1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Tacoma Stalking, er...uh, Spotting, with Charlie™ (3rd Gen Edition)!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PennSilverTaco, Dec 25, 2016.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM
    #241
    Resqu2

    Resqu2 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2012
    Member:
    #82166
    Messages:
    330
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    SW VA
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tacoma TRD Off-road
    AVS Aeroskin bug shield, TufSkinz tailgate letters, tinted windows, Undercover Ultraflex bed cover.
    Best thing about this new safety stuff is setting my cruise control and letting my vehicle follow with traffic and not having to slow down and speed up. Set it and forget it. The lane departure stuff is annoying and turned off. The backup camera is a necessity on all my vehicles.
     
  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 2:59 PM
    #242
    snickers

    snickers My heaping pile of shit

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2017
    Member:
    #236679
    Messages:
    1,160
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD 4x4 DCSB OR Cement
  3. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:00 PM
    #243
    stun gun

    stun gun Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2016
    Member:
    #202729
    Messages:
    14,049
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaronski
    Vehicle:
    Tacomas.
    17 4X4 sr5spd/01 LT sr5spd
    So then it would be fair to say that they love you unconditionally?
     
    tcjacado likes this.
  4. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:01 PM
    #244
    RocketTaco

    RocketTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2018
    Member:
    #272306
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 SR Access Cab V6
    The safety features are certainly not worth going into debt for, ideally they should never be needed. The adaptive cruise control is a convenience, and again not worth going into debt for.
     
    daddy_o likes this.
  5. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:02 PM
    #245
    elduder

    elduder Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2015
    Member:
    #166771
    Messages:
    1,851
    Gender:
    Male
    Van WA
    Vehicle:
    2019 Voodoo Blue Tundra TRD Pro
    The adaptive cruise has grown on me, if I had an auto I would consider it a very nice feature.
     
  6. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:02 PM
    #246
    Grossomotto

    Grossomotto Complete 3rd Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2018
    Member:
    #247175
    Messages:
    8,431
    39.9526° N, 75.1652° W
    Vehicle:
    2017 4WDV6LB6MT
    Buy a 2017
     
    tcjacado and stun gun like this.
  7. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:08 PM
    #247
    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #168380
    Messages:
    5,473
    Bossier City, La
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Sport, Inferno, w/tech package
    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    May as well keep the 2010. His parents want him to have the safety stuff. Why get a truck payment and still dont have the safety features?
     
    PennSilverTaco[OP] likes this.
  8. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:16 PM
    #248
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2014
    Member:
    #134007
    Messages:
    65,723
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Charlie
    Central Bucks, Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2010 Zombie Truck
    In 2015 alone, I had three accidents, two of which were NOT my fault. I was rear-ended by a texting driver in March 2015, I rear-ended a Mustang going like 5 MPH in August 2015, and a drunk driver sideswiped me in October 2015. Between August 2015 and May 2018, I've had a few minor fender-benders. This is why my parents want me to get a vehicle with TSS or something similar.
     
  9. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:17 PM
    #249
    Edgar

    Edgar Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2018
    Member:
    #264887
    Messages:
    616
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD OR 2wd DCSB MGM
    Not worth it to me. I have lane departure off all the time. The blind spot monitoring is cool but I made it just fine without it for 15 years. It’s there and all new vehicles are heading that way but if i could pick to get a model without that stuff I would.
     
  10. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:18 PM
    #250
    TeecoTaco

    TeecoTaco Liberty Biberty

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2017
    Member:
    #211739
    Messages:
    10,567
    SW Ontario
    Vehicle:
    16 Taco DCSB TRD Sport 6MT
    Modified the level of gas in the tank
    Charlie...keep your truck that you love. In 10 yrs you'll kick yourself in the ass for selling it. Save for a house. At the pace you're going you will then be able to look out into your driveway and see your 09 beside the next gen.

    Good work :thumbsup:
     
    TacomaUSA likes this.
  11. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:26 PM
    #251
    Norsemanvike

    Norsemanvike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2018
    Member:
    #244562
    Messages:
    5,210
    Gender:
    Male
    Escondido, CA
    Vehicle:
    '18 Sport 4x4, DblCb, ShBd, BBP
    I like my '18s TSS. It's come on just a few times, but and has slowed my down a bit faster than I normally would have. It would have kicked in on your fault accident, but would have done nothing on the other two.
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2018
  12. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:38 PM
    #252
    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #168380
    Messages:
    5,473
    Bossier City, La
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Sport, Inferno, w/tech package
    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    TSS would not have done anything to help with two of those situations. The mustang I don't know about, possibly.
     
    tcjacado likes this.
  13. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:43 PM
    #253
    Midknight

    Midknight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2016
    Member:
    #196733
    Messages:
    1,906
    Gender:
    Male
    Western Canada
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Off-Road
    I've had a 2018 for about 8 months now and have had TSS kick in twice:

    The first time was when someone cut me off. As I was slamming on the brakes the system gave an audible noise, but from what I could tell didn't interfere with how I was braking.

