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pintobean · Feb 16, 2019

Hi and thanks to be part of this forum!

Quick into - have driven Silverados and Sierras for the past 14 years. I currently have a 2014 GMC 2500 6.0L with just over 100k on the clock. It was great in the rural mountains hauling firewood etc. but now live in the an urban flatland environment. It has served well but now it's a PITA driving and parking this beast. So...thinking about getting a new 3rd Gen. Doing lots of research and reading posts on TW and there is great info to be found. Have a couple dealerships nearby and will definitely be doing some test drives soon.

With all that said, I'm not a big fan of bells and whistles. To be honest, my wife and I don't even use a cell phone. I do like reliability good traction. We kayak, camp, fish, and all that good stuff. Plus two BIG dogs (110+ lbs each). So I'm trying to figure out what I want/need. 4WD for sure, and the 'big' motor as well.

I guess the biggest concern for me right now after reading lots of forums is the seating position. I am so accustomed to a high seating stance with a good view of the road. I know I won't know for sure until I take a couple test drives, but what is your overall opinion? I'm vertically challenged, 5'2''. Any other shorty's out there driving a 3rd gen and how they feel about the seating arrangement?

Anyways, thanks in advance for any info, and I look forward to reading more on this awesome site. Happy weekend!

ABA180 · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome!

I have a 2nd gen, but I've heard of people using seat risers to raise the seat..so it's possible

Cudgel · Feb 16, 2019

Stuff is good to like.

irayfz6 · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to TacomaWorld!

Minimedic · Feb 16, 2019

I can’t really comment on your other needs but as a fellow shorty at 5’3” I feel like I fit well in my 3rd gen. Part of the reason I got it.

StayinStock · Feb 16, 2019

pintobean[OP] initial post: ↑

Hi and thanks to be part of this forum!

Quick into - have driven Silverados and Sierras for the past 14 years. I currently have a 2014 GMC 2500 6.0L with just over 100k on the clock. It was great in the rural mountains hauling firewood etc. but now live in the an urban flatland environment. It has served well but now it's a PITA driving and parking this beast. So...thinking about getting a new 3rd Gen. Doing lots of research and reading posts on TW and there is great info to be found. Have a couple dealerships nearby and will definitely be doing some test drives soon.

With all that said, I'm not a big fan of bells and whistles. To be honest, my wife and I don't even use a cell phone. I do like reliability good traction. We kayak, camp, fish, and all that good stuff. Plus two BIG dogs (110+ lbs each). So I'm trying to figure out what I want/need. 4WD for sure, and the 'big' motor as well.

I guess the biggest concern for me right now after reading lots of forums is the seating position. I am so accustomed to a high seating stance with a good view of the road. I know I won't know for sure until I take a couple test drives, but what is your overall opinion? I'm vertically challenged, 5'2''. Any other shorty's out there driving a 3rd gen and how they feel about the seating arrangement?

Anyways, thanks in advance for any info, and I look forward to reading more on this awesome site. Happy weekend!
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Welcome! My seat position is comfortable to me but there are plenty of complaints about them. The 2020 models will come with a power drivers seat, I believe. You may not want to wait that long though. Good luck with your choice!

pintobean · Feb 16, 2019

ABA180 said: ↑

Welcome!

I have a 2nd gen, but I've heard of people using seat risers to raise the seat..so it's possible
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Cool, so like a phone-book ? Or more like Shortround in Temple of Doom with boxes on his feet "Okay Dr. Jones, hold on to your potatoes!"

ABA180 · Feb 16, 2019

pintobean[OP] said: ↑

Cool, so like a phone-book ? Or more like Shortround in Temple of Doom with boxes on his feet "Okay Dr. Jones, hold on to your potatoes!"
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Haha, neither..a spacer you use at the floorboard. That said my wife is 5 foot 1 and drove a 5 speed 1996 with no issues.

StayinStock · Feb 16, 2019

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/for-sale-aluminum-seat-mod-spacers.561819/#post-18396670

lynyrd3 · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to TW

su.b.rat · Feb 16, 2019

welcome to TW.

MT highly recommend.

buckhuntin-tacoma · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to TW!!

jwctaco · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to the TW

medic2230 · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to TW

Bigdaddy4760 · Feb 16, 2019

Welcome to TW

boogie3478 · Feb 17, 2019

pintobean[OP] initial post: ↑

Hi and thanks to be part of this forum!

Quick into - have driven Silverados and Sierras for the past 14 years. I currently have a 2014 GMC 2500 6.0L with just over 100k on the clock. It was great in the rural mountains hauling firewood etc. but now live in the an urban flatland environment. It has served well but now it's a PITA driving and parking this beast. So...thinking about getting a new 3rd Gen. Doing lots of research and reading posts on TW and there is great info to be found. Have a couple dealerships nearby and will definitely be doing some test drives soon.

With all that said, I'm not a big fan of bells and whistles. To be honest, my wife and I don't even use a cell phone. I do like reliability good traction. We kayak, camp, fish, and all that good stuff. Plus two BIG dogs (110+ lbs each). So I'm trying to figure out what I want/need. 4WD for sure, and the 'big' motor as well.

I guess the biggest concern for me right now after reading lots of forums is the seating position. I am so accustomed to a high seating stance with a good view of the road. I know I won't know for sure until I take a couple test drives, but what is your overall opinion? I'm vertically challenged, 5'2''. Any other shorty's out there driving a 3rd gen and how they feel about the seating arrangement?

Anyways, thanks in advance for any info, and I look forward to reading more on this awesome site. Happy weekend!
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Welcome to TW! The 2020 Tacomas will have an adjustable power driver seat. Seat spacers are an inexpensive option otherwise.

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