Another Trd review
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Same sentiments here. I read that this afternoon - pretty thorough and hit all the points as if one actually owned it :biggrin1:
STX4Runner
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Yeah, but it's always funny how these reviewers drive down dirt roads in 2 wheel drive then come to an incline, put it in 4lo, engage ATRAC and lock the rear diff and effortlessly walk up (duh) and then proclaim it's a badass off roader.
quicksandTRDPRO
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Sorry.
You obviously do, to comment. :tsk:
marshal
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oh I'm sorry, did i ruin your concentration?
Did you woke up on the wrong side of the bed today?
If you don't care, don't read it.
I don't give a s*** of your opinion anyway.
LandCruiser
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■Bold, man-maker styling... seriously WTF?
Lexusbstrdchild
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Ahh the Pro. One vehicle, so much hate. Where is Silky Johnson when you need him...
LandCruiser
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You know why we hate it?
Because some of us expected Toyota to step up and make an awesome trail/off road vehicle out of it instead of an appearance package while deleting KDSS.
I honestly didn't have much hope because they never really do much except putting their stickers and logos on stuff, but just once would like to be pleasantly surprised.
Also I feel like they neglected/lost an opportunity to make a crazier version of the Trail edition and instead just put on a mild lift on a KDSS-less base Trail.
So many of us were left scratching our heads as to WTF Toyota was thinking.
At least one member has already beat the shit of his TRDPROWTFBBQ and I applaud him.
philsey
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My take? It's because many of the new owners came on here with a (perceived) attitude - and promptly got called out for it. Some animus remains...
It's just another 4R...... a cleverly designed one IMO. Minimum investment, maximum return. Those expecting a killer off-roader are dreaming. For a tiny fraction of sales? Seriously not happening.
spencenasty
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This site is 10 times more primadonna than ARFCOM GD.
So much butthurt.
So much butthurt.
philsey
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spencenasty
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I don't care what you drive..
You shouldn't care what I drive..
Don't get your panties in a bunch.
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Antman
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Only panty bunching going on here is yours, apparently.
You have reading comprehension problems?
spencenasty
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OP: Thanks for sharing the article. Nothing new yet nice reading.
As - far as the hatred toward the TRD Pro. I've been on this site for only a few days, but there is definitely something to it. I dont know why.
I have owned more then my fair share of automobiles and TRD Pro is my first ever brand new Toyota. It is definitely a very capable package. Some might think its just a bunch of stickers or branding, but it actually is very capable, and I would say it closely matches the off-road capabilities of a Jeep Rubicon in stock form and trounces the Rubicon in terms of on-road manners.
Also - there is something to the a factory-engineered suspension and lift. I have modified a Jeep to the extreme. Its fun. But the factory engineered stuff has warranty itself and does not void warranty that modifying a vehicle can. It does not squeak and is comfortable. Toyota is doing what Ford has done with the Raptor. Why is that so hard to digest?
Yeah - one cany buy a Trail and then get better wheel, tires, lift, suspsnsion blah, blah, blah. Or one can get a TRD Pro and use its capabilities to the fullest. If something goes wrong take it back to get it fixed under warranty. And I bet the resale would be easier and higher than a modified **anything**.
I am glad Toyota offered the TRD Pro package. It fits the bill for me, and I suspect many.
Cheers!
As - far as the hatred toward the TRD Pro. I've been on this site for only a few days, but there is definitely something to it. I dont know why.
I have owned more then my fair share of automobiles and TRD Pro is my first ever brand new Toyota. It is definitely a very capable package. Some might think its just a bunch of stickers or branding, but it actually is very capable, and I would say it closely matches the off-road capabilities of a Jeep Rubicon in stock form and trounces the Rubicon in terms of on-road manners.
Also - there is something to the a factory-engineered suspension and lift. I have modified a Jeep to the extreme. Its fun. But the factory engineered stuff has warranty itself and does not void warranty that modifying a vehicle can. It does not squeak and is comfortable. Toyota is doing what Ford has done with the Raptor. Why is that so hard to digest?
Yeah - one cany buy a Trail and then get better wheel, tires, lift, suspsnsion blah, blah, blah. Or one can get a TRD Pro and use its capabilities to the fullest. If something goes wrong take it back to get it fixed under warranty. And I bet the resale would be easier and higher than a modified **anything**.
I am glad Toyota offered the TRD Pro package. It fits the bill for me, and I suspect many.
Cheers!
