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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Boghog1, Apr 20, 2019.

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Is the Tacoma your 1st truck

  1. Yes, I have always been a car person

    135 vote(s)
    36.3%
  2. No, I have owned a truck before

    219 vote(s)
    58.9%
  3. The Tacoma is my 1st vehicle

    18 vote(s)
    4.8%
  1. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    bbartol

    bbartol Well-Known Member

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    1st truck here, always cross over SUVs prior. Have a 2019 TRD Sport double cab and every time I turn off the vehicle my average miles per gallon show between 23.5 and 25.6. This was identical to my 2018 CR-V AWD before it.
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    El Duderino

    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
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  3. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:26 PM
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    Kymann

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    My first Tacoma
     
  4. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    24-7

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    My 3rd Gen Tacoma is my 3rd pickup.

    1st: 1994 S-10 SS in onyx black. High School Graduation Present.
    2nd: 2003 S-10 green. New job gift to self.
    3rd: 2016 Tacoma.
     
  5. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    US Marine

    US Marine Semper Fi

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    TRD supercharger , Doug Thorley header , K&N CAI 265/75-16 Toyo open country mud terrain , 15x8 Method Racing wheels , Rancho 3" lift , 4.88 gears , Detroit Locker
    These are the trucks I've owned ....

    1982 Toyota Long bed 4x4 ( bought used in 1984 with very low miles from the Toyota dealer sold it in 1989)

    1977 Dodge Power wagon converted 3/4 ton 4x4 p/up


    1975 Plymouth Trailduster 4x4



    Only pic I've got is of my 1975 Trailduster ....


    0614171810.jpg
     
  6. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    stun gun

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    Nailed it.


    Yeah you caint do nuthin in a Jetta unless you a 19 year old girl trying to git to the mall. Also the Jetta would typically be white. Fellas u know.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    mjc251

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    I voted Tacoma is my first vehicle. But it was a 97.

    1st: 97 Tacoma, spare family vehicle. Lowered it, it was awesome.
    2nd: 09 WRX, needed a more “professional” car haha.
    3rd: 17 Tacoma, sold 1 and 2 for 4WD and the ability to carry people and gear.
    4th: 04 WRX, because I wanted a daily.
     
  8. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    schweetbeard

    schweetbeard Meat Popsicle

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    First truck, and first post (so I couldn't possibly have asked about mpg yet!)
    1993 Camry
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  9. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    mgmdclb

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    First car I ever owned besides $200 field car Jetta after 2 trucks and Jeep. Bought because my rental insurance ran out before I got the 18’. Never again haha.

    Chocolate Rocket will not be missed.

    9822C071-5707-4A52-A35C-836066DDE068.jpg
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    Tacoma6MT

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    Not to derail the thread but my truck has Never gotten over 20 MPG even when it was stock. It’s an O/R though 6MT and I have a heavy foot.. lol
     
  11. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    bbartol

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    I have also been very surprised by the results, I expected the 18 to 20 max, which is more the case if I'm doing short trips in my local town with slow traffic/lots of stop lights. My most common drive is to and from work, about 15 miles each way, 10-ish of those being on the interstate. Mine is an automatic and I leave ECT off. I'll see if I can snag a picture as I'm about to head out on some errands. I'll see how it comes out there.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    mgmdclb

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    I pretty much average 20mpg stock, I do a 17km trip each way to work at about 70 km an hour, had it up to 26mpg on a long highway trip with a tailwind. I drive very easy, I have driven it hard though and it goes down a lot quicker than it goes up haha
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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  14. Apr 20, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    Tito's_Taco

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    I've owned 2 chevy 3500's. A 93 crew cab dually, and a 94 extended cab dually. Still have my 05 F-550. The Tacoma is by far my favorite. the most practical too!
     
  15. Apr 20, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    Tacoma2020

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    My first was a 1984 Toyota truck. I think back then it was a Hilux but we certainly didn’t call it that.
     
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  16. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    cricketfire46

    cricketfire46 If it ain't broke, I can change that TTC#231

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    1979 F-150 4x4 with a 4 speed granny
    1999 Ranger 4x4 3.5L auto
    2003 Wrangler X 5spd
    2005 Ram 2500 4x4 with auto
    2012 F-150 lariat 3.5L eco-boost 4x2
    2019 DCLB OR auto. New truck is second only to my wrangler on smiles and actually the best mileage so far. I missed the wrangler before I got my Tacoma now I don't miss it. I will buy the 79 back one day because I loved it and it was my first vehicle but to me the Tacoma is the best yet overall.
     
  17. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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  18. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    mgmdclb

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    Is there a trend of once your in a small truck you tend to stick with one? Or am I just dreaming?
     
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  19. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    TimC

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  20. Apr 20, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Honestly, I would like to see a new truck the size of the old Ranger/Mazda, or the older model Dakota, or the T100. The 3rd gen Tacoma is the size of the older Tundras.
     

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