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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. May 18, 2021 at 5:42 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I just spit my soda...
    Thanks
     
  2. May 18, 2021 at 5:42 PM
    BananaMan

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  3. May 18, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    I do what I can
     
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  4. May 18, 2021 at 5:46 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    Good night good people :bored:
     
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  5. May 18, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    :rofl:

    It's a bit more than what I'm listing the Talon for and I've posted that amount here. I'll let you guess. :D
     
  6. May 18, 2021 at 5:53 PM
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    BananaMan Well-Known Member

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    Well I'm guessing it has like 220k miles, and is a bit rusty because Pennsylvania. Soooo 5k?
     
  7. May 18, 2021 at 5:59 PM
    Delta09

    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    It's down in West Virginia so less rust than PA. Newer motor and under 5k :D
     
  8. May 18, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    BananaMan Well-Known Member

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    I don't need another Toyota truck...
     
  9. May 18, 2021 at 8:27 PM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    Sure :rolleyes:
     
  10. May 18, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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    BananaMan Well-Known Member

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    Well... what I need is a reliable tow pig capable of 9k lbs. what I want is all the Toyota trucks.
     
  11. May 18, 2021 at 10:54 PM
    Yukon DoIt

    Yukon DoIt Opinionated Northerner

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    @Delta09 Sorry to hear about the talon, gotta listen to me more...:smack:

    I'm like a broken clock, right twice a day...
     
  12. May 19, 2021 at 1:39 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    Won't the most recent gen Tundras do that?
     
  13. May 19, 2021 at 1:48 AM
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    I'm like a clock to.

    I know when it's time to throw in the towel, for the most part.
     
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  14. May 19, 2021 at 2:02 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    We use a Tundra to haul our race trailer.
    We don’t even have a WDH on it.
    80mph up hill ,both ways..

    Fuel mileage sucks though
     
  15. May 19, 2021 at 2:10 AM
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    Good morning everyone!
     
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  16. May 19, 2021 at 2:11 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    Aye yeup...one has to choose reliability or fuel efficiency. I chose fuel efficiency, big mistake. I don't recommend it. ;)
     
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  17. May 19, 2021 at 2:15 AM
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    If I owned a trailer or something I have to tow with I thinking on getting a Diesel truck.

    It's not for everyone but does a great job at towing with decent fuel economy.
     
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  18. May 19, 2021 at 2:17 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Absolutely.
    If we were doing the x country thing all the time it would be a no brainer.
     
  19. May 19, 2021 at 2:22 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    My buddy has a 2001 Dodge 3500 Diesel ... aside from replacing the transmission, it's a reliable tow the house machine.

    EDIT: if I were to get one, I'd go Chevy.
     
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  20. May 19, 2021 at 2:58 AM
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    Giddee Up!
     
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