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Why grey Tacoma ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tomminator855, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 10, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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    smd3

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    I really like white, in fact I traded a white Golf R for my Tacoma. It looked great clean.

    I had to clay bar trash out of the paint every other day. I'd get these tiny orange rust spots...

    White paint takes a lot of upkeep to keep looking nice, maybe not from 10 feet away, but when you get close you'll see every mperfection.

    I find grey is pretty forgiving in that regard.
     
  2. Jul 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM
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    Silver or White.
     
  3. Jul 10, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    tomminator855

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    Between Silver and White , i'd rather white than Silver !!
     
  4. Jul 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM
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    My last three vehicles have been silver. Oh wait, if you include my motorcycle, 4 vehicles! I may be boring but I like the silver.

    White vehicles don't do well in the northeast. Seems they rust more, I know it doesn't make sense but it seems true!
     
  5. Jul 11, 2013 at 5:34 AM
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    I know others besides myself have commented on this, but I was just saying that the MGM is *easier* to keep looking clean than my previous black Tacoma.

    Obviously, with any color, if you're a perfectionist trying to keep your vehicle looking it's best, then it really doesn't matter what color you own, as dirt is dirt, but I do find that the grey color looks generally cleaner in an unwashed state when giving the truck a passing glance...if that makes sense.
     
  6. Jul 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM
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    I have been buyng cars and trucks since 1970. I have had almost every color except brown or gold (very popular in the 70's). If you are looking for a color that looks clean or doesn't need to be washed often, silver and white are the best. The darker colors need more attention such as black, red, or MGM. I got MGM the because I like the metallic flaking in the paint which has a sparkel in the sun and I am retired and have time to wash and wax it frequently. :D
     
  7. Jul 11, 2013 at 5:50 AM
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    CanisLupus

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    Yeah I completely understand. It pretty much always looks clean as long as you're about 5-10 feet out, but it's gets dirty to me because I'm getting close :rolleyes:

    Matt
     
  8. Jul 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    Is there a hint of blue color in those gray tacomas?
     
  9. Jul 11, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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    I don't think that's that weird of a question. Sorry to offend. I'll be leaving now.
     
  10. Jul 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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    Well said..
     
  11. Jul 11, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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    Aight. I guess I'm used to people being rude on forums. My bad.
     
  12. Jul 11, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    Don't worry about Beavis, he's a good guy (unless you have a use for a longbed), then he's an ass.:D
     
  13. Jul 12, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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    What's up with the long bed ?
     
  14. Jul 12, 2013 at 3:19 PM
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    The grey is sexy. Only reason I wouldn't get it is that it would most likely show trail pin stripes very, very easily. I'm very happy with SSM.
     
  15. Jul 12, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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    The DC version is a trail/mall limo that gets high centered if you so much as look at a curb.
     
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  17. Jul 12, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    Word! Except the LB..... SB...bettah... :D
     
  18. Jul 12, 2013 at 6:08 PM
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    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    I rest my case. This happened to me while I was on my way to the mall. I only looked at it, my keys weren't even in the ignition.
    [​IMG]
     
  19. Jul 12, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    Photochopped

    I can tell by the pixels
     
  20. Jul 12, 2013 at 6:28 PM
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    Boone

    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    'Tis no pixelation, no chopping, just two toyota's. One happens to have a 5,000 lb. lift capacity and is rear wheel steer. Same one being used in my sig.
    Either that or I am severely anti-bro and it is chopped.
     
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