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Switched over from a former GMC Canyon

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Njsurf2001, Sep 22, 2013.

  1. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:16 AM
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    Njsurf2001

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    Should of switched over years ago.Really happy with the Tacoma.
    The GMC Canyon was a money pit..
     
    Njsurf2001, Sep 22, 2013
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  2. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:26 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Nice.
     
    Steves104x4, Sep 22, 2013
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  3. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    Sandman614

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    TW is a money pit!
     
    Sandman614, Sep 22, 2013
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  4. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:42 AM
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    The109

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    What kinds of problems did you have with the Canyon?
     
    The109, Sep 22, 2013
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  5. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    Delmarva

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Welcome
     
    Delmarva, Sep 22, 2013
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  6. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:47 AM
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    gm made some p.o.s thats what happened!
     
    linkfeeney, Sep 22, 2013
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  7. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM
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    What'd you have go wrong? I had an alternator (and battery), water pump, throttle sensor, and 2 u-joints go bad within 6weeks of each other. I wanted to take that fucker out back and shoot it.

    Disclaimer: it was a colorado.
     
    PCTaco, Sep 22, 2013
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  8. Sep 22, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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    Faryota

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    Lots to like about the Tacoma's...Welcome!!! Kinda a money pit in way too!!!
     
    Faryota, Sep 22, 2013
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  9. Sep 22, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Welcome!

    06 Colorado and at 78k I had the infamous head failure. I was first told it's 3 grand, then found the warranty online and was told it's eligible. The same dealership 4 weeks later refused to fix it. After taking it elsewhere and being charged 2 grand for all the other stuff that broke and told GM would reimburse me, they refused to..even agreed the dealer had lied to me but still thought it was normal for a 5 yr old truck that is taken care of to need that much work. Yeah...
     
    ABA180, Sep 22, 2013
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  10. Sep 22, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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    linkfeeney

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    that blows... that's why no one wants to buy gm shit... they suck so much!
     
    linkfeeney, Sep 22, 2013
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  11. Sep 22, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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    ABA180

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Drove nothing but for 22 years. If it happened and they stood by it I would still be driving GM.
     
    ABA180, Sep 22, 2013
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  12. Sep 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  13. Sep 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    Welcome and the Tacoma is the best mid size truck around
     
    MGMTacolover55, Sep 22, 2013
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  14. Sep 22, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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    1TUFFTRD

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    1TUFFTRD WTF

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    Yes!, and welcome!
     
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  15. Sep 22, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    linkfeeney

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    the only GM car I would get is Corvette, I like the silverado and all but still, there are other options to choose from.

    like FORD 150 RAPTOR!!! so awesome!!
     
    linkfeeney, Sep 22, 2013
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  16. Sep 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    The Tacoma is also a money pit, except you spend it on mods and upgrades rather than to fix broken stuff. :D

    Meanwhile 35% of TW members spend $500-$2000 on mods, while 29% spend $2000-$6000...
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/1883-tacoma-mods-how-much-have-you-spent.html
     
    KenLyns, Sep 22, 2013
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  17. Sep 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Exactly..my wife probably spent $2000 on her 96 Tacoma in 7 years for maintainence and repairs. It was going to need a clutch when it was bought back in April 2008, but at 170K that's not a shock.

    I'm in the $2000-$6000 mod bracket. In total honesty, $2000 of it is my stereo which I have moved from vehicle to vehicle for the better part of 20 years.
     
    ABA180, Sep 22, 2013
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  18. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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    Hello John , Welcome to TW frm AZ :)
     
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  19. Sep 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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    Welcome :wave: and my ol'lady had a Colorado and it was a POS! Traded it for a new Subie awhile back.
     
    drunktaco, Sep 22, 2013
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