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Best year for 2nd Gen?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Imageoguy, Jan 20, 2015.

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Best year for 2nd Gen Taco

Poll closed Feb 19, 2015.

  1. 2005

    8 vote(s)
    3.6%

  2. 2006

    8 vote(s)
    3.6%

  3. 2007

    16 vote(s)
    7.2%

  4. 2008

    16 vote(s)
    7.2%

  5. 2009

    13 vote(s)
    5.8%

  6. 2010

    16 vote(s)
    7.2%

  7. 2011

    13 vote(s)
    5.8%

  8. 2012

    24 vote(s)
    10.8%

  9. 2013

    49 vote(s)
    22.0%

  10. 2014

    24 vote(s)
    10.8%

  11. 2015

    52 vote(s)
    23.3%
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  1. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    KenLyns

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    '09-'10, because A-Trac

    Quality went downhill after '10 due to production shift from Cali to Texas. :p
    __________________

    So 2006 is considered the worst year for a 2nd gen? :laughing: With 30 votes, this poll is considered statistically significant.
     
    KenLyns, Jan 20, 2015
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  2. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    CleanupBoss

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    Any year that has a supercharger installed :rimshot:
     
    CleanupBoss, Jan 20, 2015
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  3. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:04 PM
    #23
    Manwithoutaplan

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    Fremont Cali built :woot: :woot:
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Right behind you. NY
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    Definitely 2013!
     
    teneighty, Jan 20, 2015
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  5. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    The best year would be 2013. But I would be happy with any Tacoma from 2005-2015
     
    MGMTacolover55, Jan 20, 2015
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  6. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    Hugh Morron

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    I voted for 08 because it was the last year for a mechanical lsd and the year before the nannies.
     
    Hugh Morron, Jan 20, 2015
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  7. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:22 PM
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    Stock for now...
    Same here , '08 with rear locker and no nannies .
    Sarge
     
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  8. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    It might but at least people can chime in as to why they like their year better. I figured that now that the end of the 2nd Gen has been announced, it would be an interesting poll.
     
    Imageoguy, Jan 20, 2015
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  9. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    2016 looks promising
     
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  10. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    LOL ain' it the truth. I'm going to say best value by far is a gently used '05...like mine :D I do wish I had the tailgate camera and an auto-dimming mirror but those are easily available aftermarket. I don't do anything but normal driving with mine so the engine mount thing isn't an issue (and I check them each time I do an oil change).
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    Yup.....!

    I wonder how long it will take TRD to design a new S/C for the 3.5, if in fact it can be done with the dual type injection system.

    Proud to own my '14, but I love them all really.
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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    We'll see. The supercharger for dual-VVTi 1GR-FE was shown in 2012 but never entered production.

    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    2010. [​IMG]
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    2012+, im biased, but this is the year that they redesigned the Tacoma.
     
    Ihatetacomas, Jan 20, 2015
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  15. Jan 20, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    For me it is my THIRD Tacoma, the 2010 DC!

    All three were TRD OFF ROAD 4WD Tacomas.

    My 2005 DC had a few issues (noisy brakes for a while, and ABS not stopping truck on wet or dirt surfaces, 'clock spring' wire fail, and too soft rear springs).

    My 2001 was perfect, but too small for my kids in back (Xtra Cab).

    My 2010 has been as perfect as my 2001, but with the bigger size, good brakes, better rear springs, and the A-TRAC and TRAC systems, it has been an awesome truck. Made in Mexico at Toyota de Baja California. It is just over 5 years old and has 71,000 miles on it.
     
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  16. Jan 20, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    im partial to my 10 but 15 would be my next choice considering what ive seen about the 16.
     
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  17. Jan 20, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    I bet that pissed some people off.
     
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  18. Jan 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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    They may have run into issues during development (e.g. head gasket leaks before powertrain warranty expiry, etc.)

    BTW, just what kind of scam is AEM/TRD pulling with the cold air intake? Damn thing looks like the stock intake with red paint:

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Jan 20, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    That's what TRD is. Stock products with red accent.
     
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  20. Jan 20, 2015 at 7:37 PM
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    Agreed, my 2012 always gets my Heep back home!

    image.jpg
     
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