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How do you decide what color to get?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by clemsonxplorer, Dec 19, 2016.

  1. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    clemsonxplorer

    clemsonxplorer [OP] Member

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    Lots, about to sell it and come back to Tacoma though.
    sorry for the stupid post, but I can't decide!!! How do you do it?
     
  2. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    bornxbackwards

    bornxbackwards Well-Known Member

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    Debadged, black sumos, brake controller.
    red = faster.
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    Mountain Minstrel

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  4. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    CountryDan

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    a lot of bad ass stuff
    A lot of great Color options out there. Which one keeps catching your eye, keeps pulling your attention? Which color won't you grow tired off down the road?
     
  5. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    RIDERED67

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    There's only 2 choices......PRO or OFFROAD......which means Cement or Quicksand.

    Easy peasy
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Also think resale, white, black, silver and grey vehicles sell better since they are more conservative and a broader market.
     
  7. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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    perpetualenigma3

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    I just got what was available when I went to buy one. There was an inferno, but it was extended cab and I wanted a double cab
     
  8. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Agreed!

    But since I'm here.... I bought used, but shopped for and bought white. Easier to repair when damaged, cooler in our abundant sunshine. Holds up better sitting outside.

    Don't care what others think.
     
  9. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    Silver hides scratches and dirt better than darker colors. It's also the color I've wanted for forever. It doesn't hurt that its also a non-polarizing color like inferno, cement, or quicksand--so resale-ability is good.

    Ultimately, it was one of the few trucks on the lot that had my config and they gave me a good deal on it.

    I'm not gonna lie. I like all of the color options a lot for this generation.
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I think a red is available in a Pro too.
     
  11. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    ZachMX

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    And super white
     
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  12. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I was on Toyota's site and was building an OR Manual with Premium and Tech Pack and it only let me choose MGM or Quicksand, so all colors might not be available for what truck you want.
     
  13. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:56 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Yep it forces you to regional inventory options on build site.
     
  14. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    Thechief86

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    I took the first manual transmission 4x4 that had a back seat, and could be had for less than $25k.
    They sold the grey one out from under me, so I took the white one. 4k miles later, I'm pretty glad I ended up with the white one. It looks great even when it's filthy, and won't show nature's "pinstriping" after a few miles out in the woods.
     
  15. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    RIDERED67

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    I'm aware...
     
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  16. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Yes we got your joke bud. Hardy harhar
     
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  17. Dec 19, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    16TacomaSport

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    I like the color blue alot so i bought a blue one
     
  18. Dec 19, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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    clemsonxplorer

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    Lots, about to sell it and come back to Tacoma though.
    I have it narrowed down to qs, white, silver and gray
     
  19. Dec 19, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    ZachMX

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    I vote MGM or silver sky
     
  20. Dec 19, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    None,
    I also went with the options i wanted first, Unfortunately in Canada to get a 4cyl-5spd with the Dark Satin wheels in an Access Cab you must order the SR and this model is only available in RED,WHITE,GREY & BLACK. I choose the Red with no regrets.





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