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No Power Drivers Seat in Limited

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by denharv, Nov 1, 2015.

  1. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:24 AM
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    denharv

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    The first 2016 Tacoma Limited arrived at our dealership this week and I was surprised to see it did not have a power drivers seat. My customers (husband & wife) were comparing it to a Canyon SLE that we also sell since we are Toyota / GMC. I think it is an oversight by Toyota not to offer a power seat in a Limited but not necessary in the other models.
     
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  2. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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    Tell them to buy one of the twins.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:31 AM
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    Apparently you need to become more familiar with the product. Everyone else already knew there were no power seats back in August and, most don't care.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:42 AM
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    Who needs them anyway. Just something else to break The last time I adjusted my seats in my gen2 was three years ago and that was due to the fact I let my brother use my truck for a short trip
     
  5. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    splitbolt

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    Show them the Go Pro mount.
     
  6. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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    When was the last time you ownded a power seat that broke? Only time I "broke" a power seat was because a penny was stuck in the track.
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2015 at 5:57 AM
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    I don't understand the need for power seats. Manually moving is much quicker....
     
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    really? How often do you change your seat settings? I have a Limited and am VERY happy about everything (except the shocks).
     
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    Its not so much about it being power but the fact the power offers smaller increments to adjust to along with more adjustments besides just forward and back. Most power seats have many different adjustments that allow you to get that perfect position.
     
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    I adjust mine every so often depending on how my back feels, I also drive stick so need that perfect position to get the sweet spot on the clucth comfortably.
     
  11. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:04 AM
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    dunkindonuts

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    It is strange that they didn't put in a power seat. That ish is standard on Kia's now.
     
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    Power memory seats are amazing with multiple drivers
     
  13. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:07 AM
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    i can see why the tacoma shouldn't have power seats cuz its made to be sporty off road type truck. but having power seats that move in when you start the car was always a nice feature.
     
  14. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:11 AM
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    nevadabugle

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    My 2005 Chevy Duramax has had a broken power seat since 2010. Too much money to fix a useless feature. Glad the Tacoma does not have them.
     
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    let me guess. over a grand?? sometimes the design calls for a new seat frame.
     
  16. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:15 AM
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    Something like that. All the power features in new vehicles are not needed. Just one more thing to break.
     
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    Anything you drive is "just one more thing to break". By that rationale you should drive a bicycle. Less things to break.
     
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    While it would be nice, definitely not a deal breaker for me.
     
  19. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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    Better make sure its a single speed bike also, more gears and a derailer are more things to break.

     
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    Lol I dont think anyone understands why toyota redesigned a truck as all new but didnt put power seats or 4 wheel discs on it. Its just poor design and penny pinching really.
     

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