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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Layzboy, Feb 1, 2011.

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  1. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    So no V8 till 2013?? This 6 banger( less then 300hp) is getting old..
     
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  2. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM
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    actually the poster could be correct. with various parts being sourced from various vendors, the disruption of some parts from Japan could've caused excess inventory of other parts. however, often the vendor/supplier is required to essentially hold the inventory. fact is, it's just too hard to say why. i've asked someone who knows, but i'm not hearing back from them and i'm not friends enough with them to push for the info... hoping i will hear from him though.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM
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    nor would i ever expect a v8 in a small/mid size truck.
     
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  4. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:39 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    a dakota is the same size and it has/had a v8 option.

    toyota also built the incross concept w/ the 4.7 v8 in it. (not that it would ever come to light)
     
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  5. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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    Low expectations will get you nowhere. I want a power plant in my truck to match the one in my pants.. six is ok for the kids but 8 is man size... Jim
     
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  6. Aug 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM
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  7. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:00 AM
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    What you really need is a V12, to make up for the lack of a power plant in your pants! Little Jimmy

    If you really need a V8, then pick up a Tundra. You would have two choices of V8 that are over 300hp.

    Or if 300hp is the magical number you want in a Tacoma, get the TRD supercharger (304hp).
     
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  8. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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    sorry, should've specified, 'in a truck from Toyota'

    dodge? yes, one example. different target market, and the only one.
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM
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    nothing to do with expectations. a v8 isn't really needed. again, get a tundra or a dodge dakota if you feel the need to compensate.
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    still an example of a v8 in a midsized truck none the less. toyota would sell plenty of tacos in a 4.6L v8 option.

    i've pulled a few trailers/boats behind my truck and it's pretty bad when i can feel a 17' john boat behind it slowing me down and killing power.
     
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  11. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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    too big and heavy of an engine for that truck, and the increase in price. just not needed. i'm sure some would like it. need a v-8? tundra. or get that dodge...
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    4000lb.,500 hp Taco is the trick.. I love the shell of burnt rubber in the morn., reminds me of victory.....:cool: Jim
     
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  13. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    tundra=too big to offroad and dodge=pos.
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM
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    true... don't need a v8 in tacoma to off road either.

    agreed on the dodge=pos. too bad, my friend owns a dealership and i've never bought one from him.
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM
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    Tundra may be headed to the bone yard and dodge:rofl:. Some where down the road 2 to 4 years taco's will have fire shitten v6 350- 400 hp or small V8. Its called bigger, better, faster.The $$ is nothing if you have something to tow or you just like the tire smoke!!!! Jim
     
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  16. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM
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    :( I loved my Dodge. It was a good truck. Had it for two years. Never had any problems. Never.
     
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  17. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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    And shes no longer with us cuz??????
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...

    didnt say you needed the v8 for offroading in the taco. said the tundra was too large to use offroading.
     
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  19. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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    Because my husband hated the way the dealer treated us when we brought it in for regular maintenance. They lied to us and told us we needed to pay for repairs on problems that didn't exist and that warranty wouldn't cover it. There never was an issue with that truck.

    Each time it was brought in for an oil change, they always said there something "wrong" with the truck. One said I needed a whole new suspension. One said I needed to replace the bed. After being treated that way 3 times, my husband said that the way to not have to deal with them is to sell the truck. So he traded it in. The truck was so clean and in good condition that all we lost on it was $2k from original purchase price and it was 2 years old with 18k miles on it.
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM
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    X2 like that one myself, there's always one smartass around.. Thats me, Jim
     
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