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Close call

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Weber3406, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:01 PM
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    Weber3406

    Weber3406 [OP] Member

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    Wild Thanksgiving Eve night for some. This one came a little too close to my new Taco parked outside! Anyone else got a "close call" photo of their truck?TacoPics1.jpg TacoPics1.jpg
     
  2. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:04 PM
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    Steves104x4

    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    That’s how my wife parks
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:04 PM
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    2020TacomaGuy

    2020TacomaGuy Well-Known Member

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    Wow
    you're lucky!
    You almost had a "is my truck totaled post"
     
  4. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:05 PM
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    Little Lion

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    how does that even happen?? go buy a lottery ticket looks like you got really lucky :D

    :rofl:
     
  5. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:05 PM
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    Crusher69

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    Shouldn't this be crossposted in the a$$hole parking thread?
     
  6. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Drunk driver
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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    monoman

    monoman Time to get dirty!

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    Every morning on the way to work!
     
  8. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    So he couldn't flip his wrangler going wheeling so he had to flip his grand Cherokee in its natural urban setting..... #jeeplife
     
  9. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:36 PM
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    batacoma

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    Even at low speeds hitting a parked car head on will often flip ya. 35mph and a cell phone can mess up your night.
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM
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    TacoTime55

    TacoTime55 TT59

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    That's messed up! (But funny)

    Seriously, that SUV climbed up the side of that sedan...you can see the front tire popped (and fender damage) and wheel resting on the street.

    Street parking can be dangerous!
     
  11. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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    2000prerunner23

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    When I go from the tesla to the Tacoma I always forget; no “sentry mode” footage to review all the action that happened when I wasn’t looking …
     
  12. Nov 25, 2022 at 2:13 PM
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    SH10151

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    Back when I worked in the wonderful city of San Leandro and had to commute there I would witness a fast and furious type accident just about two or three times a month on the 580.
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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    RIX TUX

    RIX TUX no ducks given

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    Welcome to Tacomaworld. Enjoy that truck Lucky.
     
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  15. Nov 26, 2022 at 4:28 PM
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    G2.M6

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    A few, mainly added skids. I like leaving the suspension alone. I drive forest service dirt roafs in the desert west extremely extremely too fast. Toyota nailed this suspension going 65 across desert terrain. Changing it is dumb unless you have a specific need like crawling or mud.
    Double triple check your paint. Just incase parts hit your amazing new sport.





    Welcome, and your truck is lucky!
     
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  16. Nov 26, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

    AmateurTaco1313 Next truck will be a Hilux

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    Enough for now
    You moved your truck from street parking since then right??
     
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  17. Nov 26, 2022 at 4:40 PM
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    Rusty66

    Rusty66 Ain’t Afraid

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    And usually someone else’s night too. I don’t even like talking on Bluetooth while driving.
     
  18. Nov 26, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    Mastiffsrule

    Mastiffsrule Well-known member, but no one cares.

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    I think jeep has a recall out for this. The Jeep just gives up, rolls over and dies at 21,000 miles.
     
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  19. Nov 27, 2022 at 3:49 AM
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    Weber3406

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    Best part is, the guy climbs out of the side of the jeep and as a person is asking him if he's ok or if he needs anything, he says "Thanks but I gotta run"! and started to run away down the street!
     
  20. Nov 27, 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    zoo truck

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    I always hated it when someone has to flip their vehicle over in the middle of the street, and block traffic.
     
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