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My Uber ride

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Surgeon, Jul 12, 2019.

  1. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    Surgeon

    Surgeon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This lovely lady and her Tacoma was my Uber ride to the airport today, made my week!

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    TacoBuffet

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    Cool, but not really a good uber vehicle of choice.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Why?
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    shane100700

    shane100700 Bed, Bath & Beyond Crawler

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    She’s doing it for Pepsi. That’s a pretty hard addiction if she has to pimp out her Tacoma.
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    TacoBuffet

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    If you are ubering you'd probably want something with better MPG, better rear legroom, etc.
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Idgaf about mpg. I don't pay for that. scoot that passenger seat forward all the way. Throw my pelican case in the back along with my big roller and we golden.
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    MESO

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    You haven’t heard of UBERoffRoad? It’s better than black. Get to destinations way quicker.
     
  8. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    svdude

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    I used to drive for Lyft with a 2nd gen taco. I got tipped more than the Prius drivers because they liked being in a truck more. For me, it was worth it.
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    I sat in the back (because I figured I wanted to know what it feels like back there) for an hour and was OK (Lincoln to Omaha)

    She LOVES Pepsi and loves triggering the Coke lovers in the area

    Gas is $2/Gal in Nebraska
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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    Azza

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    Nice! I’d love an Uber Tacoma. Best I’ve had were a Tesla and a Tundra.
     
  11. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    Bahahaha
     
  12. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    You don't but they do...as a passenger ya who cares, but if you were trying to make money on the regular or relying solely on being an uber driver you don't exactly buy a midsize truck, instead something with better mpg / comfortable for passengers, etc. hence why you don't see alot of trucks as ubers.
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    True chains. I honestly didn't consider it from their perspective.
     
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  14. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    Driving for Uber, Lyft is a fool's errand
     
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  15. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:23 PM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Lol Nebraska? Nice.
     
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  16. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    She's my favorite person.
     
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    that plate though.... "4 PEPSI":rofl::D
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    When I was in Houston, I got a Tundra, Titan and Silverado for Ubers...
    I just figure where gas is cheap(er)
     
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