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Considering trading my Turd gen in on a 2nd gen pro

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ZachMX, Nov 16, 2016.

  1. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:16 PM
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    ZachMX

    ZachMX [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Found a clean killer deal on a used 2015 Pro, dealer has no idea what they have (chevy dealer). lol. On my 2nd diff replacement on my turd gen other than that not really much to complain about except that I kinda miss my 2nd gen. Am I crazy for wanting to trade back? Thanks!

    Zach
     
  2. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    big_jarv

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    I love my pro. It's defiantly a downgrade on the interior side.
    If you can live with that I would say go for it!
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    No. Especially if it makes financial sense.

    2 co-workers of mine have gone from 3rd gen back to 2015 2nd gens after several issues in under a year of ownership.
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    DO IT

    2nd gen PROs rock!
     
  5. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    ZachMX

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    This^ even with an extended warranty from toyota I'm having a hard time with putting faith in long term longevity. I loved all of my 2nd gens and still think they look better. Besides the nicer interior of the 3rd gen I don't think there's much else.
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    Sub_Par

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    What is the price of this killer deal?
     
  7. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    $31263
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    I was considering a Tundra as my next truck as the wife will take over the Tacoma sometime next year as her daily. This truck has been such a tank I'm strongly considering a '15 TRD Pro Tacoma and just own two 2nd gens. If I can find one with 6MT I'm sold.
     
  9. Nov 16, 2016 at 6:34 PM
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    Yep all of my 2nd gens were tanks, its what sold me on Tacoma ownership. This 3rd gen not so much.
     
  10. Nov 16, 2016 at 8:00 PM
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    Yep all my 2nd gens were tanks, my 11 had a front diff seal leak at 58k fixed under warranty other than that not an issue from any of them. My third gen has had 2 new diffs, control arms tsb for whistling, transmission was filled after being low along with a ecu update, zerks needed greased, water in rear taillight, and now my dash is rattling like crazy when cold, just losing confidence in the truck as time goes on.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2016 at 12:05 AM
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    kgarrett11

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    Dude... take that deal, take it now :gossip:
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2016 at 12:27 AM
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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    DO IT!!
     
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  13. Nov 17, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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    If you don't do it, you'll probably regret it.
     
  14. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:02 AM
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    Go For It :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    Do it, there's no character limit in the "vehicle" section
     
  16. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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    31K for a 2015 pro, that's a sick price.. What would they give you on the trade?
     
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  17. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    Bawlmore

    Bawlmore Bite my shiny metal bumper.

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    2011 TX PRO owner here, take the trade for sure. The interior is a bit of a downgrade but I like the feel and drive way more than my buddies third gen.
     
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  18. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    lol I totally misread that's the first time as in I'll regret dumping my 16 lol
     
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  19. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    ZachMX

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    Working those numbers out now. :)
     
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  20. Nov 17, 2016 at 6:31 AM
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    I see what you did there. The 16 was definately a buyers remorse decision. My 00 I had through hs and college. 08 was a prerunner pcs d to the great white north so traded for my 11 ac 4wd, 15 was when I got back from deployment wanted the dclb, 16 was an impulse buy I've been living with. I miss my 15 a lot.
     
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