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Old 05-12-2014, 09:32 PM   #51
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I don't understand why some people in this thread are being jackasses about "if I don't see the point of this car, I don't know why anyone would buy it?" and the spousal abuse comparison is just disgusting. Come on folks, let's be adults. You don't like a certain vehicle or brand, don't buy it. There are tons of people out there that have no desire to own the cars that you drive also and that doesn't automatically make them "wrong".
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Old 05-12-2014, 09:34 PM   #52
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Guys... not a Toyota fanboi here but my dad had a Tacoma for a while and it is virtually no cost of ownership other than oil changes. Very little deprecation and they are as reliable as can be. Not sure if I'd buy one but can't fault someone for buying one.

Toyota trucks/SUVs are slightly less boring than Camrys too.
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Old 05-12-2014, 09:36 PM   #53
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Guys... not a Toyota fanboi here but my dad had a Tacoma for a while and it is virtually no cost of ownership other than oil changes. Very little deprecation and they are as reliable as can be. Not sure if I'd buy one but can't fault someone for buying one.

Toyota trucks/SUVs are slightly less boring than Camrys too.
Should I call you a jackass for not wanting to buy one?
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Old 05-12-2014, 09:55 PM   #54
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I don't know about your tco calculations, but I'd wager that a Wrangler Unlimited would put up a good fight.
They have excellent resale, from what I've read. I'd be surprised if they were easy on the wallet, though, otherwise.

The Wrangler wouldn't be in the same league as far as being a comfortable family hauler or being able to tow stuff, so it's not really relevant in the current context.
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Old 05-12-2014, 10:09 PM   #55
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The Wrangler wouldn't be in the same league as far as being a comfortable family hauler or being able to tow stuff, so it's not really relevant in the current context.
Huh? How do you figure? I guess it's time you define your terms a little better.

Both are 4 door, 6cyl, 5sp auto, and the HP and tow ratings are nearly identical....
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Should I call you a jackass for not wanting to buy one?

You can call me whatever you want.... as long as you're not comparing my choice of cars to someone's decision to abuse his/her spouse
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Old 05-13-2014, 05:56 AM   #57
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You should consider taking things less seriously

I wasn't taking it that seriously... just saying it wasn't the best comparison. 👍
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Huh? How do you figure? I guess it's time you define your terms a little better.

Both are 4 door, 6cyl, 5sp auto, and the HP and tow ratings are nearly identical....
Wrangler Unlimited: 3500 lbs towing
4Runner (current gen): 5000 lbs

That's a difference of almost 45%.

I've been in and driven the wrangler, and I wouldn't call it a comfortable family hauler.
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You should consider taking things less seriously
That's pretty funny coming from someone who complains to the admins when their feelings get hurt here
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