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1st Gens Are Entering Legendary Status

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Professional Hand Model, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. May 6, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    GIN•OKUMA

    GIN•OKUMA Can’t get to SSEM from there. RGBA1

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    Market manipulation
     
  2. May 6, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    I'm starting to consider picking up these two and flipping them :rofl:
     
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  3. May 6, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    GIN•OKUMA

    GIN•OKUMA Can’t get to SSEM from there. RGBA1

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    If they weren’t all rusted out you might be able to.
     
  4. May 6, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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    Pretty sure divorce is more expensive than truck mods :)
     
  5. May 6, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    chrisb scumbag

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    Notion seconded.
     
  6. May 6, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    des2mtn Third Member

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  7. May 7, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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    KarmaKannon Master of None

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    I'd buy it!
     
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  8. May 7, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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  9. May 7, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    My mind stopped computing logic when I saw "supercharger". It's like someone yelled "skirt!"
     
  10. May 7, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    For that price. I’d totally buy that. But first mod? Get rid of the lift.. make it a stock height sleeper
     
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  11. May 7, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    I can't blame you; I'd probably buy it too. Just don't tell the other guys....
     
  12. May 7, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    Sbrow191

    Sbrow191 Jus Lerkin

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    I think the 1st gen hit the bottom a few years back, and like other “classic” yotas, is riding back up in proportion to the inflation of the dollar and the new model prices.

    My thoughts: You can spend $15k on 1st gen and have zero depreciation over 10 years or spend $60k+ on a loaded 22 crew max and lose $30k+ in depreciation in the first ten years. MPG difference and maintenance won’t cost you that much...
     
  13. May 7, 2021 at 4:03 PM
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    Professional Hand Model [OP] A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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  14. May 7, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    Normally I’d say you are correct, but no one wants a tiny twin turbo v-6 Tundra, that’s probably still going to get shitty mileage. 21’s are going to be worth a lot long into the future.

    I’m still wishing they would of thrown some tech at the 5.7 and a 10 speed Aisin and call it good till 2030.
     
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  15. May 7, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    There are good deals to be had it you are a little handy and don't mind that you aren't driving the newest model. My thoughts on buying our 2012 gx460 with 80 thousand miles was something like this... It could last 10 years and 100-150 thousand more mileage, hopefully without anything serious, and if we keep it in decent condition it still might be worth $15k. I also don't think I'm losing any money on my tundra unless you consider the dumb stuff I do to modify it.

    The trick is finding something solid and that will be in demand later on. I think the first gen tundra and other Toyota vehicles are right there. No doubt.
     
  16. May 8, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I haven’t seen a clean t100 like that since I was like 5!
     
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  17. May 8, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    I picked this 1995 T100 4x4 DX in California for $15,000 then put another $7000 into it. The professional appraisal came back at $28,000. So yes when demand exceeds supply the price will go up. Plus they are cool looking trucksB0840A83-E6B3-4A9A-A965-D68B2B662EB6.jpg 2AB849E4-D291-4ACF-BF0B-8C57B98BCFBE_1_201_a.jpg 71B3A228-B120-4FAF-8197-89B90E47382C.jpg
     
  18. May 8, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    I think your on to something right there.
     
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  19. May 8, 2021 at 9:57 PM
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    What makes it 1 in 5 o_O
     
  20. May 9, 2021 at 6:14 AM
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    Using a 100 point system when grading a vehicle, The higher the score the closer to perfect. There is a lot to conceder when grading your classic vehicle, How close to stock is it?, That is a big one. Anyway this truck is a 91 as it sits 05/2021 and Im addressing the items that will bring my score up. There are only a hand full of T100 4x4 that rank in the 90's in the USA and thats it.
     
  21. May 9, 2021 at 6:16 AM
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    slowpokepete New No More

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    that T100 is sweet.

    SPP
     
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  22. May 9, 2021 at 8:19 AM
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    jimf909 Battery almost dead...

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    I'm a bit surprised this hasn't sold yet. If I was closer I'd buy it just on general principle.299C3E45-7F5A-4283-ABA7-90409F7286BB.jpg
     
  23. May 9, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    That’s what my uncle paid for his 04.


    After driving it, yea the VVTI and 5 speed is very noticable
     
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  24. May 9, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    onesojourner

    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    I need to tow with an older first gen sometime and see what it's like.
     
  25. May 10, 2021 at 6:07 AM
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  26. May 10, 2021 at 7:09 AM
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    Not having driven the 05 and newer I have no real comparison, but I’ve been happy with ours thus far. I think I’ve always said another 30 hp and 30 ft/lbs would be nice with every vehicle I’ve towed with.

    I am not entirely familiar with the Toyota vvti, but in my experience with Honda’s similar vtec, the main power change is a small increase in low end torque with a much higher impact to peak hp when the cam profile change occurs.

    I feel like my 4.7 w/o vvti falls on its face at >4K rpm. Between 2300-3500 is pretty damn good. I imagine the 05 and newer extra gear in the transmission is more beneficial than the small increase in hp/torque you would see, as I imagine that increase to hp/tq is up higher in the rev range than I typically am when towing.

    When towing below 2500 rpm on a hill the power drops off considerably, then the next gear change down to second seems like an enormous jump in rpm. Having that extra gear like you guys have would most likely make me a very happy fella.

    as it stands I’m simply a happy fella.
     
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  27. May 10, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    I feel like I am making really good power around 4k+. I don't hang out there for long. I towed a lot with the 4 speed in the 4runner so I was specifically looking for the 5 speed this time around. The torque of the v8 may have been the only thing I was missing. I drop down to 3rd often and I suspect that is where I would notice the most difference. @ezdog I know 44 gets into the hills as soon as you head SW, is that where you tow or is it flat? How do you generally drive?
     
  28. May 10, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    This is exactly right.
     
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  29. May 12, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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  30. May 12, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    Some one ask for a copy of the title on that one. I hope it is a home made job.
     
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