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2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Truck... Tacoma Killer?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Z50king, May 19, 2017.

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Would you rather have your current Tacoma or a Jeep Wrangler JL truck?

  1. My current Tacoma

    259 vote(s)
    87.2%
  2. Jeep Wrangler JL truck

    38 vote(s)
    12.8%
  1. May 19, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    The hammer

    The hammer Who’s the Wrench?

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  2. May 19, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    shakerhood

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    We have no idea what it will look like or what available powertrains it will have.
     
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  3. May 19, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    kahanabob

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    i read not long ago the automatic will be an 8 speed. good luck with that searching for gears.
     
  4. May 19, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    BamaTaco56

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    wheelbase seems to be too long
     
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  5. May 19, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    Rowdymoon

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    ..no thats over...oh , wait, I saw over there and they are saying to come here......ugh......never ending loop of doom!!!!
     
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  6. May 19, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    gainman

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    My god it's ugly
     
  7. May 19, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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    TacoMi

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    Barf :censored:
     
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  8. May 19, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    Shaunsquatch

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    Spend my money on a Fiat/Dodge instead of a Toyota? Hahahaha
     
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  9. May 19, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    I'm pleasantly surprised by this thread. I expected (entirely because this is the 3rd gen forum on this site) a bunch of 'hell yeah its gonna be better than the 3rd gen, my kid's hotwheels are better!'.

    I guess we can all at least agree that any Tacoma > any (stock) Jeep
     
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  10. May 19, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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  11. May 19, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    I would be interested in a Manual, but if the engine has enough Torque and the ECU is programmed properly then the 8 Speed Auto should be ok
     
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  12. May 19, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    eon_blue

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    I saw one of these Jeep trucks about a month ago driving around in Pasadena, offroad practicality aside it was hideous and doesn't hold a candle to the Tacoma styling-wise (or any other truck for that matter).
     
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  13. May 19, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    It will probably look better come production time.

    Granted it will be pricey as hell.

    Kinda looks like a water downed H1.
     
  14. May 19, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    Voted for my truck. But will also keep my Wrangler YJ as well!
     
  15. May 19, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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  16. May 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM
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    Are you kidding? it's a Chrysler product.... junk. My daughter keeps telling me how she's gonna buy a Jeep when she graduates college. I told her as long as it's with her dime and not mine.
     
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  17. May 19, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    Probably not, but the howling holes, failing diffs, low transmission fluid, lack of power seats and disc brakes, kazoo windshield noises and stalling CPS's probably will......:D:D:D
     
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  18. May 19, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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  19. May 19, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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    RonH1031

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    ^^^^^
    This
     
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  20. May 19, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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    Can't disguise fugly...

    A big reason for my 3rd Gen Tacoma purchase was the styling.
     

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