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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Boghog1, Apr 20, 2019.

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Is the Tacoma your 1st truck

  1. Yes, I have always been a car person

    135 vote(s)
    36.3%
  2. No, I have owned a truck before

    219 vote(s)
    58.9%
  3. The Tacoma is my 1st vehicle

    18 vote(s)
    4.8%
  1. Apr 22, 2019 at 8:42 PM
    #141
    raskal311

    raskal311 Well-Known Member

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    My kids are assholes, more distractions.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2019 at 8:56 PM
    #142
    Tacoma6MT

    Tacoma6MT Well-Known Member

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    Lol, hope the new tundra fits you well!
     
  3. Apr 22, 2019 at 8:59 PM
    #143
    Dbarffish

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    75 Córdoba
    68 Fairlane
    74 Cherokee
    72? Jeep Commando
    77 Cherokee
    90 Camry- car version of the old Toyota pickup. Great car.
    94 Celica GT
    2000 Cherokee
    2018 Tacoma SR5 dbl cab. First truck.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2019 at 3:45 AM
    #144
    atrain23

    atrain23 Well-Known Member

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    I agree 100%. I have started using ECT button all the time and I have fallen in love with my truck. If you drive like an old man, the trans is probably fine for you, however I do not. My mpg increased because I’m not constantly making it downshift to maintain speed.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2019 at 4:25 AM
    #145
    BostonJohn12

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    Technically yes.

    Drove my parents 93 wrangler during high school and when I was home from college.

    Bought my mom's 2008 Ford Expedition off her when she got a new car Spring of 17. Packed that thing full moving back for senior year that fall.

    Traded that in for a 2017 SR5 DCSB November of 18.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2019 at 7:29 AM
    #146
    kairojya

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    It's my first truck. Many family members have had Tundras over the years.
     
  7. Apr 23, 2019 at 7:53 AM
    #147
    JC375

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    67 Chevy pickup, 85 Chevy Silverado, 94 Chevy Silverado, 02 Tacoma Prerunner, 15 4Runner, and now 19 Tacoma OR.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Steemax

    Steemax Well-Known Member

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    Yup! First truck. Previous cars were a 2011 GTI, 2016 WRX, modded those cars to hell and back. Took a break and leased a CR-V and now i'm in the Taco.
     
  9. Apr 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM
    #149
    marc1

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    1. 1977 Dodge D100 - 225-6, NP435 manual transmission, 2wd
    2. 1985 GMC Sierra - 305-8, 700R4 automatic transmission, 2wd
    3. 1987 Chevrolet Silverado - 350-8, 700R4 automatic transmission, 2wd
    4. 1996 Chevrolet Silverado - 350-8 (Vortec), 4LE60 automatic transmission, 4wd (Z71 package)
    5. 2006 GMC Sierra - 5.3-8, 4LE60 automatic transmission, 4wd (Z82/Z71 packages)
    6. 2017 Toyota Tacoma - 3.5-6, Aisin automatic transmission, 4wd (SR5 trim)
    Reliability order (best to worse) - 1, 2, 5, 4 and 3 tie (Tacoma is too new to assess so not in this list however so far so good)
    Quality (fit and finish) - 3, 4, 6, 2, 5, 1
    Fuel Economy - 6, 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
    Towing Comfort (ability plus stability) - 4, 6 and 5 tie, 1, 2 (never towed with the 87)
    Least Trips To The Dealer for Warranty / Recall Work - 1, 3, 2, 5, 4, 6
    Personal Favorite (so far) - 5, 4, 3 and 6 tie, 2, 1
     
  10. Apr 23, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    squarenone

    squarenone Well-Known Member

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    First truck: 2007 Tacoma access cab 2wd V6 SR5 Prerunner 6mt - Red

    Second truck: 2018 Tacoma double cab 4wd TRD OR 6mt - Cement

    Why haven't I owned any other truck besides Tacoma? It's simple, no manual trans option.
     
  11. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:53 PM
    #151
    Vanderjdm

    Vanderjdm Well-Known Member

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    It's my first truck since I owned a used 1988 Chevy Silverado 20 years ago. The Tacoma may as well be my first truck because trucks have gotten SO much better since the 80s.
     
  12. Apr 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    Vanderjdm

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    LOL. I love the reliability order. I had a 2wd '88 Silverado with the 305. It was without a doubt the least reliable vehicle I've ever owned. The engine block was about the only reliable thing in that truck. Everything else was standing in line just waiting to break. Most memorable repair I did myself was replacing the ball joints, that job was a nightmare. But I towed with it a lot and even with the 305 it towed like a champ.
     
