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CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« on: March 07, 2006, 11:28:00 pm »
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2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
2006 Toyota Tacoma X-RunnerPaying homage to the tuner truck craze, Toyota offers its popular Tacoma in a new-for-2006 X-Runner package. Building on the Access Cab, the X-Runner adds a V6 and six-speed manual. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh says the look is love-or-hate-it, but either way, you can't miss it.    More...
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2006, 11:29:47 pm »
TRD body kit makes the best-looking compact truck looks even better. 8)
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2006, 01:13:40 am »
I've never really understood the truck-tuning scene...  I expect a pick-up truck to be practical, that's why its made with a bed in the back.  So modding them up and selling them to people who will never use them as pick-ups seems illogical to me.

That said, I know there are people who need a truck AND love their toys, and this would probably appeal to them.  Love the look of it, anyway.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2006, 01:51:57 am »
Looks better than the regular 2WD Tacoma but not very compatible with our winters.  I saw one at the Montreal Auto Show (with the NHL chopper on the top floor of the Toyota display) and it's a lot lower than McIntosh says ... but it's a nice "sporty" truck. 

Tacoma with X-Runner package: 33 165$
Tacoma 4X4 Access Cab V6 MT with SR5 Power Package: 32 265$

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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2006, 04:42:50 am »
The body kit makes even those 18" rims look lost in the wheelwells. Throw the Tundra V-8 into the Taco and it would be even better!  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2006, 07:32:26 am »
 :-X :-X WTF is the hood scoop for? Hideous IMO.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2006, 07:38:00 am »
3500lbs towing capacity that's it?  Not a truck then! :P
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2006, 08:56:51 am »
Quote from: Snowman on March 08, 2006, 07:32:26 am
:-X :-X WTF is the hood scoop for? Hideous IMO.

Dude.  You drive a WRX.  Glass houses...stones...

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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2006, 08:58:49 am »
Quote from: chansen on March 08, 2006, 08:56:51 am
Quote from: Snowman on March 08, 2006, 07:32:26 am
:-X :-X WTF is the hood scoop for? Hideous IMO.

Dude.  You drive a WRX.  Glass houses...stones...

 ;D

 :rofl: Yes, but mine is functional.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2006, 09:09:12 am »
I don't understand these things...what's the point like seriously...besides it's
butt ugly.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2006, 09:56:48 am »
98% of the time, body kits make a vehicle look worse - IMO. This is DEFINITELY one of those times - horrible. I especially dislike fake hood-scoops. Functional ones are bad enough, fake ones are posing at its worst!  ::) :P :P :P
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2006, 10:02:06 am »
But what is really the point of a lowered truck, if not for posing?
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2006, 10:10:47 am »
Quote from: chansen on March 08, 2006, 10:02:06 am
But what is really the point of a lowered truck, if not for posing?

Exactly!!  :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :nono: :hurl: :drool: :shake: :run:
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2006, 10:15:49 am »
A little fun and diversity never killed anyone. ;D  If every car on the road should have a "point" to exist ... 75% of the business is going out the window!
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2006, 11:41:22 am »
Isn't "posing" a reason to exist?

Ask Paris Hilton.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2006, 12:49:16 pm »
If someone buys the Tacona X-runner and enjoys it ... good for him.  I don't think it's about posing but who knows.

I agree with one thing: Paris Hilton = useless  :thumbup:
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2006, 01:29:48 pm »
I like this truck, and really like the hood scoops, exterior colours, and interior.

I find the wheels do look too small, and some of the trim pieces and rear bumper don't look as slick as they could, but hey, overall I'm a fan.

It's getting harder and harder to find higher powered M/T trucks. Even crew cabs with V6/V8's and manual transmissions are becoming harder to find.

It's nice to see Toyota of all brands coming forward with this truck, even if it's 1 year later than they launched in the US.

I don't find it's priced all that bad either. Good work. I hope to see some of these, even tho it won't be many since it's only a 4X2. I think doing the opposite of the 4X2 PreRunner and also making the X-Runner 4X4 would have been cool. Those base Tacos with their undersized wheels are horrendous.
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2006, 01:34:43 pm »
:lick: tacos
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Re: CD Article: 2006 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2006, 02:35:47 pm »
Taco Bell: Make a run for the border! Make a run for the toilet!   :rofl2:

Good ol' Toxic Hell.  I get a craving about once every other month for their soft tacos and fries supreme.  Then my stomach reminds me why I don't eat there more often.

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