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Saying goodbye to an old friend

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PB65stang, Apr 21, 2015.

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  1. Apr 22, 2015 at 6:26 AM
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    Juddish

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    Great looking truck man, that interior looks incredible!
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Thing is loaded to the gills. Hell of a truck. F150 would be my choice for a full size as well!
     
    TacomaMike37, Apr 22, 2015
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  3. Apr 22, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    PB65stang

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    Only options I didn't get were the FX4 package ($$ for shocks, stickers, and Hill Descent I'd never use), sunroof, adaptive cruise, and parallel parking system. I tried to keep it to things that I would actually benefit from. Sound silly when you're talking about an expensive truck, but I had a budget and I was sticking to it.
     
    PB65stang, Apr 22, 2015
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  4. Apr 22, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    I hear ya man. Things add up quick.

    When I was 28 I was driving a 5 year old accord! I'd say you a doing pretty darn good.

    Also pretty impressive that thing is putting out +22mpg for such a big truck while our tacomas are lucky to break 18. Say what you want about Ford, but they took a huge gamble with the aluminium frame, so atleast they are trying unlike Toyota with the Tacoma.
     
    TacomaMike37, Apr 22, 2015
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  5. Apr 22, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    PB65stang

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    Just an FYI - the frame is fully boxed, high-strength steel. The body is all aluminum.

    But I know what you mean, and yeah, it's made a huge difference for them. The shipping weight of my truck was 4,800 lbs, or only about 700 lbs more than my Tacoma.
     
    PB65stang, Apr 22, 2015
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  6. Apr 22, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    BlueT

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    Wow that is impressive, For that size only 4800 lb is crazy low.
    That should keep city/traffic MPG's low.
    BTW: Jealous of King Ranch, enjoy and hopefully serves you well
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    King Ranches are awesome. Damn thing weighs the same as my tacoma.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2015 at 9:46 AM
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    You certainly picked the right color! Nice. I almost went for a 2014 F150 instead of Tacoma, but the Taco was "enough" truck for me, for now, and fits in the garage when it hails. I do predict an eventual upsizing... I'm doing a lot of camping with my three boys, who are going to be gangly teenagers before long.
     
    ahightower, Apr 22, 2015
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  9. Apr 22, 2015 at 10:28 AM
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  10. Apr 22, 2015 at 10:36 AM
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    Looks very nice, just needs a front lift and some more aggressive tires and it would be perfect.
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    Great looking truck. I went from a Titan to the Tacoma. A full size was just too big for my needs. If my needs changed, i would buy F150 4X4 with the 5.0 without hesitation. I wish you many good miles!
     
    DanceswithWolves, Apr 22, 2015
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  12. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    Just a question...why is no one considering the Tundra? That would have been my first choice if I wanted a full size? Is it "bad"??
     
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  13. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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  14. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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    The only other truck I would "personally" consider is a Raptor.
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    Initial thought :eek:
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  16. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    The Tundra is more Merican than Merican trucks. I'm not brand loyal. New Tundra doesn't appeal to me. That and mileage.
     
    DanceswithWolves, Apr 22, 2015
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  17. Apr 22, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    I test drove a Tundra and it's huge, and feels huge when you're behind the wheel. Feels like you're driving a cruise ship. Also, the Ford seems to be much better fuel economy and I liked the interior of the Ford better than the Tundra.
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    Larry

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    I did the exact opposite today. Traded my 2014 King Ranch in for a 2015 Tacoma. :thumbsup:
     
    Larry, Apr 22, 2015
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  19. Apr 22, 2015 at 3:17 PM
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    PB65stang

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    I looked at all the full-size trucks, minus the Titan. Liked the Tundra 1794 interior, but that thing is a beast to drive around, and the gas mileage is horrible. Plus, if I remember right, the rear floor isn't flat, which was a huge thing for me with big dogs. Those kinda knocked it out of consideration for me.
     
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  20. Apr 22, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    The flat rear floor is one of the many great features of the F-150 crew cab. :thumbsup:
     
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