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Test Drive Disappointment - keeping Gen 2!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by muddog321, Dec 7, 2019.

  1. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:58 PM
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    20somethingwidataco

    20somethingwidataco Yes, my avatar is a real car.

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    2008 AC TRD SPORT M/T
    ACLB 6 SPEED: Suspension: Bilstein 6112s (3rd perch) (F) Taco Lean Spacer Bilstein 5160s (R) TSB Leaf Pack Wheelers Offroad 3 leaf progressive AAL Wheelers Superbump Front Duro Bump U bolt flip kit Duro Bump progressive bump stop 3rd gen TRD offroad sway bar Wheels and Tires: Summit Racing Wheel Dakars (Polished Silver) 285/70r/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrax (Load D) "Performance": AFE CAI with custom powdercoated white filter cover MagnaFlow Performance Series Exhaust URD Cam gears XTP Intake Manifold Spacer OTT Torque Tune Brakes: Stoptech Slotted Rotors Stoptech Sport Ultra Composite Brake Pads Wheelers offroad SS brakelines (Front) Interior: Kenwood DD headunit Oem Subaru Kicker Tweeters Alpine 6x9 (Front) & 6.5 (rear) (With Taco tunes speaker mounts) Alpine 500 watt amp Sound Deadening (Doors, Rear "wall", Roof) ODI Rouge Shift Knob Weather Tech Mats Painted/wrapped trim pieces Console Safe Console Vault Gridx Organizer Ram Phone Mount Meso Customs dual color map lights Meso Customs dual color dome light Wet Okole seat covers (Black) Wet Okole center console cover (Black) 1" Seat Raisers (Driver & Passenger) AJT Designs climate control and 4x4 knobs Back Up Camera Lighting: Retrofits (Mini H1's, RGB Halos, 5500k Bulbs)(Lenses wrapped in self healing PPF) Diode Dynamics SS3 Max SAE (Yellow) Diode Dynamics SS5 Pro (Yellow) Driving lights (ditch lights) Anytime fog mod Rigid Industries E series 32" Combo bar (spot/flood) Diode Dynamics XPR Reverse Lights Diode Dynamics XP80 turn signals LED brake, parking lights and license plate lights Armor: Apex All Pro sliders BPF steel skid plate Bigass Trailer Hitch Camping/Storage: Leer canopy LED interior lighting Sleeping platform (Storage underneath) Removable snowboard Yakima mounts Extra D rings in bed (6 total) Custom Powder coated white snow shovel with custom bedrail mounts Amazon special Traction Boards Hi Lift 48" Jack with custom Rail mounts to accommodate my sleeper set up Other: All pro Bed Stiffeners Relentless Fab tailgate panel TRD sport graphics (Turd Gen spec) Anti Sun glare hood scoop wrap (Satin Black) Custom FleeBay grille 4 Hella supertones ECGS needle bearing Many Patches BPF shackle mount (With smittybuilt shackle) Tinted windows (Front/Rear + Full canopy)(18%) Meso Customs gasshole AVS inchannel window visors Diff Breather Kit 2012-2015 Oem Turn signal/folding mirrors (w/ sequential signals) 2012-2015 Oem LED taillights Full Size (285/70r17) spare DIY Larger Engine Splash Guards DIY Vipercut TRD radiator cap
    Yup, I test drove both Accesscabs, double cabs, longbeds, short beds, auto and manual I wasnt impressed with any of them. My next rig will be a 2015 or a 4runner (5th gen)
     
  2. Dec 8, 2019 at 11:43 PM
    #42
    2ndGenOffRoad

    2ndGenOffRoad Well-Known Member

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    Schmell Fab Sliders ATH Fab Rear Bumper Icon Stage 3 Suspension Front Runner Outfitters Roof Rack Softopper Bed Cover 285/70/17 KM3's on T4R Pro Wheels
    This is the reason I went with a second get. It's a truck... the les technology the better
     
  3. Dec 9, 2019 at 4:27 AM
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    cmoore

    cmoore Well-Known Member

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    I'm happy with my '06. I bought it new and have never had any trouble with it. I did go look at a new Honda CRV for my wife to replace the '04 Sienna. Like so many here I was turned off by the electronic everything. I know it's here to stay but still it's just too much for this old guy. I'm looking at other SUV's that have a few years on 'em so will see how it goes. Love my trusty '06.
     
  4. Dec 9, 2019 at 4:54 AM
    #44
    TheDevilYouLove

    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I’m still over the moon with my 2010 with 150,000 miles. It’s long since paid for, so now it’s essentially paying me every month. I hope to get to 300k on it before I have to replace it. I’m sure the 3rd gens are nice, but my gen 2 is treating me too well to think out “upgrading”.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2019 at 5:47 AM
    #45
    Gritto

    Gritto Mrs Gritto's First Husband

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    Stock. SR5 Package #2.
    Pretty much the same here. Love mine.
    Got my 2006 a year and a half ago with 58k on it and new frame.
    Drives (and looks like) new. Excellent interior condition, no rust on the body itself. :thumbsup:
    I'm guessing it was an old man's truck with that mileage.

    I recently retired, so I think it's quite possible this will be my last vehicle.
    I want to drive my truck myself, thank you.
    I had a hard enough time adapting to my smart phone. :rolleyes:
    The fewer gizmos to break, the better.
     

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