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There's Jeeps and then there Tacos

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Tractor Dave, May 16, 2018.

  1. May 16, 2018 at 7:16 AM
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    Tractor Dave

    Tractor Dave [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys, just joined, thought better throw a pic of my Yota. '15 SR5, V6 Auto , You gotta love these trucks! Thanks for looking, always up for suggestions!

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  2. May 16, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    boogie3478

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  3. May 16, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    fmrjeep

    fmrjeep Well-Known Member

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    Nice truck, and nice thread title. I have been a jeep owner for over 10 years, but I already see the new Taco getting a lot more use. It gets way better mileage and is a lot more comfortable.
     
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  4. May 16, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    Greg2017

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    Welcome ................ Sometimes there's Both :thumbsup:

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  5. May 16, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    fmrjeep

    fmrjeep Well-Known Member

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    I still have my jeep as well, but trying to sell it. Too many vehicles in the driveway and my wife isn't getting rid of her commuter car and I'm driving my jetta tdi until it rusts away.
     
  6. May 16, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    ODNAREM

    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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  7. May 16, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    2016Tacoman

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    There 'were' Jeeps until Chrysler bought them.
    That 4.0 was the deal.
    Chrysler came out with the Liberty lol.
    That is no a jeep imo. Just a bought badged name.
    Chrysler might be next to stop making cars.
     
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  8. May 16, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    fmrjeep

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    I personally think that about a lot of the jeep models lately. I understand going to the 4 door wranglers to increase sales, but most of those I come across are a rather disappointing approximation of what a wrangler should/could be.
     
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  9. May 16, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    Welcome OP! As a former Jeep owner, Jeeps are fun but Tacos are so much more functional.

    Or until Fiat bought Chrysler. The TJs were solid and Chrysler introduced the Rubicon. No comments on the JK.
     
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  10. May 16, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    fmrjeep

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    This is the exact reason my wife and I picked up a Taco. I will continue to play around with the TJ until I sell it, but already getting better use out of the Taco and it has only been a bit over a week of ownership for us.
     
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  11. May 16, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    My Jeep is basically the wife's grocery getter does pretty good job of that and she loves it.
    you know what they say "If Momma ant Happy ant Nobody Happy" :D
     
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  12. May 16, 2018 at 1:21 PM
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  13. May 16, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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  14. May 17, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
  15. May 18, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    Tractor Dave

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    OK just so you know,I'm nocking Jeeps,I actually Had a '1988 YJ with a 4' Lift,loved it, Liked Gas!! but I wasn't really using it and like a Idot I threw it on Craigs List way to cheap, was gone in a couple Hours,Stupid me,You can't even get one ,any year, without paying a premium prices Now! Yes I'm jealous you still have yours and a beautiful Taco too.
     
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  16. May 18, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Jckdnls

    Jckdnls Roads less explored

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    Welcome to tw. Did the switch 25 yrs ago been loving it since. More room for camping. More comfy driving down the roads.
     
  17. May 18, 2018 at 5:49 AM
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    Yukon

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    Used to have a '94 YJ and ragged that thing to death. It was a great jeep until the transmission and transfer case blew out driving down 95. It was fixed and sold shortly after.
     
  18. May 18, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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  19. May 18, 2018 at 8:32 AM
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    fmrjeep

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    I have a 99 TJ for sale if you are interested and want to pick it up from Utah. ;)
     
  20. May 18, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    Tractor Dave

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    Correction,I'm NOT Nocking jeeps,Guess I need to proof read first!!!
     

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