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What purchase have you REGRETTED the most?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by fiftyxp, Apr 4, 2019.

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  1. Apr 4, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    any mod in particular you completely regretted or didnt live up to your expectations?

    I personally regretted my bakflip, roughly 1k, came dented scratched, weathered, look used to be honest, didnt line up or fit correctly either.

    Totally disappointed.
     
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  2. Apr 4, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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    3rd gen. Wish I could have gotten a second. Easier to do the mods I want. And tube bumpers looks better cause grill/ bumper have a flatter line to cut.
     
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    Not particularly. But I tend to fuss over mods and stuff for far too long before I buy something so I know what I am getting into.

    Edit: I have had mods turn out far BETTER than I expected though.
     
    Gunshot-6A, Apr 4, 2019
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  4. Apr 4, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    I bought the knock off ECT always on mod. Nothing wrong with it. I just don't really use it anymore so I took it off after a day or so.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    I stopped using ect and i was getting better mpg with it off. I took my truck in for service and they did the tranny update and now I get worse mpg with ect off.

    pretty strange, driving with ect on now though seems to have got me back to my old level.
     
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    buying an access cab, regret it everyday lol
     
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    because of the size? I dont see too many of those around but the 4door itself is pretty small I couldnt imagine getting a smaller interior.

    Ive said this many times, but its so surprising to me that my wifes accord is significantly roomier than the tacoma.
     
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    I kinda wish I had bought an access cab instead! I have a DCLB and it's a tad bit too long for some trails. I
     
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    maybe its an illusion, but the double cabs feels wayyyy bigger than the access cab, maybe im just crazy is its only like 8 inches or something of extra cab space back there. also when I have all my hunting gear or biking gear in the back it feels super crammed. dunno I just grow to hate access cabs more and more.
     
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    I miss my access cab, but my kids don't miss being as cramped back there.
     
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    A Flowmaster 50. It sounded great but the drone inside the cab was a little too much for me. Good news is i was able to sell it for what i paid for it!
     
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    yeah my 6'3 friends don't like being crammed back there either, but I guess its better than walking ha
     
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    Oh, on that note, not disappointed, BUT looking at replacing my LCAs with TC lowers. Add that to the cost of Kings and Camburg uppers and I could have had long travel for a similar price.
     
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    My son is quickly approaching 6 foot, and I am 6'3" so I am sure he will surpass that.
     
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    Purchasing a new 2017 3rd Gen Tacoma over a new 4Runner. But I remedied that issue.
     
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    Every little bit helps. I bought a new car seat and on the passenger side I was able to slide back the seat 2 notches. Made all the difference for my wife.
     
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    I regret buying my Retraxone mx cover. Nothing particularly wrong with it. It leaked little more than i liked and lost a little bed space but not terrible over all. I just really wanted a topper. So i sold the retrax, took a big loss and bit the bullet and bought a topper.

    Moral of the story. Just save up and get what you want instead of getting what you think is the next best thing lol.
     
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