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Should vibration stories deter me?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Atoyot Amocat, Dec 12, 2013.

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Should it deter me?

Poll closed Jan 11, 2014.
  1. Yes, get a frontier.

    8.3%
  2. No, its a great truck.

    91.7%
  1. Dec 12, 2013 at 4:18 PM
    #1
    Atoyot Amocat

    Atoyot Amocat [OP] New Member

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    Hello I am looking to buy a new truck and the Tacoma seems like an awesome option, however I have read these stories of driveshaft vibrations. Now i'm second guessing and would just like your guys' opinion, should this deter me from the truck, or is it not as bad as it sounds.
     
  2. Dec 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    Driveshaft vibs pale in comparison to the problems frontiers have. I have vibrations, but I don't even notice it anymore.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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    Raceline08

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  4. Dec 12, 2013 at 6:15 PM
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    xtyfighterx

    xtyfighterx Master Shredder

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  5. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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    Atoyot Amocat

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    Anyone else got an opinion?
     
  6. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I have vibrations
     
  7. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    blacoma1

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    got em
     
  8. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    blakes09

    blakes09 Toyota Tech..when im not Fishing

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    mines bone stock...no vibrations or any issues at all ...im at 60k now
     
  9. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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    bldegle2

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    not every taco vibrates....and I haven't found one that doesn't taste good, LOL
     
  10. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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    HondaGM

    HondaGM Call sign Monke

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    Bought mine brand new..65k now.No vibrations or any problems at all...other than it burns more gas than an 18 wheeler.
     
  11. Dec 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    Yotabilly

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    No vibes for me.
     
  12. Dec 12, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    Atoyot Amocat

    Atoyot Amocat [OP] New Member

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    Are they really all that much of an irritant?
     
  13. Dec 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Sometimes they piss me off , I don't think I would trade for a different truck though
     
  14. Dec 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    Loco38SUP

    Loco38SUP Well-Known Member

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    No vibe problems here and Im lifted.

    Your worries should be about which color and options you're going to get.

    RJM
     
  15. Dec 13, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    darkgreentaco

    darkgreentaco XXXL Member

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    lifting the truck will sometimes result in vibrations. the frontier's looks should deter you.
     

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