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Changes in 2012-13 vs older models

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by araizu1, Dec 26, 2012.

  1. Dec 26, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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    araizu1

    araizu1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi Guys
    Other than the front change and the updates inside the cabin is there any engine/transmission, I currently drive a 09 DC would i feel any difference while I'm driving? :confused:
     
  2. Dec 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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    Millertime187

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  3. Dec 26, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    you will most likely feel the steering wheel when driving.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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    I went from an '11 to a 13 and the other posters are right. I've had my '13 for over a month and I am not sure if I like the new steering wheel or not.
     
  5. Dec 26, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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    araizu1

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    @jw1983 - On you post you have the MPG of the 2011 about 13.9 and for the 2013 15.7, If there's no difference from previous models how is that possible?
     
  6. Dec 26, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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    From what I remember from the '11 to the '12's it was 1 mpg difference.

    I had the '11 for over a year. I've only had the '13 for a month, I haven't done a lot of km's on it yet.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2012 at 5:38 AM
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    I've logged many miles on my dads 2010.
    They drive the exact same but I find the steering wheel and dash in the newer trucks to be much nicer and I do think the steering wheel is an improvement.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2012 at 6:45 AM
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    Millertime187

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    It's all in the tune.

    I do like the new steering wheel better. I older ones are small once you get back in one. My mom has my 09 sport and I still drive it every once in a while, wish I could put the 4.0 in my single cab. Talk about fast.
     
  9. Dec 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM
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    Gincoma

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    I also came from a 05' and 11' to a 13' and its much better in the 13'. The steering wheel is a big improvment and feels much better and for some reason its alot more quiet the my other 2 but the 13' feels heavier though. I also have entune so thats a plus so far. Its the best one I had yet :)
     

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