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1st gen Daily Drivers

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Casper421, Apr 2, 2019.

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Daily drive your 1st gen?

  1. Yes

    55 vote(s)
    76.4%
  2. No

    5 vote(s)
    6.9%
  3. Weekends

    8 vote(s)
    11.1%
  4. Specialty uses(towing/hauling)

    4 vote(s)
    5.6%
  1. Apr 10, 2019 at 4:01 AM
    #31
    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    That isn't to bad, I'm getting around 17 mpg in my '01
     
  2. Apr 10, 2019 at 10:47 AM
    #32
    tundraatx

    tundraatx 2008 Limited Double Cab, 5.7L

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    1) Bought with 225k miles on it, a Westin bullnose bumper, and OEM tundra steps 2) Current Mileage 238k Mods: 1) Dirty Deeds BA Mufflers 8 inch with resonator (as of Feb 2021) - Had the 10 inch with resonator - Prefer the 10 inch without resonator - deeper sound hear it more in the cab 2.) Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper/Guard 3) Ranch Hand Summit Bumper 4) Billstein 5100s all around 5) TRD front and rear sway bars 6.) Rough Country wheel to wheel steps 7) Pioneer 8400 NEX Wireless ApplePlay 8) Backup Camera: e-raptor 9) LED white lights replaced in headlights, fog lights, inside cabin, and exterior lights 10) Linex (unbranded by Central Texas Truck Coatings) 11) OEM Toyota side panels and generic panel on tailgate Maintenance/Repairs: 1) Valve covers, belt tensioner, alternator belt - $415 2) Evaporation fuel canister and filter replacment $1547 *This was a Toyota TSB for 07-08 AFAIK. Toyota covered in first 3 years of ownership. Mine failed after 13 years of daily regular driving use. Not bad at all. 3) Pioneer Unit - had to ship to Pioneer to replace Output IC - $45 (shipping) free under 1 year warranty fix 4) Pioneer Unit - Electrical feed back coming through speakers when accelerating. Fix was to check all wiring/tighten up/ make connections good again $42. 5.) Rear passenger door actuator replaced. Part was $287 with tax on ebay from Toyota dealer free shipping. 6.) Rack and Pinion, tow mirrors, shocks install, lifetime alignment - $1884.36
    Living in Texas, I agree with the safety concern. Too many people drive like maniacs out here and it's getting worse every year. I'm getting rid of my 2012 Camry SE v6 since I use my 06 Tundra as my daily. I literally went from a fully loaded car to a base model truck, which I like much more than the camry and feel much safer in too. MPG as a commuter has been pretty good being a v6 4.0l engine. I drive like a grandpa now to save that gas. worth it!
     
  3. May 8, 2019 at 8:10 PM
    #33
    Ludogg808

    Ludogg808 New Member

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    Weather Tech floor liners, Debadged
    E82E7015-9B0D-472B-96AA-81E5BBC7014E.jpg Broke 157k today on my 01.
    Love driving it everywhere but might get a moped to keep the miles off it.
     
  4. May 8, 2019 at 11:31 PM
    #34
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    I kinda daily... but all 3 of my running cars get used in the cycle... corolla for the mileage, Avalon for
    The comfort, tundra for work. (I really need to stop buying. Cars)


    Oh and taco for staring at it not getting done in my garage
     
  5. May 9, 2019 at 12:46 AM
    #35
    SoCalPaul

    SoCalPaul New Member

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    Front Bilstein 6112 shocks & Bilstein springs. Rear Bilstein 5160 remote Reservoir shocks, Wheeler’s Off-road add-a-leafs. LED lighting. Pioneer Avic 7200NEX Nav Head unit. Borla cat back exhaust.
    I have daily driven all 3 of my Tundras, but with gas at $4/gal here again, I switch off with a used Mazda CX-7, it averages 24 mpg vs the 15-16 mpg I get in the Tundra. I average 75-100 miles a day. I not only save on gas, but I expect to get another 10 years out of my Tundra & that will be easier if I’m not burning the miles on the truck.

    I’ve burned up too many new vehicles with the miles I drive. I probably won’t ever be able to afford another new one.
     
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  6. May 9, 2019 at 6:16 PM
    #36
    Acatlin96

    Acatlin96 amateur breeze shooter

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    First gen Tundra + moped is my exact setup right now haha! I love the Tundra but can't afford to drive it everyday, especially with current gas prices ($4.09+/gal here on CA's central coast). I have a 125cc moped I use around town and love filling it up once a week for only $3.00 total. Plus, I can load the moped in the truck bed whenever I need to transport it!
     
  7. May 9, 2019 at 7:56 PM
    #37
    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    $4.09 a gallon :spending:
    I'm glad I live in Florida $2.79 for regular
     
  8. May 9, 2019 at 8:00 PM
    #38
    Filthyphil

    Filthyphil Lions Not Sheep

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    Socialist taxes and nanny states will get you every time.
     
