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2012 tacoma or older what looks better

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fiolo, Sep 15, 2011.

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2012 or older tacoma

Poll closed Oct 15, 2011.

  1. 2012 tacoma

    97 vote(s)
    18.9%

  2. Older tacoma

    416 vote(s)
    81.1%
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  1. Sep 17, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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    Really El Tano? I see catfish in the 2005-11 as well.
     
    SAIRS, Sep 17, 2011
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  2. Sep 17, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    Nnnnnnnnnnnnnaw...........

    ^^^ That truck looks more like Bubba from Forrest Gump.

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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    An ARE camper shell, a 1000w power inverter.
    I think they made the new front end too soft.
     
    Nolazach, Sep 17, 2011
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  4. Sep 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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    The exterior is better pre-face lift.

    I think the interior is better post face lift though.
     
    Khaos, Sep 17, 2011
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  5. Sep 17, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    X2 Brother! :cheers:
     
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  6. Sep 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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    I'm with a lot of people, the 05's were awful when they came out, to me. But they grew on me.

    I really, really like the 2012's though. They're tougher looking. And the steering wheel alone is worth it.
     
    MLJak, Sep 17, 2011
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  7. Sep 17, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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    Is it just me or does the 12 look like a first gen in the front.
     
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  8. Sep 17, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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    The 05-11's look better
     
    OZ-T, Sep 17, 2011
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  9. Sep 18, 2011 at 4:30 AM
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    im sure in person it would look better, but from the pics, i dont like it, im happy with my '11
     
    leveltwo, Sep 18, 2011
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  10. Sep 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM
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    ROFL .. I see that!
     
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  11. Sep 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    I voted older because 2001-2004 look the best.
     
    Dmonkey, Sep 18, 2011
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  12. Sep 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    Saw a 2012 at the beach today, front end and grill look odd. Other than that it's the same truck. Sticker price for a DCSB OR was $29,89500. Did not look to see what options came with that.
     
    fletch aka, Sep 18, 2011
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  13. Sep 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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  14. Sep 19, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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    I can't make a decision until I see it in person.
     
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  15. Sep 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    I stil think they shoulda made the '12 Tacoma with the same front end as the new 4Runner... It looks so clean.
     
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  16. Sep 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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    Both look great but the headlights of the '12 look kinda weird. For now my vote goes to the 05-11 design.
     
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  17. Sep 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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    I love the radiant red color they had for the start of the second gens...that is all.
     
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  18. Sep 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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    By the time I buy a new one the 2012's won't matter........
     
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  19. Sep 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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  20. Sep 19, 2011 at 4:08 PM
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    i know its probably been said but first gens :cool:
     
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