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Technology Option on 2017 Tacoma TRD ORSB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by flipnidaho, Mar 5, 2018.

  1. Mar 5, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    flipnidaho

    flipnidaho [OP] Well-Known Member

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    How important is the Technology Option to you when you purchased your Taco? Is it an option I can skip when considering a new 2018 TRD OR?

    Thanks!
    G
     
  2. Mar 5, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    shakerhood

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    Depends what you want and can afford in your truck and what you can live without.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    STexaslovestacos

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    I was informed by my wife that it was mandatory because of the butt heaters, so that's what I got.
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    STXmedic

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    Exact reason I got it...
     
  5. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    STexaslovestacos

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    I blame her, but I like them too. Nice for my back on long drives.
     
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    JBone25

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    I have it in mine. Mine came with all the options for an 17' OR other than it doesn't have the JBL, but it has the premium and full tech package. I rather enjoy it, although I won't say it is a deal breaker.
     
  7. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    flipnidaho

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    I think to get the butt warmers, one would need the Premium package right?
     
  8. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    JBone25

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    You can get the Premium Tech package W/O the JBL Audio system which would save money. It would have all the Tech features, just without the JBL Headunit and Speakers.
     
  9. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    zznalg

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    I think for 2018 the tech package is just blind spot monitoring and rear parking sonar.
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    shakerhood

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    When I got mine JBL was not available with the Manual Trans, was no biggie to me as it saved some cash and i put different speakers in.
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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    flipnidaho

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    This is correct I think. I'm just wondering if the blind spot monitoring and rear parking sonar is actually useful considering all Tacoma's already have a backup camera.
     
  12. Mar 5, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    STexaslovestacos

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    I'd call them handy but non-essential
     
  13. Mar 5, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    flipnidaho

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    Thank you. This may sound a little vain but I do like the body color rear bumpers with the Tech package compared to the chrome.
     
  14. Mar 5, 2018 at 2:05 PM
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    Lateralus01

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    This is why I sought mine out with only the Tech Package. Nothing more.

    Seat heaters are not part of the Tech package.
     
  15. Mar 5, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Body colored rear bumper looks good on these trucks.
     
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