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New 16 owners, any regrets on buying? & Future frame rust?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacomaRocks, Nov 21, 2015.

  1. Nov 21, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    TacomaRocks

    TacomaRocks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thoughts from new owners appreciated. & Is the frame rust no longer going to be an issue?
     
  2. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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    swimmer

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    LuvTacos, is that you?
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    TacomaRocks

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    Uh, no
     
  4. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:30 PM
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    MudsweatNgearz

    MudsweatNgearz Well-Known Member

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    Not a single regret. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:38 PM
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    Shellshock

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    No regrets here. It gets better every time I drive it
     
  6. Nov 21, 2015 at 10:17 PM
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    TacoBella

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    NO Regrets here....Love the truck. Miata is getting lonely...Far better than my 15 and that was a nice truck.
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2015 at 11:36 PM
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    Mrharper68

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    I love my Taco.
     
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  8. Nov 21, 2015 at 11:54 PM
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    TacoJonn

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    I still love my 2002 Tacoma. Will a 2016 still make me love it?
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2015 at 12:53 AM
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    busticator

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    after seeing the offroad thread, probably should have opted for the 4x4. otherwise I'm good
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2015 at 1:15 AM
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    tacotacolove77

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    Well I have a new 2015..not a 2016 but I sure LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2015 at 1:28 AM
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    mykaelp

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  12. Nov 22, 2015 at 5:45 AM
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    Aussiek2000

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    No regrets. I don't keep vehicles very long (2-4 years), so I don't see rust being an issue.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2015 at 6:17 AM
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    J-Rock

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    I love my truck and do not regret buying it at all. The only minor thing is that I didn't get the premium and tech package and I probably should have. I likely won't keep this for more than 3-4 years before I buy another so I can correct that mistake in 2019. By then P&T will include the hover option and the cold fusion drive so it will really be worth the price premium.
     
  14. Nov 22, 2015 at 6:34 AM
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    Mike G

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    No regrets.
     
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  15. Nov 22, 2015 at 6:44 AM
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    TacomaRocks

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    I loved my 02 as well. @!%# frame rust.
     
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  16. Nov 22, 2015 at 9:10 AM
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    BAMA-256

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    Zero regrets! I downsized from a full size and the Tacoma is much more enjoyable to drive even though it lacks the power my other truck had, but I'm averaging about 5 mpgs more so it's a good trade off imo. I live in the south so hopefully I won't have to worry about any rust issues.
     
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  17. Nov 22, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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    cctk2

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    Accessories: SnugTop Rebel canopy AVS Window Rain Deflectors TACOMA 6' Bed Mat Weathertech Mud Guards (4) Scanguage (re-installed from the '02) Tekonsha Voyager Brake controller (Chalet A frame pop-up.) Vinyl letter insets for tailgate. Garmin CS60 GPS mounting. Other misc décor in the form of decals.
    I've owned a 02 since new, and live in a coastal town northern California, and juneau alaska, zero rust.
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    AFmedic24

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    No ragerts here! I love driving it every chance I get! :thumbsup:
     
  19. Nov 22, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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    CusterFan

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    I like my Tacoma better than the Colorado I traded in.
     
  20. Nov 22, 2015 at 2:22 PM
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    Garyji

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    I love mine. The 2006 I traded had no frame rust.
    It wasn't in a big snow/salt area. The dealer was hungry to get the trade.

    G.
     

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