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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jan 12, 2015 at 10:18 AM
    Fernando

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    Very nice! they look fancy!
     
  2. Jan 12, 2015 at 10:45 AM
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    New design is growing on me!!!

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  3. Jan 12, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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  4. Jan 12, 2015 at 11:17 AM
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    x2. The TRD OR is definitely the best looking version for the 16's
     
  5. Jan 12, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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    I really like the 3rd gen's. Sure the grill is huge, but I love the tan. Once people start seeing them in person everyone will love them. Look at the redesigned 5th gen 4runners. People thought they were hideous and ragged on them for a long time till they came out and now people love them. Toyota isn't selling to TacomaWorld, they are selling to all the DD's and small business owners who need a reliable well made truck.
     
  6. Jan 12, 2015 at 11:30 AM
    916TacoTruck

    916TacoTruck BallzDeep is how I go

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    The front looks like it has a shit eatin grin. That tan is on point. Tailights don't look as nice as current. I do like it a lot, I hope it'll do well.
     
  7. Jan 12, 2015 at 1:57 PM
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    Based on the pics right now I like the new interior a lot... =) haha
     
  8. Jan 12, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    i do not like the new design whatsoever. It was needed to refresh it but i dont like it it at all.
     
  9. Jan 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    It's funny that the press sort of says "eh" to the changes (like the new v6 option and the "better" suspension). And they're saying the Colorado and Canyon are creeping up as real competitors.

    Not crazy about the square look but I don't hate it either.
     
  10. Jan 12, 2015 at 2:48 PM
    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    The real question is...what side is the gas tank on? :D
     
  11. Jan 12, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    I would take the Colorado before new Tacoma. I really like that thing.
     
  12. Jan 12, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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    Overall, very nice looking, and better than the 2nd gens :D

    However, I don't like the low-hanging front bumper (valence?). Makes for a poor approach angle.
     
  13. Jan 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    For you, passenger side. For everyone else, driver side :)
     
  14. Jan 12, 2015 at 3:19 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Ha! You mean center mounted. :D
    Too many nannies/electronics/gadgets for my needs. If I wanted a truck to do the offroading instead of me...I'd get into a different hobby.
     
  15. Jan 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    The TRD OR doesn't have the front air dam. I noticed that in their video.
     
  16. Jan 12, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    Thanks! Can't wait to take these things out for a spin.
     
  17. Jan 12, 2015 at 4:16 PM
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    I agree I think it could have looked better but for the 98% of tacoma owners that are not on this forum the looks are just fine. The re design will sell just as good as the last, it's a Toyota...

    That being said I will stay with my first gen and get a full size Chevy when I need a tow rig haha.
     
  18. Jan 12, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    I think it gets a lot harder with all the bs that's added every year.

    But if the NorCal Nannies have their way, you'll be hucking a VTA bus at Pismo.
     
  19. Jan 12, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
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  20. Jan 12, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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