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So I finally saw a 2012 tacoma in person

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by T A C O M A, Nov 17, 2011.

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After seeing the 2012s in person do you think they look...

Poll closed Dec 17, 2011.
  1. Better than the previous 2nd gens.

    99 vote(s)
    33.6%
  2. Worse than the previous 2nd gens.

    70 vote(s)
    23.7%
  3. not better or worse than the 2nd gens.

    111 vote(s)
    37.6%
  4. whats the difference, they look the same to me.

    15 vote(s)
    5.1%
  1. Nov 17, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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    T A C O M A

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  2. Nov 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    the chocolate on that cookie looks fake and derpy
     
  3. Nov 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    The 2012 has a different front end ?
     
  4. Nov 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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    LMAO^^^ i work at a toyota dealership so ive seen quite a few of these for a while now. took a while to grow on me, but i kinda like it. just not a fan of the new chrome 18" rims on the sport upgrade package. but i think the moment i really started gettin into them was when i saw a guy had one on here and had put a 6" fabtech lift on it. and i must say... its like truck pornography :jerkoff:
     
  5. Nov 18, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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    Does the ATRAC bake cookes?
     
  6. Nov 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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    waiting for the T/X BAJA to come out.from the sound of it,it's going to have a leveling kit or some sort of lift kit.2 inches higher in the front.

    later tig1
     
  7. Nov 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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    hahaha.... on a side note, I like the TDR emblem on the spring... nice subtle touch.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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    Question is will they work on our trucks, like my 08, can i get those front shocks for my truck?
     
  9. Nov 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM
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    is it still the VVt-i, or did they change it to the Dual VVt-i?
     
  10. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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    hey christian... in regards to the shocks.. soo its billys 5100 w/ red shocks and billys 5150 in the rears correct?

    kuz shiet.. that setup would be my cheaper alternative from the camburgs......

    i like red:D
     
  11. Nov 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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    aww boo..nvm then..

    thanks for the info! once i get at least some new rubbers, i wanna join you guys in some mild trail runs :eek:


     
  12. Nov 18, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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    HAHHA!! that reminded me of the movie TORQUE..... soo lame lol

     
  13. Nov 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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    must have upgraded shocks and red springs for truck!!!!

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Nov 18, 2011 at 10:40 PM
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    I saw one today . I like it.
     
  15. Dec 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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    I hate how 'pinched' the front end looks to me. I could of gotten a 2012 same price I paid for my 2011, but hated the front end changed, don't like the FJ steering wheel..
     
  16. Dec 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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    Im a fan of interior not a fan of the new front. Maybe ill like it with a plated bumper
     
  17. Dec 6, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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    I think the trucks have improved in look every year except for the 2001 through 2004 models... they always looked "crosseyed" to me. I really liked the 2005 model and like the 2012 even more... looks refined and aggressive.

    The headlights on the 2005-11 looked a little big for my taste.. and apparently to alot of other folks also.. hence the "eyelid" decal to narrow the look of the head light. Still liked the truck design though.

    What I cant get is why anybody who loved the 2005-11 model could say that the 2012 is "fuckin ugly" considering how very similar these trucks are in overall appearance:confused:
     
  18. Dec 6, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    Hehe.. no need for violence:) I still liked the 2001 to 2004 model..just not quite as much as most others, regardless it was still a good looking truck. One thing I definantly prefer on the 01-05 is the round wheel well... wish the newer tacomas had round wheel wells.

    I agree with the plate bumper thing though...in time, i am sure revamped bumpers will be offered for the new look.. wont require too much tweakin to existing models.
     
  19. Dec 8, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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    Well I went to the dealer today for my trucks 10,000 mile service. They had several rows of the new 2012's. I stick by my first opinion after seeing a picture of the 2012. Ugly as f@&%! :cool:
     
  20. Dec 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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