab 4x4 long bed was a no brainer for me. Simply awesome!!

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Kjsayers Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2546 Posts: 27 07 Tacoma D-Cab LB 4x4 Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic	When I started to look at a new dcab I was not that impressed. My first test drive was very unimpressive. I knew I was going to get one i was just concerned about dropping 30K on a truck that did not overwelm me. I first looked at the SB. Then realized the bed was just too short. My mountain bike would not have fit in it if I had. Parking can be a little tricky, but I always park in BFE anyway. I the truck is long and takes a bit to get use to, but it drives great and I would not trade it for anything. I love it. After a couple months I grew to love it and can't imagine any other truck. The functionality is amazing. The storage the durability all is great in toyota land

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02-10-2008, 08:50 PM	#14
silvertaco408 Member Joined: Dec 2007, #4032 Location: SoCal Gender: Dude Posts: 66 07 double cab long bed 4x4 trd sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Pioneer Avic Z2 navigation with ipod and bluetooth, K&N 77 Series intake, DT Headers, Flowmaster 50 exhaust, All Weather Mats, Fog Light Mod, Debadged, 20% tint all around, custom blue dome, maps, and shifter lights	If you are going to get a double cab then I think that the long bed is the way to go. I am a surfer and having a short bed just wouldnt work for putting my 9ft longboard in. You should be able to get any color that you want, its just a matter of how long you are willing to wait. I think that the other colors besides white and silver would be cool to have when the truck is brand new but you might have regrets if you want to keep the truck for many years. Just my opinion though.

02-10-2008, 10:27 PM	#17
1killerkaw Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4614 Gender: Male Posts: 66 08 Silver DC LB SR5 4x4 Tow Pkg. 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Pop-N-Lock, AFE OE Replacement Pro Dry S, 20% tint all the way around, 6000k Bi-Xenon HIDs, 3" Dynomax super turbo muffler, ATC LED Limited campershell, Bedrug, Suspension TSB.	I love the DC LB. I had to have the LB to haul my streetbike to the strip. It's quiet, rides smooth and drives great. My 2 choices for any 4 wheel vehicle are silver and white. I think it shows the lines of the vehicle better and doesn't mask them as with other more flashy colors. It also hides scratches and dirt better.

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08Taco-Jon Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4458 Location: Deltona, FL Age: 27 Posts: 28 08 4x4 Doublecab Longbed TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 X-SP 20 in. rims with Nitto Dunes	I love the longbed. I still cant close the tailgate when hauling motorcycles but it is close. I couldnt imagine trying to fit all the stuff I fit in the LB in a SB. BTW mine is black.

02-11-2008, 04:19 AM	#19
SteelCity Wherever I May Roam Joined: Dec 2007, #3921 Location: Charleston, SC Gender: Male Posts: 204 06 Radiant Rd DC LB PreRunner SR5 V6 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Optima Red/Stinger Terms, DT Headers, Empire O2 sim, Bluetooth, USASpec PA12TOY, Redline Struts, Extang Tonneu, OEM Bed Mat/front Skid/Roof Rack, Grillcraft Grille, Susp TSB, Toytec 1/2" front spacers, Raammat/Ensolite, Sony GTs, Curt Hitch, Tranny cooler, Wet Okoles, AFE Pro-Dry Drop in, Muth Sig Mirrors, Temp/Comp RVM, Silverstar HLs/Fogs, Royal Purple Diff/PS Fluid, Detroit Truetrac LSD, Hellwig rear sway bar, SG II, Filter Mag, 265/75/16 Nitto TGs	The best thing about the longbed is Toyota was good enough to make the sucker a couple inches over 6 feet so I can actually close the tailgate with 6 foot lumber or a folding table in the back. My other truck had a 6 foot bed so I couldn't close the tailgate as it was too tight with a 6 foot load in it. As for the colors, I actually read something a few weeks ago about the most popular colors for vehicles in 2007. Silver was right up there at the top. Maybe this is why you see more of them.

02-11-2008, 01:39 PM	#20
supra90140 Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2913 Location: telford pa Age: 26 Posts: 46 08 dbl cab 4x4 lb trd sport speedway blue tow pkg 2008 Double Cab Automatic weather tech floor liners	i have the long bed. i had to get a long bed so i could haul my quad around without having to keep the gate down. Plus why not get the extra room. Im sure the extra length cant make that big of a difference. I got mine in speedway blue too. I did order mine