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Reasons Why You bought a Taco?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacOffRoad11, Feb 3, 2012.

  1. Feb 3, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    kogary

    kogary Well-Known Member

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    At least it's not one of the impulse buys I regret. :)
     
  2. Feb 3, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    TacoDawgfan

    TacoDawgfan Hunker Down You Hairy Dawg!

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    Value, mpg's not great but better than my Hemi Ram, wanted something smaller, reliability, looks, and always wanted one.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    Darth_Yota

    Darth_Yota I intend to live forever, or die trying.

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    Ain’t good’nuff for insta
    Besides the fact they are an awesome looking truck, run great, have a very helpful company behind them, and I needed it for work and where I live, it's the only car I've ever wanted. Can't haul 1000 of asphalt shingles and nails, along with all my tools in a Lamborghini!...



    I shouldn't have to explain myself. I'm sure you all know what I mean
     
  4. Feb 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    udy2554

    udy2554 NORTHERN RED-NECK

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    My '03 v10 F250 got 7-10mpgs and my '89 K5 Blazer on 38's got 12mpg. (I really miss her:()

    The Toy saves me $300 a month between gas and payment.:yay:

    The Toy is definitely growing on me. I love driving her, she is quite "Sporty":p (Pardon the pun)
     
  5. Feb 3, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    Khaos

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    I've had horrible experience with Nissan and the interior in the Frontier is atrocious. The Dodge Dakota and Ford Ranger are a joke. The Suzuki Equator is a rebadged frontier.

    The Tacoma is the best looking, most comfortable and most reliable truck on the market IMHO. The Tundra is awesome, but I really dont need a fullsize and dont want to pay for the gas.

    I'd rather have a 4x4, and possibly a DC. If I was to sell my Tacoma, I'd either get a 4x4 2ndgen or a 4x4 4Runner.
     
  6. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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    Cmurder

    Cmurder 2011 TX TRD Offroad

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    nothing cool
    love the look of the tacoma. needed something for KS winter snow storms. i work at a hospital and there are no "snow days" in the medical field. also, bought a house and needed something to haul things around. and, i can load up 4 people in the truck. damn.. i guess i have a lot of reasons

    bonus: it looks badass
     
  7. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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    JEP

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    What else is there???? No really, it's the only midsize truck worth buying. Colorado is GM crap and Nissans are well Nissans and the Ranger is completely out of it's league, hence it's death. It gets good MPG for a truck and has just enough space for what I need, although a full 48" between the wheel wells would have been nice.
     
  8. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    PinkTaco24

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    5100s all around -- 1.75 fronts, 1.5 aal, spidertraxs, grillcraft mx, derped scoop & badges, AVID step bars....need.more.money.
    Cause I got hard every time I saw one on the street.

    :jerkoff:
     
  9. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM
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    sonocotaco

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    I just always wanted a Toyota Tacoma. Never even considered another brand. I was dead set on getting the little green Prerunner or 4x4 1st gen, but the 2nd gen came out by the time I bought.
     
  10. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    SpeedBlueTaco0502

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    Because it was going to be my next vehicle after owning a 2004 Jeep Wrangler...and I went to 2wd because insurance and gas was going to be cheaper...and the fact, my Wrangler had issues! Also the fact I baught a small house and my Wrangler couldn't hold the items I wanted...for example...old arcade machines....but I don't have those yet do I? LOL But I need it for my Dog, My house, and everyday life...

    [​IMG]
    My old Jeep
     
  11. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    sonocotaco

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    It also looks the best. Better looking than the Frontier, esp. looking from behind.
     
  12. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot

    SOSHeloPilot My 1st Muscle Car

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    Missing My Last Tacoma --- Had 11 Toyota trucks in the past and many other Toyota cars too.
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    Quality, size & price.
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  13. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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    SpeedBlueTaco0502

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    I known a lot of guys that had Frontiers...and the second year owning them, they start falling apart...example...dash...anything....
     
  14. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    Sq0nk

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    Wanted the Raptor but it wouldn't fit in my garage :( Next choice was the Tacoma as the Ranger and Colorado weren't ever an option.

    Overall still happy but I wish I had a bigger garage.
     
  15. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Toyota is doing their homework. Nobody else can wake up! Just got "Flipped" by 2 old ladies in an Aveo. I knew this truck would be slow...but. I LOVE this truck and it looks like everyone else does, too!

    [​IMG][​IMG] One of these might help. He, he.
     
  16. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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    georgeandkanoa

    georgeandkanoa the point is simply this

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    Cause my work partner told me to
     
  17. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

    THExBUSxDRIVER Victory is reserved...

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    Not enough.
    I seriously didnt know what I was doing. I just needed to get rid of my Dakota....lol :)
     
  18. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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    georgeandkanoa

    georgeandkanoa the point is simply this

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    Are you on airliners .com
     
  19. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    NewSchool19

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    And I got it for a steal!!

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  20. Feb 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

    THExBUSxDRIVER Victory is reserved...

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    Not enough.
    hmmm I can't recall.
     

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