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Is my 2wd TRD sport destined to just be a mall crawler?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by siniquezu, May 10, 2020.

  1. May 10, 2020 at 8:08 AM
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    siniquezu

    siniquezu [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I wish I didn't discover this forum or I wouldn't have bought the TRD (clarified: 2wd) sport trim. Now I feel like my trim is only meant to be a mall crawler. Why even bother with a 2wd?
     
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  2. May 10, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    shakerhood

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  3. May 10, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    Taylor21554

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    So you bought a Trd sport 2wd?
     
  4. May 10, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    Fearthisbeard

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    Did you buy it to go offroad ?
     
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  5. May 10, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    Sell, trade, or just buy another that you want now,life is short.
     
  6. May 10, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    siniquezu

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    I didn't at first but this forum has turned me.
     
  7. May 10, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    medic2230

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    :goingcrazy:
     
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  8. May 10, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    siniquezu

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    Not only that but has made me a meso addict. Now I want extra shift knobs just in case
     
  9. May 10, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    CaliKat

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    With the high resale value, see how much it will cost to get into a 4WD?
     
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  10. May 10, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    dnguy77

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    I love my truck, I don't need 4x4. Live life, who gives a shit about what people think of your truck! :cheers::crapstorm:
     
  11. May 10, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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    J_Anthony_

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    T4RFTMFW

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    @ChadsPride has a pretty sexy Prerunner.

    If you needed 4x4 then you’d have bought one, IMO. TW aesthetic favors lifted off-road trucks but half of them don’t see 4x4 either. Don’t be fooled.

    Make your truck however you want but don’t think having 4x4 makes your life different.
     
  13. May 10, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    Amanelot

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    This is silly. A pickup truck is one of the most useful vehicles made. 2wd or 4wd
    Theres much more to a tacoma than just offroading
     
  14. May 10, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    karatescotty

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    I have a 2WD and off-road more than a lot of 4WD truck owners I know. In fact, I have coworkers who have them and have never left the pavement. People buy them just because they feel they have to get a 4x4 if they’re getting a truck and then never use them.

    You can off-road plenty with a 2WD, don’t let anyone else make you think differently.
     
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  15. May 10, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    jacpa

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    I have 4x4 and I've never really needed it. I just live in the midwest where there is snow and I wanted a 4x4. Nice to have when there are storms and it has been useful in those instances but 2wd would have been fine and honestly that happens maybe twice a year.
     
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  16. May 10, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    siniquezu

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    Thanks guys! Good to know that this 2wd isn't just stuck to pavement. I was getting envious of the adventures the 4wd was having
     
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  17. May 10, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    slowlane

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    I have a 2wd. But my intention was to haul the dogs in the bed and it does it perfectly. All depends on how you use your vehicle and whether you actually need 4wd or 2wd.

    I've done a couple camping trips in it also. I knew where I was gonna take my truck I would likely never need 4wd.
     
  18. May 10, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    TSAVO

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    Mine works just fine off road.IMG_1955.jpg
     
  19. May 10, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    Drove my 84 2wd for 10 years with zero problems. I still miss that one
     
  20. May 10, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    Brofessor

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    Believe it or not, a lot of people make the same mistake. Buy a 2wd truck thinking there is no need for 4WD. “Will never use”... Only to find out that you now do wish you had it. 2wd truck can still be fun and adventurous. Obviously will not have the same capability as a 4x4.

    2WD with great tires, rear locker and some good recovery tools can get to a ton of places.
     

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