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Anyone know why our tacomas are called tacomas?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by VooDoo, May 30, 2010.

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  1. May 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM
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    JimBeam

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  2. May 30, 2010 at 11:18 PM
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    lol, I guess no one found my post to be funny. :pout:
     
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  3. May 30, 2010 at 11:20 PM
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    hmmmmm
     
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  4. May 30, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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  5. May 30, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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    heres some more images
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  6. May 31, 2010 at 12:18 AM
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    I'm still believe it still means

    Takes A Crapload Of My Abuse
     
    MadTaco461, May 31, 2010
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  7. May 31, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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    SurfInferno Dont be stupid, its not smart.

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    :laugh:
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  8. May 31, 2010 at 2:28 AM
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    Marketing ploy. At that time, Dodge was doing well selling their newly re-designed light trucks they name Dakota. Toyota wanted a piece of the pie and made sure to brand their truck something which reminds customers the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest.
     
    TRDNinetyNiner, May 31, 2010
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  9. May 31, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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    Sign me up for one too, could come in handy for those occasional road rage situations.

    I did! Just didn't care to post to say so.
     
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  10. May 31, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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    you know what those pics remind me of?

    WOLVERINES!!!!!!
     
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  11. May 31, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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  12. May 31, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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    It was because Ford had already used the name Edsel Wouldn't your truck look neat with a Toilet Seat in the Grill
     
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  13. May 31, 2010 at 9:21 AM
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    wiki tacoma and you will find your answer.
     
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  14. May 31, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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    i couldn't find anything about the trucks?
     
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  15. May 31, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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    The coolest name ever is, IMHO, Pathfinder....c'mon, how are you gonna beat that?
    Not a bad SUV at all, either. :crapstorm:
     
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  16. Jun 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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    maybe someone needs to wiki it. there is an urban dictionary of the toyota tacoma
     
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  17. Jun 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    Zippo.

    First Gen FTW!!!
     
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  18. Sep 26, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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    found this on toyotas website FAQ's
    tacoma-
    From the Salish Indian word for the mountain that provided water to their tribe (later changed to Mount Rainier). The name suggests images of strength and power.
     
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  19. Nov 6, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    I believe it's because it's the only truck that can climb the mountain, cross the streams and still drive like a new truck! Tacoma WA. it's a good proving ground.
     
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  20. Nov 15, 2010 at 4:04 PM
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