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Tacoma vs Hilux. Check this pic...sick!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by freedomriding, Nov 19, 2009.

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Tacoma vs Hilux

Poll closed Dec 19, 2009.

  1. Tacoma

    170 vote(s)
    65.6%

  2. Hilux

    89 vote(s)
    34.4%
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  1. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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    freedomriding

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    freedomriding [OP] FREEDOMEDIA

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    I've traveled all over Central America & Australia. Their version of Tacoma is the Hilux, which comes with optional turbo diesel!! The 1984-95 4x4 Hilux came with diesel engines and straight front axles. If my 06' Taco had these 2 options, I'd say its the best damn truck period. Comments
     
    freedomriding, Nov 19, 2009
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  2. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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    It would be nice, but out stupid EPA won't allow it...since when did big Government do anything for anyone but themselves?

    Same here if my truck had a turbo diesel I would be stoked!
     
    Masada, Nov 19, 2009
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  3. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM
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    1337Taco

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    Both look awesome!
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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    More Hilux eye candy
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    freedomriding, Nov 19, 2009
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  5. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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    Hmmm.

    Looks wise: Tacoma > Hilux

    Performance: Tacoma < Hilux

    But sick nonetheless!
     
    Viet2100, Nov 19, 2009
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  6. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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    Brand spankin' new, none yet...
    Dang, those are some sweet looking trucks...
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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    I chose Hilux solely due to the available diesel.

    I couldn't agree more.
     
    WilsonTheDog, Nov 19, 2009
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  8. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    Personally I don't like how th hilux looks, but I do love how they are diesel. Major kudos for that.
     
    tmat, Nov 19, 2009
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  9. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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    the hilux has some pretty cool options, but i think the tacoma is a bit more manly looking than the hilux. don't get me wrong though... still i sick looking rig
     
    griffin407c, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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    meh, id rather have a tacoma. looks better.
     
    NWtacoma, Nov 19, 2009
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  11. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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    Hilux looks like a Subaru to me, but it is an absolute tank and is basically indestructible. Combine Tacoma looks with Hilux build quality + diesel, I'll take one.
     
    ColdZeroBSP, Nov 19, 2009
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  12. Nov 19, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    I think i still have to lean toward the tacoma, but then again i would love to have a turbo diesel Toyota
     
    Toyota1998, Nov 19, 2009
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  13. Nov 19, 2009 at 9:08 PM
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    Gosh both great trucks. Still I like the Tacoma, but I definatly wouldn't mind a Hilux.
     
    topgun155, Nov 19, 2009
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  14. Nov 19, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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    agreed

    AGREED
     
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  15. Nov 19, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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    I drive a Hilux daily here in Afghanistan and I can honestly say that it isnt even on the same level as the Tacoma. The quality of the truck is just poor. The diesel is nice cause you can run forever on a tank of fuel but it is cumbersome starting up on cold mornings. I like the older body style Hiluxes.
     
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  16. Nov 19, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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    That is my baby! Anybody know how to get it through customs??
    I recently got a new bumper, to mount a winch and some offroad lights.​
     
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  17. Nov 19, 2009 at 11:38 PM
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    The black one (from the photos) with the ARB bumper/snorkel & lift doesn't look like a Subaru. That one in particular is badass!
     
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  18. Nov 19, 2009 at 11:45 PM
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    Old school 95' with solid front axle & diesel engine!
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  19. Nov 19, 2009 at 11:51 PM
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    Looks: Tacoma looks way better IMHO. Hilux looks like a Nissan Frontier.

    I love the old Hilux Diesel I was driving back in 1996.
     
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