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Tacoma tailgates are behind in innovations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lava-road, Mar 15, 2023.

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  1. Mar 15, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    A ruler 1-38 inches, Ya don't say. :bananadance:
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2023 at 2:46 PM
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    Chevy is following Ford on all the gimmicks. It's supposed to distract you from realizing what a piece of shit you bought! Seems to work well for them, with all the desire the Ranger and Colorado get.
     
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    I like a tail-gate that's behind. When it's been in front things haven't gone so well....
     
    Servingko, Mar 15, 2023
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  6. Mar 15, 2023 at 2:52 PM
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    You should always start reading at the 1 inch mark when, ahem, measurements are critical
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2023 at 2:53 PM
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    Go buy a Chevy/GMC…problem solved.
     
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    Nah. The tailgate is as it should be.

    What's really sad are all the people who should have been driving station wagons and minivans will buy a truck, and then get all disappointed that it isn't a station wagon or a minivan.

    Stop stationwagoning my truck.
     
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    Based on sales it appears they have it right. Gimmick or not all my redneck yokel neighbors love their F-150’s and GM’s.
     
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  10. Mar 15, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    There's nothing right about stepsides and/or those taillights.
     
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    Tailgates are overrated anyway.

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    Explains all the folks walking around Home Depot with tailgates, that measuring tape comes in handy.
     
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    The bed and tailights are a wild design. The whole flare could have been the tail light, the lines would have worked.
     
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    I respect your opinion.
    Please begin to count the number of chevy, ford, and dodges with missing or broken tailgate latches over 10 years old.
    Now compare that to the toyotas you see.

    Now think about how long these doodads are going to last on vehicles known for falling apart.

    Toyota makes middle of the road tech, very well. Its kinda vanilla, but the stuff works.

    Just my opinion.
     
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