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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2wdSR52022, May 4, 2022.

  1. May 5, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    Superdave1.0

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    Every other pickup truck smokes the 3rd gen Tacoma in acceleration. Ridgeline, Colorado, Frontier, even the new Ford Maverick kicks it's ass. The 3rd gen is underpowered, and it's because it has a Camry engine.
     
  2. May 5, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    Then the second gen is even more underpowered because it has less ponnies.
     
  3. May 5, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    Superdave1.0 Grandma Dave

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    Wrong. 2nd gen is lighter. Power to weight is real bubs.
     
  4. May 5, 2022 at 4:36 PM
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    then why does the 3 gen win it the quarter mile, and a 0-60 time?
     
  5. May 5, 2022 at 4:36 PM
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    I sold my LS3 Corvette and used the money to buy my Taco. Boy do I feel stupid now!
     
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  6. May 5, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    Comparing to other trucks in 1995 and 2005 Tacoma was much more competitive in acceleration. It has fallen to last place now.
     
  7. May 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    I think we need some willing Tacoma members of each gen to hit the 1/4 mile track and prove who is faster. Some sources show the 2nd gen faster by .1, some show the 3rd gen faster by .1.
     
  8. May 5, 2022 at 4:42 PM
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    I mean Toyota did this already you know and the 3rd gen was faster....
     
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  9. May 5, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    Since when does Toyota publish 1/4 mile tests of their trucks?
     
  10. May 5, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    Doooood
     
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  11. May 5, 2022 at 4:45 PM
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    The truth hurts.
     
  12. May 5, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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  13. May 5, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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    Umm ok.

    Pretty sad what you are posting actually. So much hatred, Jesus.
     
  14. May 5, 2022 at 4:47 PM
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    look its right here dude 3rd gen wins.....
     
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  15. May 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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  16. May 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    No point dude, some ppl just have nothing else better to do.
     
  17. May 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    Street cred and smoking Civic's was top of my requirement list when shopping for trucks.
     
  18. May 5, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    Hahaha. I know, I proved him wrong too but it’s useless.
     
  19. May 5, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    Nah, I'm having fun bud. No hard feelings.
     
  20. May 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM
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    But it still the best selling midsize. Hmm strange.

    Man it’s ok, you can stop. Enjoy the Thursday and have some beers.

    :cheers:
     

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