Traded my Tacoma

kanelakos · Dec 15, 2018

TACO YEET said: ↑

Why not a crew max?
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This one has enough room for me and I preferred the 6.5' bed over the 5.5"

kgilly said: ↑

Not sure what these guys are talking about, bouncing all over the place on bends and the roads?, my taco rides great, what are guys doing?, driving 120 offroads around bends and beating the crap out of it then say, it rides rough?, sorry, just don’t get it....
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No actually 65 mph around a rough part of highway... it was bouncing sideways and almost hit a concrete barrier.

oconnor said: ↑

I was just thinking there were a lot of butt-hurt non-Tacoma owners who just can't move on without one last tantrum.
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Not in this case. I was member here for quite some time and I just thought I would say good bye and thanks. Also to say why I was leaving.

Stocklocker said: ↑

So.......I admit I am a little triggered by these “I traded my taco” type threads. I just see them as pointless. If I traded my 3rd Gen for a Ridgeline, I’d probably just ghost the forum. Like.....why would you enter a Tacoma enthusiast forum and tell everyone you found what you believe is a better vehicle? To me it’s inane, and generally just being a braggart or a “one-upper” and no one likes those kind of people. (Read above)

So here are my true thoughts on the Tundra.

No one, not a single person ever, is impressed by your Tundra other than other Tundra owners.

( I have had more compliments on the Tundra in the first two months that the 30 months I had the 2016 Taco)

The reason is that Toyota styled it to be a rolling blob. The styling is so terribly boring that no matter how many chrome bits and black bits and shiney bits they glue all over it, it natural blobbibess shows through. They took away any mojo the design had in the wind tunnel, and made it a somewhat feminine-looking, rounded blob. That is what 99% of the population who don’t own Tundras see, subconsciously, which is why no one has ever been inspired by the Tundra. The grand irony, is all those bland body curves, do not result in a fuel efficient vehicle. So you get bad styling, with no benefit!

So.....none of this means anything if you view the Tundra as a tool to get a job done, or enjoy driving it. But in those categories as well, the truck is outshone dollar-for-dollar by what Ford offers for the same price. Ford owns the full-size category because their full size trucks are superior to the Tundra, mechanically and esthetically.

( Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the F-150 is ugly )

They drive better, get better gas mileage, are equally reliable, and look the part. Almost lost control on the highway a couple of times on a curve because of how it bounces.

Now the 3rd Gen Taco for sure has is faults, and all owners know that from certain angles the new Tacos looks like crap, but it does possess a style that looks tough and capable when you catch it in the right light. The Tacoma has mojo and a definitive inspiring style. I think the reason why the guys who trade in their tacos come back to this forum to tell as all about their Tundras, is because they miss being part of the cool crowd.

( Wow! You really do think highly of yourself dont you?)

Anyways......my two bits on Tundra. For me, and most people, they get a “try harder Toyota”. Maybe the next gen Tundra will deliver.
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Shoxg said: ↑

I’m waiting for a new model of tundra to come before I bite. The tundra was great for its time, 2007, but it can use a lot of updating. I won’t get rid of the Tacoma though, just add to the mix.
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This Tundra I now own is a transition vehicle to hopefully a new redesigned one

kanelakos · Dec 15, 2018

Fearthisbeard said: ↑

OP did you consider a 4runner?
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I had a runner LTD before the 16 Taco. I really loved it but realized it was a mistake because I really needed a pickup.

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

Stocklocker said: ↑

So.......I admit I am a little triggered by these “I traded my taco” type threads. I just see them as pointless. If I traded my 3rd Gen for a Ridgeline, I’d probably just ghost the forum. Like.....why would you enter a Tacoma enthusiast forum and tell everyone you found what you believe is a better vehicle? To me it’s inane, and generally just being a braggart or a “one-upper” and no one likes those kind of people.

So here are my true thoughts on the Tundra.

