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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lord Helmet, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. Sep 8, 2015 at 3:27 PM
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    Aussiek2000

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    I wouldn't buy one with mudflaps installed
     
  2. Sep 8, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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    That's nice but, not relevant to the question.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    Aussiek2000

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    probably optional so they can charge for them more so than MPG
     
  4. Sep 8, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    Yota64

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    I doubt removal of mudflaps would improve MPG by very much at all, and I'm an MPG buff. Probably just for easier building and more charging. Rock guards look standard though.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    T Mag

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    Looks like the mud guards will be an extra cost option according to the brochures,
    prob to make more $ for profit.
     
  6. Sep 8, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    monkeyface

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    The big deal has to be a quieter cabin and no driveline shudder. Seems pretty basic for a premium priced truck.
     
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  7. Sep 8, 2015 at 9:01 PM
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    EatMyTacomaDust

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    Actually they were all let in the country for free - no $900 destination fee to pay either.
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2015 at 8:31 AM
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    woodygg

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    you are correct... that's a load of hooey
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    dontstealmyride

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  10. Sep 9, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    I don't think mud flaps really get that one mile per gallon.
     
  11. Sep 9, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    Levo

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    They charge 140$ extra for them now. Toyota trucks have always been known to have them. More $$ for them.
     
  12. Sep 9, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    Too poor to list anything interesting.
    They're here.

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  13. Sep 9, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    Lol
     
  14. Sep 9, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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    They was always like that when they first showed them
     
  15. Sep 9, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    I'm in northern Virginia and ordered an access cab OR and have been given a build date of Sept. 29., but no definite delivery date (I was told 6-8 weeks after ordering in late August). I don't know if it makes a difference, but the dealership I ordered through is one of 4 nationally that has received the Toyota 'president's award' for more than 20 years running. That may not mean anything for the consumer, but I think Toyota favors dealerships like this, and may give preference to them in allowing them to special order.
     
  16. Sep 9, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    Test drove a 16 sport DCSB today..
     
  17. Sep 9, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    How's it ride
     
  18. Sep 9, 2015 at 9:58 PM
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    JasonTsunami

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    Well that was informative.....
     
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    Well did drive better than the old ones
     
  20. Sep 9, 2015 at 10:05 PM
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    good. but not too concerned about that as I would be swapping my Kings over.

    yeah because the rest of this thread is so informative.... :rolleyes: lol
     
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