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2021 Tacomas: Which configuration has the smoothest, most car like on pavement ride?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by verlaryder, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. Feb 22, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    RedWings44

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    Not many. I know the RAM Tradesman had it, but that article was 2015 so I'm not sure if that's still an option
     
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  2. Feb 22, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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  3. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    Those are all listings for older model year vehicles that have been redesigned or discontinued since then. From what l can find it looks like for 2021 the Chevy Spark LS is the only one left with roll up windows.
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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  5. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:52 PM
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    Sport is harsher than OR?
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    And I believe you can still get it with a 5-speed/3-pedal millennial anti-theft device!
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    I like the softer ride of the OR for the $hit roads I have to endure. I will firm it up just a tad with 4600s this summer. Dont expect your Tacoma to handle like a sedan, whatever the configuration. I've got my lil' old RSX for that.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    Yes, it has lower profile tires for going around corners.
     
  9. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:07 PM
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    I’ve only driven one 3rd Gen in my life, and it was my uncle’s 2017 AC Sport 2WD...
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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    Genuinely, and I'm not trying to be a prick, but consider a Ridgeline. Most car like truck you can get, and it does well enough doing mild off roading and towing.
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    Don’t forget tires have a lot to do with ride quality. NVH can really be affected in a big way by tires.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Not sure what I just stumbled into but WTF???

    OP if you want to drive a minivan, go buy one. Want a minivan with a truck bed, buy a Honda Ridgeline.

    Looking for a truck that rides like a car, your in a way wrong place and sorry but people like you are why trucks are turning into soccer mom fashion statements for men and total shit beyond that. Because too many want to feel manly in a truck but want to to drive live a minivan.
     
  13. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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    I agree. I test drove a sport before getting the OR.
    Went over a speed bump once and knew to slow way down for the next one. Sport was very stiff compared to the OR.
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    I hear the Subaru Baja has a car like ride
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2021 at 7:23 PM
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    Ridgeline for the win.
     
  16. Feb 22, 2021 at 9:48 PM
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    You are right
     
  17. Feb 22, 2021 at 10:16 PM
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    I'm new to owning a truck and find the ride to be harsh and bouncy, what do you guys recommend for a suspension upgrade?
     
  18. Feb 22, 2021 at 11:25 PM
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    Ridgeline is probably the only truck 95% of us need. My female friend has a 2020 and I envy the bells and whistles it came with. That being said, I traded in my 2019 for a 2020 Denali with a 6.2v8 and have a deposit down for a 21 LR MT Pro. Coz men will be men.
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2021 at 2:35 AM
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    He wrote.
    "I'm looking to buy a 2021 double cab Tacoma that offers the smoothest, most car like on-pavement highway ride."
     
  20. Feb 23, 2021 at 3:57 AM
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    Trucks inherently ride more bouncy then cars. Put like 200 pounds in the bed by the tailgate, that will smooth out the back a little.
     
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