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need helpt with buying a taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HungarianDave, Nov 22, 2010.

  1. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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    is it major differences between sport and or?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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    Hood scoop on the sport...+20 HP. :D
     
  3. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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    i see cuz i can barley find any OR used its mostly sports =/ you know any sites where i could find more used OR?
     
  4. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:46 PM
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    i'm just doing a lot of research before i get one but everything pulls me towards the OR
     
  5. Nov 26, 2010 at 11:15 PM
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    The link you posted looks pretty good. It's 4x4 which you'd want if you get lots of snow. It's got the offroad sticker on the side, but the locker isn't listed in the features. If you want the locker make sure it really is there before you buy it. 2nd gen I'd go with the automatic, but the stick's are nice too. The side view makes it look like it's a little nose high, it might just be the camera perspective fooling me though. That makes me think it's been lifted.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2010 at 11:17 PM
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    yeah i want the locker if its or version, but i see so many different builds, and we do get a lot of snow, but can't decide if i need the OR, Sports or just a regular 4x4 taco =/
     
  7. Nov 27, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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  8. Nov 27, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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    The OR version gives you the selectable locker. The sport gives you a limited slip differential. If you want to go offroading, then I'd get the OR if possible. The selectable locker should be sweet. If your doing primarily street driving, then the LSD in the sport is probably more then sufficient for your usage.
     
  9. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:25 PM
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    yeah this light blue OR is really nice well i be driving it as my daily and go off roading with my buddies over the weekends, what would u suggest?
     
  10. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    What kind of off roading? Rock crawling, mudding, etc... How seriously?
     
  11. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM
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    Be sure you even need a rear locker if that is the deal breaker. I'm guessing 95% (or more) of people will never engage it. A lot of individuals here would represent the hard core remaining 5% or less. Look for an '09 on up with the auto LSD and that will be more than enough for you I'm sure. Either of the TRD's will have the better interior and niceties. With that said I'd vote for either of the 4 doors. Plenty more options there also. All just IMHO of course.
     
  12. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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    well we more like wood trails and stuff like that
     
  13. Nov 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM
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    we do get a lot of snow tho
     
  14. Nov 27, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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  15. Nov 27, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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    Thank you!!!!! =)
     
  16. Nov 27, 2010 at 5:34 PM
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    You bet. Let us know what you end up getting or if you have any other questions.
     
  17. Nov 27, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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    i'll def will u guys been a lot of help!
     
  18. Nov 28, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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    does this seem like a good deal for you guys?
     

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