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Goodbye TW! I Will Miss You!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mrbadwrench, Jul 9, 2014.

  1. Jul 9, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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    xbxb

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  2. Jul 9, 2014 at 7:10 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

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    Really not a fan of the cylinder deactivation GM does, it definitely is not doing anything for overall longevity of the engine. Hope you have good luck with it though!
     
  3. Jul 9, 2014 at 7:47 PM
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    boomer6

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    Good luck. Got to do what you got to do.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2014 at 3:36 AM
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    vram74

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    I've wondered if engines with this feature are going to experience uneven wear since some some cylinders are going to get used more than others?

    How much better gas mileage does this feature provide?
     
  5. Jul 10, 2014 at 4:05 AM
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    MagneticTaco79

    MagneticTaco79 COLD ASS HONKY

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    Your loss bro:wave:
     
  6. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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    RearViewMirror

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  7. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:12 AM
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    cabo wabo

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  8. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:23 AM
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    M.A.D.

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    That's one hell of a deal I priced one and it was almost 10K more.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:26 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Who are you
     
  10. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    BamaToy1997

    BamaToy1997 Wheel Bearing Master

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    No uneven wear really. I have torn apart these engines with 150K plus and they all wore the same. The pistons still move, the oil rings still slide. Only difference is a short term shutoff of 4 cylinders. Usually lasts less than a minute at a time before reactivation for a minute. It's not like they turn off 4 cylinders for 30 minutes of cruising time.

    Everyone has there preferences. Some people like their GM trucks, some like Ford, others Dodge or Toyota. Each one has their issues. The Tacoma is not exactly a worry-free truck either. I just happen to love mine. I have had several different vehicles, and I would say that none have ever been a lemon or a problem child. I usually drive them into the ground at 300-400K miles before I move on to the next one.
     
  11. Jul 10, 2014 at 7:31 AM
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    Your name is hilarious considering the truck you just picked up. I've been a huge fan of the new 1500s in 2014. I really wanted a black regular cab short bed but the price was just insane. It was about the same as a new DCSB taco and there's now way I could have found one for the price I paid for my slightly 'loved' 2013 AC taco... With that being said though I'm only $1,000 shy of what you just paid.

    Got any pics?
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2014 at 9:03 AM
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    See ya, don't let the door hit ya in the a$$ on the way out.
    No really, best of luck.:p
     
  13. Jul 10, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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    mrbadwrench

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    No pics, havent taken delivery yet. Truck is in transit, should get it tomorrow or Saturday. I will post pics in here when it comes, just to tick off TW :p
     
  14. Jul 10, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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    A guy who doesn't live on the internet. :D I mean....91,000 posts....dude...time to go outside for a little while :p
     
  15. Jul 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Daaaaaaaang you just gonna take that?
     
  16. Jul 10, 2014 at 1:20 PM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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  18. Jul 10, 2014 at 3:30 PM
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    Damn, shots fired!!
     
  19. Jul 10, 2014 at 3:38 PM
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    but seriously who are you?
     
  20. Jul 10, 2014 at 3:44 PM
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    wgreenlee1021 Off the Meds Again...

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