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What generation are most 3rd gen drivers?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Navigator1, Oct 7, 2019.

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What generation do you “identify” in?

  1. Silent Gen - Old

    1.2%
  2. Baby Boomer - 1946-64

    17.5%
  3. Gen X - 1965-79

    26.1%
  4. Xennial - 1975-1985

    14.8%
  5. Millennial -1980-1994

    37.0%
  6. iGen - 1995-2012

    6.9%
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  1. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    Mojlnir

    Mojlnir Well-Known Member

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    Don't be coming in here with all that kumbaya sh!t...
     
  2. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    briandock

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  3. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Taco.Xterra

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    I'm a millennial, who just happened to buy my first Tacoma; 2019 TRD OR.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    black_angus1

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  5. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:51 PM
    #185
    DavesTaco68

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  6. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:51 PM
    #186
    Taco.Xterra

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    Some people can make it happen. We're all just trying to figure out how the others live their lifestyle.
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Millennials span a large age group many of which are serving in early or middle management positions, many of which in their 30s

    My company has acknowledged a significant gap in their senior leadership ranks as most are baby boomers ready to retire. Gen X is a small generation in comparison so many Millennials are being groomed for senior level positions.

    Additionally, due to the demand in education and STEM many find high paying jobs. A millennial today with an advanced degree and a job in IT/Cyber will make over 100k/yr
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    TT005

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    Technically, I’m a Millennial. I got a loan from my bank to purchase a Tacoma. I figure this is the case with a majority of Tacoma buyers.


    Baby Boomers are working longer, holding on to management positions and stifling the progression of younger professionals.
     
  9. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:43 PM
    #189
    JoeCOVA

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    Baby Boomers are all 55+ most have already retired the few remain only have a few years left. Most people bounce are 62 when SSN can be claimed or at 65 when medicare kicks in. Most baby boomers I know are waiting for thier kids to graduate college before they retire.
     
  10. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    Taco.Xterra

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    I’m with you about that first part. That’s what I did to buy my first used car, and now did that with the new truck.

    And I would slightly agree with this. That’s different to hear. I work with a diverse group of people, and I see less and less baby boomers are retiring. Either they really like the work they do, or it’s costing more to live; which can be a combination of both factors.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Oh fuck you.

    Better?

    :rofl:
     
  12. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    Or move to California and charge double.
     
  13. Oct 8, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Baby Boomer and proud of it, on my third Tacoma, and have lost count of the total Toyotas I have owned.
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    Me Boomer 2016, one son a Millennial 2015 and one son a iGen 2013, all Tacoma's :)
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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    What is a iGen lol
     
  16. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:20 PM
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    Scotty Dosent Know

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    Learned something new today.....apparently im an Xennial....who knew lol

    Read about the term and it makes sense, born in 1980 I have nothing in common with Gen Xer's or Millennial's.
     
  17. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:31 PM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    Well, that’s a very millennial thing to say... :rofl: ‘84 here and I feel the same way.
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2019 at 9:35 PM
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    This is also probably the age range most likely to join this forum.
     
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  19. Oct 9, 2019 at 4:22 AM
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    Vmax540

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    Many have fond memories of the 60 and 70's cars... -Handling, most were only good in a straight line, -Quality, rattled, shook, rolled and body was gone from salt in way less than ten years, -Fuel efficiency, guzzled gas, -Ergonomics, well, not even a thought, -Length of service, a car with 100k was rare... Nostalgia has a way of recalling the past.
     
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  20. Oct 9, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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