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3rd Gen is the best gen *Poll

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AMC_Unlimited, Oct 16, 2020.

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How do you feel about your third gen?

  1. Love it

    61 vote(s)
    71.8%
  2. Like it

    13 vote(s)
    15.3%
  3. Neutral

    6 vote(s)
    7.1%
  4. Dislike it

    3 vote(s)
    3.5%
  5. Hate it

    2 vote(s)
    2.4%
  1. Oct 23, 2020 at 1:25 PM
    #61
    Taco1701

    Taco1701 Well-Known Member

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    Put some disinfectant in the tank and park it under a UV light and he’ll be good to go. :thumbsup:
     
  2. Oct 23, 2020 at 1:32 PM
    #62
    Taco1701

    Taco1701 Well-Known Member

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    The Ranger tail lights just look off to me. Not really a fan of the look. Cant comment on brightness for those, but I have MESO’s total tail light kit at home, so things should be getting brighter soon. :D
     
  3. Oct 23, 2020 at 2:51 PM
    #63
    Slick Taco

    Slick Taco Id Rather Be Airborne

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    KD Max Tune, King 2.5 coil overs T.C. UCA's, Deaver leafs, 17x9 Black Rhyno Warlords, 33" Toyo M/T's, Metal Tech rear bumper, Westin HDX drop steps with Bullet Liner coating, K&N CAI, Baja Designs fog pods, Rigid Midnight addition 3" pod ditch lights. Cali Raised brackets and 32" behind the grill mounted light bar, Southern Style Offroad Lopro Stage II front bumper, Warn winch, FACTOR 55 Ultra Hook, FACTOR 55 Hawes Fairleed, full debadge, Cosmetic goodies such as 15% carbon tint, matte black in channel rain guards, interior LED's, Teton Workshop shift knob, Inferno vinyl detailing on the interior, Cali Raised multi rocker switch cubby insert with Mc Tuning LED switches and a few other mods I've probably left out.
    Wow that sucks man. Maybe you just have bad luck with Toyota. My 2010 Tundra has been a flawless runner since new, no issues with my wife's 2013 Lexus (sold), not so much as a squeak from the Rav4 and My 2018 Tacoma has been trouble free. Maybe i just have good luck with Toyota. I feel your pain though, every Ford I've ever owned was plagued with problems.
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2020 at 9:50 PM
    #64
    NMBruce

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    Ironman Foamcell 3" lift, ARB dual compressor, GoPro mount, BadElf mount, Drive grab handle, RCI skids, Victory sliders, half rack, TuffStuff Alpha ll RTT, Dometic 75 Fridge, extra USB & Outlets
    you might be right as far a newer ones, my first was a new 1987 4x4 turbo pickup that was sold at 150k miles and since then there has been 10 Toyota products and only any real problems have been the last two. I have had 5 go over 200k, so because of that history I will let the dealer & Toyota a chance to make it right
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2020 at 5:54 AM
    #65
    IrishRed

    IrishRed Appalachian Ridgerunner

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    Eibach Suspension, JBA UCA’s, 16” SCS Ray 10s, BFG KO3s, ECGS Bushing, Pro Skid Plate, Fumoto Valve, Pro Grille, Opt7 Tailgate Light Bar, AVS Window In-Channel Vents, Roknlokz XL Mud Flaps, Husky Floor Mats, Bed Mat, Tailgate & Glovebox Letter Inserts, TRD Grille Badge, Exhaust Tip, Toyota Hitch Plug.
    My ‘17 has been problem free and the most enjoyable vehicle I’ve ever owned. Plan on keeping it for a very long time. Don’t know if that makes it the best Tacoma, but I don’t typically concern myself with such pissing matches....I was bored this morning.
     
