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What is the BEST 2nd gen pre 2012 Tacoma??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bodhi armor, Jun 29, 2016.

  1. Jun 29, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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    bodhi armor

    bodhi armor [OP] 02’ Dbl Cab- "The Luck Dragon"

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    I will soon be looking to purchase a low mileage 2nd gen double cab 4x4 w/ a 4.0 v6 pre 2012.
    I would like some opinions on which production year was the very best. IE; fewest recalls, most stylish, most dependable, best features, etc...
    Im going to use it for a DD with some limited trail running and want to get the best truck possible.
    Thanks everyone.
     
  2. Jun 29, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    Flamtap

    Flamtap Well-Known Member

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    Full OME Kit (885s, Dakar Leaf Pack, Nitrochargers F + R)
    2011 has the honeycomb grill, but that's about all I got. Oh, also the later models can have a rear-view camera.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    crashnburn80

    crashnburn80 Vehicle Design Engineer

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    2009+ Off Roads have ATRAC, earlier models do not.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    Breakurnees

    Breakurnees Active Member

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    If you are looking at Sport models, the 08 and earlier have real limited slip while the later models use the brake system to mimic limited slip.
     
  5. Jun 29, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Jerez

    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    08 tbh.

    the sports still had an actual lsd and all models did not have all those "modern" electronic features lol
    all they had was abs...no traction control etc
     

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