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First time owner - what model do I pick!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by CanadianPrairies, Mar 2, 2023.

  1. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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    CanadianPrairies

    CanadianPrairies [OP] Member

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    Do I go with a Toyota Tacoma Trail Edition or Toyota Tacoma Off-road or Toyota Tacoma Nightshade?

    Not doing off-roading but want something that handles country gravel roads and snow/ice storms.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    rnish

    rnish Well-Known Member

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    ‘Any 4x4 will handle your general specs. The offroad does have a locker, assuming you live in far out wilds of Canada a locker may nice to have. Also if you are off the beaten path think about chains.

    PS. I don’t know how I ever lived without seat heaters.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:33 PM
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    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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  4. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    LeakyAC

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    SR5 4x4 man
     
  5. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    LeakyAC

    LeakyAC Captain jackass

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    Not much rock crawling in Canada and locker will prob get a non-experienced person stuck in deep snow anyway.
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    CanadianPrairies

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    Not needing chains! Not that far North! It will be a daily driver in town to go to work and was in a SUV - felt it was too low and wanted to be higher! Snow and gravel is going to see family!
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2023 at 5:48 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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