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First new truck ever . Had to be Toyota

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Tigwelder, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Tigwelder

    Tigwelder [OP] New Member

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    Hello from southeast Texas .
    O just bought my first new truck ever.
    Along with my first truck note ever .(bummer)
    But it was time.
    Been driving a 2002 f250 with 7.3l diesel forever .
    Really loved it . But in early December it was stolen from parking lot at work .
    Im a welder at Good year chemical in Beaumont tx .
    It was recovered and being fixed now .
    I'll hate to see her go . But it was time for something new .
    IvI' owned a 1981 & 1985 toyota 4x4's .
    When my youngest son started driving at 16 we bought him a 2008 double cab tundra . With 80k miles on it .
    So far the only thing we've had to do is replace the starter .
    It's been reliable in every way I could ask from a truck .
    When I decided to buy something new I knew I wanted a tundra .
    I looked at many packages and decided I wanted a crew max . Grey 4x4 .
    Every truck I've owned has been grey so the MGM was my color choice .
    I wanted 38 gallon tank and navigation.
    Found my truck at local dealership .
    Sr5 crew MGM 4x4 . nav .
    Had 3"-1" lift . 20" procomp rims . And 305/20 procomp at tires .
    So far I'm loving it .
    Just need some step bars . Tow mirrors .and wet okole seat covers next .

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  2. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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  3. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:07 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    @ARamirez73
     
  4. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    Pinay

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  5. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    Tigwelder

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    Fuel mileage isn't to bad . Around 14.5.
    IvI' been buying diesel @ $3 a gallon and getting 14 mpg for last 12 years .
    So my fuel bill will actually be lower buying gasoline .
    IvI' justified that I'm my mind .
    Trying it on the wife now .lol
    I've been looking at low profile winch bumpers . I've found a few I really like .
    The front bumper doesn't provide much protection for my lifestyle .
    I have 90 acres we hunt on . And need 4x4 there most of the year .
    I pull a trailer with an international tractor pretty often to deer lease .
    Work in the evenings and weekends at a buddy of mines 600 acre cattle ranch a few miles from my house .
    Something is always getting stuck out there . From tractors to my truck .
    Hauling feed to back of land is rough through an old Creek bottom .
    So my trucks life aren't easy.
    But I believe the tundra is a good choice .
    Just need a winch .
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    RoujePN

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  7. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    Welcome from So Cal. Great color choice!
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    Yotatundraaah

    Yotatundraaah My tundra stays hungrry

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    Welcome back to the toyota world :yes:

    Good color choice btw
     
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  9. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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  10. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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  11. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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  12. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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  13. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    Tigwelder

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    I ran fierce attitude 315/75/16 on my f250 and was getting 60k miles per set.
    Not bad on a heavy diesel truck .
    I really like the heavy mud tread of them .
    Not loud on road . And wear even .
    When the procomp wear out I'll most likely go back to them .
    There heavy 10 play tires . But working for good year we get a decent discount on tires .
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    Welcome from Ohio, nice rig!
     
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  15. Mar 2, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    Tigwelder

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    Trying to decide on Toyota or gm style tow mirrors .
    I'm leaning towards oem Toyota from eBay .
    Dealership wants almost $700
     
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  16. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    Welcome from TN. My Tundra was my first new vehicle purchase as well. Haven’t regretted it once. Enjoy the truck!
     
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  17. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    And a pic of youngest son's 2008 DC Texas edition . That got me hooked on tundras .

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  18. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    Yotatundraaah My tundra stays hungrry

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    Theres alot online that is below $400.
     
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  19. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    My 24 year anniversary is Monday.
    The wife said she wanted to order tow mirrors for me .
    I really liked them on my f250 .
    I got use to the blind spot mirror on bottom when changing lanes on hwy
     
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    And I'd love to cut and lower shift knob .
    I've already spilt a large fountain drink .
    Picking it up from drink hole and hit it on shift lever . Dr pepper went everywhere
     
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    Welcome from AL. Nice truck. Always good to see a new member of the MGM Crüe!
     
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    Not nearly enough room here!
    Give 'Sparks Toyota' a try before deciding. You'll get OEM Mirrors at a decent price.
     
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  24. Mar 2, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    Tigwelder

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    Thanks I'll give them a call Monday .
    Not having them I do miss that small blind spot .
    Didn't realize how much I liked it when changing lanes.
     
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