Just picked up my 16 Tacoma AC 4x2 SR5

SDTaco4x4 · Sep 28, 2015

Ron62 said: ↑

Me too!! for a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers.
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That's what I'm switching to! Go figure. haha

Ron62 · Sep 28, 2015

SDTaco4x4 said: ↑

That's what I'm switching to! Go figure. haha
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You will not find a better truck tire. Great grip, long-lasting, handle great and very quiet... Oh, and they look tough!

SDTaco4x4 · Sep 28, 2015

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You will not find a better truck tire. Great grip, long-lasting, handle great and very quiet... Oh, and they look tough!
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That's what I've been gathering. Getting the new G2's.

seguinkt13 · Sep 29, 2015

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Supposed to arrive on the 15th got bogged down at distribution center. Break down. 4x2 no need for 4x4 in south tx for me. SR5 with appearance package. As well as towing package. OTD price was 31600. Not a big discount but I knew that going in. Now it's time to change the tires and get some tint. Now to the important stuff.
The front end/looks: looks better in person. The front end and bumper/lip look extremely pronounced in photos but not so much in person. As a person who didn't like the 2nd gen front end for years till it won me over I'm thinking this will be the same.
Ride: smooth. Very quit compared to 2nd gens I've driven or been in. Not a lot of harsh bounce but not any floating bounce either.
Interior: personally it feels like it should. Everything feels like it's in the proper place and within reach. Nothing feels cheap. No I don't feel like I'm in the lap of luxury but it is just right IMO. The ride height for me (5'9") is just right. If there is one complaint it's that with the wheel in the full tilt down position it is nearly an inch of clearance from the knee to the wheel. I like to sit so that my throttle leg and steering arm are near full extension. So that is a bit of an issue. I'll need to adjust.
The 3.5 engine AT: this is were it gets tricky. I drove about 50 miles last night on the way home. Made sure ETC was off and drove normally. I AM NOT a red light racer. I'm an early bird who leaves early and arrives on time. My life is more important than zooming through traffic and getting somewhere 5 minutes earlier. Having said that. The phrase of the engine feeling sluggish is true. But NOT because it lacks power but in the way that it shifts with ETC off. Without much throttle at take off the engine literally skips 1st gear. Then has an extremely short shift 3rd. You are going 35 and your already in 4th gear. Rpms at this point are around 1200. Sooo if you give it a little gas its sluggish because your in 4th and low rpm so the motor waits to see what your doing. A little gas and it stays in 4th. More gas and it drops to 3rd. Punch it and there's more than enough power.
This is the info I was given when I got home. That's mostly city. Avg speed was 36 mph on the entune radio display. But. Turn the ETC off. And it feels completely different. Not changing the way I drove I turned ETC off and drove. No short shifts. Each gear change happened around 2500 rpms so if you don't care about losing maybe 1 mpg then turn the ETC on and you should be satisfied. I'll post more photos to this as I do some more stuff the the truck today. I can't speak to towing. I don't tow stuff (yet) but it came on the truck. Also. I'm not going to sit here and say I'm going to get 24+ mpg in this truck. Unless I start seeing it by my hand calculations. But I feel 23 is attainable unless you just have a lead foot. I'll try to answer any questions I can. As long as there in my knowledgeable realm. I'm not a motor head so I can't tell you in depth analysis.
Having cooper ATP 265/70/16 mounted. Had to get the car tires off.

Windows tinted.

PlastiDipped the alloy wheels as well as the Tacoma side badge. Turned out better than expected. First dip job so was a bit nervous.

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Did you sell discount tire your stock tires? How much did they give you for the set? I am looking to do the same thing..

MannyS · Sep 29, 2015

Discount Tire gave me $200 for the Firestones on my Sport. Truck had 22 miles when I traded in the tires for Michelins.

Elite777 · Sep 29, 2015

Wow the price difference from 2015 to the 16's seems big

Sweet truck! Mgm is the color to get

3rdgenfan · Sep 29, 2015

What % is your tint? Was thinking going about 15% on my metallic grey

Larry · Sep 29, 2015

Austin777 said: ↑

Wow the price difference from 2015 to the 16's seems big
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I agree.
Many will go to a full size because the price gap has narrowed.

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

3rdgenfan said: ↑

What % is your tint? Was thinking going about 15% on my metallic grey
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I went as dark as legally possible all the way around. Not sure the % though.

seguinkt13 · Oct 2, 2015

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I went as dark as legally possible all the way around. Not sure the % though.
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I had them do as dark as legally possible and I was told it was 35%.

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

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I had them do as dark as legally possible and I was told it was 35%.
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Alright. Well all I know is it's dark as hell in there now which is exactly how I like it.

seguinkt13 · Oct 2, 2015

Also, I just pick up my white SR5 with appearance package and predator steps last night. I'll post pics soon!

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

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Also, I just pick up my white SR5 with appearance package and predator steps last night. I'll post pics soon!
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Nice. Congrats.

skiergd011013 · Oct 2, 2015

why are there no mud flaps? Don't they protect the paint from stones?

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

skiergd011013 said: ↑

why are there no mud flaps? Don't they protect the paint from stones?
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There optional. Might put some on later but I don't off-road or live on a dirt road.

Dean724 · Oct 2, 2015

skiergd011013 said: ↑

why are there no mud flaps? Don't they protect the paint from stones?
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Possibly because they weren't on when he bought the truck? Also, all the '16s come with a protective clear coat shielding around all the bottom fender areas to prevent road debris from scratching key areas. Mud flaps aren't a necessity..

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

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I emailed Husky Liners yesterday and was told the "no drill" splash guards are being designed now and will be available mid December.

My truck stays on hard roads also but once in awhile when driving down the highway my tire will pick up a pebble and you can hear it bouncing off the underside of the truck or fender liner. My Tacoma is due in on Thanksgiving week and I plan to put the Husky splash guards on it before Christmas.
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We'll post a pic when you do. Look forward to seeing it.

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

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Won't see no pics posted by me unless I get them off the web. I do not own a camera, tablet, or a cell phone. Sorry, but that is just the way I roll.
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Well I hope you didn't get the technology package then.

seguinkt13 · Oct 2, 2015

Here it is! The interior is black with the caramel accents. I wasn't too sure about it from the pictures, but it looks pretty nice in person with the matching stitching in the seats. I'll get a picture of it soon.

JasonTsunami · Oct 2, 2015

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I never requested it in my build. I see on cars.com pics of phone buttons on the steering wheel and I know it has 3 months free satellite radio. Won't use any of those 2 either. Like I said on this web site several times before. If the base model (SR) would of had the blazing blue color, I would of bought the SR with the 4 popper. Please don't develop an attitude towards me like this jerk over on coloradofans.com because I have no way of taking pictures to post on this web site. Some people just do not feel the need for all the latest gadgets. If my Brother would not of talked me into buying a computer back when I became disabled I would not own one.
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Man I don't care what gadgets you have. Doesn't bother me at all. To each his own. If I could have gotten the SR in blue with the V6 I would have.

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