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2.7 Auto Regular cab 4x4 owners ???

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Thulsa Doom, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. Oct 5, 2016 at 6:16 AM
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    4Bangn

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    I wanted a more aggressive tread but still keep power and MPG.
     
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  2. Oct 5, 2016 at 7:05 AM
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    Here's mine 2012 4x4 AT. 87k miles so far only replaced U-joint.
    These are great trucks. they are very under powered on mountain passes however if you switch to lower gear they do fine.
    Not family friendly but add a cap and a sleeping plat form it is very comfortable for 2 and the dog. IMG_1950.jpg
    Love mine. Congrats on the purchase!
     
  3. Oct 24, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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    here is mine. last time i posted was when i brought it home. (other than when i was selling the bumper) Im at 95k now. Other than being slow, i love it still.

    IMG_2839.jpg
     
  4. Oct 25, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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    Tacomagirl76

    Tacomagirl76 REG. CABS RULE!

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    Duratra wrangler tires,tinted windows,kicker rear speakers,JL Audio front,fosgate amp. More to come
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    They are special because you can't buy them anymore unless you find a used one. It's the end of a classic. I usually buy a new vehicle every few years,but this one I can't part with.
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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  6. Oct 25, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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  7. Oct 25, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    Tacomagirl76 REG. CABS RULE!

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    Duratra wrangler tires,tinted windows,kicker rear speakers,JL Audio front,fosgate amp. More to come
    IMG_0462.jpg I put speakers in the back
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    Does anyone know for sure if I can add cruise control to a 2012?
    I've heard some years don't have the appropriate wiring.
     
  9. Nov 20, 2016 at 1:16 PM
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    I did for my '13. I'm confident you can.
     
  10. Nov 27, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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  11. Dec 11, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    The aforementioned 45lb dog in a regular cab Tacoma. Seat pulled all the way forward and leaned back as far as it'll go.
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    IMG_20161204_123027_zpsmwwlnocu_b3f22061ccc3ead18d98309b268b49dd6ca14674.jpg

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  12. Feb 28, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    I know, I know!
    Hopefully trading in my 3rd Gen for a 2.7 Regular Cab tomorrow. Wish I had seen the light earlier.

    Update to follow…...
     
  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    I know, I know!
    I test drove a base (no thrills) 2D regular cab today. I love it, my wife, not so much. Plenty power, great turning radius, manual.
    No fancy buttons to get you out of situations that may never arise!

    Owning a 3rd Gen with everything I realized I just need the basics.

    I have my work cut out. Though I intend to get back to basics soon!
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:36 AM
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    How much say does the wife have?
     
  15. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    I know, I know!
    I going this afternoon to buy her a Subaru Forester………can't say she will have much to say.

    Let's see!
     
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  16. Mar 12, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    I know, I know!
    I'm in a happy place now!HISNHERS.jpg
     
  17. Mar 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    So your wife got the forester and you got your Reg. Cab Tacoma? Not a bad turnout man! Did you trade the 2017 in on the 2014?
     
  18. Mar 12, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    I know, I know!
    Not a trade, I managed to get Toyota Corp and the dealer work out a deal. I lost $600 dollars between September till March. It was a fight worth waging.

    I absolutely love this truck. It has none of the bells and whistles I would never have used.
    But above all it has a good transmission and I can actually park in a regular parking spot.
     
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  19. May 2, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    IMG_2101.jpg I bought a 2013 regular cab auto 4WD a few weeks ago. The truck is primarily for my 16 year old daughter. I have a 2011 DCSB 4WD six-speed.

    Really enjoying the truck. I've installed a soft tonneau cover and I just installed cruise control today.
     
  20. May 2, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Thanks. I was checking out your truck. Awesome!

    Yeah, intermittent wipers are on my "to-do" list. I'll be on the Craigslist lookout for a bed mat.

    My daughter is driving with a permit until she can take her license test in June. Until then, the truck is all mine (insert evil laugh).
     
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