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AC owners,do you wish you had a DC?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by alexc, May 31, 2013.

  1. Jun 5, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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    romiogt

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    love my AC, only regret the back seat about 2x a year and even then its not as if the space in the back seat is great in the DC. The long bed makes u for a lot.
     
  2. Jun 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    DCLB FTW
     
  3. Jun 5, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    Floki

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    Just traded the 2010 AC in for a 2013 DCSB TRD Sport.

    What does that tell you?

    Who can come over this weekend and help me figure out the nav/xm/audio/Bluetooth etc???
     
  4. Jun 5, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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    Harkonnendog

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    That u want an SUV, apparently.


    ;)
     
  5. Jun 6, 2013 at 12:02 AM
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    TRDSport10

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    AC owners,do you wish you had a DC?

    Only if it had less cabin at-rest engine not running wind noise than my current AC. Neither local dealer nor Toyota Corp. have been able to come up with a solution for this problem - gaskets, door alignments, or cabin vent valve problem.
    It is more of an issue than it is just a truck, what do you expect? I like AC configuration, but the cabin wind noise when the engine is not running does bother me (alot) - also the wind noise problem is annoying during cross wind conditions when driving as well.
     
  6. Jun 6, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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    JDCPA

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    No. I am happy with the Access Cab.
     
  7. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    DGXR

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    During the 4 years I've had this AC, I've only wished for more interior space maybe 2-3 times. If I were married with children, I would have bought a DC, but the AC is perfect for my current situation. If/when things change, this truck will sell quickly and easily and I can get something more suitable.
     
  8. Jun 6, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    cheeseit

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    How can you run out of space with a bed...

    I'm super happy with my AC. I stuck my subs in the back so I have even less room than usual and I have never needed the space. I also have the toyota locking tool box in the back so I have about 10 inches of space taken up and I still had more than enough room when I went camping. My gf had a massive bag for all of her shit too... How much crap are people hauling around that they run out of room :D
     
  9. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    somethinboutayota

    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Idk about you guys but I haul people south of the US into the US and it gets pretty crazy

    [​IMG]

    Had to upgrade to Mercedes trucks to hold all the people! Plus whenever the feds are on the trail of my meth labs I have to haul the whole operation in one go :rolleyes:
     
  10. Jun 6, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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    LDurchy

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    Frankly, whatever one I buy, at some point, I will wish I had a different configuration.
     
  11. Jun 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

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    The AC suits my needs perfectly right now. I'm sure once I have kids I'll wish I had the DC, but for now, no complaints. I feel like if I did have kids now, I'd have bought the DCSB.

    I got a DC as a loaner when mine was in the shop and I can totally see the appeal, but it's just an appearance thing for me.
     
  12. Jun 6, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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    Brian007Taco

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    Why not buy two.
     
  13. Jun 6, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    Fightnfire

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  14. Jun 6, 2013 at 10:32 PM
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    No, I prefer the longer bed and not having to cart other people around.
     
  15. Jun 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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    Jonah

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    I love my AC. The full size bed is a huge plus without making it into a Family Truckster. The grocery loading thing is a bit awkward sometimes, but I just open both doors and then close the front door.
    As long as you don't need to put full size people in the back seat for more than a few miles it works fine for me.
     
  16. Jun 11, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I prefer the longer bed too , that's why I got a DCLB
     
  17. Jul 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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    UTTaco93

    UTTaco93 AlrightF!

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    DC for me seeing I have little ones and at times pets who I don't like having in the bed in this darn Texas Summer heat!!!!!! Hauling stuff in the truck bed hasn't been any problem nor do I have any structural damage as somebody mentioned DC have... Don't know where they came up with that ...
     
  18. Jul 10, 2013 at 7:04 AM
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    woodygg

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    I cannot stress enough my answer... YES. AC sucks. I've had both... DC is so much more functional, on many levels.
     
  19. Jul 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM
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    you won't if you have a dc, that is the point.
     
  20. Jul 10, 2013 at 11:08 AM
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    AC just cause RC doesn't have enough room for all my junk. DCSB has too many big doors, too little bed. DCLB has too long a WB.
     

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