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What is 1 thing you don't like about your 1st Gen

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Nowhereman04, Feb 25, 2010.

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  1. Aug 1, 2011 at 6:12 AM
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    Grosbec

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    No complaints my 97 Taco. 334k miles. My son drives it now. I sure like my 2011 TRD
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM
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    1. Clock, dumbest place ever to put a clock.
    2. Seat belts don't retract worth a darn.
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    :confused:
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    Icon coilovers, shocks and springs SPC Upper Control Arms SCS Ray 10’s w/ 265/70R17 BFG KO2’s Leer 100XR shell
    no cruise control
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2011 at 10:25 PM
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    scocar

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    That is an option problem, not a 1st gen problem. My CC rocks...it is totally awesome. I don't know how you live without it.
     
    scocar, Aug 2, 2011
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  6. Aug 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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    ronman737

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    I hate the head rests. I am trying to find some 4runner ones in gray if you guys know of any.
     
    ronman737, Aug 3, 2011
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  7. Aug 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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    the one thing I don't like:

    The fucking clock.

    What genious thought it was a good idea to place the clock in direct line with the steering wheel?!
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    jbrandt

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    I do have a gripe about the CC, though. it seems to downshift quite readily. I'll go over an overpass and it'll downshift. = annoying.
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    for me the most annoying things are in the interior:

    placement of the 4x4 shift knob. I'm lazy and like to flop my right leg to the side when using cruise control and the knob pokes into my knee.

    placement of the clock, blocked from the drivers point of view by the steering wheel.

    2 cup holders are great, but when I have my coffee and water with me I don't really have a place to stash my wallet and phone where I can see them.

    the center console lid is too far back and a pain in the ass to open and fully see the contents inside without twisting my upper torso.
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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    dam same here i hate that i have to pull my seat belt back all the time!
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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    oh yeah,

    the beep tone when locking/unlocking the doors is horribly annoying.

    no way to temporarily disable daytime running lights without installing a switch.

    the doors relock if I unlock them with the key fob and don't open one within a minute or so.
     
    pickuptruckguy, Aug 3, 2011
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  12. Aug 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    I agree with several posters. More room...I'm 6'2/230. Wish it had better ergos for getting in/out and for leg room. I have a manual so that also makes it a little bit more confining. Other than that, nothing. Love it!
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    My truck does none of this, I don't even have DRLs.
     
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  14. Aug 4, 2011 at 5:29 AM
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    I hated it too so I unplugged the piezo alarm to disable it. It is between the battery and the fender and you can disconnect it. Some people cover the hole with tape to muffle the sound. Stand at the fender and hit the lock/unlock button and you will find it easily.
     
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  15. Aug 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM
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    awesome...I believe Yoda would say something like "to do list, it is added"
     
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  16. Aug 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM
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    huh, you the original owner? maybe the prev owner disabled all of these? or maybe it was just an option some people paid extra for because they thought they were going to be better than the next guy.
     
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  17. Aug 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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    Oil filter location and all the plastic stuff in the interior
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2011 at 11:51 PM
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    1. Just remove the skid plate. It's a lot easier for the whole procedure to do everything from underneath.
    2. Buy a 2nd gen, then report back.
     
    scocar, Aug 4, 2011
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  19. Aug 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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    Only complaints I have are:
    1. MPG could be a bit better
    2. It wasn't free
    3. Mine didn't come with a locker

    Honestly, I love everything about my truck. It might be thirsty when it comes to MPGs, but I didn't buy a Hybrid, I bought a truck. That's to be expected.
     
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  20. Aug 7, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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    HA yea just go buy a new truck LOL
     
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