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I think I’m buying a Tacoma next week, need help,SR5? TRD?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ryanf, Oct 25, 2017.

  1. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    ryanf

    ryanf [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone, it’s been a long while since I’ve posted. And circumstances have come up that I think I will be purchasing a Taco in the next two weeks. I just would love some input.

    I currently have a 145K Silverado 2500. It’s loose, and old, and just time to go, but I do small side jobs (Tacoma with a small trailer will be fine). But I can fit all three kids in the back.

    My other vehicle is a RAV4 with 60k, which is my get around car for better MPG, but can’t fit all three in back seat,

    I am looking for a CCSB, MUST HAVE 6 Speed, Just wondering do you guys think the SR5 Is enough? I had an 06 with the OR package, and I used the locker twice in some snow. Is it really worth it?

    I realize i can get a Dlb tundra for as close as taco, But i like the idea of a smaller truck, it’s usually me. And will be small in back but am sure three will fit. THey are small

    I figure as year ends maybe i can find some. In the 08857 area code, would like White, sand, or concrete, or silver/grey. Where should I be price wise? I’D also go for a turned in 16.

    Any and all info appreciated. Thank you
     
  2. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    PROseur

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    You cant get a SR5 in 6 MT

    You have to get Sport,OR,PRO if you want 6MT and 4 door

    I have 2 kids in the back. No way three would fit in mine
     
  3. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Are you looking to get all the goodies or just what you need, no extra? If you can afford a TRD package and that’s what you really want, go for it. But if you’re just looking for essentials, go lower, but the 6mt is not available in every trim.
     
  4. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    Really? I was looking at pictures and my oldest is in a booster. I thought they were good for three. Most of the time we are in the minivan - but If I can’t get all three DEF have to go bigger. I guess OR it is. That sucks but the MT is worth it to me.
     
  5. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Those Kids will grow up before you wear the Toyota out, I agree get a bigger truck.

    I have 2 Grandkids and moved from AccesCab to DCSB TRD Sport. Also you might check, does the Tacoma support 3 latch points in the rear?
     
  6. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    This may be an issue I was lusting after the four door thinking i could get them all in. Like i said the biggest wont have a booster next year, I think I have to bring everyone to the dealership and go from there
     
  7. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    With 2 car seats in back there isn’t enough room for another seat in the middle

    Don’t know about booster

    My next truck is a Tundra With front bench
    It seats 6. I need the width
     
  8. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    I wanted a MT in the worst way. Yea it may be tight for them back there. And I really don’t want to step up to a Cummins...
     
  9. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    OR, Sport, PRO 4 door

    If I was smart enough to use catholic birth control, I could be driving a fun 2 door tacoma
     
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  10. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    If you go Toyota -- you need the Tundra
     
  11. Oct 25, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    It certainly not the roomiest truck out there but I personally don't think it's that bad, running errands around town and pick up/dropping kids off at school shouldn't be a problem. However long road trips legs are going to get a little numb. GL
     
  12. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    I had 2 car seats and a high back booster seat in the back of mine. They make some really slim seats now. Sunshine radian is the slim seats that we had. Since then, I now have 2 boosters and a car seat back there. It's tight and I wouldn't want to drive 12 hours that way, but the kids rarely all ride with me and it works fine for when they do.
     
  13. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    Ew gross. They still make things with a bench seat?:violent:
     
  14. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Yup

    It’s the 2nd best version of tundra

    1) best : 5.7L 4wd, double cab 6 seater 8 feet bed

    2) 2nd best : 5.7L 4wd, king cab 6 seater
     
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  15. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    I put 3 in the back of mine pretty regular. One is still in a big ass car seat. Even managed to wedge two boosters back there for a while.

    o_O You mean abstinence? Or the method where you watch a woman's cycle? lol
     
  16. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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    Don’t know
    Am not catholic

    If you DD a tacoma With three car seats in the back you are a better man than me
     
  17. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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    Double cab 6 seater 8 foot bed. :eek::eek::eek:
     
  18. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:56 PM
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    Don’t make me cum in my pants

    5DDD9C92-EF33-4CE9-987C-C96FB9BBA1F1.jpg
     
  19. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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    One car seat. Two boosters at once. Three kids.

    Now I'm down to one car seat. One booster. Three kids.
     
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    WAIT FOR THE 2018'S
     

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