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Talk me out of getting a Canyon

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Knight405, May 4, 2019.

  1. May 4, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    adock220

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    I sure am. I had a 2002 Tundra before my little sister totaled it. The only complaint I had was that the seat was uncomfortable for long drives. I attribute that mostly to me being vertically challenged lol. And I’ve used CarPlay on a few rentals and it’s just so convenient when using GPS.
     
  2. May 4, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I'm not talking anyone into buying anything
     
  3. May 4, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Not even Applebees specials:notsure:
     
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  4. May 4, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    I like pie.
     
  5. May 4, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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  6. May 4, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    CouchlessPotato

    CouchlessPotato Handcuffed to steering wheels still won firefights

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    You don't buy a truck for its fucking fenders!
    2.5" lift w/35's
    Yes and? ... aaaaand? .... and go buy a Tacoma right now now NOW!!!! BUY A TACOMA!!! JOIN US!!!!
     
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  7. May 4, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    I know someone who has been through two turbos while under warranty with the colorado diesel. So there's that to potentially deal with. None of the trucks you mentioned can hold a candle to Toyota's resale value, which is always a sticking point for me. It would also be hard to convince me they are anywhere near as reliable.

    https://www.coloradofans.com/forums/226-diesel/405327-turbo-failure-poll.html
     
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  8. May 4, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    oconnor

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    Yup, Tacoma's are crap. Enjoy the Canyon.
     
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  9. May 4, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    Mully

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    You sound like your in the market for a Donkey.
     
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  10. May 4, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    I want it
     
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  11. May 4, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    I test drove a Colorado before buying my first Tacoma. It rode very nice and the interior was more functional, but of lesser quality. I couldn't make a deal and decided to test drive my first Toyota truck...ever. It immediently seemed cruder but well built and simple. I bought a silver sky metallic extended cab, long bed with the v6. I was immediately impressed by the power and handling. This was in January in upstate NY. Lately the truck is running terrible between 40 -55 mph after the truck has warmed up for 10 miles or so. It starts to jump, or lurch badly, especially after it drops into 6th gear. Almost like there's water in the gas, or a bad plug. I have about 3500 miles on the truck and the service dept said to wait until my first service, unless it gets worse. I think I have seen there's a history of this in the v6's. Computer refresh etc. What should I do? Kinda bummin' my new 30k plus truck runs like CRAP!!!
     
  12. May 4, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    Take it to the doctor asap.
     
  13. May 4, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    I don’t get how a Toyota can seem cruder than the GM. The Colorado my Father-in-law owns looks like an ill-fitting prototype inside, but that’s just my opinion.

    Hope your Taco woes get resolved.

    Pro Tip:

    You truck will immediately drive better and all issues will resolve themselves by abstaining from TacomaWorld for two full weeks.
     
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  14. May 4, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    He just started his own thread. We should go over there just to fuck with him lol
     
  15. May 4, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    On my way.
     
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    Are you trying to get the whole 3G forum cancelled again? The mods showed us they had such powers recently.
     
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    The rear seating of the Colorado was better thought out, but the plastic glove box was super cheesey, along with the center console.
     
  19. May 4, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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    Your problem sounds like a bad throttle position sensor. Pretty easy to fix but might not trip a check engine light.
     
  20. May 4, 2019 at 8:58 PM
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    CouchlessPotato

    CouchlessPotato Handcuffed to steering wheels still won firefights

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    I was just kidding lol just went over there to tell him to bring it to the dealership
     
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