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Just bought a 2001 Tundra!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by stephenjn, Jun 6, 2020.

  1. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    stephenjn

    stephenjn [OP] New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    My name is Stephen, I'm 60 and I live in Boise, ID. I just purchased a 2001 Tundra Limited with the access cab (TRD Off-Road). It's got leather, a CD player AND (better sit down for this) a cassette player! It came with a shell, and a front bumper guard. It has 75,300 miles on it. For some reason, the timing belt was changed at 54,000 miles. I do not know the history of the truck, other than Experian's auto check (dealer did not do "Car-Fax") but it was really good. No accidents at least! I am here to learn more about Tundra's, especially the first-gen models, with the hopes of avoiding pitfalls and learning good tips and tricks to keep it running well.

    - Stephen

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  2. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:22 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC! How does the frame look in regards to rust?
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    Lovetrucks

    Lovetrucks Member

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    Welcome from Ontario Canada
     
  5. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Welcome from Western Ky. Nice deer guard!

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    I have a Bluetooth Cassette adapter that I use. I figured at the time $12 from wallyworld would be better than doing a headunit install which at the time was a job I had no clue how to tackle.

    @Blueknights75 I am curious as well.
    How does the frame look in the rust department? Thats really the biggest issue these trucks really have.
     
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  6. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    TundraGuy66

    TundraGuy66 New Member

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    Welcome from WA.
     
  8. Jun 6, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada, nice looking truck, I still miss my 1st gen tundra.
     
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  9. Jun 6, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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    SoCalTecHead

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    Another welcome from SoCal!
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2020 at 11:35 PM
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    41bigdawg

    41bigdawg Let the BIG DAWG Eat

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    Hey Stephen, nice truck. Welcome aboard from Tennessee.
     
  11. Jun 7, 2020 at 2:57 AM
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    Prostar 190

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  12. Jun 7, 2020 at 3:19 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  13. Jun 7, 2020 at 4:16 AM
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    johnxmccoy

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    That truck looks very clean.
    May I be intrusive and ask what you paid for it?
    My son turns 16 in August and I am looking for an older Tundra for him and was wanting to get ideas for cost.
    Yes, the one in my Avatiar picture.
    Thanks.
     
  14. Jun 7, 2020 at 4:33 AM
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    Ted4311

    Ted4311 Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

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    A LOT... NEVER ENDS
    Welcome from MD
     
  15. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:19 AM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    None.....yet
    Howdy from DFW and nice truck :thumbsup:
     
  16. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:26 AM
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    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

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    Nice ride... welcome from Georgia.
     
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  17. Jun 7, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    stephenjn

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    Thanks!
     

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