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Mid size truck shoot out

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Large, Jan 19, 2012.

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Jan 19, 2012 at 5:10 AM

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http://usat.ly/A3d9Lf

Not sure if that link will work on a computer but works on my phone browser. Basically says the Tacoma is the best mid size truck which we already knew

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aurai!

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Interesting. Glad they bashed the I-5 in the Colorado and Canyon.

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Jan 19, 2012 at 5:28 AM

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interesting article

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Interesting. Glad they bashed the I-5 in the Colorado and Canyon.
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honestly. i kind of liked that motor. yes, it was inadequate, but it had it's charm and was super smooth. never had a problem with it in my friend's truck...the rest of the drivetrain went to hell but the motor was fine...

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A validation of what we already know!

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I drove my friends colorado with the 5.3 the truck feels. Very poorly built but damn it's Fun with the v8

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