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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pauldotcom, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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    pauldotcom

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    pauldotcom [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OEM Roof Rack, Bilstein 5100's @ 1.75", Rear 1" block, TRD 17' Wheels
    My 2010 TRD Tacoma 4x4 is reaching the end of it's bumper to bumper warranty, so after looking at the new Nissan on it's website, I figured I'd take one for a spin. After all, stock leather, moonroof, and looks nice also.

    Boy, am I glad I drove it. I can't believe there is a soul in this world that would buy one over a Tacoma! Small, rough, tight, generic, plastic, just some of the words that come to mind.

    Anyhow, I am going to check out the 2012s and decide if I want to grab one or buy an extended warranty from where I bought the truck (Greenfield Toyota).

    Still, too bad Toyota doesnt offer leather and sunroof options... Truck still blows away anything else on the market.
     
    pauldotcom, Dec 26, 2011
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  2. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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    Jester243

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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    :thumbsup:
     
    Jester243, Dec 26, 2011
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  3. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    Sunner

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    Wow you change out trucks as soon as the warranty is up?? Lucky son of a gun
     
    Sunner, Dec 26, 2011
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  4. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    I thought Toyota's are dependable and aside from regular crap that wears out, not to worry too much about extended waranty's. I guess im old fashioned?
     
    kimo, Dec 26, 2011
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  5. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    The1youluv2hate Well-Known Member

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    Why not just lease your trucks
     
    The1youluv2hate, Dec 26, 2011
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  6. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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    Taco-NB

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    Taco-NB MMMMM Taco's

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    Your bumper to bumper warranty is only 1 year long?? WTF!! Mine is 3 years.
     
    Taco-NB, Dec 26, 2011
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  7. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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    fishntaco

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    He's probably nearing 36,000 miles.
     
    fishntaco, Dec 26, 2011
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  8. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    pauldotcom

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    33,000 miles its been almost 2 years...

    I put too many miles on to lease. These trucks never really loose value so it's not a big deal. I paid $28000 and my dealer said trade in is $25000....

    I took at 75 month loan so I owe about 52 months now. I figured if I could nab 0% on a 60mo loan I could almost pay the same monthly payment with almost the same time left!!

    I do love my truck, but fiscally, it might make sense...

    I am a former Toyota Master Tech so I don't really need the warranty but I do like the peace of mind when paying a monthly car payment.
     
    pauldotcom, Dec 26, 2011
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  9. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    At that price I'd trade it in. Are you getting some special discount? a dbl cab 4x4 trd sport @ here is close to $35K....?
     
    kimo, Dec 26, 2011
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  10. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    hogeyphenogey

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    hogeyphenogey Back in a Tacoma

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    Paul, where do you work now? I'm 20 mins south on 91 in Chicopee...
     
    hogeyphenogey, Dec 26, 2011
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  11. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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    Taco-NB

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    Taco-NB MMMMM Taco's

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    Oh that makes sense!
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    Go ahead and buy a new truck. You've worked hard, reward yourself! :D
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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    tonneau,tailgate lock, OEM cruise, Int. wiper, , mud flap mod,weatertech's,fj rims
    Keep the truck you have with 33k miles its not even broke in yet.
     
    1bad10tacoma, Dec 26, 2011
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  14. Dec 26, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    LOL - I bought mine w/o a warranty - and you know the sales dude was trying hard to push that thing on me.
     
    elmo7, Dec 26, 2011
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  15. Dec 26, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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    Why wouldn't you just keep your current truck?
     
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  16. Dec 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    ...315's,2in bora wheel spacers,safari snorkel,wheel spacers,bruteforcefab rear bumper and sliders,afe filter,hi-lift jack,5100 with OME 886 & 1/2in spacer,allpro expo's,icon 10in rear shox,flip kit,ss brake lines,cobra cb,fog light mod,yellow fogs,weathertech mats,fullsize spare tire and extra sport rim,tinted windows,aeroturbine 2525 muffler dumped over axle...rear diff breather mod...removed factory spare...removed 2nd air filter...THULE roof rack and fairing....bud builts front to back,allpoo front bumper,BAMF lca skids,overland Offroad roof and bed racks,
    Same here... Lol...
     
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