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i don’t get it

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Photo taco, Jan 25, 2019.

  1. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:27 AM
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    Photo taco

    Photo taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’m just curious, why dose everybody want to make there Tacoma look like a Raptor? I love my Tacoma I never make look a Ford
     
  2. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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    TacoCat

    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    To each their own? :notsure:
     
  3. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    SpicyTaco99

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    I've seen some awesome looking Tacomas and I've seen some questionable ones. For me, I like the stock look, however I do plan on getting aftermarket wheels. If a Tacoma starts looking beyond like a Tacoma then I start to cringe.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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    scaramouche

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    This is another reason Ford is going to sell a boatload of them new Rangers. Me, I'm on my third Tacoma and don't think it's a bad thing. Competition pushes innovation.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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    HelloMyNameIs

    HelloMyNameIs I know words, I have the best words.

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    'Merica, that's why.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    boynoyce

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    Happy Friday....
     
  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:37 AM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Holy shit... it IS Friday!... been a long week hit a deer in my other car
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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    OffroadJet

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    i agree but people have their own preference on what they like. I personally think less is more but people have their own vision and if that makes them happy then do what you want ;)
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    boynoyce

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    Does your other vehicle look like a Raptor?

    Jk...hope you are ok
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:42 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Probably because Raptors are badass.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:44 AM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Yeah I'm fine, wasn't driving I let my dad borrow the car, he's good though. The deer and the car not so much
     
  12. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:44 AM
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    Arries289

    Arries289 Yo!

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    Just wait a few years. Once the Ranger Raptor comes out, you will likely see the Offroad and Pro models take on some of the Raptor styling cues - and vice versa. Marketing at its best.
     
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  13. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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    daddy_o

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    Its all about the "Raptor" lights. What gets me is how the lights are such a fad. The lights are a government regulation on certain size vehicles. All of a sudden they are now Raptor lights and everybody has to have them. I dont get it either.
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:50 AM
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    toysrgood

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    Holy shit that deer got sliced!!!
     
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  15. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    I have a hi-point carbine that i'm modding to look like an MDR bullpup. I'm not doing it because an MDR costs 9 times as much as a HP, but because it's a fun range toy and that's all it ever will be.

    The raptor face on a taco though? I don't get it either. If I wanted something that looks like a raptor, id have bought a raptor. But you know the saying, opinions and bumholes, everyone has one. If it puts a smile on your mug, go for it.
     
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  16. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    batacoma

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    For the same reason Toyota likes making blue trucks.
     
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  17. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:54 AM
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    SDTaco4x4

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    Is this in regards to the lights some folks put in their grills?
     
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  18. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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    OffroadJet

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    jersey plates huh? are you sure it was a deer and not a human? lol

    hope you were ok.
     
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  19. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    JayRolla

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    You dont see raptor guys adding tacoma style grills that's for sure. Haven't you seen the commercial. Ford dont raise the bar. They are the bar. Lol.
     
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  20. Jan 25, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    sigrooms

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    I don't have the lights, but I also don't mind them.
     

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