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New Member! Corolla got smashed so I upgraded!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by TundraImplicit, Mar 2, 2024.

  1. Mar 2, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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    TundraImplicit

    TundraImplicit [OP] New Member

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    Hey everyone! This forum has been super useful as I’ve been looking into Tundras and what maintenance I can do on my own. Couple weeks ago someone fell asleep and smashed my Corolla in between their suv and my buddy’s truck so I decided to make a long needed upgrade. For years now there have been so many situations I’ve needed a truck and not had one, so decided to pull the trigger. Purchased a 2017 SR5 Double Cab 4x4, super happy with it so far.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
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    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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    RoadtripJim

    RoadtripJim New Member

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    Jim
    Cedar, MN
    Vehicle:
    2021 Silver SR5 - TRD Double Cab
    Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. Great looking Tundra, you won’t be disappointed with it (except for the HUGE change in gas mileage). Too bad about the Corolla, looked like a decent ride too.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Dan
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    2021 White 4x4 CM Trail Ed. 2018 White 4x4 4Runner SR5 Premium
    Seat covers, dash mat, ext. Trans. Cooler, sumo springs, oem pwr fld tow mirrors
    Welcome from OKC! Beware and check out the bottom of the bed on that DC. Apparently from what I have been seeing the front portion of the bed isn't supported well with framework. Might want to have a good look just so you know what you have and how to best deal with it. Overall a nice truck though!
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Kelly
    Spanish Fort, AL
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    2020 SSM 1794 4x4
    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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    TundraImplicit

    TundraImplicit [OP] New Member

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    yeah I’m bracing myself for the gas mileage change, still on my first tank. Corolla served me well for 6 years, first car I ever purchased. Happy to be in a truck now though.
     
  7. Mar 2, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Canada, by way of Hawaii
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    2018 1794 MGM
    NVS light bar
    Welcome aboard!
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Richard
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    TRD Lowered & Supercharged Crewmax
    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from So Cal.
     

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