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New member from AZ

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by WriterGuy74, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:33 PM
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    WriterGuy74

    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    Greetings, everyone--

    Today I purchased a 2017 Tundra (SR5) with 17,000 miles on it--the first pick-up I've ever owned. I'm 6'6" and settled on the Tundra for its incredible leg room. Granted, the model I purchased is a 4X2, but I don't plan on doing any heavy duty off-roading. I just want a safe, reliable vehicle to haul my family around. I never thought I'd own a pick-up, but I already love it!

    My wife and I love road trips, so we plan on putting some major miles on it. All that said, I look forward to chatting with other Tundra owners.

    Cheers,

    WriterGuy
     
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  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:50 PM
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    831Tun

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  3. Nov 24, 2018 at 12:11 AM
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  4. Nov 24, 2018 at 12:16 AM
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  5. Nov 24, 2018 at 2:19 AM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  6. Nov 24, 2018 at 2:46 AM
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  8. Nov 24, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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  9. Nov 24, 2018 at 4:58 AM
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    Welcome from Colorado. These trucks can handle major miles easy.
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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  11. Nov 24, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  12. Nov 24, 2018 at 5:41 AM
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  13. Nov 24, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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  14. Nov 24, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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  17. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  19. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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  20. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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  21. Nov 24, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    tenntundra

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    Welcome from East Tennessee. He is right,they will take a lot of miles!!
     
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  22. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:43 PM
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    WriterGuy74

    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome! We took the Tundra today on a day trip from Phoenix to Jerome and then over to Prescott. She drives like a dream, but is a beast where it counts. I Loved it!

    I’ll upload a picture once I’m at my computer!
     
  23. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    WriterGuy74

    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    Actually moved to AZ from CA. Lived in the Bay Area and Southern Cal. Loved it!
     
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  24. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    Tundra.jpg
    Ha! Here you go. She's a 2017. The only "custom" work on her are the pitch black-tinted windows, which I really like. They'll come in handy during the AZ summer. I took this today in the old mining town of Jerome, AZ.
     
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  25. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    I lived in So. Cal. (Thousand Oaks) from the age of 12 to 24! I still get nostalgic for the area . . .
     
  26. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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    Welcome from San Diego
     
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  27. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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    WriterGuy74

    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    That's what I like to hear!
     
  28. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    WriterGuy74

    WriterGuy74 [OP] New Member

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    We're almost neighbors. I'm in Phoenix. Love the Tucson area . . .
     
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  29. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    Blueknights75

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  30. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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