Goodbye Ranger, Hello 2022 Frontier

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In my experience, it's large SUV and truck owners (all makes) that think they can do better than my Subaru in winter as they speed by. Wonder if they reconsider while they're relaxing in the ditch.
In Atlanta, it's econocars and mopars. Traffic here is out of control.
 

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Speaking of vehicle reviews, have you guys seen the recent midsize truck review by edmunds? Man they have a massive hard on for the Tacoma! Lol… no bias there at all. They’re a joke.
I read that "article" the other day too. I was annoyed that the Ranger was last but gave them the benefit of the doubt, then I got to the end and saw that the Tacoma and Colorado were the top picks and did a hard eye roll.
 

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I read that "article" the other day too. I was annoyed that the Ranger was last but gave them the benefit of the doubt, then I got to the end and saw that the Tacoma and Colorado were the top picks and did a hard eye roll.
What pissed me off is they had practically nothing negative to say about the Tacoma. I thought for sure when they got to the engine and seating they would. They said the V6 has power or something to that effect. I started laughing. I had a Tacoma and that engine had no balls.
 


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What pissed me off is they had practically nothing negative to say about the Tacoma. I thought for sure when they got to the engine and seating they would. They said the V6 has power or something to that effect. I started laughing. I had a Tacoma and that engine had no balls.
My favorite part was when they dinged the Ranger for having an outdated interior with some cheap materials (ok fair enough) but then called the rental-Malibu Colorado's and ancient seat-on-the-floor Tacoma's comfortable and durable.
 

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What pissed me off is they had practically nothing negative to say about the Tacoma. I thought for sure when they got to the engine and seating they would. They said the V6 has power or something to that effect. I started laughing. I had a Tacoma and that engine had no balls.
It does OK if you want to drive around at redline all the time. :)
 

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This chart needs Tesla and Lexus!?
I would put a Prius on there as well since they often camp out in the left lane as the self-appointed arbiter of traffic flow. To help save the planet, you know.
 

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What pissed me off is they had practically nothing negative to say about the Tacoma. I thought for sure when they got to the engine and seating they would. They said the V6 has power or something to that effect. I started laughing. I had a Tacoma and that engine had no balls.
Did Toyota make a tune change to the new Tacoma’s? My son has a 2021 Ranger FX4 and just had a 3rd Gen Taco surprise the heck out of him off the line. Out of fairness to the Ranger, my son told me he didn’t even know the Tacoma was there until the light turned green. He would have raced him if he had known the Tacoma was next to him. He told me he was impressed with the launch the Tacoma had and that it was far better than the one we test drove a few years ago. If Toyota hasn’t made a change, my guesses would be a Pedal Commander or a tune.
 

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LOL… just wanted to say goodbye and happy trails…

I have been in a Ford family for 64 years, yeah there’s many lemons with all brands but fortunately I must be blessed so I stick with with it… owned other brands but Ford has the fit and feel I like…
 

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Congrats on your new Froncoma! Or is it a Tacomier? Haha!

Anyway….congrats and best of luck!
 

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Did Toyota make a tune change to the new Tacoma’s? My son has a 2021 Ranger FX4 and just had a 3rd Gen Taco surprise the heck out of him off the line. Out of fairness to the Ranger, my son told me he didn’t even know the Tacoma was there until the light turned green. He would have raced him if he had known the Tacoma was next to him. He told me he was impressed with the launch the Tacoma had and that it was far better than the one we test drove a few years ago. If Toyota hasn’t made a change, my guesses would be a Pedal Commander or a tune.
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Well, I'm in the same boat.

Either a ranger tremor, or 22 pro-4x. I've owned 3 2nd gen frontiers, loved them. I need a truck for daily driving, and I'm expecting my second kid this week,and I'm 6'4". I can make the ranger work, but the new frontier had caught my eye for the same sticker price, decisions..

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