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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by TMW  | The Tacoma is a military hero.
From Wikipedia:
American Special Forces Use:
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom, multiple Toyota Tacomas have been observed in use by special forces units of the U.S.
Army. Typically, they have been Double Cab models, with SR5 and TRD packages.
Despite the fact that the Hilux, from which the Tacoma is descended, is extremely common in the Middle East, the special forces found it to be easier
to purchase Tacomas from American dealerships, modify them appropriately, and ship them to their areas. The gasoline engine used is significantly
quieter than the diesel engines used in the HMMWV and some Hilux models. These were modified by eliminating the factory radio, along with almost all
exterior lights and door buzzers. The front headlights have been modified to work in IR, in order to work with night vision. The engines are
unmodified, but the vehicles have been fitted with brush guards, Warn winches, and a rollbar with a machine gun mount.[23]
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DOD always goes low bid, just needs to be adequate and low cost..
DOD buying toyotas seems to violate the buy-american requirements that govt is bound to, eh?
Wouldn't using Ford f-150s be more patriotric?
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chippy
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I think not getting your burro shot off because of reliability is more important than a patriotic purchase. It would a been to me.
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sd
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My 2014 Tacoma was built in Texas.
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David K
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What body style is it?
Typically the four door ('Double Cab') come from the Baja plant, that is the only model made there. They are adding a third shift now as demand is so
high! The long awaited THIRD generation Tacoma will be the 2016 model, we should see in July, 2015. The current SECOND generation Tacoma began as a
2005 model!
Tacomas are available in 3 cab sizes (Regular, Access, Double), 2 bed lengths (5 ft., 6 ft.), 2WD or 4WD, and various trim or feature packages (SR-5,
OFF ROAD TRD, SPORT TRD, PRO, T/X BAJA, etc.).
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sd
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Hi David,
I have the regular cab 4WD 2 door. I now call it my Home Depot truck, after reading this thread.
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bajalearner
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I don't let a photo of a military or police vehicle brand tell me it's necessarily the best option.
I have no dog in this fight either but I was in the Army for (only) 6 years back when Chrysler was failing and the military was using dodge products
that were junk in my mind. Then I went to work for the CA state government in the mid 80's and found they also had been buying Chrysler products too.
I submit that government agencies were buying Chryslers to aid the company in regaining their health starting from the feds which trickle down to the
states by the threat of loosing $$$ if the states don't comply. Especially when the Fed's bail out a company.
That said, I think the military buys equipment for a number of political reasons, not just that the particular vehicle is the best available. Maybe a
smart Congressman has a particular vender in his district.
Years ago, San Diego lifeguards where driving Nissan 4wd pickups on the beach and I heard the trucks were donated by Nissan. Great advertisement if
the rumor was true.
I like my 4 WD Toyota Sequoia for the paved road, light duty service I need. I've had it 9.5 years, 115,000 miles.
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Driving down the highway in baja 600 miles... saw lots of cows on the hiway. a few goats... one sheep. I now know that mexicans prefer riding
cows...a few keep goats for emergencies....no one rides a sheep ( i AM NOT GOING THERE). Only A$$ is in SOCAL.
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There use to be many, many loose horses & burros on Mex 1------------are they not so prevalent any more??
Barry
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| Quote: Originally posted by sd | Hi David,
I have the regular cab 4WD 2 door. I now call it my Home Depot truck, after reading this thread. |
Hi and thanks... the best looking Home Depot delivery truck there is, I am sure! 
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| Quote: Originally posted by Barry A. | There use to be many, many loose horses & burros on Mex 1------------are they not so prevalent any more??
Barry |
Perhaps all have been hit being on a highway? Maybe a bicycle ride plowed into a few!?? I guess he didn't HIT THE BRAKES!??
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | I am here to spread joy and cheer with trip help, posting photo help, Baja data, history, and fun ideas, and help my Baja friends.
[Edited on 12-9-2014 by David K] |
That is real funny. Great joke D..K
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