Toyota Tacoma

[AutobahnSHO]

You are so stuck in the '90's. Times, and vehicles, have changed.

Look at the numbers on the right with the best/worst scale.
https://www.truedelta.com/Ford-F-150-vs-Toyota-Tundra-reliability-comparison,87-278

see page 11 of this one
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/ford-f150-vs-toyota-tundra

[shp4man]

By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull? Ya, she's a truck expert for sure. Gimmi a break. Think Eileen has ever driven a truck for reals?

[Soup DeVille]

Jesus man, why don't you get an American truck. Who gives a shit about the difference between Jap/Korean garbage?
These POS aren't even comparable.

The Tacoma is made in Fremont. Most Chevies/GMC are made in Canada. Medium duty Fords were until recently made in Mexico, and Ford even imports the Transit from motherfucking Turkey.

The only actual Chinese vehicles sold in this country have Buick badges on them.

You want the world to be this simple "us vs. them" affair, but its anything but.

[Soup DeVille]

By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull? Ya, she's a truck expert for sure. Gimmi a break. Think Eileen has ever driven a truck for reals?

Why? Because she's a woman?

You know; she isn't the one that compiled that data, or interpretted it, right?

Please explain how being able to double-clutch or sidestep a 10' split is key to understanding reliability data.

[Laconian]

Why? Because she's a woman?

I'm glad someone else saw the sexism in selectively calling out the poor churnalist intern.

[Soup DeVille]

I'm glad someone else saw the sexism in selectively calling out the poor churnalist intern.

I looked at her bio. She's not an intern, and is pretty automotive focused.

[shp4man]

Why? Because she's a woman?

You know; she isn't the one that compiled that data, or interpretted it, right?

Please explain how being able to double-clutch or sidestep a 10' split is key to understanding reliability data.

Double clutch..impressive. You were a truck driver. right? A base in reality, right? A real truck driver?
Data and reality are two different things. Always have been, always will be.

[Laconian]

I looked at her bio. She's not an intern, and is pretty automotive focused.

Ah, I assumed "blog writer" = "unpaid intern". I guess I'm prejudiced too

[Soup DeVille]

Double clutch..impressive. You were a truck driver. right? A base in reality, right? A real truck driver?
Data and reality are two different things. Always have been, always will be.

Yes. I was. First heavy haul and cartage in the Ironworker's union. Later steel trains. Michigan law allows 11 axle rigs to run up to 164,000 lbs without a cab permit. Largest cartage load was 224 tons: a crown for a Danley press. 72 miles with twin-stick Autocar that topped out at 32 MPH.

And I drive a Toyota.

[Soup DeVille]

Ah, I assumed "blog writer" = "unpaid intern". I guess I'm prejudiced too

That prejudice is at least based on experience...

[shp4man]

Yes. I was. First heavy haul and cartage in the Ironworker's union. Later steel trains. Michigan law allows 11 axle rigs to run up to 164,000 lbs without a cab permit. Largest cartage load was 224 tons: a crown for a Danley press. 72 miles with twin-stick Autocar that topped out at 32 MPH.

And I drive a Toyota.

Times have changed. Dump the Toyota. Trucks have changed, too.

[Soup DeVille]

Times have changed. Dump the Toyota. Trucks have changed, too.

You're right. You couldn't pay me to drive a truck now.

[giant_mtb]

...what the fuck is going on here?  Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.

[Soup DeVille]

...what the fuck is going on here?  Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.

Can't. gave up my CDL, and garbage hauling is a teamster's job.

[shp4man]

...what the fuck is going on here?  Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.

Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh? 

[Soup DeVille]

Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh? 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure nobody's who grown up in a state that makes automobiles has ever heard "buy american" before; much less one who lives where there have always been more pickups per capita than just about anywhere else

[93JC]

Can't. gave up my CDL, and garbage hauling is a teamster's job.

[giant_mtb]

Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh? 

Not even close.  See:

Yeah, I'm pretty sure nobody's who grown up in a state that makes automobiles has ever heard "buy american" before; much less one who lives where there have always been more pickups per capita than just about anywhere else

You're being a moron, shippy.  Suddenly my decision to buy a Tacoma three years ago that was manufactured here in the United States of America is triggering you.  If you think a 2005 Colorado is a better choice than a 2005 Tacoma, you have no idea what you're talking about. 

The UP is super patriotic.  Shit, I know a guy who mounted a .50 cal on top of his fuckin' side by side.  What does he drive?  A Tundra.  Where was that Tundra built?  America.

[RomanChariot]

The UP is super patriotic.  Shit, I know a guy who mounted a .50 cal on top of his fuckin' side by side.  What does he drive?  A Tundra.  Where was that Tundra built?  America.

A .50 cal on your side by side is a good idea for when you need to clear the trees so you can get a better shot at the deer.

[AutobahnSHO]

A .50 cal on your side by side is a good idea for when you need to clear the trees so you can get a better shot at the deer.

Plus sometimes the fish don't respond to hand grenades.

[giant_mtb]

Did an oil change today and painted my side mirrors with truck bed stuff. Red paint was peeling pretty good on the drivers side, so I got a sanding block and coated them black.



She's dirty ATM, so it'll look even cleaner when I get around to washing.

[SJ_GTI]

The black mirrors suit the look of the truck.

[FoMoJo]

Looks good.

[giant_mtb]

Thanks.  I'm a big fan of red/black combos (I also have a red kayak and ride a red/black Honda... ), and this Taco has come along nicely in that regard.  Fender flares could probably use a re-spray.  Maybe I'll get around to that this weekend.  Started raining today and it's not supposed to stop 'til Monday, so a good weekend for garage projects.

[AutobahnSHO]

We saw one the other day in blue in front of the bank (promo). Wife commented she liked it. I was surprised by the towing, I could totally get one.

[giant_mtb]

Lost my front-left mud flap somewhere/sometime.  Was out cruisin' in the woods yesterday and could hear a lot of dirt hitting my paint, I was confus.  So at one point when I stopped to snap a couple pics I was like ohhhhh shit I lost a mudflap, that's why.  Luckily they sell them (Husky brand) in pairs, so I just had to order two new front ones.  $37, so not bad.  I do recall accidentally dropping that wheel into a washout some time last week, so that might have been what did it.  Dunno, didn't notice 'til yesterday.

Pics from yesterday, these were taken along Old US41, which is now part of the snowmobile trail in the winter.







Sturgeon River

[giant_mtb]

Wonderful Saturday morning for some Tacoing.  Got some rounds to put through my pistol (haven't shot it since I bought it).  Enjoying the scenery along the way to the defacto shooting range gravel pits.

[giant_mtb]

hxcore

[mzziaz]

Nice pics!

[giant_mtb]

More Tacoing.  Was up in Houghton (90 miles away, up in the Keweenaw) for a bachelor party over the weekend.  Took the long way home.  Dirt roads and ORV trail most of the way...what is usually a 1.5 hour drive on US41 turned into a 5 hour drive following old highways (now dirt), railroad grades, and powerlines.

One mudhole was particularly deep (or at least, deeper than I expected) with high banks at both ends.  Had to do some back and forth to get through it, but smooth sailing otherwise.