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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by xzatx, Jun 1, 2019.

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  1. Jun 1, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    i probably know 3rd GEN tacos more than anyone here hehe.. im on my 3rd tacoma.

    the first one was a 2017 TRD SPORT, Second is 2018 TRD OFFROAD 4x4, Third is 2019 TRD OFFRoad 4x4

    why 3. no clue :D. hehe i just kept buying it, selling it, and buying again cause it's really the best truck out there.

    hehe


    anyway.. here is my install using the chinese grill. i used the OEM grill before but since it's my 3rd taco, i wanted to try the chinese ones and they are pretty goood!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1-ihiZXhIA&t=11s
     
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    So it’s basically like you had a tacoma for 3 years... wow
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    haha... yup.
    well the first was a sport 2x4.
    then i realized i fucked up so i sold it. i only lost $1500 on it... got it for $33000 OUT THE DOOR, sold for $31500
    then i got a 2018 4x4. but then i did lots of offroading and had fun with it but it felt really slow and i felt like i needed something fast. sold it, i got it for $39000 OTD, sold it for $35000. not bad considering california tax is 10%
    so i got a 2018 bmw m2.
    since that gave me the speed fix. i reminisced my taco and just got a 2019.

    right now i dont treat it as a fast vehicle, i treat it as a decent powered TRUCK. hehe...

    i know my story is dumb haha and i got issues, but i want it. i got it. hehe.
     
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    ^^^this



    Ops Not even close. From what I’ve read you’ve had one gen. Message me when you’ve taken a gen 1 down to a frame and welded on new suspension hardware and spent countless sleepless nights tossing and turning over anti squat and instant center geometry.
     
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    Haha hehe
     
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    Oh hey...

    Hehe
     
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    ill correct my post to, most knowledge of 3RD GENS! hehe.

     
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    I thought I was the only crazy guy here to have three 3rd Generation Tacomas!

    I wanted a truck, so traded 2014 Honda Civic Si for 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport 4X2. Installed Chinese TRD Pro replica grille.

    I wanted a sport sedan, so traded 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport for 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport 6MT.

    I missed having a truck, so I traded 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport 6MT for 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x2. Installed Chinese TRD Pro replica grille with OEM garnish.

    I had a second child and wanted more room, so I traded 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x2 for 2019 Toyota Highlander LE.

    I missed having a truck, so I traded 2019 Toyota Highlander LE for 2019 Tacoma SR 4x2.
     
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    Bustin balls. You don’t have to correct anything.


    Hehe
     
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    Are you trading in for a 2020 in September?
     
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    OP has a problem and you’re an enabler. I hope you’re satisfied with yourself.
     
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    On a flip side I’m on my third Tacoma in almost thirty years.
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    nope. hope not. i saw the 2020, i didnt see anything special.

    i usually stick to what i have as long as i'm happy with it.
     
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    Gave you a click brother. Have a nice day.
     
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    So installing a pro grille is the key to all tacoma knowledge?
     
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    I have you beat bud. I've owned five 3rd gens in 3 years. Three, 2nd gens in 4 years and one 1st gen back in college.

    I'll wait for you to retract your amateur statement.
     
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    Hehehe
     
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    im not sure i believe you, can you post photos?

    here is some videos of my fleet
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Smbm7r3mI&t=25s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMgddPy6MUE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh5arbiGr-E&t=39s
     
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