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What improvements would you like to see to the Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by coolreed, Mar 19, 2013.

  1. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:03 AM
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    coolreed

    coolreed [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I love my Taco, but there are a few improvements I would like to see in the future Tacomas.

    I would like to see a factory motorized rear sliding window, six speed automatic and a little more power.

    What would you want?
     
  2. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:06 AM
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    Diesel...


























    :stirthepot:
     
  3. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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    Lazylegs

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    More paint colors. 10 cylinders..:)
     
  4. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:08 AM
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  5. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:46 AM
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    ziggynagy

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    NOS, lambo doors and a bag of cool ranch doritos
     
  6. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:50 AM
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    TexAggie

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    A 4.6L option (but it won't happen). Better paint like they had on the 1st gens.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM
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    TacoMX

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    Turbo Diesel...
     
  8. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:53 AM
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    tacomarandy

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    A better paint job. I just got mine and I can see a couple of light scratches.

    Better gas mileage--6 sp tranny.

    Better original tires.
     
  9. Mar 19, 2013 at 5:56 AM
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    DirtEater

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    Longer cab(DC) for more rear legroom
    Larger AT tires
    More hp and torque
    Better fuel economy
    6 speed auto
    Beefier tranny shifter
    3.92 or 4.10 axle ratio option
    Leather option
    Sunroof
    Power sliding rear window
    One touch up/down windows
    Homelink
    4WD transfer case illuminated switch
    Deeper bed height
    Larger nav screen
    Soft touch materials for dash and door panels

    Just to name a few...
     
  10. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:04 AM
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    Heated mirrors ...
     
  11. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:05 AM
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    DdayIsNear

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    Do I guys know what it would cost for some of those "fixes" lol. But good answers :)
     
  12. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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    PB65stang

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    A true Limited option (leather, wood grain, nav, sunroof, heated/cooled seats, etc).

    A bigger cab, as said above. DC rear legroom is seriously lacking.

    MPG improvements. I'd like highway MPG around 25ish in a DC 4x4.
     
  13. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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    hard2kill

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    ...315's,2in bora wheel spacers,safari snorkel,wheel spacers,bruteforcefab rear bumper and sliders,afe filter,hi-lift jack,5100 with OME 886 & 1/2in spacer,allpro expo's,icon 10in rear shox,flip kit,ss brake lines,cobra cb,fog light mod,yellow fogs,weathertech mats,fullsize spare tire and extra sport rim,tinted windows,aeroturbine 2525 muffler dumped over axle...rear diff breather mod...removed factory spare...removed 2nd air filter...THULE roof rack and fairing....bud builts front to back,allpoo front bumper,BAMF lca skids,overland Offroad roof and bed racks,
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    MUCH better 6spd
    bolts that are greased from the factory (lcas,tierods)
    box frame
    better stock rear leafs
     
  14. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:10 AM
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    LUSETACO

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    A V8 would be nice. Hmmm maybe a 5.7 with a blower.
     
  15. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM
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    No, I don't. But you find many of these things in GM, Ford and Ram trucks. It's 2013 and Tacoma needs to be 2013 like the other trucks.
     
  16. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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    Power adjustable pedals
    Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
    Power seats
    Power folding mirrors
    Heated mirrors
    Rear window defroster
     
  17. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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    Not happy with the taco?
     
  18. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:38 AM
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    I just got it this month and so far I really like it. Just seems like they are overdue for upgrades and creature comforts. I realize it's a truck, but todays Big 3 trucks at least give you the option of having more.
     
  19. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    I guess I'm just different, the more tech in a vehicle, the more expensive it is to fix when broken.
     
  20. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:43 AM
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    TexAggie

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    They have 50% of the market. Until somebody pulls buyers away they most likely wont have all the extras.
     

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