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  6. Oct 24, 2020 at 6:03 AM
    #66
    KentuckyDoug

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    I’ve had two 2nd gens and now have a 2020 3rd gen.
    My opinion.... the 2nd gen trucks are great but I prefer my 3rd gen for more than a few reasons.
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2020 at 6:30 AM
    #67
    Devious6

    Devious6 Not your Average College President Emeritus

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    I went from a 2004 Tacoma Extra-cab OR to my 2020 Pro. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the 1st Gen - and the new owner is loving it - but because I was going to retire this past summer I knew the Tacoma would become my daily driver and I needed the rear seat/space. I was amazed at the size difference between the 1st and 3rd Gens. I can't comment on the Gen 2s but I am loving my Gen 3.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2020 at 6:35 AM
    #68
    zoo truck

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    I've had a few toyotas since the 70's with only one having a major engine failure that toyota took care of even way out of the warranty period back in 85. All of them went well over 100k with no other major mechanical failures, with my latest 01 4.7 tundra going nearly 300k miles before selling it....this truck still ran like it had 30k miles.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2020 at 11:16 AM
    #69
    AMC_Unlimited

    AMC_Unlimited [OP] For he is limitless (sometimes)

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    New poll added in the spirit of election season:

    Vote
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2020 at 11:39 AM
    #70
    Slick Taco

    Slick Taco Id Rather Be Airborne

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    You should definitely sell it. They are fetching a premium right now and you will probably make a descent profit. Get out while the getting is good i say
     
  11. Oct 24, 2020 at 12:31 PM
    #71
    SELAroadrunner

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    Took my gen II to 195k looking forward to getting my 17 there...she’s solid but more sophisticated
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    KentuckyDoug

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    Yep.... my 2005 went to 196,000 with zero problems. My wife had an 2004 Sequoia that we to 206,000 with no problems. My 2020 Taco only has 5100 as it’s not a daily driver. Hopefully the past will repeat itself.
    I know some have had problems with their trucks. No manufacturer is immune.... I once bought a 2000 Honda Civic (brand new). Should’ve been a great car. But it was a basket case from day one till the end.
     
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  13. Oct 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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    NMBruce

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    Ironman Foamcell 3" lift, ARB dual compressor, GoPro mount, BadElf mount, Drive grab handle, RCI skids, Victory sliders, half rack, TuffStuff Alpha ll RTT, Dometic 75 Fridge, extra USB & Outlets
    I hope you and everyone else gets a great truck that is problem free.

    For me it will be how Toyota and dealer handle my problem. Right now I think I am lucky, because all of my codes are communication errors, so maybe one part and all are fixed.

    if it doesn’t get taken care of, I will look at lemon law or other options and other truck manufacturers. I would love another 1st gen, but need to tow around 5000lbs a few times a year, so that lead to a new truck.

    went neutral, jury still out
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2020 at 2:40 PM
    #74
    wiljayhi

    wiljayhi “..ain’t nobody’s business if I do…”

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    You must be a Ford guy and someone bought you the truck for your birthday.

    Sounds like you got it sight unseen with no test drive. :D
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2020 at 5:46 PM
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    mynameistory

    mynameistory My member is well known

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    I think the 3rd gen is great because Toyota looked at the problems that owners were having with their 2nd gen trucks, and then added a minivan engine to it.
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2020 at 5:56 PM
    #76
    OpelGT

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    The third gen is my favorite Tacoma yet. It has all the good things from my old second gen and a much more fun high revving engine, better towing manners at about 6000lbs (except for reverse lol).

    not to mention it comes in inferno with orange interior accents (sorry 2019+ guys)
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2020 at 7:31 PM
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    Junkhead

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  18. Oct 24, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    Junkhead

    Junkhead TRDude

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    Love my 3rd gen as well!

    Do you have the 2LO mod for the tall reverse? Life saver.:)
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2020 at 8:31 PM
    #79
    tomwil

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    People seem to forget what the purpose of a vehicle is.

    It is to get to a destination reliably.

    The 3rd gen apparently went to the lowest bidder on parts and over-bloated electronics, making it the most unreliable generation of Tacomas.

    What good is a vehicle that requires a dealership service center visit frequently, and rendering it useless during that period? Guess that's why a backup vehicle is necessary if one owns a 3rd gen Tacoma.
     
  20. Oct 24, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Straight to the feels.
     

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