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Tacoma Redesign... Why?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RearViewMirror, Apr 16, 2014.

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  1. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:04 PM
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    RearViewMirror [OP] Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    So I was cleaning up the truck today because of all the pollen (fruitless attempt btw) and I got to looking at my truck and started wondering why everyone is so desperate for a redesign? I can semi understand maybe a diesel option but the body style is still relevant in my opinion?

    Am I the only one that thinks this way? Open for discussion.....







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    RearViewMirror, Apr 16, 2014
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  2. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:05 PM
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    I completely agree. Until there are some major design flaws or the new technology leaves the current model behind, I don't see a reason for a redesign.
     
    kenneth.morris07, Apr 16, 2014
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  3. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:06 PM
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    Less of a redesign more tech upgrade..better engine mainly is what's needed..
     
    neonlazer, Apr 16, 2014
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  4. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:07 PM
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    I like how the body style stays the same year after year. Makes my truck seem newer. Haha
     
    ImplicitlyAlberta, Apr 16, 2014
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  5. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    I don't even like that they moved away from the 1st gen style. I miss the "small" pickup truck
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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    this, more or less. The engine has plenty of power but could be more efficient. and -1 to the first person to say "if you want better mpg buy a prius". :rolleyes:

    I really like the body style and the front end.
     
    Zombie Runner, Apr 16, 2014
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  7. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:15 PM
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    After paying 65.00 to fill my tank I am eying my wife's prius.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    If they kept it small I would have never gone with the taco.
    I like the smaller trucks but the 1st gen was a tad small for me.
     
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    60-65$ is normal with mine. I only run Shell V Power 93 in mine though.
     
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    No body re-design or square headlights for me but I'd like to see an engine update as Tacoma is the only U.S. Toyota 1GR-FE not using Dual VVT-i.
     
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    I still average about 20 MPG (in decent weather) but I wouldn't think it would be out of line for Toyota to up the fuel mileage, even full size Chevys are getting 20 mpg and have quite a bit more payload capacity. Even more baffling to me is the 4.0 used in the 4-Runner makes (allegedly) about 30 more HP...

    I like the overall look of the truck but feel it could use some polishing up engine, capacity, and fuel consumption.
     
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    Enjoy your $65 pileups. It costs $100 (Canadian) to fill mine. About $91 US.
     
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    Newfs...... can't live with em and can't understand em.:canada:
     
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    Imagine a redesigned tacoma that had an engine with comparable HP but got 25-30 MPGs? How amazing would that be?
     
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    We get paid more than more Americans so out higher gas prices are part of that. Same with higher taxes. Also dual vvti only gives more hp. Not torque.
     
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    Not a problem with mine



    Ouch
     
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    Hopefully by the time I get back into one it will have a more fuel efficient and powerful engine.
     
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    I don't see the need for a full redesign either. Maybe they could update the engines and transmissions, but I would rather they be reliable than be the newest design on the block.
     
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