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How did you decide on a color for your 3rd gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nrbeal12, Dec 30, 2017.

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Do we give OP 24 hours away from TW and 24 reply ban or perma reply ban

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  1. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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    anotherreject

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    Blue sport
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:11 PM
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    Captqc

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    Quicksand for the win!F15F92B2-B16F-4197-AD81-7EC5398FC778.jpg
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:15 PM
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    Nitori

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    I voted blue, every time I see a BBP 3rd gen I feel a little sad that the color was not offered on the SR.

    I'm going to get a BBP stripe on my white truck I love it so much. :D
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:23 PM
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    1bad2k

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    Out of those options, quicksand for sure.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:33 PM
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    ISayTaco...

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    Those hoods seem like a b**** to come by. Not sure how much they cost outright though. Good luck with the color.
     
  6. Dec 30, 2017 at 11:49 PM
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    picturethis

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    I have silver, and this pic is before BAMF grille, CBI sliders, and dipped tires :)

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  7. Dec 31, 2017 at 12:27 AM
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    2005 TRD Sport

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    Of those choices, quicksand sport
     
  8. Dec 31, 2017 at 1:23 AM
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    irayfz6

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    Silver Off Road. I love the contrast of the black flares with silver paint. Silver also hides scratches and dirt really well. I take good care of my truck, but it is black and shows even the finest scratches or swirl marks. And it seems like every time I wash it, we get just enough rain the next day to put water spots all over it!

    My next truck will be silver.
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2017 at 4:03 AM
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    rev25sharp

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    I drove a Barcelona red for a long time. I have silver now. I live in Florida, silver works better for me.
     
  10. Dec 31, 2017 at 4:37 AM
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    jwctaco

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    Just buy your two favorite, or one of each, done. Seriously I think silver hides the dirt the best, color matched fender looks nicer, but I like all the goodies on the OR. Confused yet, good luck, and enjoy.
     
  11. Dec 31, 2017 at 4:50 AM
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    I have had both OR and Sport in the 2nd gen. If u don’t need crawl control, get the manual and save some $ if u want. I have the manual in my 3rd gen also, and I def recommend if u don’t need crawl control.

    Personally, the sense of security having a rear locker is a little more reassuring for me at least, but to each their own. Remember u can always find a way to get fender flares, hood, etc. It is a little more difficult to just throw a locker in. Believe me I researched it plenty when I had my sport. Best of luck to u. I like silver, but the blue is really sweet as well. I personally really like the MGM. It’s a tough choice, but it’s your truck man. Enjoy!!!!
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2017 at 4:50 AM
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    What he said.
     
  13. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:04 AM
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    Silver

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  14. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:16 AM
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    Red or dead :D

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  15. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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    That is a good looking front end, I do like red, looks important.
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:27 AM
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    Silver!
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  17. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:38 AM
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    39083450-B4F4-4BC5-A1AE-3E95667ED0B0.jpgI think you know the right decision
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:47 AM
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    Love the pic! I’m guessing he is still undecided hence the thread. Lol! Love the quicksand though. I almost got a quicksand, but they had few to no manuals so I opted to choose another color rather than settle for an auto. Nothing wrong with auto, I prefer the manual though.
     
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  19. Dec 31, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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    Pickupman2007

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    I’ve never been big on fender flares, espically black ones, but now that I’ve had them for a while I rather like them. So I wouldn’t let that stop your from getting the OR.
     
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  20. Dec 31, 2017 at 6:02 AM
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    Finally. An honest man. Lot's of peers for you here, but most won't admit it quite so freely.

    I think how long you keep your vehicles is a consideration. Trendy colors often age fast. By that I mean 'get boring' or date the vehicle.

    But if you are a frequent trader, get an offbeat color.
     
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