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New Tundra - Knoxville, TN

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by knoxville36, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    knoxville36

    knoxville36 [OP] New Member

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    Good Evening to Everyone!

    Just wanted to say hello from Knoxville, TN. I just purchased a new 2019 Toyota Tundra Platinum in Silver Metallic. Absolutely lovr this truck!

    Just a little history on how I wound up Tundra.....

    Was in the market and been researching for 6 months. All my wives family and every single person I work with drives Fords. About 8 Ford owners I know and interact with daily. With the exception of one, every single one has had significant repairs. I really wanted a new King Ranch but $72k truck is selling for $38k only 2 years old and 40k miles on the used market. Ouch, that is a major hit! Based on people around me not being very happy with their Fords lately, crossed it off the list.

    I always have had Chevy's and just plain do not like the newer designed trucks so they are out.

    Test drove a Ram and just could not bring myself to pull the trigger. Always viewed them as the worse in reliability and build quality whether that is fair or not.

    Bought my wife a new 4Runner last year and it has been fantastic and a very high quality vehicle. Started looking at used Tundras. Ran into the same problem when we were looking at used 4runners. A 2 year old used unit with less than 30k miles is almost as much as new. Same thing with the Tundra, so I wound up new! Truck is 3 weeks old and just hit 1k miles today.

    I look forward to contributing and hanging out as much as I can!

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  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    BakFlip MX4 Tonneau, 12 Volt Solutions Remote Starter More minor mods coming
    Welcome from SE PA!
    Nice truck!
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  4. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    Red Fox

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    Welcome from Murfreesboro TN!!
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  6. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  7. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from NC. Nice truck.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  10. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    knoxville36

    knoxville36 [OP] New Member

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    Welcome, to everyone responding so far and thanks for the replies!
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    scjb007

    scjb007 Big Blue Nation

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    Welcome from Ky!
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2018 at 1:53 AM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2018 at 2:35 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2018 at 2:58 AM
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    TNtundra18

    TNtundra18 New Member

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    Welcome from Charlotte...but formerly from Knoxville. Go Vols!
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2018 at 3:28 AM
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    Tundrablue

    Tundrablue Winner, winner, chicken dinner

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    Welcome from Ohio! A lot of us go with Toyota because of the reasons you stated, including myself!
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    Steve6

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
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  18. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    Dswenson3423

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    Welcome from Loudon, TN
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    Stormtrooper81

    Stormtrooper81 Slow and steady

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    Welcome from northern California
     
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  20. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Welcome fellow Knoxvillian. I spy West Town Mall in the background.
     
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  21. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    RickC

    RickC NOT a new member

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    SCS Wheels, Line-X, WeatherTech, UnderCover Flex bed cover
    Welcome from Knoxville TN also. That is exactly the truck I want, a Silver Metallic Platinum edition.
     
    Last edited: Dec 17, 2018
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  22. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    knoxville36

    knoxville36 [OP] New Member

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    Haha, yes you are correct. I picked the truck up and went straight to Buy Buy baby to get 2 car seats for the kids, haha.

    I say Knoxville, but actually live in Corryton. Easier to say Knoxville. I try to avoid West Knoxville at this time of year......
     
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  23. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    knoxville36

    knoxville36 [OP] New Member

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    It has only been about 3 weeks of ownership but can't say how much I love this truck so far. Most important thing, my family absolutely loves the space and overall comfort level of the truck. For 1/2 tons these are made the best in my humble opinion. Obviously, others disagree.....
     
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  24. Dec 17, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    knoxville36

    knoxville36 [OP] New Member

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    My Christmas list this year.....

    1. Line-X Premium Bedliner
    2. Window Tint
    3. A new offensive coordinator named before Christmas who is not named Will Friend if you know what I mean!

    Go Vols!!!!
     
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  25. Dec 17, 2018 at 8:33 AM
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    Larmand

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  26. Dec 17, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Erichudgins

    Erichudgins New Member

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    https://www.tundras.com/threads/the-un-limited-build.25949/
    welcome from Murfreesboro! go over to the Tennessee tundra owners thread and check in!!
     
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  27. Dec 17, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Hattori

    Hattori STOP SHIMMING COILOVERS!!!!

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    Me.......
    Welcome from Nashville!
     
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  28. Dec 17, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    Omohundro

    Omohundro 2018 Not a Pro

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    Welcome from Warren Co Tn
     
  29. Dec 17, 2018 at 9:57 AM
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    TuFerLife

    TuFerLife New Member

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    Welcome from Chattanooga, TN. Beautiful truck!
     
  30. Dec 17, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    Tinycow

    Tinycow New Member

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    Welcome from Mohawk, TN.

    My in-laws live in the big city of Corryton.
     

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