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Why a pickup truck?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Hotdog, Jun 3, 2008.

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Why did you decide on a truck?

  1. Looks

    60 vote(s)
    8.0%

  2. Ride height

    37 vote(s)
    4.9%

  3. Offroad ability

    133 vote(s)
    17.6%

  4. Need to haul stuff in bed

    377 vote(s)
    50.0%

  5. Towing capacity

    27 vote(s)
    3.6%

  6. Other - State in the comments

    93 vote(s)
    12.3%

  7. I'm too fat for a car.

    27 vote(s)
    3.6%
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  1. Dec 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM
    #101
    MAXTacoma

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    At first I didn't even want a Tacoma, I had a 4Runner and went to get the oil changed, started looking at the 4Runners and like them. Couldn't afford the one I wanted so the dealer suggested a Tacoma. I compared and ended up buying the Tacoma. Since the day I drove it home I havent regretted it. It is awsome towing the boat and quads. If stuff gets wet or dirty boating or riding the quads I can put all of it in the bed, shut the lid and not worry about it till I get home. The back seats fold down flat which is great for the dogs. I can take my bed cover off and use it to go get firewood which I do alot. Overall I wouldn't be driving anything other than a Toyota Tacoma.
     
    MAXTacoma, Dec 2, 2009
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  2. Dec 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM
    #102
    yotarob2005

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    yotarob2005 Kiss My IFS

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    no cars are for girls option? I vote all of the above.
     
    yotarob2005, Dec 15, 2009
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  3. Dec 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM
    #103
    Rucas

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    Rucas 1st gen

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    all of the above...
     
    Rucas, Dec 15, 2009
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  4. Dec 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM
    #104
    4low2go

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    Other - Combo of good ride height, 4x4, need to haul stuff and/or tow a trailer, having a cool toy, and tired of borrrowing the wife's Sante Fe.
     
    4low2go, Dec 15, 2009
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  5. Dec 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM
    #105
    08WhiteTRD

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    It was pretty much all of the above for me. I had a Ford Focus before this truck. Great little car. Bought it when I first joined the Air Force. Had it for a little over four years. Got through pretty much everything I put it through. Then I got stationed in Alaska. I tried to get to a pretty back woods ski resort one day and it couldn't make it up the hill. Bought the truck two weeks later.
     
    08WhiteTRD, Dec 15, 2009
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  6. Dec 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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    jandrews

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    Already had a car. Wanted a truck. Now want another car to go with these two. Going to have to wait on that. No $$.
     
    jandrews, Dec 15, 2009
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  7. Dec 15, 2009 at 5:10 PM
    #107
    kg4ghn

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    x2
     
    kg4ghn, Dec 15, 2009
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  8. Dec 15, 2009 at 5:38 PM
    #108
    elliott.estes

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    I bought my Tacoma for a few reasons. It's the best looking and over all truck out there and I needed a truck to carry my DJ equipment!
     
    elliott.estes, Dec 15, 2009
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  9. Dec 15, 2009 at 6:05 PM
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    V-TRAIN

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    DEMELLO ROCK CRUSHER SLIDERS, PIAA LIGHTS, TSB 4 LEAF PACK, CBI OFFROAD REAR BUMPER LINEXED, CBI OFFROAD FRONT BUMPER LINEXED, REAR 5100's, 1.5" TSB AAL, ICON EXTENDED TRAVEL COILOVERS @ 3", TOTAL CHAOS UCA's, HELLA MICRO DRIVING LIGHTS, IPOD INTERFACE, THULE ROOF RACK, UWS SLIM LINE BLACK TOOL BOX, 17" BBS RD TRUCK WHEELS, GOODYEAR WRANGLER DURATRAC IN 285/70/17
    hauling junk
     
    V-TRAIN, Dec 15, 2009
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  10. Dec 15, 2009 at 10:18 PM
    #110
    ColtsTRD

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    All of thee above :laugh: j/k...I fish and camp alot so the bed space is what I need
     
    ColtsTRD, Dec 15, 2009
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  11. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:12 AM
    #111
    j83soldier

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    anti lock brake disable mod, fogtime anytime mod, Leer Topper, all pro plate bumper, toytec 3 inch lift, bfg AT, rims, piaa 5100's, some double din head unit (cant remember), warn 8000 winch, DO sliders, hacked frame to fit full size spare, thule and yakima roof racks
    compisation for other small things?!? Maybe its just me
     
    j83soldier, Dec 16, 2009
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  12. Dec 16, 2009 at 1:25 AM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    why a truck????


    why does isocoee still have his man card and still be allowed to be a part of this forum, let alone a mod now??? its been 1 1/2 years....geez.....:D
     
    The_Hodge, Dec 16, 2009
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  13. Dec 16, 2009 at 1:44 AM
    #113
    EquinsuOcha

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    Well, because a 6 foot hotdog suit needs a truck bed. Lsocoee doesn't tolerate wrinkles caused by the backseat of a Honda Civic.
     
    EquinsuOcha, Dec 16, 2009
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  14. Dec 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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    AZCOMA

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    AZCOMA where can't I go?

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    all of the reasons above and cars are for chicks. lol jk
     
    AZCOMA, Dec 16, 2009
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  15. Dec 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM
    #115
    Afwrestler1986

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    Gray wire, Some lights in the bed area, and some character marks throughout.
    All except the fat part.
     
    Afwrestler1986, Dec 16, 2009
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  16. Dec 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM
    #116
    NeoMoose

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    NeoMoose Possibly Batman

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    Has everything to do with the fact that it speaks to my inner redneck.
     
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  17. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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    SunDevilTacoma

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    I've always been a truck guy too. I can remember going back as far as 8th grade thinking I want a truck instead of a car. I had an SUV for 3 1/2 years and jumped at the chance to get back into a truck. Thus now I have my Tacoma!
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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    THXEY

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    the first reason was surfing... its just easier to lug around boards and theyre big and strong so thats why my parents got me a truck... and they know that toyotas last forever so thats how i got the taco but i have a feeling that if i never joined this site my truck would be bone stock right now and i wouldnt be taking fabrication, welding, and auto classes :cool:
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
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    jtav2002

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    I plan on getting a boat this coming summer, so I needed something to tow and the Impala SS I previously had didn't really fit that bill. Decided I'd rather have a pick up rather than an SUV so I can easily throw stuff like crab pots, etc. in the back. Also the 4wd will be handy for winter.
     
    jtav2002, Dec 16, 2009
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  20. Dec 16, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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    Mark C.

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    Mark C. If you want it bad, you usually get it bad!

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    I got a truck again in '95 after my wife got pissed at me hauling leaves, brush, and "stuff" in the cargo area of my '85 4-Runner! Made it really tough to see when you opened the windows and cracked the tail window!
     
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