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Cheapest plastic in all the wrong places.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ghostedtamil, Mar 18, 2016.

  1. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    ghostedtamil

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    The plastic around the key ring and the glove box handle scratch so easily

    After so many years, Toyota hasn't found a vendor who can make better plastics ?!?!


    This and the low seat height are making me think I should have gotten a GM. But I love the taco so much more. But love can be fleeting.
     
  2. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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  3. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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    And ignore.
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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    scocar

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    It's OK, I bought my 2015 with the full assumption that I would completely replace the perennially shitty suspension and tires.

    What's your plan for that?
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    I am quite please with the truck.
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    DustStorm4x4

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  7. Mar 18, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    I'm staying with this thread, better than the movies.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    At least it's just cosmetics, on my Pontiac Grand Am there are major parts of the engine / body made of cheap plastic that have caused several annoying repair jobs.
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    :popcorn:

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2016 at 11:50 AM
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    Maybe.....

    [​IMG]

    But for trucks?
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    I had a CTSV like the one in OP's avatar... Biggest POS I've ever owned. The only thing to brag about in a Cadillac are the comfy seats.
     
  12. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    Calling a ctsv a pos is like calling an 8 ugly because she is not a 10. She may take a small hit on looks, but she makes up for it by not bitching for stuff constantly and even gives you a wild ride.

    Great cars.
     
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  13. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    LOL dude if you think toyota interiors are crap you will have a rude awakening with GM!

    Low seat height gives a much sportier feel, or do you enjoy sitting on a church pew? Or is the floor too high?
     
  14. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    I'm calling for a 24 hour timeout on bitching about the 3rd gen. Enough already! Who will join me?

    </sarcasm>
     
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  15. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    I'm not going to comment on your feelings towards seat height.

    Your entire post makes me think you're 15
     
  16. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    Or canadian
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    I'll 2nd that! 15 Colorado I traded off 4 months ago plastic scratched real easy and cheapest plastic seat back levers I have ever seen in a 27K pickup. No more GM trucks for me.
     

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