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Advanced Tech Package Mirrors?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Avanchent, Jan 29, 2022.

  1. Jan 29, 2022 at 12:54 PM
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    Avanchent

    Avanchent [OP] Well-Known Member

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    When you look at the advanced tech package on the Tacoma, one of the things it includes is “power, color-keyed outside rearview mirrors” does anyone know what this really is? The mirrors in my ‘17 tacoma are powered and painted but I don’t have the tech packages. Is there something I’m missing?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:15 PM
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    Blind Spot Monitors, and heaters.
     
  3. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:17 PM
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    Isn't that included in the regular tech package? My non tech 17 sport has heated mirrors. No BSM though.
     
  4. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:17 PM
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    Colour keyed, power, BSM, heated and integral turn signal.

    And my mirror tells me I look pretty when I am having a bad day.
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    Avanchent

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    Aren't they all color keyed, heated, powered, and turn signal on TRDs? Then the base tech package adds BSM? I guess I don't know why they make it seem special on the Advanced Tech Package
     
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    The advanced tech package adds the cameras mounted on the underside for the panoramic view
     
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    Up selling. It's all about the up selling.

    Manufacturer, "Do you want the Tech Package or the Advanced Tech Package?"

    Consumer, "Bahhhhhh, Advanced tech package please :spending:, bahhhhh!"

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