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Trying to learn about gen 3 Tacomas before I buy one.

Discussion in 'New Members' started by GoBig, Nov 4, 2019.

  1. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:35 AM
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    GoBig

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    I'm currently in the market for a new Toyota truck.

    I joined the forum because it seemed like a good place to do research, and get some honest information and opinions from people who actually own a gen 3 Tacoma.
     
    GoBig, Nov 4, 2019
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  2. Nov 4, 2019 at 3:17 AM
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  3. Nov 4, 2019 at 3:35 AM
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    Welcome. I’m in the same boat :)
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2019 at 3:38 AM
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    Welcome to TW. There's a ton of knowledge around here (once you sift through some silliness).

    3rd Gen forum
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2019 at 4:32 AM
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  6. Nov 5, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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  7. Nov 5, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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  8. Nov 7, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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  9. Nov 9, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Welcome.
    Complete honesty... I didn’t care for my 3rd Gen until I did the OVTune upgrade.
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    I bought an automatic. Later traded it for the manual. Learn from my mistake.
     
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  11. Nov 9, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    Welcome I hope we all can help you out. As for me i Love Toyota I had a Gen 2 4 runner and a Gen 2 Tacoma . I just ordered a 2020 a week ago and hoping it arrives soon. I have had everything under the sun Ram Ford f 150 Jeep it all boils down to quality Toyota just builds good shit. I just traded my 2018 jeep In 14 months of owning it. It has been in for 3 recalls and 4 warranty repairs.
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    I have never owned an automatic. I have my '85 truck, and a '90 4runner that both have a 5 speed. However, an autostart on a manual is kind of a pain in the ass. I put one on the 4runner. The only reason I'm considering automatic is so I can start it remotely (without having to set the thing up like do with the 4runner).

    I many still go with a manual but it seems like they are sort of rare on the dealer lots.
     
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  13. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    If all you’ve driven is manual, the 3rd gen auto is gonna drive you bonkers. The gearing in the MT is so much better suited for the motor in this truck.

    they are around, but you may have to travel to find one. I had a dealer order mine and waited 8 weeks for it.
     
    Shellshock, Nov 13, 2019
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