Kenstaroni
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I'm not dissapointed, actually glad they didn't do anything major as it makes me not regret my 2018 ORP purchase at all.
I am a little surprised they announced the changes this early, maybe it's normal for auto makers to do this, not sure but would seem it will potentially hurt 2018 model sales of Pro's if people know there's something better just one model year a way.
1. If they went to the 3.5 and 6 speed I'd be estatic that I bought what I did as that power train sucks balls in the tacoma.
2. If they did something great with the drivetrain like a V8 again I'd maybe be dissapointed I bought the 2018, but not terribly as I do like the truck alot.
Don't care about JBL, factory stereo's always suck no matter what. JBL probably just makes it more annoying if you want to change speakers.
Snorkel on Tacoma...ehh, ok whatever anyone can do that now so not a game changer. Bet alot of buyers will acutally be turned off by this if it's included and not optional as this only appeals to a small group IMO.
Fox shocks, yeah good stuff there, better than Bilstein's. Still no front locker or better gearing.
Only things I miss from my 17 TRD Pro Taco that I wish the 4 runner had, and should are:
1. Large touchscreen, liked that alot in the Taco
2. Keyless entry door handle finger swipe thingy and push button start. I am more old school but I go used to this way and actually ended up liking it. Don't have to dig your keys out of your pocket every time you want to hop in the truck.
3. Live TPMS readings...come on why is this not standard in the T4R?
4. LED headlight accents / DRL's in Tacoma are nice looking. T4R should come with LED everything this day in age, not halogen everything.
5. Liked the turn signal auto 3-4 blink on the tacoma, I have to remember I need to actually fully engage the signal lever fully when I need it in the T4R.
6. Tacoma TRD skid plate has an access panel for service, why has this not been updated to the T4R? I'm sure those with Pro's would appreciate not having to take the skid plate off to change oil.
I am a little surprised they announced the changes this early, maybe it's normal for auto makers to do this, not sure but would seem it will potentially hurt 2018 model sales of Pro's if people know there's something better just one model year a way.
1. If they went to the 3.5 and 6 speed I'd be estatic that I bought what I did as that power train sucks balls in the tacoma.
2. If they did something great with the drivetrain like a V8 again I'd maybe be dissapointed I bought the 2018, but not terribly as I do like the truck alot.
Don't care about JBL, factory stereo's always suck no matter what. JBL probably just makes it more annoying if you want to change speakers.
Snorkel on Tacoma...ehh, ok whatever anyone can do that now so not a game changer. Bet alot of buyers will acutally be turned off by this if it's included and not optional as this only appeals to a small group IMO.
Fox shocks, yeah good stuff there, better than Bilstein's. Still no front locker or better gearing.
Only things I miss from my 17 TRD Pro Taco that I wish the 4 runner had, and should are:
1. Large touchscreen, liked that alot in the Taco
2. Keyless entry door handle finger swipe thingy and push button start. I am more old school but I go used to this way and actually ended up liking it. Don't have to dig your keys out of your pocket every time you want to hop in the truck.
3. Live TPMS readings...come on why is this not standard in the T4R?
4. LED headlight accents / DRL's in Tacoma are nice looking. T4R should come with LED everything this day in age, not halogen everything.
5. Liked the turn signal auto 3-4 blink on the tacoma, I have to remember I need to actually fully engage the signal lever fully when I need it in the T4R.
6. Tacoma TRD skid plate has an access panel for service, why has this not been updated to the T4R? I'm sure those with Pro's would appreciate not having to take the skid plate off to change oil.
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