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2021 best gen truck of the year

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Sirfive, Dec 14, 2021.

  1. Dec 14, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    Sirfive

    Sirfive [OP] Master Procrastinator

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    Before theres a poll add your suggestion. Hopefully someone might count ‘em.
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    You mean who has the nicest first gen?
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2021 at 11:08 AM
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    Sirfive

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    No, not sure who to vote for yet.
     
  4. Dec 14, 2021 at 11:16 AM
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    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    It’s close between these two beauties!
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  5. Dec 14, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    Most fun to drive would be the 2021 RAM TRX with the Hellcat motor.
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    DarkMint

    DarkMint just gettin by

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    When I first saw the Ridgeline, I thought the bed length was so appealing to me! I mean, look at how they can't even fit their Honda bikes in the truck unless they put down the tailgate! Subtle photography.

    But then, the short bed of the Hyundai came out and blew the Ridgeline out of the water. Personally I'm holding out for the 2' bed option, it will scream "truck."
     
  7. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    You mean the Hummer H2T?

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  8. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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    Sirfive

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    My bad, the typo threw me off. Fgv was right. Yes first gen truck of the year.

    do it.
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    worktruckwhite

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    Let’s be honest, 95% of truck owners haven’t touched a truck bed in their life. Most people actually would be best served with a Ridgeline or Santa Cruz. God bless them if they want a big v8 Tundra, but just being realistic
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:06 PM
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    IsaiahCanada

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    That doesn't seem realistic. Most truck owners I know use their trucks. I think you over estimate how many people are pavement princesses.
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:54 AM
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    Did someone request a 2 foot bed???

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:56 AM
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    MT Madman Just an ordinary guy

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    Oh...that reminds me, I need to 'unload' mine it's got a couple lawn chairs in it!
     
  13. Dec 15, 2021 at 4:26 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    I'm horrible about posting while working and not even noticing my typos. :anonymous:

    Now we've already derailed this thread!
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    For best looking modified First Gen I'd probably vote for @Casper421. @Rheywood456 looks great too.

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    For best looking stock First Gen I really like @abcinv
    Maybe he can post a pic of his mint DC.
     
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  15. Dec 15, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    So many great looking trucks to choose from.

    best AC: has got to be @AL_TUNDY
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  16. Dec 15, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    It wouldnt be a proper first gen thread without being a little derailed.
     
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  18. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Sirfive

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    Thats what i was looking for.

    t2’s crackie is a shoe in for most improved, right? I know alot of people have worked hard for that title, but have you tripled your trucks value?

    jlmmgart, isammi, evilrb, and wandering boy need catagories, too.
     
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  19. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    What about a category for “Most Stagnant Build”. Like, it’s in the anti-build phase. I feel like mines been stuck there for a while. Or maybe “Most the same as last year”. Maybe my son will kick start it’s continued development. Never got those windows tinted. Or those 285’s on there.
     
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  20. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    Someone with a solid attention span compile the list. 10 ‘awards’ oughtta be enough and evolve into 2-300 next year.
     
  21. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    I see a heavyweight award in there. Doubt I’ll take that, but I did pull an #8200 camper with mine. Someone probably hooked up to a #10,000 skid steer or something.
     
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  22. Dec 15, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    10 hero people trophies and 10 hero truck trophies.
     
  23. Dec 15, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    Whoa, I'm honored! She's pretty clean in this pic -

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    C’mon men. Post your favorites that have been active this year.
     
  25. Dec 15, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    To this day, this is still one of my favorite trucks on this forum. One of these days I need to get off my ass and replicate what your suspension + wheel setups on my AC.
     
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    How much you want for that $8,500 truck?
     
  27. Dec 16, 2021 at 1:05 AM
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    Clean Retail is $15k (NADA) but she's a keeper. To your point (I'm guessing here) replacement costs are outrageous along with the fact that I still enjoy the truck..
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  28. Dec 18, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    With those miles, that's a $25k truck in todays market believe it not.
     
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