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In a 4 horse race, Tacoma is last.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by satburn, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    satburn

    satburn [OP] Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two.

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  2. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    Ford's FX4 package is literally skid plates and badges.
     
  3. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    There’s another thread on this. It’s up to six pages by now.
     
  4. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    "As popular as the Tacoma is, it has some persistent flaws. The truck's ground clearance is a boon off-road, but the high floor makes for an awkward splay-legged seating position. The low roofline meant several of us were constantly hitting our heads over bumps and craning our necks to see traffic lights."

    Are all these testers 6'5" +?
     
  5. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    satburn [OP] Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two.

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  6. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    Well well well. The truth has been spoken.
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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    But can a Tacoma win in a race against 4 horses? That's what I wanna know.
     
  9. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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    Meh. They do a good job of pointing of the merits of each.

    "Taken on its own, the Tacoma is still a perfectly fine truck. It's handsome, capable and has the segment's best build quality. Historically, Tacomas have held their value better than nearly anything else around. There's a seemingly endless amount of aftermarket support for it, too, if that's your thing. The top-of-the-line Tacoma TRD Pro is up there with the Colorado ZR2 and Gladiator Rubicon in terms of off-road equipment and prowess, but even the TRD Sport is plenty rugged. It's also right there with the Chevy when it comes to ride quality both on the road and off. It just can't match the other trucks when it comes to things such as comfort or powertrain refinement. Towing and cargo volume aren't competitive, either"

    After bashing it on some fair points, this paragraph explains why it's popular. Many of us don't get the Tacoma for the bells and whistles. I, for one, specifically purchased it because of reliability and resale. The rest of the stuff was less important.
     
  10. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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  11. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    satburn [OP] Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two.

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    Sorry didn't see it, guess I should have looked.
     
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  12. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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    No other truck is available with a manual transmission. Advantage Tacoma
     
  13. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:58 PM
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    True dat, my mistake
     
  16. Jun 12, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    Jeep as well
     
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    I think Dodge up until recently had the Ram diesel available with a manual on the base model.
     
  18. Jun 12, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    And their terrain management system I believe
     
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    You wouldn’t buy a pair of pants that don’t fit why would you buy a truck that is to small for you?
     
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    And of course, I try not think about all those 79-series those wankers get down under.

    No other mid-size truck even remotely interests me.
     

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