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Why not just buy a new Rubicon?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stowayman, Jul 4, 2012.

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  2. Jul 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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  3. Jul 5, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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    Actually I'd rather have an access cab.... swb O/R of course
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    duh

    Ad lib exaggeration for effect much ?
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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    if off-roading is priority, the Rubi has no competition.
     
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    If you have lots and lots of disposable income, get a JEEP...(you will need it).
     
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    ha! i love his buddy..."youre an idiot, what are you doing?"



    btw , what is all this "jeep empty your pocket" deal?


    try follow a 100% stock Jeep around hard Moab trails in a 100% stock Tacoma... make it a Baja series.
     
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  16. Jul 6, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    Just a little of my own experience here. I own a '06 Xterra Off Road, 6MT. I test drove a 2012 Jeep with the new engine, as well as a 2012 Tacoma, both with 6MT transmissions. Do not judge a power train by numbers alone. If I had to rate them, it would go Xterra, Tacoma, Jeep. The 3.6 in the Jeep just didn't have any low or midrange compared to either the Xterra or the Tacoma. It might not be as noticeable in an automatic where the trans would downshift to let the 3.6 rev, but it felt like an under achiever with the 6MT. 0-60 times would seem to substantiate my seat of the pants assessment. I've seen both Xterra and Tacoma's put at about 7.7, while a jeep rubi was 8.1. Not a big difference, but the lack of torque below 3K, where I drive most of the time sure was noticeable. I bought the Tacoma btw :)
     
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    i out wheeled a 4x4 JK in my prerunner, granted...the kid had no idea how to pick a line, but still, he burn half a tank of gas trying to get out.

    if you're gonna rock crawl, go with the JK
     
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    Well... bought a new JK rubicon - 6spd. White... Their forum is cool too...Got it for $30k... getting delivered to my home Sunday... I love new white rubi day... almost a much as new silver taco day... I'll post some pics Sunday :D
     
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    Good point... right out of the shoot the new Rubi is setting me back $30K+ time to raise my rents!:eek:
     
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    Clearly you out drove the kid... 4whl dr... shorter wheel base... lighter vehicle:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
     
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