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Mixed Emotions

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Jerry C, Dec 23, 2011.

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  1. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM
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    My last car was a Mazda Millenia, which was in the "near-luxury" segment. Over time I discovered I didn't use some of the features in the car: power seats, power sunroof, power tilt wheel, heated mirrors, auto climate control, etc. I'm glad the Taco lacks these power items, because it keeps the weight down.

    Never driven a vehicle with high ground clearance before eh? Use the A-pillar grab handle to pull yourself into the cab. If your truck came with a step rail, avoid using it. I think Toyota did well with the ergonomics in the Taco. Once inside, the seats are very comfortable and well bolstered. Pedals are well spaced. All the gauges are easy to see. All the buttons and switches are common with other Toyota models.
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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    :laughing:
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM
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    :facepalm:
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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    OP fails in this one, you do know that most dealers let you test drive the vehicle before you buy it right? I would assume you would have known about 'your' problems before you put money down on it. fyi if you wanted the auto up and down windows get a 4runner, as well as much of the luxuries you need. Granted you will pony up more cash. oh and the back window goes down as well.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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    Toyota-the only manufacturer to make vehicles that withstand the hulk's fits.
     
    Lucario Runner, Dec 23, 2011
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  6. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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  7. Dec 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    HA! Just picture your head the hulk getting in and out of a Tacoma.. Good stuff.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    Actually, I could be doing things with the extra hand if I had the auto up option on my window switch. If you have never had it you don't know what you're missing.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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    Can you believe this shit?



    Actually, FWD that becomes AWD *sometimes* via the use of a locking....something *IF* the computer thinks it should. You can manually enable it under 18 mph only.

    Read here:

    http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/Variable-Torque-Management-VTM-4-Explanation.html
     
    jandrews, Dec 23, 2011
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  10. Dec 23, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    You guys realize the OP isn't coming back now lol
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    I would get an Avalanche over this thing, and that's saying something. Friend of mine has an Avy, we never let him forget it.
     
    Forster46, Dec 23, 2011
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  12. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    User error. Honda I can kind of believe but defiantly not Hyundai even though they are getting better these past few years.
     
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  13. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    Don't forget the "Party Mode"!
    The only thing on that truck that is useful for.
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  14. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    I would buy Hyundai in a heartbeat before Honda these days, along with most of the rest of US consumers.
     
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  15. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    Meh
     
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  16. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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  17. Dec 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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    No way. We checked out those Hyundai's before getting our Accord. They look nice, but feel pretty cheap. Loud road noise, loose steering, and rattels going over your average road bumps.
     
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  18. Dec 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    I agree, I had one for a rental and my wife's Corolla is twice the car that the Hyundai is.
     
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  19. Dec 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    I had the reverse experience recently in my friend's Sonata. It was what the Accord used to be, and priced correctly to boot. It wasn't overbloated like the current model accord.

    Regardless of subjective opinions, there's no denying that Hyundais are selling in droves:

    http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/01/has-hyundai-passed-ford/

    http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/11/the-incredible-hyundai/
     
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  20. Dec 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    Try driving a Toyota Yaris , what a piece of shit .
     
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