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Trade my 97' for a 2016?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by davebilt003, Dec 8, 2015.

  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:29 AM
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    davebilt003

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    Should I trade my 97' for a 2016 TRD OR Long Bed????[​IMG]
     
  2. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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  3. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:31 AM
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    OffsetPlayer2

    OffsetPlayer2 Cornbread fed

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    I would just put money down and have both if you could. I wouldn't trade it.
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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  5. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Don't get rid of that 97
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    ACKtrd30

    ACKtrd30 Nice Guys don't finish last. Boring guys do.

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    Don't do it. Keep it and buy the new one. I wish I had kept my 95 back when I picked up my '08. If the equity in my '13 hadn't payed for the majority of my '16, I'd still have it for sure. For what they'll offer you, you could never replace it.
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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  8. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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    Sam B

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    Thats a cool truck! But it needs a new 16 sibling sitting beside it!!!!!
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    LEBM

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    Keep keep keep!!!
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:43 AM
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    Thanks! I'll be patient and see if I can keep both! If yall want more pics of REPTAR you let me know!
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:47 AM
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  12. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:53 AM
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    JdevTac

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    Like everyone else said, I'd just keep it. Unless there is a specific reason you need a 2016. I wouldn't buy one at this moment anyway what with all the little kinks and quirks that need to be worked out since it is a new generation. I'm of the "don't buy a first year of a new vehicle" motto though someone has got to do it. Too many little kinks and issue that pop up.
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Pictures!
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  14. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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    um, looks like you already have a Tundra in your picture with a temp tag, so what gives :)
     
  15. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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  16. Dec 8, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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  17. Dec 8, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    90's kids for the win:thumbsup:
     
  18. Dec 8, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    I'd like to see some pictures of the frame and rear suspension if you wouldn't mind. Also, what type of climate does your truck frequent and do you ever drive on salted roads?

    Nice truck and definitely keep it as others have said!! Older Toyota trucks are diamonds in the rough.
     
  19. Dec 8, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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    Pics are from spring or summer 2014... Any changes since then?
     
  20. Dec 8, 2015 at 4:41 PM
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    Based on the pic?
    Nope.
     

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