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Traded my 2014 for this:

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 75z28, Mar 20, 2015.

  1. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    75z28

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    Well it looks almost identical but I wanted 4 wheel drive!!
    So far I think it drives better than my 2014 did.
    Both are 2.7 5 speeds only difference is literally he 4x4 option
    The lower gears(although taller tires) definitely helps this truck in town and makes coming out of a corner in 2nd gear unnoticeable.
    I also like how much higher you sit and a more truck like feel it has. 4 wheel drive is a little confusing to work but I got it figured out.
    I am definitely happy with it and its been my dream truck for a while :D:D
    I wanted a 2.7 because of fuel economy my 2wd was getting 25 50/50 driving. I do also plan on doing the same exact thing to my wheels like I had

    Pic of new truck:
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  2. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:44 AM
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    congrats on the new ride! I opted for the mickey thompson classic 3's on mine. You'll love having 4WD when you need it!
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2015 at 8:33 AM
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    Some stuff...
    Shit, I thought this was gonna be another "buh-bye, I traded my Toyota for a Dodge, Ford, Chevy, etc." thread. :D

    Congrats on the new rig, very nice! :)
     
    josh0351, Mar 20, 2015
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  4. Mar 20, 2015 at 9:10 AM
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    I was very surprised what the dealer offered and couldn't refuse it!
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    Sorry to disappoint :p

    I have my project car I dont want to buy a brand new one :crapstorm:
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    Good choice. 4WDFTW. I kinda like the base model decision too.. I went TRD Sport because I wasn't planning on many mods at first. I then discovered TW and I've discarded a lot of the stuff I paid extra for. I'm not sure I could handle the 4cyl though :p
     
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  7. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    Nice upgrade. You'll only have to trade one more time...for a v6 lol.

    Jk. If you had the 2.7 you already know what to expect.
     
    TacoDeLaPlaya, Mar 20, 2015
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  8. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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    Did you get the base model with the utility package (no back seats)?
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    :woot:
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM
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    Looks good, I love the base model.
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    ^^^ This ^^^

    Refreshing isn't it? Congrats on the new truck!
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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    congrats OP. good call on the 4wd upgrade.
     
    neverstuck, Mar 20, 2015
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  13. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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    No :mad::mad:
    Thats what I originally wanted buy they had sold it before I got there. So this one has a back seat.... They sell these things quick!!!
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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    Congrats! your'e no longer a 5 lug thug.
     
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  15. Mar 20, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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    Yeah and I actually can have a selection of wheels in the future
     
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  16. Mar 20, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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    No joke. If I were to trade in my 12 taco it would be for a 15 pro trd. Those are cool(er) in my opinion. I had a 2004 Tacoma DC PreRunner that I traded in for a 2005 Ram. I traded that in for a 2007 Ridgeline that I drove till 2012 when I bought my current OR. I like it and have no intentions of letting go of this one. I still miss that '04 though. It would have been perfect for my son. :(
     
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  17. Mar 20, 2015 at 1:21 PM
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    Congrats!
     
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  18. Mar 20, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    Did something similar in January. Traded in my '05 ACLB 4cyl. 4x2 MT for an '08 ACLB V6 4x4 AT. Then I proceeded to find this forum and run up my CC bills!!! OME (Heavy) suspension kit, ARB bumper, M8000 winch, skids, and sliders!!! Now than I'm writing it down I may have gone a bit overboard :notsure:

    Good thing I signed up for that Chase Slate card, 15mo. 0% interest on purchases. Nothing better than 0% financing IMO. I have the money but why not pay it off over a longer period of time. Partially how I was able to rationalize all these mods at the same time.
     
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