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3rd Gen the worst Gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tainted, Oct 8, 2020.

  1. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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    Tainted

    Tainted [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Getting close to Friday here on TW thought we’d ask the tough questions. Is the 3rd Gen the worst Gen? Thoughts

    Automatic transmission reaction times?

    Driveline vibrations at low speeds?

    Lack of torque?

    Fuel pump recall with no replacement available?
     
  2. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    Tacospike

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  3. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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    This thread won’t last long.
     
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    No, Honda Ridgeline is the worse.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    As this thread illustrates, it's easily the worst subforum of TW.
     
  6. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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  7. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    in addition to my 05 x-runner i have a 19 trd sport in cavalry blue. ive also owned 2 other 16 texas ed. tacos.

    i had issues with my fuel pump...nearly got rear-ended twice because of it. it has around 24k miles. just got it back 2 days ago after a 3-4 week stay at the dealership until they figured it out.

    dealer/toyota atleast put me in a rav4, then a 4x4 taco for free during that time. in contrast my 05 has 223k miles and only had to replace an alternator once and driveshaft bearings...both after 210k.

    imho, aesthetically the 3rd gens look the best. i do enjoy the manual in my xr over the auto on the 19. never had any issues with either of the 2016's and i put around 50k plus on both.
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    Every week we see a thread like this.

    Its been discussed a hundred times.

    Who cares.

    Thread closed.
     
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    BillsSR5

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  10. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    I have had a total of zero issues with mine. 33k miles. No tune, no special fixes. It drives like a truck. Gear hunts a little. I've had 19 cars over the years, no car is perfect.
     
  11. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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    Whenever the 4th gen comes out, THAT will be the worst one. Us 3rd gen guys have REAL trucks, those 4th gen drivers are a bunch of posers :D
     
  12. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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    STrooper

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    Yet,another stupid thread occupying space...

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    and for that reason, I VOTE for this thread to END.
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  13. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:56 AM
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    Most definitely. You are 51% less likely to get a HJ in a Third Gen Taco.....
     
  15. Oct 8, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    you can thank this guy
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:02 AM
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    HILAURIOS!!! :rofl:
     
  19. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    The truck is fine, and I'm getting my fuel pump replaced this weekend.

    :notsure:
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    def the worst. sell yours and get a raptor.
     

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