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Why limited complaints with SR/5

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

  1. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    particleman

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    What I'm not hearing on here are SR or SR5 owners with as many issues as owners of the other trims. Is that possible?
     
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  2. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    Yes, but that doesn't relate to actual problems. This forum is a source of fun and good information, but not a reliable indicator of percentage of actual problems vs
    no problems
    For the record, no problems with my AC SR5
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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    Weird right. I got a unicorn, access cab manual 4x4, it was the only config I wanted (never a huge fan of doubles) and it's been amazing.
     
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    The number of SR/SR5 owners is significantly lower in presence here compared to TRD owners, across all of the gens.

    So.. might seem like less issues, when it's really less representation.
     
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I'm going to guess that another reason is because more active members on here own TRDs then SR(5)'s, which makes the numbers flawed.
     
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    God dammit. Beat me to it.
     
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    I just figured if as many SR/5 owners were as pissed as some of the other owners, that they would find their way here, really fast.
     
  9. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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  10. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    Not much activity here from general public.

    It's always been an enthusiast forum.
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    Less stuff, less problems
     
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  12. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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    I got the utility as well. I guess driving a rattlebox 01 2.4 pre runner with fiberglass, stiff as fuck suspension, big ass tires, loud exhaust, no carpet, cup holders or a/c for 15 years I would probably have zero complaints. I climb in and it's like Gandhi is giving me a back rub and Jesus is riding shotgun with the vvti kick in switch and we're floating on a cloud of fergies
     
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  13. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:32 PM
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    I know I have never owned a Toyota and I found myself here pretty fast after buying one. AND i dont have any problems. I guess thats just how I am though, OCD.
     
  14. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:34 PM
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    But most seems to be driveability issues mostly. Like lack of power complaints and trans stuff.
     
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    I drove the 2.7 before we decided on ours. Exhaust was definitely surprising. Had good power too I thought.
     
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    Too few to list.
    If I had to get a 3rd gen, 4x4 2.7 manual is the way to go.
     
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    We owe it to you, bud.
     
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