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New tundra owner from Madagascar

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Alex03312, May 21, 2021.

  1. May 21, 2021 at 10:23 PM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    Hi everyone! Been following this forum for a while now and it got me into buying a tundra in the US and importing it to Madagascar. Truck has just arrived today. I believe that this will be a great addition to my current fleet: toyota Prado 120 2004 and Nissan np300 2016

    Counting on the reliability of this truck for my long travels and the road trip I have planned.

    The truck will do roughly 60% pavement and 40% offroad (beach sand) it’s whole life. Next mods: suspensions and tires.

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  2. May 21, 2021 at 11:04 PM
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    YardBird

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  3. May 21, 2021 at 11:35 PM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Aloha from Hawaii. That’s a fine looking truck. Madagascar huh? That’s pretty damned interesting
     
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  4. May 21, 2021 at 11:41 PM
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    NomadicFrog

    NomadicFrog Took 5 yrs, finally got rid of "New Member" here

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    First mod: Gaffer tape over door lock/unlock beeper
    Importing something to Madagascar? SHUT.DOWN.EVERYTHING.
     
  5. May 21, 2021 at 11:46 PM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    NVS light bar
    Penguins. The truck was a cover.

    You must have kids to appreciate that one.
     
  6. May 21, 2021 at 11:53 PM
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    81 TOY

    81 TOY New Member

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    Welcome!
     
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  7. May 21, 2021 at 11:56 PM
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    saybng

    saybng Just a member.

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    Method Nv's, falken wildpeak 275.65.20 Dirty deeds exhaust, 5100's all around...nothin fancy.
    Welcome from SOCAL :thumbsup:
     
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  8. May 21, 2021 at 11:57 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  9. May 21, 2021 at 11:58 PM
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    Dr Doobie

    Dr Doobie Growing member

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    Welcome from Alaska
     
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  10. May 22, 2021 at 2:07 AM
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    RdKing

    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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    Welcome from Delaware
    AND Congratulations Nice Ride!
     
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  11. May 22, 2021 at 3:16 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  12. May 22, 2021 at 4:37 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! And congrats on the Tundra!
     
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  13. May 22, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  14. May 22, 2021 at 6:18 AM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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    Toyota of Melbourne, nice! I grew up down the road from them.

    Congrats on the new Tundra :thumbsup:
     
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  15. May 22, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
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  16. May 22, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    MatthewPTguy

    MatthewPTguy Not a new member

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    Borla dual cat back exhaust system, K&N replacement air filter, Headlight Revolution 40" Stealth LED light bar, Headlight Revolution LED fog light replacement bulbs, Line X bed liner, de-badge
    Welcome from Oregon
     
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  17. May 22, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    jsteph89

    jsteph89 The wish list continues to grow

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    Blacked out emblems, Leer 100XL camper shell, Magnaflow exhaust, ProComp 3/1 level kit, 285/55R20 Falken Wildpeaks AT3, WeatherTech mats, full led interior swap,
    Welcome!
     
  18. May 22, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    tlr641

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    Another welcome from Eugene, nice truck!
     
  19. May 22, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    Thank you everyone!! The truck took 2 months and 20k import taxes but was worth it. Happy to be a member of this community!!
     
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  20. May 22, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Did I read that correctly? 20k?
     
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  21. May 22, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    Yes 20k, import taxes are expensive here. With shipping, taxes and other import expenses, that 2017 sr5 costs me about 65k.
     
  22. May 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    Shark Bait

    Shark Bait Not new anymore

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    WOW!
     
  23. May 22, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    Mpg might be the lowest I’ve seen compared to my other toyotas but the smile it give me when I step on the gas pedal is priceless. Worth every single penny
     
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  24. May 22, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  25. May 22, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    SoCalTundy

    SoCalTundy Member since 2017

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    Icon Shocks. Total Chaos UCA. Deaver u748 TC shackles Flowmaster super 50. Diode Dynamics fogs. 5.29 Revolution Gears. SSW 17" wheels on BFG 35x12.5
    Welcome! Do you have any pictures of your other Toyota and Nissan? Always curious about other cars outside the US.
     
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  26. May 22, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    Gravy

    Gravy Cat herder, ASCM #π

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    OME Nitrocharger/2612 (front), Bilstein 5100s (rear). Vanguard roll bar modified (by me) to fit over Patriot Stealth retractable tonneau. Aftermarket halo headlights with HID, various LED bulb replacements. 17" Fuel Blitz wheels with some 33" Nitto terra grapplers. Hoodscoop, nfab nerfbars, Bushwacker flares. No-name aftermarket grille, led fender extensions. Black Horse bambi-basher. Various offroad lights.
    Tundra in a container, BEST PRESENT EVER!!! Welcome from SoCal.
     
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  27. May 22, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    here are some pictures of the toyota prado 120 3.0 turbo diesel (our version of usa lexus gx470) and the nissan np300 yd25 turbo diesel

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  28. May 22, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    TheBeast

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    was it stuck on the Evergreen ? ; )
    welcome !
     
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  29. May 22, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    Alex03312

    Alex03312 [OP] Island life

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    funny you asked, it was actually delayed a week because of the suez canal obstruction!
     
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  30. May 22, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    Green Thunder

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    Welcome from Washington State. Really cool you're in Madagascar...I'd love to visit there someday. We need lots of pics from your adventures.
     
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