    The second time I was driving on the highway and the cars in front of me had stopped. I thought they were slowing not coming to a complete stop so I wasn't braking too hard. This time the system warned me before I started applying more braking pressure but I don't think it braked for me.

    The system seems to work, though I wouldn't want to test it without braking myself though haha

    As to your question, it's down to how you feel about it I guess. I totaled my 16 when someone ran through a stop sign. Not sure if TSS would have prevented that, but I guess I'll never know. I don't drive any different with it than I did without it. Honestly the biggest pro for me in driving an 18 vs my 16 is the auto rear window and the auto high beams.

    The biggest downside to me is the potential issues when modifying the suspension (ie lifting the truck).
     
  14. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:47 PM
    #254
    Skidog1

    Skidog1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2016
    Member:
    #191190
    Messages:
    699
    Gender:
    Male
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    2016 Black TRD 4x4 Sport DCLB
    Keep your truck and the extra money. Newer is nice and maybe very slightly safer. Maybe not if it doesn't prove itself.
     
  15. Nov 23, 2018 at 3:47 PM
    #255
    Extra Hard Taco

    Extra Hard Taco Survivor of the winter of misery and death.

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2017
    Member:
    #232419
    Messages:
    4,078
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    R.J.
    Clown World
    Vehicle:
    2012 Tacoma TRD
    ARB Bumper, SOS sliders, rear bumper, and skid plate. OME Lift. Some other stuff.
  16. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:08 PM
    #256
    mynewtoy

    mynewtoy I like men

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2011
    Member:
    #55023
    Messages:
    2,559
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    greg
    Mississippi
    Vehicle:
    09 double cab 4x4
    Detriot locker rear ARB air locker front 4.56 gears OME 3" lift, SPC uca's , moto metal 951 wheels 315/75/r16 Treadwright guard dogs, homemade front plate bumper with smittybilt 9.5k winch, homemade skids, homemade Bed bars, Mobtown offroad high clearance rear bumper with tire carrier, Homemade rock sliders , U-bolt flip, Wheeler's super bumps, BORA 1" wheel spacers , Black headlight mod , black tail lights, Satoshi Grill , autoPage C3 RS-665 alarm with remote start, flowmaster 40 series exhaust, cruise control,bed/ground effect lights, wet okole seat covers, tinted,windows, weather tech floor mats, AVS vent shades, debadged, hidden cobra 19 cb, 7" offroad lights behind grill, rear diff breather relocate, abs kill switch
    My wife’s 2018 highlander has TSS. I hate everything except the blind spot monitoring it sort of works but I have made it just fine without it so far

    The adaptative cruise control slows down way way way to early even on the lowest setting

    The lane departure monitoring is fucking scary and fights you trying to change lanes without a blinker on.

    Keep the truck you have if all you want is TSS
     
    Slick Taco likes this.
  17. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:16 PM
    #257
    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #168380
    Messages:
    5,473
    Bossier City, La
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Sport, Inferno, w/tech package
    Factory Blackout package, Soft roll up bed cover, Cheap seat covers, Front and rear dash cam, AVS in channel vent visors
    The good thing about the Tacoma is the Lane departure on it is just a warning. It does not correct you like the Highlander does. Also, it's a simple press to turn it off anyway.
     
    mynewtoy[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:23 PM
    #258
    mynewtoy

    mynewtoy I like men

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2011
    Member:
    #55023
    Messages:
    2,559
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    greg
    Mississippi
    Vehicle:
    09 double cab 4x4
    Detriot locker rear ARB air locker front 4.56 gears OME 3" lift, SPC uca's , moto metal 951 wheels 315/75/r16 Treadwright guard dogs, homemade front plate bumper with smittybilt 9.5k winch, homemade skids, homemade Bed bars, Mobtown offroad high clearance rear bumper with tire carrier, Homemade rock sliders , U-bolt flip, Wheeler's super bumps, BORA 1" wheel spacers , Black headlight mod , black tail lights, Satoshi Grill , autoPage C3 RS-665 alarm with remote start, flowmaster 40 series exhaust, cruise control,bed/ground effect lights, wet okole seat covers, tinted,windows, weather tech floor mats, AVS vent shades, debadged, hidden cobra 19 cb, 7" offroad lights behind grill, rear diff breather relocate, abs kill switch
    Do you have to turn it off every time you restart the truck?
     
  19. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:27 PM
    #259
    Vanderjdm

    Vanderjdm Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2018
    Member:
    #253101
    Messages:
    560
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 Off Road
    5% Tint, ARE V-Series w/ Yack Rack, Ebay Grill, Emblem Black Out Kit, Bumpershellz, Predator Tube Steps, Radioknobs by Tacowiede, Kicker Speaker Upgrade
    The adaptive cruise control is awesome if you spend a lot of time on the highway. Not worth a big new car payment though if your current ride is meeting your needs.
     
    mynewtoy likes this.
  20. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:27 PM
    #260
    RocketTaco

    RocketTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2018
    Member:
    #272306
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 SR Access Cab V6
    Mine stays off
     
    daddy_o and mynewtoy[QUOTED] like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top