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New guy. Returning to 1st gen Tundra...

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by back9k9, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. Mar 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    back9k9

    back9k9 [OP] New Member

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    New guy here...

    I traded my 2018 Tacoma DCSB for a 2006 Tundra DoubleCab Limited just last week. It only has 102k miles! Timing belt was changed.
    Has a nice tonneau cover, a strong market sound system, and trailer brake controller.
    It has a few dings that comes with being 14 years old but it's really sharp!

    I had bought the 18 Tacoma new and while there are some features I liked, I really missed the extra room of the Tundra and that V8 engine.
    Gas mileage is roughly the same.

    I had previously owned a 2003 Tundra access cab, step side 4.7 and drove it for 14 years, 250k miles. Was driving strong when I traded it to get my daughter a car.

    It's good to be back!
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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    Bulldog_tundra

    Bulldog_tundra New Member

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    Bilstein 5100 (Top Notch Front) 1” Rear Block Flowmaster 40 w/ 3” Tip Bumperplugs Front Plate Delete
    Very similar boat for me. Went from an ‘03 Access Cab to various other Toyota’s/Lexus’ and then landed in a new Tundra. Loved it, but got sick of payments and it was too big for what I needed at the moment.

    Found my ‘06 DC from the original owner with 140K miles and haven’t looked back, perfect for my needs. Spent the last 4 months, with help from this forum, doing all the little preventative maintenance items and some upgrades - finally have it dialed in and it’s like new.

    welcome back!

     
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  3. Mar 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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    speedtre

    speedtre New Member

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    Welcome....2005 Tundra DC to 2017 Tacoma DC back to 2006 Tundra DC almost exactly a year ago for me. No regrets. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    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.
    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    41bigdawg

    41bigdawg Let the BIG DAWG Eat

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    Magnum front, Iron Cross rear bumpers, SB Cold air intake and Gibson Metal Mulisha exhaust, Fender flares, Tow mirrors, 18" Outlaw wheels, 12k Smitty X2O winch, Tech 12v auto start, Firestone Air Bags, Pedal Commander, Devil Horns, etc...
    Welcome back to Tundra World...:) Cant go wrong with a 1st Gen, just sold my 04 DC last month, never a problem with any of the 3 1st Gens I have had. Post up some picks of your truck.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome back from Nevada
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    back9k9

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    Beautiful!
    How do you like the Flowmaster 40?
     
  9. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    wingnutted

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    Welcome from Seattle! Awesome find and low miles!
     
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  11. Mar 2, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    tvpierce

    tvpierce Formerly New Member

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    Welcome back, from Maine!
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    Welcome from NCal
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    johnvan

    johnvan OG

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    Missing my old '03 more and more! :(
     
  15. Mar 3, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    Openbaffle

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    Welcome from NC. Nice looking truck! What rims and tires are you using? I like how they look and have been looking to swap out my 20" BBS on my first gen.
     
  16. Mar 3, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    back9k9

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    2006 Red Salsa Pearl.

    67FAE359-5BDE-4750-940F-92A518C200A8.jpg
     
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    Side view.
    It came with the UnderCover tonneau and side steps.

    876A514B-0BDE-4534-BF52-3477E6A97B43.jpg
     
  18. Mar 4, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    I still own my 2000 tundra,387,000 miles and still going!IMG_20190831_195607024.jpg
     
  19. Mar 5, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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    back9k9

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    Looks great! I hope I get many, many miles out of this 06 Tundra. I just love the way they drive and feel.
     
  20. Mar 5, 2020 at 8:03 AM
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    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

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    I have owned my 4WD V8 2002 since 2003, and it is a keeper.

    IMG_7607.jpg
     
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    BE2116DD-287F-438B-917A-18875AD5B0CA.jpg I have had my '01 for 100K and more than 10 years and it is still the BOSS!
     
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