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1st gen vs 2nd? seriously

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dpalmer619, Apr 8, 2011.

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  1. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    I know there are probally threads about this and i read a couple that sucked.

    i seriously just want to know...

    the pro's and con's of the two

    and what makes the other better than the other

    i have a 1st gen but im a young kid and just really like the 2nd gen :D and want to sell/trade mine to possibly get a 2nd gen 4dr 4x4
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    Keep yer 1st gen. They rock.
    You don't need payments. Save the money for mods.
    The truck will last.
     
    Finks99Taco, Apr 8, 2011
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  3. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    What the heck is up with your paint job!
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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    i wouldnt buy a brand new one off the lot i would buy one off craigslist
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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    hahah thats when i first bought it. check my build link to see it now
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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    Still...won't run you close to the $7,500 you paid for the 1st gen...
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    I've owned 2 88s,86,2002,2008, and current 2010. That 2002 was a million times better that the rest. Solid truck better quality easier to fit into parking spots.Etc etc etc
     
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  8. Apr 8, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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    what are some of the come problems with the 2nd gens
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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    That they are too bad ass that their owner has to be double badass to represent one, bout all I can think of bud :cool:
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM
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    You like plastic? buy 2nd gen.... nuff said... Now neg rep me you 2nd gen bastaz!
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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    Your paint job is so gay looking. :p
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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    What
     
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  13. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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    im curious about this to, iv always liked 2nd gens, but im leaning toward a 1st gen now, if i find a good 1st gen im all over it :p
     
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  14. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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    Thats what she said
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM
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    You don't have a truck ?
     
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  16. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM
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    I dont get it:confused:
     
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  17. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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    no....:pout:this summer tho im getting one
     
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  18. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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    Keep the first gen!!!
     
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  19. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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  20. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM
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    Wait for the 3rd gen , it's coming this summer

    Right ?
     
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