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Thinking of selling 3rd Gen for 2nd Gen???

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Antleraddict62, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    Sounds like you know what you want and want us to validate your choice. Buy whats best for you, not what the internet says. Best wishes in finding what suits you.
     
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  2. Mar 28, 2018 at 3:39 AM
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    I wanted to love the truck. I still love the look. If they had that look with possibly the 4.0, it'd be my dream truck!
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2018 at 5:53 AM
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    ZYBORG Let's roll...

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    Simething tells me that even with a 4.0 on this truck, you (and many others) would be just as “disappointed”. You would find another reason as to how Toyota screwed up.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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    No way. Love the look. Love the feel. It was just the engine and transmission.

    My dream truck otherwise. I will wait it out.
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    And it cost you 0 ?
    Very very......... unusual. o_O
     
  6. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:09 AM
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    Whatever works for you, man.
     
  7. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:09 AM
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    I had it for about a day and a half. The dealership was awesome and took it back, based on my concerns and that I was moving cross country.

    This was in CA.

    Good luck to you all.
     
  8. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    Never heard of a dealer taking back a now used truck and taking a loss.
    Even under lemon law it's a bitch.
     
  9. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:11 AM
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    Must have been the nicest dealer in the country.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:13 AM
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    I was extremely happy. They went out of their way for me.
     
  11. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:14 AM
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    Maybe they felt bad because of the nineteen 2016s they had in the back lot waiting for recall work for months.

    Either way- I am good!
     
  12. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:20 AM
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    Next to the 100 2nd gens for frame replacement ?
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    Not one there.

    Only nineteen 2016s, per the service manager.Most had been there 60 plus days.

    This is in CA, so frame/rust issues are next to zero.
     
  14. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    Rather have a 2 buck seal replaced than whole truck torn apart.
     
  15. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    Lucky that here in CA, there are no rust issues.

    1st Gen frames still look new here.

    Salt and snow are a bitch in some parts of the country.
     
  16. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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    went to that same size bfg's and took a hit as well...oh well
    they look a lot better.
     
  17. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    Ever 4 wheel on Venice Beach or nearby ? Or even on or near a beach ?
     
  18. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    Yep, a few times. Pismo Beach.

    Awesome place!
     
  19. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:45 AM
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    $$$
     
  20. Mar 28, 2018 at 6:50 AM
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    lol for sure
     

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