Why Should I Get a Second Gen Instead of a First

JKO1998 · Feb 29, 2020

JC15Taco said: ↑

There's another thing, the ABS system is far better on my '15 than it was on my '04. Overall the brakes are superior, once you get used to them.
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No abs > abs

ALI3N_123 · Feb 29, 2020

12TRDTacoma said: ↑

Because timing chain. /thread

There is no quantifiable unit of measure for the word cool around here. If you got the juice then you got it.

You are just kidding about just kidding though.

Plot twist.

Advanced is a relative term. The majority of owners want meat and potatoes type of trucks over the over techie stuff because a lot of people understand that will cause more stuff to break down the line. Even 3rd gen owners want basics but ultimately get the shaft because the Tacoma has crossed over into the, "soccer mom, modern day creature comfort" type amenities. To me advanced in a vehicle means less stuff in it, but it still has a modern type of look to it.

Don't mind me. I'm just spewing crap that makes sense in my mind here.
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By advanced, I meant all the soccer mom creature comforts that come with the 3rd Gen. I guess we’re on the same page

billybop90 · Feb 29, 2020

As so many people have stated it depends on your wants/needs of a vehicle. My 1st gen is my DD and trailblazing truck my wife and I love to 2-track in, 2.7 with a manual 5 speed is loads of fun. My wifes second gen is more for longer trips plus being a 4.0 with a manual 6 speed is a fantastic motor on the hills and never losses its speed when we are going home uphill in the mountains.
I love my little first gennie BUT driving the wife's 2nd Gen I can see why people switch to the newer better machine.
Only thing I truly despised about the 2nd is replacing the knock sensor after a mouse nibble the wire......gawd that was a PITA.

Wyoboypt · Feb 29, 2020

ashris[OP] initial post: ↑

Mainly was looking at first gens just cause I like the way they look, someone suggested I look into second gens- why should I get a second gen instead of a first?
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Cus first gens are hideous, ugly as hell.

PeteSmashh · Mar 1, 2020

Get what you like. 2nd gen’s are bigger, better and newer though.

Accipiter13 · Mar 1, 2020

1GR-FE and the 750F combo are one of the great powertrain combinations.

Wixo · Mar 1, 2020

You shouldnt.

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