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Debating on another Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mrevilandy, Dec 12, 2016.

  1. Dec 12, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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    backtrack2015

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    Maybe consider a 4Runner limited 4x4. It will be different enough from the other one but still have a great powertrain. The full-time 4WD is great in the winter (if you live or travel in snow country).
     
  2. Dec 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    I would get a 2017 Tacoma, everyone I know on the street loves thiers(2016s), I would definetly stay far away from Fords or Jeeps only a someone desperate or insane would go that route
     
  3. Dec 12, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    Man, I do wonder what kind of deal can be had on a 2wd reg cab Sierra. Then slam that bitch on the ground. Shit [​IMG]
     
  4. Dec 12, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    My limited is selectable 4wd not FT.
     
  5. Dec 12, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    Stick shift Tacoma if you need a bed, if not 4 Runner with that gorgeous 4.0 motor.
     
  6. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    What year 4Runner limited do you have? Believe current gen is torsen limited-slip center differential with only 4Hi and 4Lo. They also have a button to lock the center diff.

    4th gen (2003-?) had torsen limited-slip center diff but you could select 2Hi, 4Hi, and 4Lo. Again they had a seperate button to lock the center diff. Interestingly the V8 dropped the 2Hi setting (less features for more money?).

    I had a 2004 limited V6 in Alaska and liked the flexibility. Full-time 4WD if you wanted, 2WD if you wanted, or even 4Lo on pavement was possible.

    Maybe you have something from before 2003.
     
  7. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    5th gen 2013
     
  8. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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    The KBB and Edmunds specs suggest 2013 4Runner Limited could either be purchased as 2WD or as full-time 4WD. Are you in the states? I don't know what was offered elsewhere.
     
  9. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    Strange! I'm in the states for sure... I think o_O
     
  10. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:45 PM
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    Maybe a dealer "limited" then. Leather seat covers in an SR5. :D
     
  11. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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    The limited has the ugliest face ever

    The trail and Pro face of the new 4 runner is gorgeous

    Around here only Korean old ladies drive the limited
     
  12. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:14 PM
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  13. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    Thanks for the replies guys I don't mind the new engine wasn't aware of so mAny tsbs. I am a manual guy but never off road with them afraid to dry hump the clutch
     
  14. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    Personally not a fan of the latest faces (any trim) except in black. However, spent the week following Thanksgiving driving my father's 4Runner limited in Idaho on roads which constantly varied from dry to snow to ice. It never missed a beat and I never had to debate "is it slippery enough to avoid binding in 4WD." That is a nice luxury. Anyway, enough from me... have fun shopping OP.
     
  15. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    I think the problem is there have been a lot of issues but not enough TSBs to fix them.
     
  16. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    Are u guys really that unhappy with the power? Is the gearing any different ? I only want the pro for the cement color lol I already know I will fully load the taco if I get my hands on it, I take it it's to new that anyone is running different gear
     
  17. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:21 PM
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    I agree the awd on the limited would be nice but if it came to that the wife would probably take that she's already overwhelmed with the off road stick. Either way as great a vehicle the 4Runner is id think it be a "waste" to have the same vehicle I already have
     
  18. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Current gen 4R is FT with worsen.
     
  19. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    I once somehow ended up with two green Subaru station wagons (both manual with tan interior). That was a waste for sure and was quickly remedied. :)
     
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