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Why no Dark Green Tacomas?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by qcarr, Oct 26, 2017.

  1. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:31 AM
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    qcarr

    qcarr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi All - This may have been asked many times before, but I haven't been able to find any threads about green Tacomas. I have a 2017 Inferno TRD OR AC and absolutely love the color, but I would seriously have considered one in green (had a 1998 regular cab in that color, and missed out on the 2nd Gen green because it was unavailable when I bought my blue 2008).

    Does anyone know why green is not regularly offered and if Toyota plans to offer it in the near future?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:52 AM
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    Maybe next years Pro will be green.
     
  3. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    They discontinued the timberland mica after 2011 on the gen 2s. I guess they didnt sell many, they were offered from 09-11..

    Im not sure what years the imperial jade mica was offered on the gen 1s, but i also really like that color

    Heres mine!
    IMG_3045.jpg
     
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    Like, so many.
    Green seems to be a popular option, so I'm not sure why they aren't produced anymore. Maybe they are just popular on TW. I'm pretty sure the Pro exclusive color for next year is Cavalry Blue.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    I like green too. The fj cruiser army green would look awesome on these trucks.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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    Wow, your rig looks awesome! Thanks for sharing the photos and for the info on which years green (of one form or another) was offered!
     
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    Personally, this particular green shows its age, but if they added some kind of darker metallic green, I think that would be pretty cool.
     
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    Color popularity seems to be cyclical, just like clothing fashion.

    Green will make a comeback soon I hope.

    I've been looking at older Tacomas all week contemplating a new project.....old school green and stainless with chrome everything!

    Kinda like...

    [​IMG]
     
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    Basically this. It will come back one day. Like Batman, hes what the city deserves but not what it needs right now.
     
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    I'm not a chrome guy....but I do think it looks good on green trucks.
     
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    I Loved the Spruce Mica on the 2nd Gens..... One of my favorites! (second to Pyrite Mica) :)[​IMG]
     
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    That looks phenomenal, and is the color I wish I could have had (I chose red instead). It seems that green is being dropped all around. There aren't many cars or trucks available in green anymore. I wanted green so much I would have been willing to pay up to 1k extra for it.
     
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  16. Oct 26, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Sweet ride!!! Color is amazing!! :)
     
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    Thanks man! And no problem!

    Do you mean like as it gets older the paint doesnt look as good? It definitely takes some upkeep/maintenance with wax and sealer if you want to keep it looking like new
     
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    Because green is pretty much dead in the auto industry. It's not the 90's anymore.

    Now, I actually like green a lot, but it just isn't a strongly desired vehicle color anymore.
     
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    I totally would have gotten a spruce mica in the 3rd gen if they made one :(
     

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