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Meeting your Taco's big brother, truck envy, and redemption.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nail, May 28, 2017.

  1. May 28, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    Nail

    Nail [OP] Well-Known Member

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    During my mall crawling adventures this weekend, I encountered my truck's big brother coming out of a store.

    Sweet Tundra. Way too much chrome, but you could tow the space shuttle with that monster.

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    Struck with truck envy, I drove about the mall for hours in a funk.

    Finally as the sun set, I found what I was looking for to restore my confidence, my sense of self and faith in the order of the universe.....

    I found this Ridgeline to park next to for a little bit. Fuck yeah.

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  2. May 28, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    That is delightful
     
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  3. May 28, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    twade984

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    awesome
     
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  4. May 28, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    boynoyce

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    You handled that like a man....:thumbsup:
     
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  5. May 28, 2017 at 4:46 PM
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    Herniator

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    I don't see too many people being envious of the Tundra until they do a full redesign.
     
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  6. May 28, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Northern Taco

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    That gen tundra in Canada came with colour matched front bumpers. Looked so much better than the new tundra trd off road I test drove before buying my 4Runner. Now they are solid Chrome on the front. Gross
     
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  7. May 28, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Rowdymoon

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    Tundras are nice but I am happy with my taco.....I picked it for several reasons and have no regrets..If I ever need a bigger truck with more power for towing then ya maybe I will sell and get one...this whole mans truck thing I don't get....I see some guys ( mostly ram owners) seem to have insecurity's or something , they always have to show they have bigger trucks with bigger engines..honestly I just don't care about thier small dick ,receding hairline issues..........my f#cks are on back order but when they come in I will hand them out..lol
     
  8. May 28, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Herniator

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    I would be insecure too if I drove a Ram.
     
  9. May 28, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Northern Taco

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    I owned a ram and it was the nicest driving vehicle I have ever owned. Power, trans, features, price, ride, etc. They are very nice trucks. Switched it up and went with a 4Runner this time around. Pushing on the skinny pedal makes me miss my ram, but a midsize vehicle is easier to get around in.
     
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  10. May 28, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Honestly, I prefer Tacomas over Tundras. I don't even think a Tundra would fit in my garage.
     
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  11. May 28, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    Nail

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    Yeah same here, just too big for what I need.
     
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  12. May 28, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Woodrow F Call

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    I had one as a loaner....

    IMO, two different vehicles for different needs. I'd rather have the Taco for my needs.
     
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  13. May 29, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    bunch of stuff - Bro Pro style
    Done and already old news done bro.......envy on some of this:

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  14. May 29, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    Rackness

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    A truck can pull a shuttle big deal. Gotta love marketing.
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  15. May 29, 2017 at 6:42 AM
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    I fart in Tundra's general direction.
     
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    Few guys at my unit have tundras. They're nice but way too bloated and big in my opinion. Yea I bet the extra size and power is nice but for getting round and off roading I've had some tell me they would have rather bought the Tacoma
     
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  17. May 29, 2017 at 6:50 AM
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    I can fuel my Taco for the length of the extended warranty with the change I got from a $40,000 bill ;-).....
     
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  18. May 29, 2017 at 6:50 AM
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    ecgreen

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    I join you.
     
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  19. May 29, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    I never could pinpoint the perfect word to describe Tundras as I see them. Thank you good sir! :rofl:
     
  20. May 29, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    If they still made the Dakota I would not be typing this...
     
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