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Rough ride?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by myke232, May 5, 2015.

  1. May 5, 2015 at 12:57 PM
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    myke232

    myke232 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I keep reading about how the 2016s are supposed to be smoother, more comfortable ride. Does that mean the 2015s are a rough ride or something? I am deciding whether to get a 2015 now, or wait a few months for the 2016...
     
  2. May 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM
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    FWIW I have a 2015 Tacoma Sport on order. I had a 2009 Sport and it rode fine.
     
  3. May 5, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    ^^ Cool. Plus I like the look of the 2015 better...
     
  4. May 5, 2015 at 1:15 PM
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    I have a base 2015, and it rides fine. No complaints at all of a rough ride. You could always go test drive one at a dealer. It is all personal opinion what a rough ride is.
     
  5. May 5, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Aw9d

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    The taco rides a bit rougher if you ad the TSB leaf form Toyota. But its still not a 'rough' ride IMO.
     
  6. May 5, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    Rough is a pretty relative word. Is it rough, and by rough I mean bouncy and jarring sometimes; then yes it is , but only when compared to a vanilla lower riding sedan. For at truck it's par for the course though.
     
  7. May 5, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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    This is well said. It's not your grandpa's caddy that's for damn sure.
     
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    Most rattle off about them riding too nice and car like, so here's your grain of salt.
     
  9. May 5, 2015 at 2:16 PM
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    myke232

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    Thanks for all the info!
     
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    It's a truck.My Tacoma isn't a 2015.It's a 2012 and i'm very satisfied with the ride quality!Not sure how the suspension is going to be for the new 3rd gen 2016 but i'd buy a 2015 because the new 3rd gen 2016 in my opinion is ugly interior design as well as the exterior design.
     
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