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Why are Tacomas so popular in Oregon\Washington State?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by notyerbrother, May 16, 2012.

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  1. May 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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    Hey Everyone,

    New member with my first thread here. I just got back from a trip to Longview, Washington to see family. Beautiful area and really got to explore going all the way to Astoria, Oregon following the Columbia river. Being From Illinios I couldn't help but notice all the Tacomas. Very popular compared to Il. Any reason for this? It was nice to see though. Lots of modded up trucks.
     
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  2. May 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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    Cause they're awesome! FTW!
     
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  3. May 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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    I was born in Tacoma so it makes sense that I drive one.
     
    SalmonTaco, May 16, 2012
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  4. May 16, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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    Reliability and great resale value
     
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  5. May 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    Pffft. Try HAWAII! :eek:
     
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  6. May 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    They're smarter over there?
     
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  7. May 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    Have to agree seeing a Tacoma in IL is a not all that common let alone a modded on. I am in a suburb of Chicagoland. Maybe it is that democrats do not like tacoma's. I think the main reason is being raised the in area and how strong the union belief is here.

    Try SoCal.

    All the parts are always for sale in SoCal. That makes up for what you have to deal with living in the area in my eyes.
     
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  8. May 16, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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    Because Oregon/Washington has less rednecks and morons who think your manhood is based on the size of your truck.
     
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  9. May 16, 2012 at 12:01 PM
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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    They're not just popular there. Welcome aboard!
     
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  10. May 16, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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    Same ish everyones doin
    Ditto
     
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  11. May 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM
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  12. May 16, 2012 at 12:14 PM
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    I lived in Tacoma for 2 years, and bought my Taco from Bruce Titus there :)
     
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  13. May 16, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    Washington ain't nuthin compared to Hawaii.
     
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  14. May 16, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    Welcome to the forum from Vermont :wave:
    Tacomas are pretty popular here too.
     
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  15. May 16, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    They are popular - It wasnt until I recently visited a few other states in the midwest and southeast that I realized how common they are here. Maybe there is less of the GM thumpers up here, and more educated consumers? That's a longshot guess.
     
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  16. May 16, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    You think Tacomas are popular here, you should see all the Subarus!
     
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  17. May 16, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    People in Oregon know what trucks kick ass
     
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  18. Oct 6, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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    Pretty popular up here in BC as well. Must be a pacific northwest thing.
    -edit, sorry didnt look at the date. lol
     
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  19. Oct 6, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    Thread resurrected but yes they are quite popular here... This place is beautiful if I was 65 years old...

    Can't wait to go back to CALI
     
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  20. Oct 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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    Agreed. We have one of each in the garage. Both reliable rigs. :D
     
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