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I’ve always had mixed feelings about the tacomas. I’m sure they are as great of a little truck as people say, but unless you really need it’s smaller size or just want that reliability reputation above all else, I never saw much value in those. Outside of that there wasn’t much of anything...

Not true, if you’re disciplined enough (esp with saving/investing more so than just staying out of debt) and actually live within your means. I don’t make big money, always adhered to this, bought my current house outright. Normal median home in a good area to mind you, not some tiny fixer upper...

No need to put much of any thought into it. Flash drives are so cheap they are pretty much just a disposable commodity item these days. Just stay away from the exceptionally cheap no name ones and stick to whatever mainstream ones you find at a good price. Stuff like speed isn’t important since...

while everything is speculation until the vehicle and numbers come out, I’d have to agree and everything I’ve seen points to this as well. Even with supposed Toyota reliability, I don’t think the added complication and cost of the 2.4t hybrid drivetrain that is rumored to be used is worth the...

I agree mostly. There would be SOME benefit to a larger battery, like a bit more electric only time, and maybe capturing more energy from long declines…but it’s all a balancing act. Kinda like with the 14kwh plug-in escape battery someone mentioned as an example…over 10x more capacity, still...

Really depends on the markup. The higher ones are ridiculous at this price point of course, but something like a k or 2 might be worth considering if you really want one sooner than later. Between the scarcity of finding one new and not a used flip (that’s still essentially new) and order slots...

I have yet to spot a single new one of any type on a lot within 100mi of me. There are several used ones at crazy high prices though, ranging from low 30’s to high $40’s! While some of them are obviously flips with mileage in the hundreds, a lot of them have 10-20k+ miles asking for the same...

mechanically, all of this! The small ecoboost engines don’t seem to age well at all. Good early on but not so much after some time and miles. Despite the additional major components, wiring, and cooling, the hybrid is actually a more basic setup in a way. Simpler engine, simpler transmission...

I’ve noticed some minor differences outside of seasonal formulation changes a time or 2 in my vehicles. I’m thinking it’s random ethanol content or maybe even the freak getting higher octane than what you pay for if that even really happens (like wrong grade dumped in station tanks or somethin)...

I haven’t seen anything that the technology is more at fault than just plain quality issues. With cost cutting, lowest cost suppliers, etc, those quality issues can arise on any model. Personally I think if one were to hold on to the vehicle for years and years, I bet the hybrid fares better...

With the getting updates like this…it’s not hard or that expensive to get your own copy of IDS going that can pull and flash updates. Certain versions of Forscan can do it as well. I’d strongly recommend just having the dealer do that stuff while under warranty unless you REALLY want to avoid...

That is unfortunate if the hybrids are falling behind right off the bat. By falling behind I don’t mean literally as it really doesn’t mean much as could be about anything with the scheduling…just doesn’t seem like a strong start for the 23’s. Hopefully everyone that ordered will get theirs...

those are pretty much just service tiers. I’ve used Ubers all over the country quite a bit with my previous jobs. I’ve been picked up in trucks a few times…most memorable being a small Nissan ext cab (for 2 of us so someone had to fit in the back seat), and once a big long GM 3/4 ton crew cab...

Just a bed liner of whatever type you prefer. That’s the only across the board must have IMO. Guess I’m just getting old though, and just don’t care about all the bs to personalize it stuff. On my XL if it does materialize, bed liner, tint (must have for hot TX sun), and a strong maybe to likely...

Pretty high for future versions of factory infotainmen. Sometimes it’s just a new APIM and some configuration reprogramming. More commonly, APIM and screen. Etc. If there ends up large numbers of these, I’m sure there will be those chinese android based full system replacements around. As far...

if that is your goal, I wouldn’t even worry about it until it comes in. If you have no intentions on keeping it and ordered solely to flip, I think the ONLY thing I’d worry about up front is making sure the deposit (if any) is fully refundable. By the time it comes in assuming it gets built in...

Ventilation, or should I say more comfortable ventilation. Not only does it take care of buffeting with window(s) down, it also evens out the airflow (for lack of better description) blasting thru the open windows. For example instead of all the wind blasting in at highway speed, it feels about...

That last part is key. aerodynamics, protection, noise mitigation, whatever…as much as car manufacturers try to cut cost, you can bet there is a real tangible reason they are there, otherwise those parts wouldn’t be there. When it comes to warranty for paint or corrosion type stuff, it’s pretty...

All electric? Def not in this current time. Electricity rates going up fast, range too small tho nice to see 200+ being common now, lack of charging stations, time to recharge, etc. it’s just not ready for prime time. PHEV…I think that is the sweet spot. Electric range usually enough to get...

I’ve seen exactly 2 in person since they have come out, both times on the road. I’ve seen a good handful of santa cruzes around though. All I can say is I’m kinda glad I dont like the look of the Santa Cruz. Besides it’s looks, I’m sure it’s probably a nicer car (yes car! where mav still looks...