No one, not a single person ever, is impressed by your Tundra other than other Tundra owners. The reason is that Toyota styled it to be a rolling blob. The styling is so terribly boring that no matter how many chrome bits and black bits and shiney bits they glue all over it, it natural blobbibess shows through. They took away any mojo the design had in the wind tunnel, and made it a somewhat feminine-looking, rounded blob. That is what 99% of the population who don’t own Tundras see, subconsciously, which is why no one has ever been inspired by the Tundra. The grand irony, is all those bland body curves, do not result in a fuel efficient vehicle. So you get bad styling, with no benefit!

So.....none of this means anything if you view the Tundra as a tool to get a job done, or enjoy driving it. But in those categories as well, the truck is outshone dollar-for-dollar by what Ford offers for the same price. Ford owns the full-size category because their full size trucks are superior to the Tundra, mechanically and esthetically. They drive better, get better gas mileage, are equally reliable, and look the part.

Now the 3rd Gen Taco for sure has is faults, and all owners know that from certain angles the new Tacos looks like crap, but it does possess a style that looks tough and capable when you catch it in the right light. The Tacoma has mojo and a definitive inspiring style. I think the reason why the guys who trade in their tacos come back to this forum to tell as all about their Tundras, is because they miss being part of the cool crowd.

Anyways......my two bits on Tundra. For me, and most people, they get a “try harder Toyota”. Maybe the next gen Tundra will deliver.
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Haha

Stocklocker said: ↑

So.......I admit I am a little triggered by these “I traded my taco” type threads. I just see them as pointless. If I traded my 3rd Gen for a Ridgeline, I’d probably just ghost the forum. Like.....why would you enter a Tacoma enthusiast forum and tell everyone you found what you believe is a better vehicle? To me it’s inane, and generally just being a braggart or a “one-upper” and no one likes those kind of people.

So here are my true thoughts on the Tundra.

No one, not a single person ever, is impressed by your Tundra other than other Tundra owners. The reason is that Toyota styled it to be a rolling blob. The styling is so terribly boring that no matter how many chrome bits and black bits and shiney bits they glue all over it, it natural blobbibess shows through. They took away any mojo the design had in the wind tunnel, and made it a somewhat feminine-looking, rounded blob. That is what 99% of the population who don’t own Tundras see, subconsciously, which is why no one has ever been inspired by the Tundra. The grand irony, is all those bland body curves, do not result in a fuel efficient vehicle. So you get bad styling, with no benefit!

So.....none of this means anything if you view the Tundra as a tool to get a job done, or enjoy driving it. But in those categories as well, the truck is outshone dollar-for-dollar by what Ford offers for the same price. Ford owns the full-size category because their full size trucks are superior to the Tundra, mechanically and esthetically. They drive better, get better gas mileage, are equally reliable, and look the part.

Now the 3rd Gen Taco for sure has is faults, and all owners know that from certain angles the new Tacos looks like crap, but it does possess a style that looks tough and capable when you catch it in the right light. The Tacoma has mojo and a definitive inspiring style. I think the reason why the guys who trade in their tacos come back to this forum to tell as all about their Tundras, is because they miss being part of the cool crowd.

Anyways......my two bits on Tundra. For me, and most people, they get a “try harder Toyota”. Maybe the next gen Tundra will deliver.
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Wow you went off haha. We all have our opinions. I personally went with a Tundra for towing my camper and extra room for my growing kids. Also didn’t want to stray from realiability and resale.

skiploder · Dec 15, 2018

Stocklocker said: ↑

So.......I admit I am a little triggered by these “I traded my taco” type threads. I just see them as pointless. If I traded my 3rd Gen for a Ridgeline, I’d probably just ghost the forum. Like.....why would you enter a Tacoma enthusiast forum and tell everyone you found what you believe is a better vehicle? To me it’s inane, and generally just being a braggart or a “one-upper” and no one likes those kind of people.

So here are my true thoughts on the Tundra.

