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Who actually likes their 3rd gen?

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

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Satisfaction Level of the 3rd gen Tacoma

  1. 5:Perfect midsize truck

    32.4%
  2. 4:Good truck with some quirks, no current competitor offers enough capability to make a change

    54.4%
  3. 3:Decent truck, sometimes contemplate making a switch

    8.7%
  4. 2:Overrated truck,considering a switch in the near future

    2.7%
  5. 1:Bad truck: regret the purchase, would buy something else if given the chance to go back

    0.8%
  6. I’m moving on from the 3rd gen because it doesn’t suite my lifestyle anymore(kids etc.)

    1.0%
  1. Jul 8, 2022 at 10:23 AM
    #461
    Bkicks333

    Bkicks333 Well-Known Member

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    How did a Titan get in a truck thread :rofl:
     
  2. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:26 PM
    #462
    Pengowirr

    Pengowirr Well-Known Member

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    Good to know. I don’t have the need for a full size now but if that ever changes, then I may consider getting a full size truck. Likely a Tundra.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:27 PM
    #463
    tonered

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    I hate this PoS. Nothing breaks, so I keep modding it.
     
  4. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM
    #464
    batacoma

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    I saw a lifted Corolla today, I think the 3rd gen might be losing popularity.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:33 PM
    #465
    tonered

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    Not quite a sedan, but lift and swingout, driven by the quintessential hipster.

    PXL_20220618_000539164.MP.jpg
     
  6. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:36 PM
    #466
    saint277

    saint277 Vigilo Confido

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    I've often thought about off-roading my wifes rav4, it has the 3.5 in it. I think it would brake alot of axles though, they aren't very beefy but it defiantly has the power.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:37 PM
    #467
    jsinnard

    jsinnard Well-Known Member

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    Fix it until it's broke.
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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    batacoma

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    This was a current gen hatch back 10 spoke Sparco wheels, or something similar roof basket, and lifted. There could have been some mud flaps, and maybe some aux lights on the front. Set up like a Rav4, I thought it was a Cross trek at first. I didn't hate it.
     
  9. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:43 PM
    #469
    MrWrestlingII

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    I can honestly say I truly hated my 2021 OR for the 1st 1800 miles. The stock tune on this truck was the worst POS I could ever imagine… and this is not an exaggeration.

    But since loading the original KDmax tune and updating to their improved tunes along the way, I can say that I really like my truck now. I just loaded up a tweaked tune from Paparee this morning and from the stock tune I never would have believed this truck could run this good.

    I’ll always be somewhat disappointed with the lack of torque this motor produces, but overall I’m pretty happy and no longer regret the purchase.
     
  10. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:48 PM
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    jsinnard

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    One thing I saw quite a bit on a recent trip to Montana that actually didn't look too bad.

    Lifted AWD Highlanders on all terrain tires.

    07ac5717-3941-56bf-9ecf-2dc0747eb86a.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    Honestly sounds like yours is a lemon. The gear shifting is a thing automatics do, but your extreme description makes me think you really have a shit taco. Sell it, but not to any TW members as we don’t want more posting about it.
     
  12. Jul 8, 2022 at 1:55 PM
    #472
    Tacospike

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    I stand by my vote. Mainly because 'Perfect' would be pretty unreachable by any car / truck in my 'Perfect' category
     
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  13. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    tonered

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    We have the XT version. Fucking snooze-fest. Completely robbed of the sheer joy of driving. I can barely stand to move it out of the garage when I need to.
     
  14. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    tonered

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    It looked worse on the road. I was happy to get that potato pic.
     
  15. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    anthemAnathema

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    Hey, that's me!

    I test drove a 3rd Gen and said, fuck no. Went and bought a second gen instead.
     
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  16. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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    tonered

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    That's my motto. :D
     
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  17. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    tonered

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    Yeah no. Ours has been off road. I couldn't image what a few unseen rocks might do to it.
     
  18. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:05 PM
    #478
    saint277

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    Just put a skid plate on it.
     
  19. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:13 PM
    #479
    513Mugsy

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    I loved my 2016 AC Sport 6MT. Sold it for my BMW M240i xDrive.

    I liked my 2021 DCSB OR Auto....after a tune. But not enough to keep it for very long.

    I am in love with my 2020 AC OR 6MT. With big changes coming for the next gen. This one is a keeper for the long haul.
     
  20. Jul 8, 2022 at 2:23 PM
    #480
    saint277

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    I see 6th every day.....

    At least your honest with yourself.
     
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