Califbill Wrote in message:
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/14/17 1:03 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Sat, 14 Jan 2017 09:00:07 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 1/14/17 8:43 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 8:28:52 AM UTC-5, Keyser Soze wrote:




My truck is quiet enough for me to listen to my favorite classical music
at moderate sound pressure levels. It'll do 0-60 in under 8 seconds and
probably closer to 7, fast enough for a pickup truck.

The tests of your truck report 0-60 times of *over* 8 seconds, with
professional drivers.


I beat 8 seconds several times once the truck had 5000 miles on it, and
I'm not the word's best shifter on the manual tranny.

Incidentally, you boychiks left out the best parts of the CR review, the
reasons why the Tacoma is the leading seller in its class:

"While full-sized pickup trucks increasingly adopt luxury trappings,
compact trucks remain utilitarian workhorses. The Tacoma is a reliable
but down-and-dirty example of function trumping form.


'Simply put, the Tacoma is the perfect truck for landscapers and
contractors.


"This beast of burden has a bulletproof reliability track record, a
tough-as-nails chassis, and a durable composite-*plastic bed. For
off-roading adventures, the capable Tacoma has few peers.

"True to its heritage as a work truck, the Tacoma admirably tolerates
those sorts of duties. It trundled up our rock hill with ease. The
damped tailgate is a charm to lower but a chore to raise. And though it
varies based on the body and power*train, our truck is rated to tow
6,400 poundsthats a 23-foot Airstream trailer, folks."

Have nice day, truck poseurs.


I posted the funny part - which is what made a great review of a mediocre truck.


No, **** for brains, the Tacoma is a great *truck* but it is a lousy
sports car. I bought it because of its truck abilities and how it
matched my particular truck needs. And unlike that p.o.s. oversized
truck you don't drive much because of its size and fuel burn, I get
pretty decent mileage.


John's truck gets decent milage, especially highway. Mine gets 19 freeway,
and the newer ones with a 6 speed get about 21-22. Around town parking is
why wife does not care to take the truck when we go to San Diego. Also
hauls lots more stuff. Tacoma is good for your use. Same as I told one
son in law few years ago. Get a Tacoma extended cab, no 4x4 and will do
you for years. I am thinking of getting a Chevy Volt for around town.
Cents to use the car pool lanes, and goes 50 miles on a charge. And
electric rate for the night use goes down by 2/3rds if you have a plug-in
vehicle.


Harry got the 4x4 because his redneck image demanded it. He bought
the thing to haul mulch once a year? And what else? Harry's
stories are rediculous.
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