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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. May 31, 2022 at 1:11 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    That’s what A/C is for!
     
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  2. May 31, 2022 at 4:24 AM
    pearing

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    You must not own a Tacoma... weakest AC I have ever had. My Sienna? That thing could freeze the nuts off a penguin, but not my truck unfortunately.
     
  3. May 31, 2022 at 4:29 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    I've just become numb to life in general

    2nD gEn BeSt GeN

    Both of my 3rd gens can summon snow in the cab while it's 90+ outside
     
  4. May 31, 2022 at 4:33 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I thought it was just a Toyota thing. The AC in the 4Runner is plenty sufficient. But, I could use my Chevy as a refrigerator if I had to.

    I seem to recall the AC on my '15 Taco being a little weak.
     
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  5. May 31, 2022 at 4:56 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    The Taco does have weak AC. Our 2011 Rav4 could make an ice cube feel cold.
    I hate the heater/ac controls on the Rav4. The Taco controls are simple.
    Maybe it's just me.
     
  6. May 31, 2022 at 7:39 AM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Can confirm the A/C in my '15 is total weak sauce. Heat too. Blower and everything works fine, just doesn't give the output I would expect. Probably the thing I dislike the most about the whole truck.
     
  7. May 31, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    I put in seat heaters (front and rear) to compensate...
     
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  8. May 31, 2022 at 2:07 PM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Is that the only thing you put in to compensate?
     
  9. May 31, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    Sasquatch3153 Sassy Squatch

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    My A/C works fine in my '10 and the heat is pretty dang good too. Not as good as my Subaru's heat though
     
  10. May 31, 2022 at 2:45 PM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    Well of course the heat is pretty good in the overheating PiG
     
  11. May 31, 2022 at 2:48 PM
    Sasquatch3153

    Sasquatch3153 Sassy Squatch

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    Only when it's towing apparently now. At least I have a plan to prevent it from happening again :notsure:
     
  12. May 31, 2022 at 2:49 PM
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    Idk, my 2015 has great A/C.
    The 2019 I’m renting 341F9E18-FA4A-41A6-ADE7-F1D1C7611555.jpg is ok so far but we haven’t really taxed it yet
     
  13. May 31, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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    My '06 blows nice an cold, good heat also.
     
  14. May 31, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    Coworker brought his buggy project in today. I'm impressed 20220531_182647.jpg 20220531_182703.jpg 20220531_182722.jpg
     
  15. May 31, 2022 at 5:07 PM
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    Hey now...
     
  16. May 31, 2022 at 5:46 PM
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    As a follow up to a previous post-the dome light I asked about was claimed by Austin at MESO and they made it right. Lots of respect because They didn't need to (been almost 4 years.) Thought you might want closure...
     
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  17. May 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Nice! How does he like those Milestars?
     
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  18. May 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    My '15 could be a little colder. Glad I swapped the clutch last month, it sucked not having it at all
     
  19. May 31, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    He likes them, they're super soft
    Not DOT
     
  20. May 31, 2022 at 7:09 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Not DOT? Just because of the size? I see them on the street, occasionally.

    I read really good reviews. The only negatives I seem to hear about are tread-life, and they run small for the size. I was strongly considering a set before I got the Yokohamas.

    Edit: 40's?
     
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