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Toyota Tacoma- terrible review in Motor Trend

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blackwolfmt - 4-8-2019 at 06:01 PM

OH comprende :o
Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  
Check your leg....Its been pulled...

David K - 4-9-2019 at 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally posted by MMc  
Mr Steele runs a very nice business, helps the people of Baja and spends a bunch of time there, got goat on all three counts.

DK, I ran my 2500 long bed in there. I am sure CS could get in there if he wanted too. It's a pretty bad place to break a truck, sometimes not doing something is the smart move.




Agree, but Cameron called me from Baja Cactus right after he tried to get there in his Raptor, and it was physically impossible (without body damage). Now, Art took his motorhome (4x4 van) in there... but did get bumper damage (as did I with my 4-door Tacoma)... four years earlier so it all depends on what you are willing to do to your truck.
Do you have any photos of your truck at the mission? That has to be epic for you?
What tire size/ lift are you running?

MMc - 4-9-2019 at 08:33 AM

I don't post reports or photos. What I do is my business and is pretty boring. Epic! no, just another side trip.

I run 35' tires, I didn't lift it per say, but with the upgrades in the spension it is higher than stock. Yes, I did experience some body modifications. Rocker panel on the bed and bumper.

TMW - 4-9-2019 at 03:14 PM

How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?

MMc - 4-9-2019 at 03:20 PM

Not me. I don't drive roads to drive roads. I use roads to get someplace to see or do stuff. I tend to go someplace and post up for a while.

JZ - 4-9-2019 at 03:58 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


Drive it to the start, then ride the bikes.

mtgoat666 - 4-9-2019 at 04:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


The road goes nowhere, and passes through nothing, so why waste time on it when i could be hiking or mtn biking in SPM, kayaking at BOLA, kayaking seven sisters, or hiking in so cal Lagunas or cal sierras?

Offroading just to offroad is the height of stupidity and boredom! :P

willardguy - 4-9-2019 at 05:10 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


The road goes nowhere, and passes through nothing, so why waste time on it when i could be hiking or mtn biking in SPM, kayaking at BOLA, kayaking seven sisters, or hiking in so cal Lagunas or cal sierras?

Offroading just to offroad is the height of stupidity and boredom! :P




lol...do you honestly think anyone believes you do( or have ever done) any of those things :lol:

chuckie - 4-9-2019 at 05:23 PM

There is always Disneyland

blackwolfmt - 4-9-2019 at 05:31 PM

Dont forget Goat Tree Recreational Park

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blackwolfmt - 4-9-2019 at 07:15 PM
Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


The road goes nowhere, and passes through nothing, so why waste time on it when i could be hiking or mtn biking in SPM, kayaking at BOLA, kayaking seven sisters, or hiking in so cal Lagunas or cal sierras?

Offroading just to offroad is the height of stupidity and boredom! :P




lol...do you honestly think anyone believes you do( or have ever done) any of those things :lol:



DANG THE GOAT DOES MTN BIKE


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Toyota Dominates 2019 list of cars people keep for 15 years

David K - 4-12-2019 at 09:15 AM

A Baja Nomad emailed this link to me as an addition to this original post:

https://jalopnik.com/toyota-dominates-the-2019-list-of-cars-...

Trucks are included and we see the Tundra is #5 and the Tacoma is #7... Not one Ford, Chevy, Ram, or Jeep on this 2019 list??? This would be for cars and trucks bought in 2004 or earlier (15 years ago) so it remains to be seen if the Japanese brand cars continue to dominate in owner loyalty to the present time??


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norte - 4-12-2019 at 10:40 AM

Wow. Those percentages are whopping...especially given the average is 7.5%....don't think this will be my criteria for a new car.

chuckie - 4-12-2019 at 11:12 AM

I thought this was about the Toyota Tacomas crappy write up? Clearly Tacoma owners don't want to address that! That's why they keep changing the subject,eh? LOL(quoting DK)

David K - 4-12-2019 at 01:44 PM

Did you not read what I typed? "... emailed to me by a Baja Nomad..."

One does wonder why Americans only keep Japanese brand vehicles for 15 or more years? Quality and durability matter. Friends don't let friends buy crap cars!??

chuckie - 4-12-2019 at 02:17 PM

Because they aren't worth anything when trade in time comes? LOL

bajatrailrider - 4-12-2019 at 04:12 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


The road goes nowhere, and passes through nothing, so why waste time on it when i could be hiking or mtn biking in SPM, kayaking at BOLA, kayaking seven sisters, or hiking in so cal Lagunas or cal sierras?

Offroading just to offroad is the height of stupidity and boredom! :P

IS that so village Idiot 666 The only boredom is your writing. You could not hike ride a bike or Kayak. Let alone ride a dirt bike The height of stupidity is you . Just think a low life tourist like yourself telling people in another country what to do. Ass wipe get a new job your not doing well here loser.:bounce:

bajatrailrider - 4-12-2019 at 04:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by blackwolfmt  

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
How many of you full size truck guys have driven your full size truck on the Pole Line Road?


