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1st gen or 2nd gen?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Slick8810, Apr 24, 2009.

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1st generation tacoma or 2nd generation tacoma?

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  1. May 19, 2009 at 9:36 AM
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    ST77

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    ST77 Wandering doesn't mean you're lost

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    I guess I'm a poser...:rolleyes:

    damn the bad luck!:D
     
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  2. May 19, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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    Yeah, I'm wondering what gen us 01-04 guys are then, if first gen is 95.5-00 and 05- are second gens.

    I guess we are like the guys that wives dont want their husbands to know about...:D
     
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  3. May 19, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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  4. May 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM
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    ST77

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    ST77 Wandering doesn't mean you're lost

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    :rofl:

    Yeah! I was thinking Gen 1.5 too!!
    :thumbsup:
     
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  5. May 19, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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    the correct answer would be...better than everyone else
     
    JimBeam, May 19, 2009
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  6. May 19, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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    I've had both, lifted both, driven both on all types of terrian. Infact I have done just about everything in both, and hands down the 2nd GEN is better in every single way. If you feel other wise thats fine, but you may be living in a fantasy world.
     
    Jazzfan, May 19, 2009
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  7. May 19, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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    blkcoma32

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    I have only owned a 1st gen but i love it. I haven't gotten to even drive a 2nd gen but i would like to!
     
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  8. May 19, 2009 at 7:25 PM
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    1st gens are awesome for what they are. It's just like taking the woman you love and getting her a boob job, 4 inch longer legs, fuller lips, and the desire to satisfiy you in everyway whenever you want. Thats the diff that I found. You still love her now but just think how good it could be. :)
     
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  9. May 19, 2009 at 8:04 PM
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    1st gen. 98 timberland mica reg cab ;). it has those alloy wheels that i love more than on any other model. plus only the 09's come in that kinda green...glad theyre doing it though!
     
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  10. May 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    lets see how good it COULD be

    rattles, shakes, shudders, easily scratched dash, tsbs, larger payment, wont fit 15" wheels, smaller bed space
     
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  11. May 19, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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    ehh, some of those are true lol. i have a reg cab 4WD with the 3RZ and get around 23 highway/city mileage, and about 27-28 on the interstate alone. id like to see the heavier 2nd gen 4wd's do that ;)
     
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  12. May 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    Thats what you say before the boob job. After you will play like no other. :)
     
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  13. May 19, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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    i think you misunderstood

    those are all issues with the NEW gen

    my truck aint got them problems

    mine works GREAT...no need to upgrade!

    i test drove the 05s and fell in love back then...then test drove the truck im driving now...i wouldnt trade it for an 05+ under MOST circumstances
     
    JimBeam, May 19, 2009
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  14. May 19, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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    ohh haha yeah...def. a misunderstanding. i drove a used '07 TRD double cab and i just didnt like the bulkiness of it, so i tried the standard 4wd reg cab 2.7 5 speed. i liked it pretty well, but then i put it into 5th and it just died lol....has an EXTREMELY tall 5th gear
     
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  15. May 19, 2009 at 9:33 PM
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    i must admit, the 2nd gens look great with a mesh grille, whereas the 1st gens dont really look that good, IMO.
     
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  16. May 20, 2009 at 9:07 AM
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    For me, the placement it perfect. My truck has a manual transmission, so if I need to change the radio station my arm is in the same position basically as when I shift.[/quote]

    im in 100% agreement with that. thats what i love about my truck also haha
     
    98yota, May 20, 2009
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  17. May 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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    the shifter is in the perfect place in the 1st gen. 3rd gear is the radio control gear, and 4th is perfect for resting my elbow on the center console.

    thats right, i will sometimes downshift in order to change the radio.
     
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  18. May 29, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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    I love my 2nd Gen but, I would love it more to have both in my garage.
    Bad ass looking trucks!!!
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM
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  20. Jun 15, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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    Gotta love the generation 1.5's!!!!!
     
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