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TRD PRO VS ZR2

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brokinarrow, Dec 21, 2017.

  1. Dec 21, 2017 at 10:55 PM
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    Brokinarrow

    Brokinarrow [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thangs and stuff
  2. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:54 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    Y’know. YouTube is full of shills....some offer disclosure, with others it’s a guess. While the ZR2 may in fact be much better than the TRD pro, I’d like to know who’s paying this dudes paycheque before taking his advice. He strikes me as someone reading off cards, and keeping to the prescribed narrative.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2017 at 12:40 AM
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    Jukeboxx13

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    Tacoma can do everything the zr2 can without a front locker and street based "at" tires.

    The zr2 is also ugly as shit.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2017 at 4:37 AM
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    1) zr2 is terribly ugly. Have now seen them on road in several colors. Just an ugly truck. Rounded curvy front half looks like you glued it to a square bed off another truck.

    2) Chevy truck quality is terrible. Gm quality to me is lacking. Have friends who own them and we traded for many. Gm product trucks were always the cheapest, poorest quality 2nd only to old dodge trucks.

    So may have more creature features and capabilities, but I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole. Only way I go domestic small truck is if the ranger raptor is an awesome as it has the potential to be in a few years.
     
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    in 5 years let me know which vehicle still holds value - DOH!
     
  6. Dec 22, 2017 at 6:23 AM
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    ^^^^
    This!
     
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    As already stated, the ZR2 is SIGNIFICANTLY lacking is exterior styling. Also, I don't like that it comes with 17" wheels... Stock offering of 16" is more appropriate for an off road vehicle imo.

    To me, the only benefit the ZR2 has over the TRD Pro... is the diesel engine.
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    Rogues Gambit

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    I only drive manuals, so Taco

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  10. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    I've never been in a single Chevy product that didn't rattle and/or completely fall apart within a few years.

    Also...this looks like hammered ass.

    TLH-2017-Chevrolet-Colorado-ZR2-4x4-V6-i_8ad06e314cd82fb2f2f0ad9d3b74852c9a9b9b9a.jpg
     
  11. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Also makes you wonder why Chebby didn't offer a manual in the ZR2
     
  12. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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    I actually don't think the ZR2 is that bad. Pretty nice, actually. I wonder how many people here would lose their minds if Toyota came out with a triple locked diesel Tacoma. It's cool to see a company make bold moves like this. Hopefully it catches on.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2017 at 7:51 AM
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  14. Dec 22, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    If the ZR2 came with a manual for either engine, it would make my future decisions a bit harder
     
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    Lack of a Manual is what kills it.
     
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    I’m not sure why but Chevy seems to have a hardon for those ugly ass turqouise-green, no frills gauges.

    And the way the dash is molded to the plastic pieces looks like foreskin
     
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    I don’t think so. 95% of buyers don’t care about the transmission. This forum is an exception, not the rule.
     
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  18. Dec 22, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    See, Ford does it right with the Mustang, letting you choose your colors, wonder why others don't follow suit?
     
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    True, but not true. If Government Motors allowed higher up trims of the Colorado Canyons to have Manual instead of the stripper 4x2 models, sure the take rate would be higher
     
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    “Ugly as shit”, “Hammered Ass,” Two Dick references and some dude taking homoerotic selfies with a VW Van.

    Solid.
     
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