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New member from Florida

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by JeremyGSU, Jan 11, 2018.

  1. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    JeremyGSU

    JeremyGSU [OP] New Member

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    Hello, new to the forum from Florida.

    I had an '11 Platinum for a few years and then my cousin offered me his 1-year old '16 SR5 4x4 in April '17 for a deal I couldn't pass up so I sold the Platinum. So far, I like the SR5 better.

    '11

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    What my '16 looked like when I got it. Not actually mine in the pic.

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    Current look:
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    MODS:
    '16 SR5 4x4 w/Safety and Convenience/Upgrade package
    • TRD wheels
    • Spray in bedliner
    • Undercover SE Cover
    • AMP power running boards
    • AMP tailgate step
    • ESP dash kit with Tekonsha P3 controller
    • Driver's grab handle
    • Tinted windows
    • '18 LED headlights and Fog lights (fogs not in picture)
    • '18 Sport grill
    • Body colored mirror caps

    Jeremy
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2019
  2. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    Wheeler's Off-Road Inc

    Wheeler's Off-Road Inc New Member

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  4. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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  5. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    jfrd30

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    Welcome bro.....from the NE corner of the state!
     
  6. Jan 11, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    classic17

    classic17 New Member

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  7. Jan 11, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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  8. Jan 11, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  9. Jan 11, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Darth Tundra

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  10. Jan 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Darth Tundra

    Darth Tundra I AM....YOUR FATHER

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    SR5 :thumbsup:... what do you like about the SR5 over the Platinum?
     
  11. Jan 11, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    blue16

    blue16 New Member

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    Welcome from AZ
     
  12. Jan 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    Vendeta2k

    Vendeta2k Distinguished Member Of The Cement Club

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  13. Jan 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    Steve6

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  14. Jan 11, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    775tundra

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  15. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Welcome from eastern CO!
     
  16. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    JeremyGSU

    JeremyGSU [OP] New Member

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    A lot of it is the fact that it's a 3rd generation over a 2nd. I much preferred the new interior over the last but I found my Platinum annoying after awhile mostly because of the headroom. The 2nd generation with the sunroof the seat simply didn't go down far enough where I could sit up straight. I'm 6'2 and had to either lean the seat way back or lean to one side or the other. When I first bought that truck I didn't pay attention to it because I was excited about a new truck but after a few years it drove me crazy, especially after I noticed my cousins truck had a good 3" of headroom over mine.

    I also got tired of the leather. Florida summers are brutal and I couldn't even tell the A/C seats were working most of the time with black leather. I had it in the shop 3 times inquiring if they were working. Plus, the Tundra seats are more lazy-boyish with minimal bolstering so I found myself sliding around in them a lot which I found annoying. With the cloth you stay more still and they don't get nearly as hot. I do miss the power folding mirrors sometimes but learned to live without the auto up/down window, auto headlights, "Premium so called stereo", etc.

    I sat in a customer's '18 Limited just today and they have fixed the lowering seat issue just like the Highlander but while I fit the seat has to go much lower to clear my head in the sunroof model versus mine. It offered a very different drivers position. I did find his seat to be pretty comfortable though.
     
  17. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  18. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Good looking truck Welcome from Ohio!
     
  19. Jan 11, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome Jeremy.
     
  20. Jan 11, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    JeremyGSU

    JeremyGSU [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone!
     
  21. Jan 12, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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    Areith762

    Areith762 Go Avs!!!

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  22. Jan 12, 2018 at 8:35 PM
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    GAknight

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  23. Jan 13, 2018 at 3:57 AM
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    Slayer

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    Welcome from the Pacific NW
     
  24. Jan 13, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    JeremyGSU

    JeremyGSU [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! I too am from Georgia. Grew up in Johns Creek.
     
  25. Jan 13, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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  27. Jan 13, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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    Bienvinidos from Utah! Nice looking truck you got there. :thumbsup:
     
  28. Jan 13, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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  29. Jan 13, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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