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I don’t need a 4x4

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2wdSR52022, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:32 PM
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    2wdSR52022

    2wdSR52022 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I’ve had 4x4s before and never really used the 4x4 option (for approx 5 years used once!) I recently purchased an SR5 4x2 and I’m kicking myself for not getting a 4x4. I don’t need it, it’s more expensive blah blah blah but man I wish I had gotten the 4x4. Lol
     
  2. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    You can come drive mine when you need a 4x4.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:34 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    My first two trucks were 2wd and I will never go back to 2wd.
     
  4. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    drizzoh

    drizzoh itsjdmy0

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    IMO every truck should be 4x4.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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    Tacospike

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    But you don't need or use it...
     
  6. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:40 PM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    Stop it with your sensibilities, Spike. One day, even if I’d only once, and even if it’s never ever been needed before, I might just need…

    84C93FA9-CB1E-4A3B-8210-CF1A3A739692.jpg
     
  7. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    touche
     
  8. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    2wdSR52022

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    Lol. Ok don’t worry it will be once every5 years or so.
     
  9. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    Malvolio

    Malvolio free zip ties for Stun

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    Friendship comes in many sizes and shapes. See ya in 2027! Or never.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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    2wdSR52022

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    That’s too small lol
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:48 PM
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    GrizzledBastard

    GrizzledBastard OH NO! I've built a Faux Pro!

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    I never thought much about it but at 60 y/o (today, actually), I have never ever owned a non-4x4 truck. o_O My first in 1979, a '77 Jeep Cherokee and so many others since that time. Weird!

    Somebody pass me that condom. :headbang:
     
  12. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:49 PM
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    Malvolio

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    So is your drivetrain, apparently. But it’ll do you just fine.:cookiemonster::cheers:
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:50 PM
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    2wdSR52022

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    I meant the picture. Lol.
     
  14. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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    ahahah yeah BRO
     
  15. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    eurowner

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    Need vs want.

    4x4 resale value vs 2wd resale value.
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    Buck Henry

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    You never need 4WD, until you do!
     
  17. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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    One thing I don't understand is why someone would by a 2x and lift it and get big tires etc and spend way more doing it ( just to look cool ? ) than if they'd just bought a 4x at the get go.
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    Mall crawlers own 4x4s too you know…
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM
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    Matic

    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    hurrr, duurrr, huuur 4x4.I did without it for 20 yrs.
     
  20. Jan 18, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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    :amen:
     

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