The road goes nowhere, and passes through nothing, so why waste time on it when i could be hiking or mtn biking in SPM, kayaking at BOLA, kayaking seven sisters, or hiking in so cal Lagunas or cal sierras? Please don't call him Goat even those have something between the ears. I his case just ass wipe will do.

Offroading just to offroad is the height of stupidity and boredom! :P




lol...do you honestly think anyone believes you do( or have ever done) any of those things :lol:



DANG THE GOAT DOES MTN BIKE


bajatrailrider - 4-12-2019 at 04:17 PM

HAAAA don't call him goat even Goats have something between the ears. In his case Ass wipe will do.

Purdyd - 4-13-2019 at 06:54 AM

As far as reliability, I believe the newer Tacoma have had some issues.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisf...

And with the colorado, new Ford ranger, and even the new jeep entering the fray, the Tacoma is looking a bit out dated.

And I say that as a long time Tacoma owner.

Jack Swords - 4-13-2019 at 09:52 AM

Consumer Reports has complained about the Tacoma for years https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/tacoma, this is from 2005 to 2019. I have had 3 during these years with no problems, even rolling one outside La Paz with just a scratch. All were used in Baja and off road in the deserts. All had over 100K miles when sold. Newest is 2018 with 14,000 miles and don't understand the criticism that has been ongoing for years. Resale value must be indicative of the truck's popularity. "Rough ride, etc"? It is a truck and rides like one.

These Ford vs. Chevy vs Tacoma are entertaining to follow.

David K - 4-13-2019 at 11:29 AM

Thanks Jack for the feedback. It is a tough truck and reliable too. The four wheel drive traction systems are nothing short of amazing. Over on Tacoma World forums, they tell people who whine like Consumer Reports and mellineal test drivers to buy a Honda Ridgeline, lol!

Mulege Canuck - 4-13-2019 at 04:12 PM

I have a Taco and an F350.

I love my Bush Go Kart (Tacoma), but it is just not right to call it a truck. You haul a cord of firewood in a truck. Put six drums of diesel in a truck. A taco is one step above a ATV but they are fun.

mtgoat666 - 4-13-2019 at 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Mulege Canuck  
I have a Taco and an F350.

I love my Bush Go Kart (Tacoma), but it is just not right to call it a truck. You haul a cord of firewood in a truck. Put six drums of diesel in a truck. A taco is one step above a ATV but they are fun.


I dont need a cord of wood, i live in so cal, dont get too cold here. If i need 6 drums of diesel, i would call a fuel delivery service. I suppose a taco owner could use their trailer if they needed 6 drums of diesel. Who needs 6 drums of diesel? Not defending the taco, just pointing out the facts.

[Edited on 4-13-2019 by mtgoat666]

rts551 - 4-13-2019 at 06:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Thanks Jack for the feedback. It is a tough truck and reliable too. The four wheel drive traction systems are nothing short of amazing. Over on Tacoma World forums, they tell people who whine like Consumer Reports and mellineal test drivers to buy a Honda Ridgeline, lol!


That is what I expect a Toy forum would say. tough??? Dwasn't there a problem with the chassis and other items that required a recall. https://www.cars.com/research/toyota-tacoma/recalls/

David K - 4-13-2019 at 06:49 PM

My trucks (2001, 2005, 2010) were not in the frame recalls. Go to Tacoma World forums if you need to know, as I do not. Nothing is perfect, but I feel the Tacoma is pretty close.

willardguy - 4-13-2019 at 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
My trucks (2001, 2005, 2010) were not in the frame recalls. Go to Tacoma World forums if you need to know, as I do not. Nothing is perfect, but I feel the Tacoma is pretty close.


how 'bout you bust out that toyota commercial you and ken did....that'll make believers out of em ;)

David K - 4-13-2019 at 07:05 PM

Me and Ken did?
Ken is a Jeep guy.
I haven't made a Toyota commercial.
My Tacoma is in one of my book commercials, however. Ken was not involved but Pat and Robert were.

willardguy - 4-16-2019 at 03:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Me and Ken did?
Ken is a Jeep guy.
I haven't made a Toyota commercial.
My Tacoma is in one of my book commercials, however. Ken was not involved but Pat and Robert were.


I know I didn't dream it! david with the cool haircut selling us on the taco......at the very end
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=...

[Edited on 4-16-2019 by willardguy]

David K - 4-16-2019 at 08:10 PM

It wasn't a Toyota commercial... It was a Ken Cooke video at my house in 2006 (I think) asking me to describe things including my truck. Cool that you thought it could be a commercial, thanks!

Ken Cooke - 4-20-2019 at 08:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
It wasn't a Toyota commercial... It was a Ken Cooke video at my house in 2006 (I think) asking me to describe things including my truck. Cool that you thought it could be a commercial, thanks!


Recorded back when our vehicles were just a few years old.
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