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Who actually likes their 3rd gen?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2GRFKS, Jul 4, 2022.

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Satisfaction Level of the 3rd gen Tacoma

  1. 5:Perfect midsize truck

    343 vote(s)
    32.4%

  2. 4:Good truck with some quirks, no current competitor offers enough capability to make a change

    576 vote(s)
    54.4%

  3. 3:Decent truck, sometimes contemplate making a switch

    92 vote(s)
    8.7%

  4. 2:Overrated truck,considering a switch in the near future

    29 vote(s)
    2.7%

  5. 1:Bad truck: regret the purchase, would buy something else if given the chance to go back

    8 vote(s)
    0.8%

  6. I’m moving on from the 3rd gen because it doesn’t suite my lifestyle anymore(kids etc.)

    11 vote(s)
    1.0%
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  1. Jul 5, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    AmateurTaco1313 Next truck will be a Hilux

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    Enough for now
    I mean I definitely wish I could test drive a Rivian or Hummer EV truck through the desert and see if I like how it handles……..
     
    AmateurTaco1313, Jul 5, 2022
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  2. Jul 5, 2022 at 5:47 PM
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    cubie

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    So are we liking or hating the third gens now?
     
    cubie, Jul 5, 2022
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  3. Jul 5, 2022 at 5:51 PM
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    Issues like?
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  4. Jul 5, 2022 at 5:53 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Not exclusive to Tacoma’s.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  5. Jul 5, 2022 at 5:55 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Neither.

    We all love the third gens!
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  6. Jul 5, 2022 at 5:56 PM
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    cubie

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    I’ve had none of these problems. Just because it’s happened to a few trucks, doesn’t mean it happened to all of them. The poll in this thread indicates that.
     
    cubie, Jul 5, 2022
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  7. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM
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    saint277

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    ya you must be talking about a different truck as non of us have had these problems. What EXACTLY have you been doing to your transmission that gave it Aids?
     
    saint277, Jul 5, 2022
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  8. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:04 PM
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    Ac leak? What’s that?

    How many trucks are affected though?
    Just because you saw a few on TW, means nothing. There are many, many happy Tacoma owners.

    My buddies trucks and my truck don’t have any of those issues by the way.

    No manufacturer is perfect, just the way it is. Toyota/Lexus is definitely the best bet.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  9. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:04 PM
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    100%.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  10. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    saint277

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    Bro I'm just trying to find out why your tacoma has Aids.....
     
    saint277, Jul 5, 2022
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  11. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    saint277

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    Also 91% of the people here disagree with you.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    Of course you are entitled to your opinion, we all are. But calling Tacoma’s little quirks “issues” is not right IMO of course.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 5, 2022
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  13. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    saint277

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    Who dis?
     
    saint277, Jul 5, 2022
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  14. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:09 PM
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    I think they were trying to convince you they are entitled to their own opinion as well. Should I not like my truck because you tell me I shouldnt, or should you like your truck because we tell you, you should.
     
    perterra, Jul 5, 2022
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  15. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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    Haha!
     
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  16. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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    :goingcrazy:
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    Uhhh, well said...
     
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  18. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:24 PM
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    Honestly have mixed feelings about my turd gen. Its so bulky and has so many onboard nanny features.
    Feel like the double cab looks like an SUV
    Really wanted a first gen, the size, reputation and looks are unparalleled.

    i dont have the money to trade for a 3rd gen ACLB either…however, it is a sturdy ass vehicle so i’ll prob keep it till the wheels fall off

    7BBB96C6-795C-4795-8797-3109699B0194.jpg
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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    Bug shield, tint, bug screen, just the beginning.
    I didn’t like the 3 rd gen at first I had a 2015 SR5 but know I have a 2017 SR it has a better turning radius though, love it so far rides better too thanks
     
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  20. Jul 5, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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