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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by carlson27, Jul 22, 2015.

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  1. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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    Yeah, sorry what I meant to say is you are looking for something more capable with a larger payload and tow rating but for less money than what the 3rd gen is going to go for. My bad.

    You need to find a 2nd generation truck cheap at the wreckers that just has a bad motor or tranny and send it off to here:

    http://dieseltoys.com/tacoma-diesel-conversions

    Only $35K using a rescue project to have a Diesel Tacoma.
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM
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    the 2nd gen does tow better than the 1st, but no improvement in mileage. Since i am only really loaded down a few times a year, I deal with it.

    so to make me buy a "better" truck...I need improvements in towing and fuel economy. otherwise it isn't worth it for me at least, the Colorado "might" be the ticket though...
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    BTW, I will admit, if the T6 version of the Ford Ranger came to North America I would be tempted by the small Ford Diesel if it was available. It's posting some great mpg in the Transit van, which is even worse aerodynamically than a truck, and is a bit more proven in North American than what Chevy is bringing to the table.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    no worries

    The thought as crossed my mind. There is another company over Bend, that does them too...a bit closer to me as well.

    http://www.importperformanceusa.com/toyota-diesel-swaps/

    Or just send them my 1st gen, I still prefer the size of it over the 2nd gen

    http://www.importperformanceusa.com...swap-gallery/2004-expedition-tacoma-with-1kz/
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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    I would trust the Ford waaay more than the GM.


    This is waaaay over the budget, but a 4WD diesel transit would be bad ass...plus I could toss the bikes inside, and not have to trailer them. I really don't want to DD a van though...

    http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/04/quigley-motors-now-offers-ford-transit-4x4.html

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  6. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    $30k is probably around what one would pay to get a brand new Hilux in the country. The Hilux sells for about $19K in its most expensive configuration in other countries. Plus shipping, tax, etc, (about $10k) There was a thread about this in TTORA long time ago.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    Yeah, but that Hilux won't have any North American safety features and, if you get it from Japan, won't be left hand drive. What are the rules on registering a truck like that in the USA? I know in Canada it's a no go. Putting a Diesel in a Tacoma gives you a Diesel Tacoma that will be easy to register.
     
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    Sorry to pick on you, but I thought this line was pretty funny. A payload more than half a ton is dismal for a half ton. Then going on to say that any reasonable half ton is at least 3/4 ton.

    I get that half ton now actually seems to mean full size light duty, and has dick all to do with actual payload. I thought it was funny to see those terms being used in such a contradiction.
     
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    The ecoturd has got to be a contender for biggest pos ever. Pretty simple, do not buy a diesel anything that is not from USA, Japan, Germany, or Sweden.
     
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    Can't wait to see people with their 3.5 liters doing stuff like this.

    100_0022.jpg
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    I could see some Colorado Diesel owners trying that. Cause yeah know, Dezul!
     
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    it is pretty funny...because there was time...when a half ton was actually a half ton. Now we expect half tons to haul what the 3/4-1 tons of yore used to haul.

    Heck, you can spec out a F150 with a 3000+ lbs pay load. Fricken crazy!

    http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/

    ...and here we are, complaining specs, while we have come a damn long way.
     
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    LOL!

    reminds me of this....(stand back I got this!) :D

    362090d1206799248-towing-5th-wheel-blaze_4bc60b43552533b9c98bd697078de0dfbd174303.jpg
     
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    Around my neck of the woods that's normal. :D
     
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    Some 2nd gen owners would say they can "tow" that. They have seen a 190 hp Dodge Ram tow it so why can't a Tacoma with 236 HP?
     
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    $26K for a Cruze.......you'd have to be outta yo fuckin mind....
     
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