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Am I the only one who wants an Access Cab

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Jk70, Sep 6, 2020.

  1. Oct 14, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    I just secured the funds for it, so I'm ready when he is. I'm really happy, because it's the EXACT color I want, with the exact shell I wanted as well. My access cab has been a GREAT truck . . . someone is going to get a solid rig that's still got plenty of life in it. Funny when I first met my neighbor, I said "if you ever wanna sell that truck, let me know" . . . he replied, "I love that truck, I'll never sell it". But he's buying a 25 foot boat now and needs more towing capacity. Glad he's giving me 1st right of refusal.
     
  2. Oct 14, 2020 at 10:27 PM
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    bassman417 "Tundra Time". My favorite time of day...

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    What color would that be? Pics pls.

    Welcome to the DC>AC gang.....
     
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  3. Oct 15, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    I believe it's called 'Blue Steel Metallic' . . . I don't have pics. yet but will post some soon as get it.
    I found out he just put a new timing belt, tires, and new shocks on it . . . so I'm really looking forward to getting this truck.
    Sorry to sidetrack this thread . . . my AC truck has been the best truck I've ever owned, hoping the DC will be just as good or suite my needs even better.
     
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  4. Oct 15, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    That Sucks. Get you just didn't get the right person because I have. :bananadance:
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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  6. Oct 16, 2020 at 12:03 AM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I just use the 8ft bed!
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    chester best member

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    Wait, wait, wait...you guys have someone else with you during all these escapades? Inefficient! I've found that having a partner just slows me down.
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    No worries, I don't like fun sized or super sized candy bars...old school full-size works best for me...:thumbsup:



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  9. Oct 17, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    Just stay away from the school zones there Chester.
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    Same length.
     
  11. Oct 20, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    I just bought a 2006 AC with 97k miles. Talk about a Unicorn.
     
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  12. May 28, 2021 at 9:16 PM
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    I like the AC. It's the perfect sized truck that has a V8 engine. I don't need passengers in the back seat and if you're hauling your family around, you're using the wrong vehicle. Get a correct family vehicle... not a pickup truck. Geez...

    Correct tool for the job. Trucks for truck duty that generally require a bed or big towing.
     
  13. May 28, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    Wow, nice score. Last year I got a gorgeous lifted 4x4 AC Limited with 155k California miles. Babied...
     
  14. May 31, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    When i build doors for it, i want the back doors to be able to open without opening the front. Half doors are awesome for grocery loading. Or i wanna weld the doors together and get pneumatic lambo hinges.

    and i want the backdoor windows to open all the way on purpose.
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    Here’s a hard truth for many of us to admit.
     
  16. Jun 1, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    Grey man baby!
     
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  17. Jun 1, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    That's a good point too. I will say that I pass a lot of older guys driving first gens. I usually do the Tundra wave and they just seem confused or don't even notice me. I don't think a lot of first gen owners really care about the truck much.
     
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  18. Jun 1, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    But Tacoma guys sure give me the double take when I drive by. At least I notice they do when they aren't blinding me with their unaimed led drop in headlights and orange fog illuminators.
     
  19. Jun 1, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    These cats in the Tacomas size up us 1st Gen drivers so I just roll down the rear window, load up the family with plenty of room, pack a full size bed with stuff and cruise along in my V8 that doesn't hunt gears and doesn't leave me sitting in a position that I can't do shit about.

    Rant over, guess I've been sitting on that for a while :annoyed:

    And sorry, I have the dbl cab but other than the rear window you all can say the same!
     
  20. Jun 1, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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    The rear window is the coolest thing. I almost purchased a limited double cab with the sun roof. Rolling everything down was awesome. I should have snagged that truck up.
     
  21. Jun 1, 2021 at 10:43 PM
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    And, that's what is so great about being "in-the-know" of an excellent quality product that so many people overlook or don't appreciate. These Gen1 Tundras are special. They're well built, extremely rugged and reliable, and do most anything a truck needs to do, in a powerful, reliable, nimble package that's easy to maintain. They look great, drive great, handle great, have enough power and tech but not so much to be energy hogs or technology bloat... Enough people know of it that prices continue to climb for these, and none can be found in scrap yards.

    Let me give an analogy in the gun-world. Years ago, snobbish American shooters didn't know of, care about, or frowned upon the SKS, the AK47, and the CZ line of pistols. Now, they command a premium. The "secret" is out... These are excellent designs but because they were "a foreign job" people were prejudiced or whatever...

    Back to the Tundra. In 2002 a loaded 4x4 Tundra was $30,000. Around here, a fairly maintained one with a quarter million miles will sell for $5,000 in a week.
    So basically, do maintenance but otherwise pile on 15,000 miles annually and get back 1/6th of your money. An excellent low mileage one can get $15-20 grand. If you bought a Tundra for $30k, drove it say 100,000 miles, kept in great shape and well maintained, you'd probably get 2/3rd of your (depreciated) money back if you sold it. So they have held their value extremely well.
     
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  22. Jun 2, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    I was pretty set on an access cab but Toyota does rear windows better than anybody. I couldn't pass that up.
     
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  23. Jun 2, 2021 at 7:37 AM
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    I would say the first gen is similar to a rugged Serbian built AK. Not perfect or completely refined, but rugged and dependable and fast enough for most jobs. Good analogy.
     
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  24. Jun 2, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    So now I need a good analogy for the newer models. Semi auto m249?
     
  25. Jun 2, 2021 at 8:06 AM
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    So you are saying they are an abomination? :bananadance:
     
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  26. Jun 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    A travesty to mankind really.....
     
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  27. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    But my truck stands out due to the color choices.
     
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  28. Jun 2, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    I love my AC cab and really wouldn’t trade it for a DC unless I had a family to haul around although when I visited Auburn University in Alabama I did see a family of 6 squeeze into a 90s Ford Access Cab. :eek2:

    I really wouldn’t want to give up the easier parking ability and places to park of the AC over the DC as well, especially when visiting Boston.

    BUT, if Toyota came out with a 2-door Sequoia with a fold down rear seat like the Chevy Tahoe had, I’d be all over that! :D
     
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  29. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    Last weekend we had a last minute "hey can you haul my paddle board". Double cab can.

    paddleboard.jpg
     
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  30. Jun 7, 2021 at 6:55 AM
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