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1st Tundra after many Tacomas

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Kanelakos, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. Oct 13, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    Kanelakos

    Kanelakos [OP] New Member

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    None..... Yet
    Finally got tired of the rough ride and size of the Tacoma. Got great deal on a 17 with 18k miles. Had to give it a go. Looking forward to learning much about these trucks here.

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  2. Oct 13, 2018 at 7:12 AM
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    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

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    Welcome to the forum!
     
  3. Oct 13, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    HighDesertSurfer

    HighDesertSurfer Surf The Dirt

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    Howdy from NM! :hattip:
     
  4. Oct 13, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
  5. Oct 13, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Diver Dee

    Diver Dee New Member

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    Gun Barrel city Texas
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    Welcome to the show!
     
  6. Oct 13, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  7. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    sprtbkr

    sprtbkr Average Member

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    TRD Wheels & Tires, Double Cab Fold-down Back Seat mod, LED Interior Lighting, Turned Off Seat Belt Chime, Franken-key (Flip Key), Duraliner Bed Liner, Bed Rails, Hood Wind Deflector, Console Gun Safe, iBoard 5" Running Boards, TRD Sport Bed Vinyl, Fortin Evo One Remote Start with Mycar Cellular Module, Plasti-dipped Badges and Bumper End Caps, Tinted front windows, Extang Solid Fold 2.0, Pop-N-Lock, TUNDRA tailgate inserts, RCI Powder Coated Skid Plate - coming soon - 12” android radio, oemaudio+ Reference 500Q, under dash/seat lighting.
    Nice Truck! Perfect Size, model and color! Welcome from Denver, CO!
     
  8. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    Ike74

    Ike74 New Member

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    Sweet color choice!!!
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  10. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome Dean.
     
  11. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
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    Welcome from Texas
     
  12. Oct 13, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  13. Oct 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    Diver Dee

    Diver Dee New Member

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    Gun Barrel city Texas
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    ......dying aint much of a livin'.
     
  14. Oct 13, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada, nice looking rig, especially the color, i dig it.
     
  15. Oct 13, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    dandailey

    dandailey King Tundra

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    Welcome from SE VA......:)
     
  16. Oct 13, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Red Fox

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    Welcome from TN! Best color choice :thumbsup:
     
  17. Oct 13, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Steve6

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
  18. Oct 13, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    RLHULK

    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Still rolling stock baby....
    Welcome, Inferno, you have chosen wisely...
     
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  19. Oct 13, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  20. Oct 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Great lookin' truck! Where are you?

    Welcome from SoCal!
     
  21. Oct 14, 2018 at 4:23 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
  22. Oct 14, 2018 at 5:22 AM
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    Kanelakos

    Kanelakos [OP] New Member

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    None..... Yet
    Thanks for the warm welcome all!
     
  23. Oct 14, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    Kanelakos

    Kanelakos [OP] New Member

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    Nice truck yourself! I currently live in upstate (Binghamton area) NY. I am originally from here but did live in the AZ desert for 15 years. I miss it.
     
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  24. Oct 14, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  25. Oct 14, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Many of us came from Tacoma's, myself included.

    I loved my Tacoma but I don't think I could go back.

    Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new truck.
     
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  26. Oct 14, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    Still have my 2010 Tacoma, the idea being it's my work commute vehicle. Got the Tundra not quite a month ago, drove to work for 5 days one week and its hard to get back in the Taco!! With the commute into Los Angeles, just not practical and wouldn' want to get jacked or rear-ended.
    :annoyed:
     
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  27. Oct 14, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    Mikekoot

    Mikekoot New Member

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    Nice truck! There are lots of us who moved on from a Tacoma. Had a 2018 and couldn't stand it.
     
  28. Oct 15, 2018 at 3:20 AM
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    Kanelakos

    Kanelakos [OP] New Member

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    None..... Yet
    Thanks again for all the welcomes! The main thing is I have to get use to the MPG. Looking forward to checking out the redesign in 2020 hopefully. Different drive train. Hope they dont screw it up like they did with the G3 Tacoma.
     
  29. Oct 15, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    Mikekoot

    Mikekoot New Member

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    Give it 5 years after the new generation comes out. That's part of the reason i bought a tundra now. They are bullet proof
     
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  30. Oct 15, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    monaco730

    monaco730 New Member

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    Fox shocks, TRD Exhaust, TRD grill, TRD shift knob, weathertech floor/bed liners, ARE topper, FrontRunnerOutfitters cargo rack, Relentless cargo bars, color matched front bumper/side mirrors, fuel wheels, nitto RGs, K&N intake
    I'm from Binghamton too. Fastest color truck :bikewheelie:
     
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