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"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/11/2018 at 09:45 • Filed to: None

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I’d posted the photo of my Christmas tree going home in my truck, and an old friend just let me know that his Tacoma is on its way. I asked him what spec he got, and he said TRD Off Road (like mine), manual (like mine), in Caval ry Blue (great color - was Pro only up until 2019).

Which color would you choose, OPPO? Caval ry Blue, Cement, Inferno (discontinued) other?

(not his truck or mine pictured)

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:06

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That blue is exactly what I’d get, same options too. Wow. Love. 

InFierority Complex > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:06

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*Cavalry* Blue is a good color and wish it was an option on more cars.

Sorry, pet peeve.

E90M3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:07

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Option D: Melbourne Red.

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:14

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2nd gen, Inferno. 3rd gen, Voodoo Blue.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > E90M3 12/11/2018 at 10:24

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Niiice...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > InFierority Complex 12/11/2018 at 10:25

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Haha - fixed! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 12/11/2018 at 10:28

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Yeah, it’s great. Guess he got some other bells & whistles, too. No other options on mine (but it comes with a lot of tech out of the box).

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:29

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I think I’d go for the blue. I’ve never really been fond of those burnt orange colors.

MonkeePuzzle > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:36

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the blue. I saw one in a parking lot and had to stop to check it out

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:36

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Cement hides dirt for the most part..

Also, am I the only Taco owner that is disappointed in braking response?  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 12/11/2018 at 10:38

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I almost went with Blazing Blue Pearl (bright metallic blue) on my ‘18 , but changed to Cement right at the end. No regrets. I would’ve gone crazy trying to keep that blue shiny and clean...

I really like a bright orange on some sports cars , but I’m the same as you on burnt orange.

Might be able to swing Sakhir Orange on a sports car (a little redder/ darker), but I definitely prefer blues. 

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:39

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yeah id be calling in the Cavalry too

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 12/11/2018 at 10:43

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And gravel dust. That’s a good part of why I got it.

I don’t really work my brakes hard in day to day driving, but I haven’t noticed any issues. The truck does dive a bit under heavy braking, for sure, especially with the OR suspension.

Are you talking about initial bite? I mean, compared to your Cayman or my M3 , yeah... it’s no comparison.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:44

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Each time I see a new T aco particularly in grey, tan, or blue. I think, “man it really sucks in the best kind of way that I have and love my ranger, or I’d have to go and get a new Taco.”

When I go mountain biking, there are always at least a few of them in the parking lot. I’m always ooogling. 

ToyotaFamily > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:45

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Quicksand

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 12/11/2018 at 10:46

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Haha - your Ranger is sweet. Hoping my Tacoma is in as good of shape after 15 years! 

Never hurts to look. =) 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MonkeePuzzle 12/11/2018 at 10:48

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It really goes fit the truck perfectly. I feel like Cavalry Blue, Cement and Quicksand all do. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ToyotaFamily 12/11/2018 at 10:49

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I was waiting for that! =) 

The Dummy Gummy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:51

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I don’t know why but I’m a big fan of the tan.

But my wife said “ew, why would you ever want that colour.”

So I’ll never get this colour when I decide to pull the trigger.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 10:52

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One of these days I’m going to need at least one vehicle that is safe enough for the munchkin to ride in. The M3 is safe enough but not very convenient.

It makes sense that my dad car be a pickup, but it doesn’t make sense to have two pickups, thus my dilemma. I’ve put so much work into the ranger that I’d hate to get rid of it.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Dummy Gummy 12/11/2018 at 11:06

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Haha - it’s classic!

I initially had Blazing Blue Pearl in mind, but showed my wife the blue and Cement, and she preferred the gray. Glad she did! 

ToyotaFamily > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:08

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It’s unfortunate they only offered it til 2016. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 12/11/2018 at 11:10

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My oldest is about to turn 12, so part of the idea of buying this truck is that it’s the one that he and his sister (and maybe our little guy, too ) would learn to drive on, it will be their first car that they drive to school, and - if I’m willing to give it up - I might let one of them buy it from me one day. The plan is to keep it in the family for a very long time. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ToyotaFamily 12/11/2018 at 11:11

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What? Still available on their website.

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:17

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Yeah, I partly blame the Cayman, I’m spoiled when it comes to handling & braking. Maybe it’s the weight but I find I need to brake much earlier in the Taco, something I have to remind myself of every time I drive it. 

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:19

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That debadged cement looks good. My emblems all came off soon after it got home . Now about that door pillar vinyl .. are you fond of it?

ToyotaFamily > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:26

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Haha oops, I was looking at colors for some other Toyota.

How long have you owned your Taco for? My dad’s been thinking about replacing his Tundra with one. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 12/11/2018 at 11:29

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I’m on the fence about taking the stickers off, but the V6 on the back is definitely coming off soon, and maybe the badges on the sides, too... Never had a dealer badge on it, thankfully.

I don’t dislike it, but it looks good without it, too. Hmm... If I keep it, I need to get my front windows tinted to match the rears. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ToyotaFamily 12/11/2018 at 11:32

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Just got it earlier this year. 6k miles so far. Very happy with it.

Slooow compared with your dad’s Tundra - ha! 

ToyotaFamily > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:33

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That’s what he’s gonna miss for sure. The 4.7 sounds nice with an exhaust and intake, he’s got a bit of a lead foot too. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 12/11/2018 at 11:39

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You’re so spoiled... haha. It’s definitely the weight, and higher center of gravity.

But honestly, I’m pretty impressed at how speedily I can boogie through a corner in my Tacoma. It handles pretty nicely for a truck.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ToyotaFamily 12/11/2018 at 11:43

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My other car has power to spare , so I can get my fix when I need to. Better make sure he gets a long test drive. I wasn’t at all impressed with the automatic and “shift logic” in the new Tacoma. Was hunting a lot during my short test drive. Apparently there’s a TSB that revises the settings, but I’d tell him to take a long test drive and do some reading before getting too committed.

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:44

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Mine came off right away, as soon as I saw some examples on TW I was out there peeling.. It does make it look more like a 2nd gen..

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 12/11/2018 at 11:47

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Looks great, especially with the camper top. Since mine’s an OR with more black accents, I think I’ll keep it (for now).

Ever consider pulling the stickers on the bedsides? 

vicali > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/11/2018 at 11:52

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I was concerned that they might get overlapped by the canopy so I was looking into taking them off. That’s a lot of area though and I’ve read some horror stories about getting them off clean .

When it went on they fit perfect - I was happy to keep them.

I have a Baja Desi gns problem , I’m addicted to good lights and I don’t think there is anything better. S2 flush reverse light in the mail right now..

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 12/11/2018 at 12:31

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I really haven’t spent any (additional) money on my truck yet. But when the floodgates open... I’m going to be in trouble.