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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 4, 2022 at 2:32 PM
    #61
    StandardTaco

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    I like mine. It's plenty fast enough for me, I'm not trying to race anyone.
     
    StandardTaco, Jul 4, 2022
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  2. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    networkraptor

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    Looks like another 2nd gener made a troll account.
     
    networkraptor, Jul 4, 2022
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  3. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    shotgunbilly420

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    shotgunbilly420 OG Owner 249+ mi club/Tacoma enthusiast

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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    I like my third gen 2017 . Bought it brand new 4mi on odm and been modding it ever since, now I have 165k miles on it and no issues drive it every day

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    shotgunbilly420, Jul 4, 2022
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  4. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:52 PM
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    zoo truck

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    No complaints here. Trucks been great. I came from a gen 1 4.7 tundra, and this truck is every bit as good, and better....plenty enough power for my needs, and a transmission thats spot on that gets a 1/3 more gas mileage than that tundra. Only feature, i wish the tacoma had a 4' wide bed, it'd be perfect.
     
    zoo truck, Jul 4, 2022
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  5. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    elmontemike

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    elmontemike Well-Known Member

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    I love my 3rd Gen. I sold my 2015 to buy a 2018. I had to pick her up 800 miles from my house. We have a lot of adventures and fun together. I really hoping this is my last truck I will ever need to buy.

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    elmontemike, Jul 4, 2022
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  6. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    Taco1004

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    Taco1004 Boats Hoes and Fishy Tacos!!

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    Love mine!!

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    Taco1004, Jul 4, 2022
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  7. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    Junkhead

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    I absolutely love mine and will be keeping her till the wheels fall off.

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    Junkhead, Jul 4, 2022
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  8. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Over 6 years in mine. I like it. It’s in for the long haul.
     
    Tacospike, Jul 4, 2022
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  9. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    zoo truck

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    Geez, after spending all that you better like it.
     
    zoo truck, Jul 4, 2022
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  10. Jul 4, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    RIX TUX

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    A follow up would be what would you like more than a TACOMA in the same class?
     
    RIX TUX, Jul 4, 2022
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  11. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    vivid02

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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    Like mine but don’t love it …..yet.

    Getting there though.

    Hardest part will be converting it from auto to manual 10 years from now. Then I will love it. :D
     
    vivid02, Jul 4, 2022
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  12. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Built for right hand drive?

    All gen Tacoma’s were designed and built in North America.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 4, 2022
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  13. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:05 PM
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    zoo truck

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    Can't understand with the auto in these trucks get such a bad rap. They operate the same as my gen1 tundra with more od.
     
    zoo truck, Jul 4, 2022
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  14. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    TacoTime55

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    It's my first new Truck purchase.

    Glad I went with a Toyota!

    I'm very happy with my Midnight Black Sport...I keep spending money on upgrades/add-ons.

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    Last edited: Jul 4, 2022
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  15. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    RIX TUX

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  16. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    I know tacoma's were built in San Antonio until 2020 and now in Mexico.

    The Hilux in Austraila and other countries is built with the gas tank on the left side. The reason we end up with the "Tacoma lean" is because all the weight is on the left side with the driver and fuel tank. I rather have my fuel tank on the right side to balance my fat ass.
     
    SF Defender, Jul 4, 2022
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  17. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM
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    snickers

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    snickers My new, overpriced heaping pile of shit

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    snickers, Jul 4, 2022
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  18. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    Yes, I said RHD. You have been around the block and know what I am talking about. Tacomas were not fully designed in North America. It is a Toyota Hilux with an American spin.
     
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  19. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    Did you read what I wrote? Please read the second sentence.
     
    Junkhead, Jul 4, 2022
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  20. Jul 4, 2022 at 3:19 PM
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    I read it and edited my post.
     
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