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Am I the only one that thinks PRO grill is totally cheap/fugly?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SSingh1975, Sep 26, 2018.

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  1. Oct 2, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    Nope... I bought a 2018 Tacoma Sport recently :broccoli:... While waiting for the truck to be shipped, I decided to buy the Pro-grille with the intention of installing it when the truck arrived... Now that I have the truck, I'm having second thoughts :confused: about installing the Pro grille. The factory grille style changed in 2018 (pic below) from the 2016/2017 model years. If it were still chrome, I'd change it in a heartbeat. Though I've decided to leave it as is for the time being. Meanwhile, the Pro grille is still in the package should I change my mind --- though I don't think I will.

    For the record... I don't think the Pro grille is ugly, I just think the factory grill looks good as well.


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    nuper152, Oct 2, 2018
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  2. Oct 2, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    I dislike chrome too, seems like the plastidip option should work fine. I don't mind the chromey fuchs in your profile pic though... ;)
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    Had the black bezel but opted to go with the pro grille

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    wrekd619, Oct 18, 2018
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  4. Oct 18, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    The Pro grill was the first mod I did.

    We used the original grill and made a cheese grater

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  5. Oct 18, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    Lol I honestly thought I was super original when I bought my Taco and thought I would TRD PRO swap the Grill.. Now that EVERY SINGLE SR5, OR, Sport, Limited, and PRO all have this same grill I have decided I’m going to pray that EAG comes out with a TSS capable Grill and strap an autobot emblem to it lol!!! I honestly LOVE the look of the PRO grills I truly think it completes these trucks as I hate chrome, but just wanna go a slightly different direction now! Don’t think they look cheap think they look great !
     
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  6. Oct 18, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    So what, SoCal is not the center of the TW universe....:D

    1 in 10 where I live, probably much less than that as the Taco population has exploded here in the last year or so and of those, most are completely stock.

    Two years ago I was the only 3rd gen Taco I'd see on my commute.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    I have yet to see a non pro with a pro grille.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    Because TW is not the center of the Toyota Tacoma universe....

    I have yet to meet another Tacoma owner who admits knowing what "Tacomaworld' is.....

    Probably just need to talk to anyone with an aftemarket PRO grill installed....sure to be a TW'er.
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    Its nostalgic. That is why Toyota made the FJ Cruiser grill a throwback to the FJ 40. Why they reserved it for a certain trim is a mystery to me. As far as being $400, that is the same price as your grill if you ever damage it an need it replaced. Nothing is cheap at the dealer parts counter.
     
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  10. Oct 19, 2018 at 3:53 AM
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    I think as an add on piece to a non-PRO its designated as a "heritage grill" on the window sticker of options for some dealer built frankensteins.
     
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  11. Oct 19, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    This is the one my truck came with so I don’t know who builds it693593F3-A7CF-407E-A675-3084979D0057.jpg
     
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  12. Oct 19, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    Personally I hate anything chrome on my vehicle. If it’s not blacked out it’s either getting replaced or just removed completely.
     
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  13. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    Does anyone have a Sky Silver TRD Sport with a Pro-Grille with a pic to post? I'm trying to get a sense of what it would look like on mine. Though I have to admit, I'm beginning to warm-up to the pro grille.
     
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  14. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    Probably completely anecdotal but I feel the same way. I saw 1-2 3rd gens a month for years now I see more than one everyday. One had a slimline bumper and winch, the rest were completely stock except one OR with a pro grille.
     
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    Exactly.

    There are a shit ton of them on HERE.

    I never see anyone else with one driving around local, and I've been four deep in a Tacoma line at a redlight this week.
     
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  16. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    Pro Grill ftw ...... couldn’t wait to get the stock grill off I damaged a 1 tab .
    Free to anyone who wants it . Fogs too. No shipping local plz

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  17. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    I wish I had the patent and mfg. rights of the pro grill. I would be super rich on snob hill! All too common, not ugly, just a me too, join the groupie item. I am too independent for the PG.
     
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