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Does anyone else's spouse hate riding in there truck?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by schmack b, Mar 18, 2017.

  1. Mar 18, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    schmack b

    schmack b [OP] Well-Known Member

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    We were going out of town this weekend(8 hr drive)and my wife flat out refused to take my truck. She says it is the most uncomfortable vehicle to ride long distances in. Says the seat is to low to sit up right, and to flat to sit low properly.
    I find this truck and riding position very comfortable, in fact I like it alot. We are the same height, and our seat positions in other cars is usually the same so I don't get it.
     
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  2. Mar 18, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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    hookembevo

    hookembevo Well-Known Member

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    It's because she knows you want to take the truck. My wife does it all the time.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    OdiN1701

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    My wife wants to drive it.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    Storman

    Storman Fukitol abuser

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    My wife cannot stand driving in it.....but my girlfriend loves it though...:thumbsup:
     
  5. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    Herniator

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    My wife prefers if we take my Truck over her Highlander.
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    zizzy34

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    My girlfriend loves driving it
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    ksdindy

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    Me wife drove mine twice and said she'd never drive it again. She hates it
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    TA2016

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    My Wife won't drive my Tacoma because she says it's too big. She has a Corolla. I will admit, I have taken her Corolla to run errands where I have to park in a small cramped parking lot. She loves riding in it because the Tacoma has heated seats and her Corolla does not.
     
  9. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:15 AM
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    jake3763

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    I have a wife prob. too..takes the Taco all the time..can't get her out of it! Sez she loves to drive it..might have to buy another one just for me! (I wish)!
     
  10. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Mountain Minstrel

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    If you had a HERE truck it would make it easier for her to get into it...
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    What is her ride of choice?

    BTW, dunno how long you've been married, but you don't have to 'get it'. All you have to do is comply. :rofl::rofl::D
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    jake3763

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    what's a here truck?..
     
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  13. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    jake3763

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    ok........now I know?!:facepalm:
     
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  14. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    schmack b

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    2011 f150 fx4 5.0. I know, guess what we are in right now.
     
  15. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    schmack b

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    My last vehicle was a 2011 wrangler, and before that a 99 s10 and she said she was never uncomfortable in those.
     
  16. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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    schmack b

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    Well that's just some jacked up female chit then.
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Jsnyder31x

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    My wife doesn't mind the truck, she like that it sits up higher than her crv and she can see everything. After I lifted it though, she about crashed it because all the play in the steering was gone.
     
  18. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    BrettsMac08

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    My fiancé loves the Taco, it's our adventure mobile. She's also 4'11" too and she can see over it just fine and sits fine. Made multiple 9 hour trips to Colorado and back and to MO and back.

    She also loves the Camaro SS, even if the seats are practically on the floor she can still see. She hated the Mustang (S550) however as the seat is low and the dash is way too high and would actually make her sick riding in it because of the low front visibility. Didn't have it as long though partially because of that reason.
     
  19. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    ManBeast

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    My gf didnt like my 98 s10, i didnt like it much either as far as seats were concerned really worn in. My 98 yukon slt had the best comfort ive ever had
     
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  20. Mar 18, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    WZ KTM

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    It's her truck, she better like it. I just get to put cool parts on it.:notsure:
     
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