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Would you buy this truck?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by drew02a, May 7, 2009.

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Would you a REgular Cab Shortbed TRD 4x4 4.7L V8?

  1. Yes, as soon as it hit the lot!

    56 vote(s)
    11.4%

  2. Maybe, if it's an option when mine dies in 2021

    56 vote(s)
    11.4%

  3. No, but I could see it's apeal

    176 vote(s)
    35.8%

  4. No, and anyone who would is an idiot!

    204 vote(s)
    41.5%
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  1. May 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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    Janster

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    How many race cars do you know of that ADD weight for better performance? They're constantly removing weight. They're always adding light weight materials like carbon fibre and/or strong but light weight parts to replace the heavy versions.

    As I said before, toyota would have to redesign a lot of things to get the most out of the light weight & short package.
     
    Janster, May 7, 2009
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  2. May 7, 2009 at 2:27 PM
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    drew02a

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    drew02a [OP] Rocking your mom's world Since 1997

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    Lots of AWD performance cars. It's not like Toyota's 4WD is super heavy since it's IFS.
     
    drew02a, May 7, 2009
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  3. May 7, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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    bigyetti

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    a double cab version definitly. reg. cab short box no thanks unless its free
     
    bigyetti, May 7, 2009
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  4. May 7, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    Viet2100

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    Can't really tow shit with that.
     
    Viet2100, May 7, 2009
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  5. May 7, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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    v8 wouldnt be bad.. but im fine with the 6,, shit people run 40s on the 4 cyl engines...

    id take a solid axle option over a v8 option
     
    SilverSeven, May 7, 2009
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  6. May 7, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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    x2000000000000000000000000
     
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  7. May 7, 2009 at 4:57 PM
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    devilsalmostfree

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    sure i'ld buy it! i dont really see anything wrong with it!
     
    devilsalmostfree, May 7, 2009
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  8. May 7, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    reminds me of this Silverado:

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. May 7, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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    gdawg25

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    If it wasn't a regular cab I would buy it - that thing looks like a Smart Car...er...Smart Truck. A V8 in a Taco would be suuuweet!
     
    gdawg25, May 7, 2009
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  10. May 8, 2009 at 1:10 AM
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    brianr

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    brianr go shit in your hat

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    BUILT, not bought...

    well played.

    X2.
     
    brianr, May 8, 2009
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  11. May 8, 2009 at 2:18 AM
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    Kyouto42

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    bah, it's photoshopped so it'd look better if it was real I think. I'd totally do it. Make the suspension really stiff with maybe another 2" lift, thow some massive tundra-terrain bubble tires on it, black sand pearl, 6MT... totally be an awesome little exploration vehicle. Oh, and locked front 'n rear.

    Add in a old skool rollbar/ offroad light bar in the back to kinda blend the cab to bed... I really think it'd be sweet.
     
    Kyouto42, May 8, 2009
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  12. May 8, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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    drew02a

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    A roll bar would put it over the top, and I'd definitely buy ASAP!
     
    drew02a, May 8, 2009
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  13. May 8, 2009 at 12:36 PM
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    I don't like the reg cab with the short bed/wheelbase. Would you marry a midget cause she's easier to toss around in bed....not me. I do like the access cab with the shortbed.
     
    Toy4Life, May 8, 2009
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  14. May 8, 2009 at 12:37 PM
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    drew02a

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    Um, YES!
     
    drew02a, May 8, 2009
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  15. May 8, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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    :D I knew somebody was gonna say yeah!
     
    Toy4Life, May 8, 2009
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  16. May 8, 2009 at 12:44 PM
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    Nope need more room i like to stretch out
     
    duckcmdr, May 8, 2009
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  17. May 17, 2009 at 2:34 PM
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    wheel base is to small if you want to hill climb even with the v8
     
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  18. Oct 5, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    t-com09

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    wheelbase is too short, but im a fan of the v8
     
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  19. Oct 5, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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    AvsFanTRD

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    No thanks, don't like regular cab or short bed trucks of any size. How powerful of a v8 could you really put into that space?
     
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  20. Oct 5, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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