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Looking to buy a 2017 tacoma, yes or no?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by masond, Nov 13, 2016.

  1. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    masond

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    Hey guys,

    I'm looking to buy a 2017 trd sport double cab 4x4. I've read some very mixed reviews on the
    2016, just curious if the new tacomas are as reliable as the old? My last truck was a 2004 Tundra, will the quality match up?
     
  2. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    No.

    But a good truck is a good truck. Not all of them will be good. Some will be problematic.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    No. Don't buy it

    [​IMG]
     
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    dYL0n

    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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    Yes.
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    josefmd

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    Ditto!! Don't do it.......
     
  6. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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    rarenivas

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    I bought a 2017 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab Long bed, 3 weeks ago. I have but just over 2000 miles on it and I absolutely love it.
     
  7. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    I bought mine 2 weeks ago. Can't get enough of it. It's awesome...
     
  8. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    no

    and I'll keep saying no until the diff howl and rumble strip vibes are fixed by toyota
     
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  9. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Spare Parts

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    Please don't, I want Toyota to decrease production to help what I believe is already a great resale market.

    Seriously, why are you considering a taco? Why exactly are you conserned about?

    3rd taco now, the only thing I regret is not being able to keep them all.
     
  10. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    Midknight

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    You've come to the wrong place to ask for advice :p.

    My opinion I say go for it. I've had no problems with my 2016. Of course the other half (or more) of TW will say the 3rd gen has a million issues and to not do it....basically you'll get a bunch of yes and a bunch of no. Not really helpful I know.

    Maybe go for a test drive and see if you like it? Won't be able to tell about reliability from that obviously, but it would at least let you know whether you'd even like driving it or not.
     
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  11. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    melikeymy beer

    melikeymy beer Hold my beer and watch this

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    Well I had zero issues in 12 years with my 2004 and so far one issue with my 2016 so in my experience no. But still love my newish truck.
     
  12. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Love mine, I would buy it again.
     
  13. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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  14. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    melikeymy beer

    melikeymy beer Hold my beer and watch this

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    [​IMG]
     
  16. Nov 13, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    melikeymy beer

    melikeymy beer Hold my beer and watch this

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    BTW welcome to TW. You will need to quickly recognize the sarcasm in the posts.
     
  17. Nov 13, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    melikeymy beer

    melikeymy beer Hold my beer and watch this

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    Ice chest in the bed for my beer. I rest my case.
     
  18. Nov 13, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    Ridgeline owners don't drink beer
     
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    :annoyed:
     
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    Fresca drinkers for sure.
     

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