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Accidental Tundra convert

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Katblackdiesel, Aug 31, 2021.

  1. Aug 31, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    Katblackdiesel

    Katblackdiesel [OP] New Member

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    Hey everybody! I became a Tundra fan by complete accident, a perfect storm of events lead to my purchase of an 07 Tundra. I needed a truck for housework and to move my toolbox to my new job, I have years of experience working on Fords its second nature to me, so I was LOOKING for an F150. Go to the lot, see one I like, and send a friend to test drive it for me the next morning. That truck and its issues aren't worth it, so he suggests the Tundra. He's falling in love with it as he's telling me about it on the phone.

    Fast forward a few hours later and I leave the lot with this beauty. She's been my daily driver ever since and has easily handled anything I've thrown at her.

    My ONE con, is the sheer amount of work required to swap out the stereo head unit. No room to be lazy here. :laugh:

     
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    Wangofree

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    Good for you KBD! Not a big Ford guy myself. Glad to see another Toyota convert. :bananadance:
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    Spyker I’m a dude,playin a dude,disguised as another dude

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    Better that you have a Tundra by mistake than not have a Tundra by mistake!
     
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