  13. Apr 23, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    CXYyuppie

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    Stuff with some other black things
    1) 1987 Toyota SR5 P/U regular cab(before Tacoma's)
    2) 1990 Honda Accord Sport Coupe SE
    3) 1995 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Sport regular cab
    4) 1998 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L
    5) 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500HD Ext.Cab w/ Z-85 package
    6) 2009 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab (loaded-gas burner)
    7) 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU (loaded)
    8) 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport (loaded)
     
  14. Apr 23, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    :rofl:

    2000 Ford Ranger
    2004 Ford Ranger
    2005 Silverado
    2007 Dodge Ram 5.7
    2016 Silverado (was a pos and traded it in for the frontier)
    2016 Nissan Frontier
     
  15. Apr 23, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    itrsteve

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    Yes, I fall under the car guy classification.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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    tjswope

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    A bunch of smalls
    Drove a 4Runner for 11 years, but yes, this is my first truck.
     
  17. Apr 23, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    parkman

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    The only vehicles I've ever owned were both trucks.

    #1. 2003 Chevrolet S-10
    #2. 2015 Toyota Tacoma
     
  18. Apr 23, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    jeffthedude

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    1. 2005 Tundra Double Cab V8
    2. 94 Ford Bronco 4x4 351 9" lift on 38s
    After I sold those I that went on a 7 year hiatus of no trucks just sports cars, until I bought my Tacoma in late 2017
     
  19. Apr 23, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    ** トヨタ・タコマ **
    I owned quite a few vehicles (bikes and such are not listed) but only two trucks. I still own two from this list (the Hilux and BRZ). I just put in an order for a 2020 Tacoma.

    1) 1975 BMW 1502
    2) 1977 Toyota Corolla Sportswagon
    3) 1979 Renault 5 TS Monte Carlo
    4) 1969 Opel Kadett Rally 1900
    5) 1972 Volkswagen Bus
    6) 1973 Hanomag Henschel 206D
    7) 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
    8) 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super Nuova
    9) 1973 Toyota Celica
    10) 1984 Honda Civic
    11) 1983 Fiat Panda
    12) 1984 Fiat Uno
    13) 1983 Suzuki SJ 410
    14) 1990 Volkswagen Golf TDi
    15) 1991 Fiat Panda
    16) 1985 Austin Mini
    17) 1985 Citroën CX diesel
    18) 1989 Honda Civic
    19) 1959 Renault Dauphinoise
    20) 1977 Fiat 127
    21) 1989 Citroën XM
    22) 1976 Saab 96
    23) 1967 Saab 96
    24) 1990 Mercedes 207D van
    25) 1994 Renault Twingo
    26) 1994 Audi 80 Avant
    27) 1998 Renault Scenic
    28) 1967 Mercedes 250 SE
    29) 1999 Renault Master van
    30) 1991 Mazda Miata
    31) 1988 Jeep Cherokee
    32) 1991 Ford Explorer
    33) 2001 Lexus IS200
    34) 2001 Lexus IS300
    35) 2001 Saab 900
    36) 2006 Volvo S40
    37) 2006 Mazda Mazda3
    38) 2006 Mazda Mazda5
    39) 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
    40) 2005 Chrysler 300C
    41) 1984 Toyota LandCruiser
    42) 2008 GMC Sierra
    43) 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
    44) 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible
    45) 2006 Lexus LX470
    46) 1977 Toyota Hilux
    47) 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD
    48) 2015 Subaru BRZ
     
  20. Apr 23, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    brian2o0o

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    ARE Cx HD camper shell 2” lift OME 887s with 5100s Weathertechs Bartact seat covers CVT RTT CVT awning Prinsu Cab rack Dometic CFX40 fridge/freezer Decked drawers SOS Concepts sliders SOS Concepts rear bumper/swingout Body Armor front bumper Superwinch 10k winch Lots of MESO and other smaller stuff
    1) 1993 Wrangler YJ
    2) 2006 RAM
    3) 1997 Wrangler TJ
    4) 2009 RAM
    5) 2012 Wrangler JK
    6) 2013 Wrangler JKU
    7) 2014 Tacoma Sport
    8) 2001 Wrangler TJ (still own)
    9) 2016 Tacoma Off Road (still own)

    Got a thing for jeeps and trucks :facepalm:
     

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