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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jun 5, 2024 at 11:28 AM
    Kwikvette

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    Didn't read the article, or look at the deals themselves but leasing is a great way to save money if you're the type that wants to avoid repair costs, and likes to buy a newer vehicle every few years

    It costs much more money financing a vehicle purchase, and trading it in every few years for a new one
     
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    Yeah but still he doesn't have to work on them.
     
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    This is the answer
     
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    bröther may I have some oats

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    My gf does have a 2013 Avalon. The valve covers are starting to seep, but it’s dead reliable. The transmission can be a little weird though; when you floor it, there’s a substantial delay before it revs up.

    I am looking at Elements and Fits in the 2008-2010 year range. That Accord just looked to be in remarkably clean condition, otherwise I wouldn’t consider one that old.
     
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  9. Jun 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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    This unit is Welshmans greatest dream.
     
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    We had a new Dodge Durango for a rental when we were up in NY, I swear new cars and their auto transmissions are so weird to me. On the highway, go to accelerate a bit so I hit the gas but then suddenly realize I should get over instead (exit coming up) so I really only tapped the accelerator a little and let off it quick.

    Fucking thing downshifts at least a couple gears because next thing I know it's near redline screaming and holds that for a few seconds before upshifting again, good way to wake someone up that's for sure.
     
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    Flooring and letting off on cars with e throttles are always delayed as an economy safeguard. My BMWs before tuning are always pedal lag factories, after tuning it's like a cable throttle response wise.
     
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    apparently there was a period in the 19th century where wealthy landowners would commission paintings of their livestock intentionally exaggerated in size and proportion in an effort to show off their wealth and livelihood

    I love a good old fashioned flex
     
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    Those 8 speeds sure shift all sorts of fucked up; was always a huge complaint in the Grand Cherokees

    But the auto's in the small Cherokees and stuff are far worse cause they're used in 4 cylinder motors
     
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    Weird flex but okay. TBH I'd have painted it larger...

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    4 run, 2 don't
    :bananadead:
     
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    lmk when you're ready for your new decals

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    congrats on the new gig!! i hope it's a solid switch up of the routine
     
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    Dammit

    Good for nothing "learning remote" ain't working

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    TV is still off
     
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    Give it to Theo, he will get it on!
     
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    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    I've done it virtually, which doesn't have quite the same impact. But I feel ya.
     
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