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Can't figure out what color to get

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Lunercrab, May 16, 2020.

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What color sport to get?

  1. Calgary blue

    37 vote(s)
    52.9%
  2. Black

    11 vote(s)
    15.7%
  3. Red

    22 vote(s)
    31.4%
  1. May 16, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    Lunercrab

    Lunercrab [OP] New Member

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    So I've owned Toyota for years now and if there's anything I know it seems every year the paint get more paper thin and scratches so easily. I was dead set on a Calvary blue sport model as I don't see many of that model truck let alone that color. But when I went to the dealership I saw a black and a red sport as well. The black is starting to grow on me more but again I fear the second I'm camping an brush up against a leaf the paint will scratch. How does the black hold up?3 (3).jpg 3 (4).jpg 3 (5).jpg
     
  2. May 16, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    Skey44

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    I love my cavalry blue everyday. It’s a pretty rare color and it has a ton of “personality.” It looks different in different lights. Also not overly bold like some other colors out there for example voodoo blue. Only change I would make dealership do is ditch the chrome running boards for black.0F5FBD62-7A0E-4975-908F-0E8CC1975E7B.jpg
     
  3. May 16, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Lovetrucks

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    Black definitely requires more attention ( like washing and waxing ) , it will show any imperfections more that’s for sure . White requires the least amount of attention . Personally I enjoy doing the wash and wax every couple of weeks .
     
  4. May 16, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    trucksareforgirls2

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    I have black and I HATE it! Always dirty and it's boring! Go with the Cav Blue!

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  5. May 16, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    Rob's Inferno

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  6. May 16, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    Skip_TRD_Sport

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    I sought out a Cavalry blue TRD sport. No regrets. I get compliments on the color all the time.
     
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  7. May 16, 2020 at 1:17 PM
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    Buster1

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    Toyota paint sucks all around. Get Cavalry Blue.
     
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  8. May 16, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    Midway

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    Blue looks great!
     
  9. May 16, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    Jas4tundra

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    I like it. My neighbors bought sr5 cavalry blue looks awesome. Wish they offered it when I got my white.
     
  10. May 16, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    RollTide82

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    Blue....i get compliments and questions atleast once a week in mine and it is my 2nd vehicle so I don't drive it often
     
  11. May 16, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    Super White is the best color. Storm trooper Tundras rule!
     
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  12. May 16, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    SGTSausage81

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    Army Green is one of a kind.
     
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  13. May 16, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Wilbur

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  14. May 16, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    Patch999

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    That blue is nice. Had black and it looks great clean but you will always be cleaning it.
     
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  15. May 16, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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    GODZILLA

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    My vote is Cavalry Blue, but I refuse to use the poll with that spelling error. The Cav Blue looks great but it shows scratches pretty easily. Not as noticeable at a distance as the black, and probably no worse than the red, but they definitely show.
     
  16. May 16, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    Cpl_Punishment

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    If MGM isn't an option, red would be my second choice.
     
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  17. May 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    ARMYGREEN

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    They should give you 5k off if you buy red.
     
  18. May 16, 2020 at 8:33 PM
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    GODZILLA

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    My vote is Cavalry Blue, but I refuse to use the poll with that spelling error. The Cav Blue looks great but it shows scratches pretty easily. Not as noticeable at a distance as the black, and probably no worse than the red, but they definitely show.
     
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  19. May 16, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    T-bone Tundra 63

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    I love my MGM. But if I was forced to pick between those 3 it would be red. Blue second and black would be my last choice . Black looks great clean but shows everything.
     
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  20. May 16, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    Lol yeah I just noticed the phones wonderful autocorrect
     
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  21. May 16, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    Green would absolutely be my first choice but the pro is out of my price range. Wish I knew if they were making it part of the 2021 lineup aside from the trail edition models.
     
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  22. May 16, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Javelin

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    I vote Red. They are rare. I was never a red vehicle fan but it looks great on the TRD Sport with color matched bumpers/grille. Black silver and white are way too common. I’d go MGM as a close second.

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  23. May 16, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Backslider

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    Can't go wrong with Barcelona Red or Cavalry Blue

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  24. May 16, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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    jre5490

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    I don’t normally like red but that red truck is awesome. I’d go red or blue. Black vehicles require so much to take care of the paint.
     
  25. May 16, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    Yeah I had that nice deep red that came out on the RAV4 adventure models when they were first release. I think I'm leaning towards the blue at this point. Now to figure out which one to get a limited or sport. Ugh
     
  26. May 16, 2020 at 9:20 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    I currently have a cement Tacoma so I'm not opposed to that color again.20190525_122403.jpg
     
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  27. May 16, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    Wallygator

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    MGM ftw
     
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  28. May 16, 2020 at 9:26 PM
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    Lunercrab

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    I had mgm in a Tacoma and a Corolla. Liked it but want something different.
     
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  29. May 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    Wallygator

    Wallygator Well Zippedy Da Do!

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    Then out of the three colors you listed I would go Calgary Blue.
     
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  30. May 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    red with bronze wheels is amazing...I want to put the new heritage bronze land cruiser wheels on my truck but theyre 450 a piece:mad::eek2:
     
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