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2nd Gen vs 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tacomarich, Aug 23, 2019.

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  1. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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    Tehkoema

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    Can't go wrong either way, don't sweat it too much.
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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    They are very similar. Suspension parts are mostly interchangeable. Some tweaks made to compensate for the heavier 3rd gen, if I recall correctly.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:29 PM
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    All the things!
    The 3rd gen is 1" taller in front, rear the same... as I understand
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    Reliability ? Seriously ? 2nd Gen forum is littered with rust and issues.
    Only thin in 3rd is sometimes a rattle or squeak.
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    I have owner both for years. The 3rd gen has better electronics. The 2nd has more pull. I am happy I updated

    FB_IMG_1512176625552.jpg
     
    rev25sharp, Aug 23, 2019
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  6. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Start the negotiation by telling them you want an even trade for a 2019 Pro. Then just have some fun.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    Nice will do. Are the 2020s out or any plans for Toyota to release 2020 models?
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    I must be fortunate to have not had a major issues so far.
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    Thanks. as far as for performing off-road with the third gens versus the second gens anybody have any experience with that I know there's a mud crawl feature option now on the new ones
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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  11. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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  12. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    Probably another month or so until you start seeing the 2020's at the dealerships.
     
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  13. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    I wouldn’t trade my 2015 for two 3rd gens.
     
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  14. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    Oh yeah? Well I wouldn't trade my 3rd gen for three 2nd gens! Four yes, three no.
     
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  15. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Soon this will spiral into a dick length contest
     
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  16. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks everybody for your feedback. I appreciate everybody's replies! I have been doing a lot of thinking. I'm just going to wait until, the 2020s come out and go test drive at that time. The 2016s and newer too.

    Diffentially smart to test drive first though. I'm just not feeling the whole, sales pressure thing right now and they're really aggressive too!

    Please feel free to post any more suggestions and thank you!
     
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  17. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    Why would you buy another new truck. You 2015 has at least 10 good years in it and a new battery to boot!
     
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  18. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    Hahahaha sure hope NOT!
     
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  19. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    Exactly what I was thinking too thanks man
     
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  20. Aug 23, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    You are the customer.

    Tell the sales guys, quietly and politely to go fuck themselves.

    Can you imagine any other situation were the seller try’s to force you to buy. It’s rude and they may understand rude.
     
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