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What’s your favorite 3rd gen year

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacotjay, Jul 30, 2023.

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  1. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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    I have a 2020 SR5 just curious what year is more popular in here
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:18 PM
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    The one that does not have a noisy rear end
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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    I dunno about 'popular'...

    I belive more SR5s and sports are sold as far as trim levels. Someone will have that data...


    For what it's worth (little to nothing, I am sure), there was a chart posted a while back by some rag with each year's quality / reliability / performance in some 20 odd parameters...

    The '21 came out clearly on top. :kona:

    I remember, well - because I have a '21...
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    '21 is my fave 'cause Lunar Rock.

    No data was available for the '23s At the time as I recall.... so we'll see if there is an update...

    For lower trims, it is all the same baring some glitches on the early ones. (I'd think).

    If you looked for some tech or higher spec teims then the 20-23 refresh provided a few additions.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:27 PM
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    Missed some of the year one quirks & last year for no TSS system. :yes:
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    which ever year you have
    Just like "best tires" or "best lift" the answer is almost always going to be whatever one has
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    3rd gens are noisy creatures by nature
     
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    2017, before all the nanny bs was mandatory. The electronics are only in the beginning stages. It will get better by 2027... maybe
     
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    Uhhhh I would say based on the issues, the latest one is the best one.

    there is literally nothing better about a 2016 or 2017 than any other year unless you’re strictly looking for no TSS.

    this will turn into one of those threads where the best year is whatever each poster owns.
     
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    Bro…. You know 21 is the best.
     
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    I have a CD player ;)
     
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    Why not an 8 track player :curls:
     
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    I don’t even own a cd. I haven’t for like 20 years.
     
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    All my 8 tracks went after I sold the 1977 Cherokee. :D
     
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