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I own both, new Tacoma and new Colorado....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ncsurveyor, May 21, 2017.

  1. May 21, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    stun gun

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  2. May 21, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    The thing is the Tacoma trans is not a problem to all owners. No problems with my auto trans. Going down a mountain that I usually end up doing about 90 mph near the bottom. This trans actually automatically downshifted, (in Cruise control), and maintained my speed where it was set to. I also averaged 23.7 miles to the gallon, (600 mile trip), even on steep mountain roads. So complain all you want, I'm a happy camper.
     
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  3. May 21, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    Don't let your wife pick the transmissions next time. Get the manual.
     
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  4. May 21, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Wife happy = everyone in family happy.
     
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  5. May 21, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Some of us have families and want long beds :)
     
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  6. May 21, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Exactly why i got a auto lol
     
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  7. May 21, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    Lawfarin Who me?

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  8. May 21, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    Lawfarin Who me?

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    Did you have the TSB done? Mine seems a lot smoother with it. Also I can finally use my cruise control. Thank god!

    It's not the transmission itself it's the programming. If you're not getting smooth shifts than you'll want to have the fluid level checked
     
  9. May 21, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    No. My buddy has a 16 Colorado and it shifts like shit.
     
  10. May 21, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    Problem #1 Taco:
    When under 45mph simply slide your hand over to the shift towards you and into sports mode. Above 45mph slide shift to D mode, problem solved. If you want additional turbo like performance, press ECT button.

    Problem #2 Chevy: Drive to the stealer and be prepared to repeat once or twice a month and for other developing issues as well.
    Or best alternative, drive to your nearest Taco dealer and trade it in for the much better quality, and reliability of a Taco.

    Cheers!

     
  11. May 21, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    The one I test drove shifted great much better than my Turd gen
     
  12. May 21, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    Its not the machine, man is superior to the machine, but if not the machine....

     
  13. May 21, 2017 at 8:29 PM
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    Saw a Colorado at an intersection today. Dude looked miserable and eyeballed my Taco like a puppy begging for food. Tells me all I need to know.
     
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  14. May 21, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Be glad you didn't try to race him

    :boink:
     
  15. May 21, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    Racing in perpendicular directions would be rather pointless.

    Plus, after owning 6 motorcycles, nothing short of supercars excites me enough to even consider "racing" it. My Fast & Furious phase lasted about a week when I was 19.
     
  16. May 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    I tried to pass an F150 ecoboost once...
     
  17. May 21, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    O RLY? I don't think I've heard the story. You should start a thread! :D
     
  18. May 21, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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  19. May 21, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  20. May 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Which one are you? :D
     
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