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Time to buy a Ridgeline? - It has "Good" lights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Prof_KeenBean, Oct 25, 2016.

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  1. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    Brokinarrow

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  2. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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  4. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:44 AM
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    I don't know about you guys, but overall, I love my 3rd Generation Tacoma. I've had no problems, enjoy being able to haul stuff around, found out that the Crawl Control is a real thing and it really works really well, and I drive around not worrying about what's going to break next.

    And my headlights beat the heck out of the ones I had on my JK! :)
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    .....ok fine..... :pout:
     
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  6. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:48 AM
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    Its alright man, we all lose at some point. :D

    Coot
     
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  7. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I would say that a Ridgeline would meet/exceed the needs of the majority of Tacoma owners. Needs being how they actually use it, not how they might use it someday.

    The majority of Tacoma owners don't even know about TW, and could care less.

    Most of them never go offroad.

    Most of their 4wd's are bought 'because snow'.

    Under those conditions, a Ridgeline is quite comfortable and capable.

    And while I agree it's not particularly purdy, it does look better than it's last version. And the 3rd Gen ain't gonna be prom queen either.
     
  8. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:56 AM
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    I was simply making a joke thread on how much better the RL was...If they are going to beat the Taco in something, headlights and MPG it can have.
     
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    Might want to invest in one of these:

    [​IMG]
     
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    What about emblems???o_O

    Coot
     
  11. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    ^^^ That's the best part :bananadance:
     
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    Amen to that. Had an 09 JKU for four years. Really liked it, but the headlights sucked.

    To be honest, I've not had any issues with the headlights on my TRDOR. They seem to work as well or better than most others I've had. There're not auto-leveling bi-xenons with steering-based side-to-side movement, but they've been doing fine for my needs.
     
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  13. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:01 AM
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    How I picture the Ridgeline haters.

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  14. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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    So perfect.
     
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    Ah...
    [​IMG]
    Coot
     
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    im dying over here!! hahahahaha
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I installed LED bulbs and some fool on here came on posting pictures claiming that VERY same light throw pattern is "inefficient" and unsafe as it "blinds other drivers"

    :rofl:

    Stay classy tdub.
     
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    We do what we can...no promises.

    Coot
     
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    Also don't forget this part of the article:

     
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    After reading that article, I'm getting this set up for my Taco. You never know when you will need to look for a contact lens in the middle of the night, in the woods.
    [​IMG]
     
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