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FML. And so it begins?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AugustusJack, Dec 28, 2018.

  1. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:52 PM
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    AugustusJack

    AugustusJack [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Logic says I should sell the 1st gen. We'll see how that goes.
     
  2. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:57 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Sell the first gen and don't look back. The first gen is a great truck, but with how old they are they have the I live in my mom's basement look.

    Sarcasm aside. I sold my first gen because I was over the manual trans and the world has changed since that truck came out. I now have to worry about an Ashley or a Hunter crashing into me because they had to get a Facebook post in via their phone
     
  3. Dec 28, 2018 at 10:57 PM
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    4x4Runner

    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

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    That’s a flawed sense of logic if you ask me.

    My biggest regret is letting the ex have my old 1st gen.
     
  4. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:11 PM
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    Yeah. The only thing that will get me to sell it is the instant cash for new mods. We'll see. I'm guessing it's not leaving
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:13 PM
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    I'm still annoyed I couldn't get a DCLB in a manual
     
  6. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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    tcjacado

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    You can put it in "s" mode and pretend...:boink:
     
  7. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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    I haven't found that switch yet. I thought I was turning on fogs, and it was my auto-brights button. Gray road yacht with a lot of buttons. And Kevlar side walls!!!!
     
  8. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:30 PM
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    S mode is on the shifter, put it in drive then slide it to the left. That will limit it to not go above 4th gear. Push down/pull back once it goes to 3, push down again and it goes to 2 etc. Pushing it forward will increase the gear.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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    [insert standard smug MT fanboy statement here]

    But seriously, just get a manual. You'll smile more.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:35 PM
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    I'll worry about it if I hate the shifting. Clear hearts open mind
     
  11. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:35 PM
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    They dont make one in the configuration he was looking for.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:36 PM
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    I enjoy actively "driving" my vehicle. I'm an MT fanboy for sure. We'll see how I adjust to owning an AT
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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    Ahhh...yes. I see that long bed now.
    Have to move to Canada I guess.

    I wonder if anyone has gone through the trouble of importing one
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:41 PM
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    I have owned 9 cars/ trucks..... only 4 have been automatic. I got tired of pushing the clutch every 100 yards at least here. Never got above 3rd gear and a extra item to replace when the clutch burns out. Still have a manual Nissan in the driveway.
    I like my MT's, but prefer them for towing, or in sports cars.
     
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    If I was going to import anything i would got down to Mexico and buy a hilux.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2018 at 11:48 PM
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    Single cab, 3 sticks?

    Homer Simpson Aggglllggllll
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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    Keep the first gen. People keep trying to buy mine, in the end, I’m always glad I kept it.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:17 PM
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    That's going to last more than 4 hours!
     
  20. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:26 PM
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    I still regret selling my 1st gen. Although the only reason I did was because it wasn’t 4wd. I feel it was justified, but could have built it 10 times better and done a 4wd conversion with all the money I have into my 3rd gen now.
     

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