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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by b-crow, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    b-crow

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    Front door window tint, blacked out emblem overlays, OEM bed mat
    For the week of the Minnesota polar vortex winter storm...

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  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    doublethebass

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    Stay safe out there. Gonna be a nasty week
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    I travel a ton for work and in the 5+ years, I only had a Tacoma once. I made it to the booth and they told me I couldn't have it because it was due for maintenance. I was so bummed. Really surprised there isn't more. I see all kinds of Rams, F150s, Frontiers, and Jeeps. Just not Tacomas.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    I agree. I'm traveling on business this week. I've seen lots of F-150's, but Tacomas are rare. It it nice to test this one in the weather extreme without having to do it to my own! It is doing well in the snow with the stock tires. The -20F temps are testing the heater!
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    5nahalf

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    Does it happen to have the JBL system in it? think you could swing by me and trade the subwoofer trim for my non-subwoofer trim... they would never notice :)
     
  6. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    -65 for Wednesday morning
     
  7. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    ICU1

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    That beauty needs to see more airtime than a 747
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Two words: Fleet pricing. Fleet pricing on those RAMs and F150s is less than or equal to that TRD Sport, I'm sure. They can then turn it out as a Full size truck, not a compact and get more rental dollars. Normally, if you're renting a truck you want a big bed to haul something. The full size fits more renters' needs.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    doublethebass

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    damn, where you at? our actual temp is -25F tonight but the wind chill is -53F.
     
  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    MN going to be a cold one tonight

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    Temp (°F) -21° -23° -25° -25° -26° -26° -26° -27°
    RealFeel® -53° -48° -49° -51° -51° -65° -62° -58°
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    Central Minnesota, it will be a new record low temperature for me.
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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  13. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Looking forward to it, as long as I don't die...
     
  14. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Have fun man. Be safe.
     
  15. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    Nice! My past 2 rentals while in DC. National emerald club has nice whips.

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  16. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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    How did you like the 4 runner?
     
  17. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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  18. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    that's incredible
     
  19. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    Just be safe, wear windproof clothing and keep your skin from being exposed for very long. Not much to worry about. The actual temperature isn’t that cold and won’t cause problems for properly maintained vehicles and homes.
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    I really enjoyed it. Drove smoothly and felt tight, albeit a bit bulkier then my Taco. Drivetrain felt smoother the the taco. Had all the same crawl control gadgets as well.
     

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