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Why do ppl put 4x4 stickers / decals on ..

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Baerskin, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    Baerskin

    Baerskin [OP] Rocking in the Free World

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    So why do they do it? I recently have met a chick and her truck isn’t 4x4. She put the decal on, LOL. Has a nice lift though and exhausts on it though.

    Would you ever rep something your truck doesn’t have?!?!?
     
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  2. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    DrFunker

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    added HP? Maybe. :D
     
  3. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    MellyMel

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    I wonder this myself....or put Pro badges on their vehicle and it's not a Pro. I don't get it!
     
  4. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    MGMTaco17

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    Same people who buy counterfeit name brand items...
     
  5. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    LilTexan22

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    Same reason people with base model BMWs put fake M3 badges and v6 mustang owners put fake GT badges
     
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    LoMa

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    I believe to some people 4x4 = truck not 4 wheel drive.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    NJtaco421

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    You trying to get in? I suggest not bringing it up.
     
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    splashflash

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    Because they bought it and can do what they want with it? As ridiculous as it may be
     
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  9. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    FFBlack

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    Guy do it all the time, except with size and not stickers. Cough cough:anonymous:
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    Chief Taco

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    Not Toyota but spot on to the point!

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  11. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Or 4 inchs long,and 4 inchs around.lol
     
  12. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    hiPSI

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    Same reason people lift their truck and not go off road. Same as people putting aggressive tires on that stay on the highway. Same reason people spend $10K to "overland" on a grass campground with all the hookups.

    They do it for looks. That's all.

    Anybody who knows anything will know that a stock Tacoma 4WD will go places they are afraid to take it. Yet, the lifts and tires and bumpers and such get added, mostly for looks. Just like decals.
     
  13. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    This chick you met cannot be trusted
     
  14. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Why do People need to advertise that they have something they clearly don't?
     
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    Better question is, why didn't she buy a Taco??????? :thumbsup:
     
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    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Who cares. It's their truck and their money.
     
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    I got one better , When I was looking to buy my newer to me Tacoma I came across the Canadian Unicorn I for a 2014 DCSB "TRD Off road" on the used vehicle lot I was super excited I called the place they confirmed "TRD Off Road" so I had asked before I come look at this and before I buy I want to confirm that the Rear Locker works the reply was this truck doesn't have the Locking Diff it has the LSD forther inspection on the truck turns out it was a Limited Tacoma the Dealership Bought TRD Off Road Stickers and put them on the truck
     
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    MikeyD.25

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    Are you trying to say that she has a nice ass and boobs? :cookiemonster:
     
  20. Mar 19, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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