No one, not a single person ever, is impressed by your Tundra other than other Tundra owners. The reason is that Toyota styled it to be a rolling blob. The styling is so terribly boring that no matter how many chrome bits and black bits and shiney bits they glue all over it, it natural blobbibess shows through. They took away any mojo the design had in the wind tunnel, and made it a somewhat feminine-looking, rounded blob. That is what 99% of the population who don’t own Tundras see, subconsciously, which is why no one has ever been inspired by the Tundra. The grand irony, is all those bland body curves, do not result in a fuel efficient vehicle. So you get bad styling, with no benefit!

So.....none of this means anything if you view the Tundra as a tool to get a job done, or enjoy driving it. But in those categories as well, the truck is outshone dollar-for-dollar by what Ford offers for the same price. Ford owns the full-size category because their full size trucks are superior to the Tundra, mechanically and esthetically. They drive better, get better gas mileage, are equally reliable, and look the part.

Now the 3rd Gen Taco for sure has is faults, and all owners know that from certain angles the new Tacos looks like crap, but it does possess a style that looks tough and capable when you catch it in the right light. The Tacoma has mojo and a definitive inspiring style. I think the reason why the guys who trade in their tacos come back to this forum to tell as all about their Tundras, is because they miss being part of the cool crowd.

Anyways......my two bits on Tundra. For me, and most people, they get a “try harder Toyota”. Maybe the next gen Tundra will deliver.
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That post just got me hard.

Marry me you magnificent bitch!

skiploder · Dec 15, 2018

Kamille.bidan said: ↑

I agree. The 3rd gen Tacoma looks badass.

I see no reason to buy a tundra. The F150 Ford is superior in every regard.

Plus, a rousche or raptor is basically on the same level as luxury car on the streets.
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I predict next week your position will be different.

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

sfr4dr said: ↑

Tundra looks like a hippo. My taco gets 22.5 mpg avg and yes, the tranny shifts more often than Trump's staff. I figure, if we ever get tired of it, go back to a full size v8 truck but probably not the hippo.
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Good analogy. Splitting image.

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

Could the "softer ride" in the off-road be attributed to the larger tires with smaller rims whereas the sport has less tire to the amount of rim? Not sure how he stuff works so maybe not.

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

Ares32 said: ↑

Good analogy. Splitting image.

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Sexiest hippo I ever did see though

oconnor · Dec 15, 2018

Ares32 said: ↑

Good analogy. Splitting image.

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Hippo has more ground clearance.

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

Dr. Emmett Brown said: ↑

Sexiest hippo I ever did see though
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haha thanks Dr. Brown

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

oconnor said: ↑

Hippo has more ground clearance.
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That I can agree on.....until I swap out the stock suspension

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

oconnor said: ↑

Hippo has more ground clearance.
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Screw that, dumbass hippo only has a spacer kit. What a loser lol

boynoyce · Dec 15, 2018

skiploder said: ↑

I predict next week your position will be different.
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Yes, and still driving a taco....but talking Ford tough!

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

boynoyce said: ↑

Yes, and still driving a taco....but talking Ford tough!
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Haha Fords.....

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

Ares32 said: ↑

Haha Fords.....
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Aluminum is badass though. And very smart

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

Ares32 said: ↑

haha thanks Dr. Brown
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That's "Doc" to you

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

Dr. Emmett Brown said: ↑

Aluminum is badass though. And very smart
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Until a fire starts

shakerhood · Dec 15, 2018

Dr. Emmett Brown said: ↑

Could the "softer ride" in the off-road be attributed to the larger tires with smaller rims whereas the sport has less tire to the amount of rim? Not sure how he stuff works so maybe not.
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Different spring rates, sway bars, and tire sidewall all play a factor. I found the Sport to be on the harsh and jittery side or even bouncy on rough and broken pavement but was fine on smooth pavement.

Ares32 · Dec 15, 2018

Dr. Emmett Brown said: ↑

That's "Doc" to you
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You got it sir. My wife will also be a Dr. in May. Internal med resident

Dr. Emmett Brown · Dec 15, 2018

shakerhood said: ↑

Different spring rates, sway bars, and tire sidewall all play a factor. I found the Sport to be on the harsh and jittery side or even bouncy on rough and broken pavement but was fine on smooth pavement.
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Better for cornering then I'm assuming?

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