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Greetings from the DMV! - 2005 DC LTD

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by rje_tx, Apr 22, 2021.

  1. Apr 22, 2021 at 5:14 PM
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    rje_tx

    rje_tx [OP] New Member

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    Long time Toyota owner. Have had an '88 4runner 22re for about 20 years (amazing truck) and finally joined the 21st century with my '05 double cab limited. This is without a doubt the most comfortable vehicle I've ever ridden in and I used to work for a limo company (Cadillacs, Lincolns, Mercedes) so I know comfort. That limo experience is helpful with the turning radius.

    Mine has just over 200k miles and so far I've done the basics- timing belt, spark plugs, filters, etc. Going to do transmission fluid soon and am looking at a 5100 upgrade but they all seem to be out of stock. What's the story there?

    Plan is to make it a reliable camping/errand runner. Looking for longevity over speed or lift.

    This looks like a great community. Glad to be here!
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    shackleford rusty

    shackleford rusty New Member

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    TEXAS!
    welcome from texas!

    let's see some pics of that 1st gen!
     
  3. Apr 22, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  9. Apr 23, 2021 at 3:29 AM
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  10. Apr 23, 2021 at 3:51 AM
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    jonclark96

    jonclark96 Not so new member

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  12. Apr 23, 2021 at 7:35 PM
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    rje_tx

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    CD484CC1-1BA4-4468-B522-3D81E329AC96.jpg Thanks everyone! She’s at 206k and more or less stock. For the most part it is in amazing condition for a 16 year old truck. The frame seems ok, except for the crossmember over the spare tire and the place where the frame comes down in front of the rear wheels. It has some bed rust- but it seems minor compared to others I’ve seen on here. I need to take it to a sympathetic dealer for inspection. I’d appreciate any suggestions in the DC area. This truck doesn’t have much Info on the Toyota owners registry - including no frame recalls/repairs. It was a Maryland/Pennsylvania truck so I think would be eligible for some sort of recall. I’ll start posting in the first gen section. Looking forward to learning and sharing.
     
  13. Apr 23, 2021 at 8:57 PM
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  14. Apr 23, 2021 at 11:03 PM
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    RdKing

    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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    Welcome from NoVA...I’ve had a lot of luck with Miller Toyota out in Manassas over the last ~20 years. I had them perform some work on my 01 Seqoia (Had -250k) and 09 Venza (130k). Not only are they honest but their prices are 10-20% cheaper than in Tysons.
     

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