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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ehvenegas, Dec 20, 2020.

  1. Dec 20, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    ehvenegas

    ehvenegas [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello there! I had many issues with my 2019 Tacoma OR 4x4 and ended up getting rid of it. I thought I’d be practical and got a 2019 RAV4 XSE hybrid but.... as of yesterday I have a 2021 Tacoma OR 4x4 reserved. Going with cement grey like last time. Excited to be back!
     
  2. Dec 20, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    I.eat.tacos

    I.eat.tacos Well-Known Member

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    Welcome back!
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    shakerhood

    shakerhood Well-Known Member

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    Congrats, welcome back!
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2020 at 9:50 PM
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    naked farmer

    naked farmer Well-Known Member

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    Listen here, we don’t take kindly to flip floppers... it’s ride or die Tacoma.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:08 PM
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    daltondrose

    daltondrose Well-Known Member

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    • Victory 4x4 front Strike Bumper • Warn Winch Zeon 10 Synthetic • White Knuckle Offroad Rock Rails • Prinsu Full Rack System front and rear • ARB On Board Twin Air Compressor • Nitro 5:29 gears w ARB Air Lockers • 315 70/17 BFG KM3 • 17” Wheels KMC XD with Matching Spare • Decked Storage System • SnugTop Canopy with Windoors • Expedition One Rear Bumper with Dual Swing Outs • Baja Designs Rock Lights • Switch Pros SP 9100 • Victory 4x4 LED Light Bar • Front Baja Designs Driving Lights • Rear Baja Designs Flood Lights • Body Mount Chop (installed by Accessory Outfitters in Aloha, OR) • OME Rear LEAF Springs (soon Deaver Stage III w/ Archive Hammer Hanger) • Ride Rite Airbag System with Daystar airbag free floating cradle • Tailgate panel, Black Mountain Hatch • Tacoma Bed Stiffeners, Chaos Fab • Spindle Gusset, Chaos Fab • ICON 2.5 (58735c FR / 57805P RR) Suspension
    Ha! Subarus are nice, but Tacoma’s are better! Welcome back and let the mods begin!
     
  6. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:09 PM
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    Tacoma1997White4x4

    Tacoma1997White4x4 America First

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    Km3’s 31’s,Lift,Sliders,rear ARB air locker,on board air, armor, hi shell
    wait what?????
     
  7. Dec 21, 2020 at 3:42 AM
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    TT005

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    I’ve swapped in and out of a few 3rd Generation Tacomas, so I know the feeling well. Welcome back!
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:14 AM
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    OffRoadScott

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    My wife has a RAV4 LE and I enjoy driving it over my Subaru Crosstrek (selling my Land Cruiser and Crosstrek, plan on getting 3rd Gen Taco). The RAV4 has so much more power (even in ECO) than the Crosstrek and there is only a .5 liter difference between the 2. The gearing in the Crosstrek is really long and blows.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    TT005

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    Interesting. My wife has a 2020 Subaru Outback. It has peaked my curiosity in the Subaru brand altogether, especially the Crosstrek.
     
  10. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:26 AM
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    Devious6

    Devious6 Not your Average College President Emeritus

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    Welcome home!!
     
  11. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:28 AM
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    OffRoadScott

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    2020 has the different driving modes that the RAV4 has. Mine Crosstrek is 2014, the tune they have in 2020 is so much better.
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:35 AM
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    EnBoo

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    We have a new gen RAV4 too. After driving my heavy 3rd gen, the RAV4 feels like a sports car. Transmission is smooth and gas mileage is great too.
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    OffRoadScott

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    When we first got the RAV4 we drove to my in-laws in SD and we averaged close to 30 MPG. Impressive considering the mountain pass on I8 between AZ and CA
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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    EnBoo

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    It surprises me all the time. 32-34 mpg for us even though it's definitely not flat here.
     
  15. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    TT005

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    I tried to steer my wife to the 2020 Rav4 Hybrid, but she was somehow sold on the Outback after a test drive and wouldn’t even give the Rav4 a try.
     
  16. Dec 21, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Chew

    Chew Not so well known user

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    Wow, hopefully third time's a charm, gettin' expensive.
     
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  17. Dec 21, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    ehvenegas

    ehvenegas [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I will definitely miss the gas mileage for sure. The RAV is pretty spacious in the inside as well.
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    TACOTRDPRO1

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    Let me get this straight. SUBARU'S ARE NICE. You on drugs ??? :crapstorm: Oil leaking pigs.
     
  19. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    daltondrose

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    • Victory 4x4 front Strike Bumper • Warn Winch Zeon 10 Synthetic • White Knuckle Offroad Rock Rails • Prinsu Full Rack System front and rear • ARB On Board Twin Air Compressor • Nitro 5:29 gears w ARB Air Lockers • 315 70/17 BFG KM3 • 17” Wheels KMC XD with Matching Spare • Decked Storage System • SnugTop Canopy with Windoors • Expedition One Rear Bumper with Dual Swing Outs • Baja Designs Rock Lights • Switch Pros SP 9100 • Victory 4x4 LED Light Bar • Front Baja Designs Driving Lights • Rear Baja Designs Flood Lights • Body Mount Chop (installed by Accessory Outfitters in Aloha, OR) • OME Rear LEAF Springs (soon Deaver Stage III w/ Archive Hammer Hanger) • Ride Rite Airbag System with Daystar airbag free floating cradle • Tailgate panel, Black Mountain Hatch • Tacoma Bed Stiffeners, Chaos Fab • Spindle Gusset, Chaos Fab • ICON 2.5 (58735c FR / 57805P RR) Suspension
    I was actually making fun of his RAV4...(and I also know the RAV is a Toyota, just having some Taco vs RAV fun)
     
  20. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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    zoo truck

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    My brother has a rave4 hybrid and really likes it, but lately wants to buy a smaller version of the latest tacoma, so it'd fit in his garage. Unfortunately i don't think toyota will ever go back...they keep building bigger.
     

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