  9. May 9, 2019 at 8:04 PM
    #39
    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    Our gov makes more money on our vehicles than anybody else. Not even Toyota can earn like uncle sam
     
  10. May 9, 2019 at 9:18 PM
    #40
    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    2013 barcelona red sr5 crewmax TRD tundra
    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    1004151945.jpg 376,000 miles I bought it new 2000 access cab limited.drive it everyday! Would drive it anywhere!!
     
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  11. May 10, 2019 at 6:09 AM
    #41
    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Check out the taxes on gas. California taxes their gas at 69cents per gallon (fed and state combined). Hawaii right behind at .68. Lowest is Wyoming at .38.

    Everytime you fill up the Tundra with 26 gallons x .69= approx. $18 a tank!

    The tax man makes $18 a tank on you in Cal.

    Thats after you made and paid taxes on the money to pay for the gas to pay the additional tax.

    Wait till we are forced to pay for peoples bad decisions to go to college. That tax will be tacked on to gas and nobody will notice because its easily forgotten. The Evil Oil/Gas companies! Making Profits! Easy boogie men to blame and they will buy it.

    Yet no discussion on the tax on gas.
     
  12. May 10, 2019 at 6:26 AM
    #42
    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    I will use a union term. Double dipping. That's being on the clock for 2 customers and getting paid from both simultaneously. I thought that was genius until I looked at the money game our gov has on cars. Tax the sale when new then tax every sale of the same product throughout it's life. .38 to 69 cents per gallon of gas. Registration, registration renewal annually. License plate fee, drivers license and the license renewal. All that and more just so I can get to work to pay for all this :annoyed:
    Freedom ain't free but damnnnn this hurts
     
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  13. May 10, 2019 at 6:52 AM
    #43
    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
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    Hand Protectors
    Until people grow a pair and decide they can really change things through proper problem solving, we will be stuck with the situation we are in now with a populace chasing ‘fake outrages’ (exclusively on one side) instead of getting rid of the entrenched paid off con-gress persons (both sides) that talk out of both sides of their mouths. The 16th and 17th Amendments need abolishing.

    Anti-Double Taxation (double dipping) is a historical part of our great country. Read Boston Tea Party. We have devolved and continue to do so as long as the tax man can divide us into smaller factions.
     
  14. May 10, 2019 at 7:11 AM
    #44
    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    Do you live in Colorado? Sounds like very deep thought for this early in the morning.

    Seriously I agree. I often find myself speaking to people of different backgrounds and race with varying views on race, equality, religion and what is wrong with our country.
    I am at the place of racism. But not black brown and white. It's green. Your either flush with green to live the American dream or your the sucker footing the bill. Most of the suckers don't realize or don't want to admit they are the schleppers. If and when they do, a revolution will be coming
     
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  15. May 10, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    I live in a suburb south of Birmingham. Since I bought the 2017 Tundy a couple of years ago I've been MUCH MORE noticing the other Tundy's on the road around us here. Holy shit. It is amazing how many gen. 1 and gen. 1.5's (my saying for the first true 4 doors) there are running around. And many in phenomenal aesthetic shape. Paint that still just glistens in the bright southern sun.

    Oh. My daily driver is a bit further back in time. 1997 T100. 4WD. Factory 5 speed (3 pedals on the floor!!!!!). 265,000 miles and just still going and going and going and going.
     
  16. May 10, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    TX-TRD1stGEN

    TX-TRD1stGEN Privileged

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    Put 30k on my tundra last year committing to work! Zero issues. :burnrubber:
     
  17. May 10, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    I am not able to disclose my location and do not condone violence, but only point to historical turning points as reference in what I consider still a great country. The 16th and 17th Amendments have taken decades to finally give us what we have now. Once abolished will take a short time to recorrect.

    The money thing wouldn’t be such an issue if we didn’t get taxed on ownership. Once you own it leave it untaxed and now I don’t have to keep working to own it and pay more taxes while schooling and taking money from the less wise (due to youth) to fund (their voting tendencies) amongst us.

    The next bubble (decades long in forming) is going to be Social Security and our National Debt which will probably happen at the same time. The indoctrinated will side with gov’t (money security). The free willed will not. That is the battle line. Feigned emotional outrages on social media only distract from this next problem.
     
  18. May 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Ludogg808

    Ludogg808 New Member

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    *Showing this to my wife to solidify my argument. Pray for me
     
  19. May 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    Hooptytrix

    Hooptytrix Squeaky Chicken

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    Be ready, Bob & weave, float like a butterfly sting like a bee.

    Let us know how it works out for you :amen:
     
  20. May 10, 2019 at 9:17 PM
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    fennec

    fennec New Member

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    To come ...
    I do, but lately the gas price in SoCal is crazy .. I may fix my old Saab :)
     
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  21. May 12, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    TacomaLC

    TacomaLC New Member

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    I bought my 2000 new and still I am very happy with it. Thought about selling it every time I get a new vehicle and Just never do it--it just works and is an easy driver. I split my daily between the Tundra and a Land Cruiser. In comparison to the Land Cruiser, the Tundra is my fuel efficient "green" vehicle.
    :yes:
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2019
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