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Poll: Are you happy with your Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BenWA, Jan 26, 2011.

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Are you happy with your Taco?

  1. Are you kiddin me? I frickin love my Taco!

    3,012 vote(s)
    66.9%

  2. I like most things about it but there are some things I hate.

    1,279 vote(s)
    28.4%

  3. Neither here nor there, it's just a truck that I drive.

    77 vote(s)
    1.7%

  4. I dislike a lot of things about it, but there are a few things about it that I really like.

    80 vote(s)
    1.8%

  5. Absolute piece of isht, I would never buy another one in a million years.

    55 vote(s)
    1.2%
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  1. Jan 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM
    #1
    BenWA

    #1
    BenWA [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure a million threads like this already exist, but in general, are you pleased or displeased with your Tacoma?

    I know a lot of us love our trucks to death, but I have also read a number of posts of people who are not happy with their Tacos for one reason or another.

    So where do you stand?




    P.s. this poll applies to both 1st and 2nd gen owners.......

    :)
     
    BenWA, Jan 26, 2011
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  2. Jan 26, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    paintdiddy

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    paintdiddy Machine gun shits

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    If my truck was totaled or stolen i would buy the same thing.not to many options for midsize pickups.
     
    paintdiddy, Jan 26, 2011
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  3. Jan 26, 2011 at 5:44 PM
    #3
    brettb

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    My heart breaks if my baby gets damaged in any way :(




































    OF COURSE I LOVE MY TACOMA!
     
    brettb, Jan 26, 2011
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  4. Jan 26, 2011 at 5:48 PM
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    TallyCast

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    Dave
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    I'm shopping for a replacement taco. My current 1999 has almost 170K on it.
     
    TallyCast, Jan 26, 2011
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  5. Jan 26, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    chaotichoax

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    chaotichoax Well-Known Member

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    I am happy with mine thus far
     
    chaotichoax, Jan 26, 2011
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  6. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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    trd09

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    Love the truck. I picked option one because there are a few things I would "change", not "hate".
     
    trd09, Jan 26, 2011
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  7. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    Jefenator

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    Jefenator Taco Truck Noob

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    I'll tell you after 100 000 miles...
     
    Jefenator, Jan 26, 2011
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  8. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM
    #8
    Mmelaney

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    Mmelaney Well-Known Member

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    I love the truck...... BUT

    Loud fan, loud wiper motor, weird ticking engine, axle wrap.....

    BUT I love it
     
    Mmelaney, Jan 26, 2011
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  9. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:23 PM
    #9
    Jbizz

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    Jeremy
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    Icon front coilover set up, tinted windows and tail lights, debadged, 8k hid headlights
    i love it so much but ive always wanted a subaru so hopefully ill get one in the next few years
     
    Jbizz, Jan 26, 2011
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  10. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    dragon129

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    dragon129 Mod wannabee

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    No mods
    All in all, the truck's great. Hell, even the squirrels like it so much one decided to climb into the engine compartment and chew through a fuel line and gnaw on a few wires while he was there. Luckily, as soon as I started it up, the ABS light stared at me and I smelled the gas so it ran for about 5 seconds before I shut it down. That could have been disastrous.
     
    dragon129, Jan 26, 2011
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  11. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    HondaGM

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    HondaGM, Jan 26, 2011
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  12. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:33 PM
    #12
    toyotatacomaTRD

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    I drive the Tacoma, my wife drives the Subaru.. I'll be honest, the build quality on the Subaru isn't that great. Every time I close the door, I feel like I am going to break it. Road noise is really loud. Decent car, but i am way happier with the Tacoma..
     
    toyotatacomaTRD, Jan 26, 2011
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  13. Jan 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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    kprstaco

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    First truck I've ever owned, and only had it about 2 months now. So far I'm pretty happy with it.

    Was looking at Mitsubishi Evolution, but then I couldn't fit my bikes in the back. Maybe some day.
     
    kprstaco, Jan 26, 2011
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  14. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    duckcmdr

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    duckcmdr If it flies it dies!!

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    ARB Winch Bumper, Cabelas trial gear 2 mats, Wade vent shades, rear TSB, Toytec TSB AAL ,5100's set to 0,886 coils w/top plate 285/75/16 Treadwright at on Raceline Raptors, Toytec Diff drop, Bud Built Skids,Total Chaos LCA Skids,Devil horns,LED Dome Light,Scan Gauge, Rear Diff Breather, Revenge Fab Sliders. XRC 8 winch, Safari Snorkel, KC Daylighters 100 watt, Redline hood Struts & ez-down tailgate, G-stop extended SS brake lines,Homeroshi front grill and snorkle grill, relentless fab hc rear bumper
    If I didn't like it I would not have bought it?:rolleyes:
     
    duckcmdr, Jan 26, 2011
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  15. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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    ETaco23

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    I love it! except for the stupid Front Diff. growling/vibe! Its soo annoying!
    Should here from toyota tomorrow though...
     
    ETaco23, Jan 26, 2011
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  16. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    BenWA

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    BenWA [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yes, my thoughts exactly. If it wasn't for the front diff vibes I would be 100% happy (well, and if it got better mpg too).
     
    BenWA, Jan 26, 2011
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  17. Jan 26, 2011 at 8:46 PM
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    Lebber32

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    6'procomp suspension, 3" body, air bags in the rear, 20 " rims, 33" Terra grapplers,
    I like my truck alot but it could be a whole hell of alot better. V8s get the same or better mileage......REALLY!!! The truck is awesome looking but drive quality is average, road noise sucks.
     
    Lebber32, Jan 26, 2011
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  18. Jan 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    intrudn86

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    Love it! It's my third Toyota Truck and I would never buy anything but another Toy. First one I drove it 265000, second one had 190000... and I've now got 67000 on this one. Gonna run it into the ground and get another.
     
    intrudn86, Jan 26, 2011
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  19. Jan 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM
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    stmpjmpr

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    80k miles later and I LOVE my truck,,,
     
    stmpjmpr, Jan 26, 2011
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  20. Jan 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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    Jbizz

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    really wat kind? i was lookin into gettin wrx or sti in the future
     
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