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If Toyota found a fatal design flaw and “bought back” your Tacoma, what would you buy?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BakingEggs, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    chiefcrunchy

    chiefcrunchy Well-Known Member

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    I was in this similar situation, i knew you could get the manual, but was a little pressed for time.
    Or the other car i tested but knew i wanted a truck anyway.
    Golf R 3.2 6spd. Not blue!
     
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  2. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    -40

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    Toyota did discover a fatal flaw. 1st gen frames. I never had a bad frame but if I had and Toyota bought it from me, I’d ask if I could get a discount on another 1st gen.
    Seriously tho, I’d buy a doloreane with a flux capacitor.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    Ensemble88

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    Probably would go with the new Ford ranger. I have a lot of respect for them since they didn't take any money during the bailout. Always wanted a taco though for their renowned reliability, so that's what I got for my forever truck. But if that wasn't an option, Ford mid size would be my next choice.
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    I would get a the new Ford Ranger. Something tells me that is going to be a smash hit.
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    US Marine

    US Marine Semper Fi

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    I would get a 2018 COPO Camaro Drag Race car with the 800hp supercharged LS3
     
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  6. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    Syncros

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  7. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Wolftaco0503

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  8. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    Depending on what I got for it, I'd like take the $$$ from it and sell the Corvette and buy a Supra and a cheap commuter / winter beater pickup, as long as it wasn't a rust bucket and passed MA inspection.
     
  9. Aug 24, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    slowtacotruck

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    Another Tacoma, maybe manual. It's really a great truck, on road and off.
     
  10. Aug 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    I hope you are right.
     
  11. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    Jh8473

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  12. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    20180825_171818.jpg A Honda Ridgeline. :rofl::rofl:
     
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  13. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    Carter'sTaco Leave anything for us?....Just bodies.

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    :thumbsup:
     
  14. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    rblalliance

    rblalliance let the wookie win

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    This is what I would get once they update the interior
     
  15. Aug 25, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Ensemble88

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  16. Aug 25, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    shackley

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  17. Aug 25, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    Chipi3s

    Chipi3s Does it rub?

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    Ide buy a 4 door hellcat and finance the rest.
     
  18. Aug 25, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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    AeroCooper

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    If I was done with trucks, and couldn't bring myself to pay for gas in a 4Runner, then maybe one of these

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  19. Aug 25, 2018 at 5:18 PM
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    Wolftaco0503

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  20. Aug 25, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    TomTwo

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    4Runner or Tundra
     
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