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First Toyota!!!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by peezybro, Nov 8, 2021.

  1. Nov 8, 2021 at 8:31 AM
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    peezybro

    peezybro [OP] New Member

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    Been a long-life fan of Ford trucks but finally decided to jump in and get a 2021 Tundra. I was able to get an awesome trade-in value for my Subaru Outback and Costco Auto Program was offering $2,500 under invoice + $500 rebate.

    So far I have replaced the interior lights with LED and plan on ordering the TRD RSB later this week. Any other must-haves that are not too crazy expensive?

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  2. Nov 8, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    Taco-Spike

    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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  3. Nov 8, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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    MadMaxCanon

    MadMaxCanon New Member

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    Too many, but not enough....
    RSB is one of the top on the list. I am a huge fan of the driver side grab handle, should run you about $150.
     
  4. Nov 8, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    9DivDoc

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    Great buy and a good looking truck...congrats!
     
  5. Nov 8, 2021 at 9:25 AM
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    plact88

    plact88 MGM SR5 CM

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    VLED Interior VLED Cargo Light VLED Reverse Light Driverside Grab Handle Bilstein 5100 front 2nd setting TRD Dual Exhaust Black Chrome AJT Chrome Delete TRD Air Filter Tyger Side Steps TVD Vinyl Decals MGM Tundra Radio Decals TVD Vinyl Decals MGM Tailgate Handle Decals Tundra Tailgate Badge Chrome Moto Metal 970 wheels 275/70/18 KO2 Tires TRD Rear Sway Bar MGM Door Handles and Mirror Caps TRD Pro LED Black Housing Headlights Black Housing LED Fog Lights AJT Black Door Handles AJT Black Steering Wheel Controls Tacoma Leather Steering Wheel Pedal Commander TRD Pro Hood Scoop 12 Volt Solutions Remote Start Clazzio Leather Seat Covers
    Welcome from AZ
     
  6. Nov 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  8. Nov 8, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    ZHUNTER

    ZHUNTER New Member

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    Welcome and congrats!
     
  9. Nov 8, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    Cock-A-Doddle-Do

    Cock-A-Doddle-Do New Member

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    2 questions-
    1) what made you break away from the Ford?
    2) So you got 3k off MSRP? if so all in all you got the truck around 45ish?
     
  10. Nov 8, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    Welcome from OKC!
     
  11. Nov 8, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Toytec 2.0 Aluma 3/1.5 lift with JBA's UCA Falkens AT3 295/70/18
    Congrats and welcome... Nice stock Rig
     
  12. Nov 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    Black@Blue19

    Black@Blue19 Old Salt

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    To much to list:)
    Grab handle maybe some pieces from AJT Designs the rest takes some coin. Nice Truck:). The sway bar is one of the best.
     
  13. Nov 8, 2021 at 4:05 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  14. Nov 8, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    NCTundra18

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from Western NC.
     
  15. Nov 8, 2021 at 4:11 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
  16. Nov 8, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  17. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    ErikTRDTUNDRA

    ErikTRDTUNDRA New Member

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    Nice truck and love the color, IMO the best mod I did for the price and the biggest difference maker was the pedal commander. Pretty sure it’s on sale now. Not sure if the fixed the sluggish gas pedal in the 2021 but my 2018 had to corrected. Worth every penny
     
  18. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    Husky X-Act front and rear floor liners. AutoAnything.com has the best prices on them.

    You can find some good deals here. https://www.tundras.com/forums/2-5-gen-tundra-parts-marketplace-2014-2021.29/
     
  19. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    chingyeunglo

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    Change LED light bulbs for the headlights and foglights. Big difference you will see.
     
  20. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    peezybro

    peezybro [OP] New Member

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    The $3k off was off of the invoice, not MSRP. The invoice price is the price the dealer paid the manufacturer for the truck. All said and done, it was ~6k under MSRP. I don't have the papers in front of me but I believe the MSRP was ~$48k and I walked away with it for ~$42k.

    Not sure if many people know this but the Costco Auto Program has great no-haggle prices that typically are at or below invoice. The dealer has to show you the "members only" price sheet for the vehicle along with their invoice sheet which shows what the dealer paid. All Costco members have this service and they even verify that you got the correct price after your purchase.

    As for why I decided not to get a Ford, it really came down to price. I wasn't ready to spend close to $60-70k for a lariat. You would be paying for the technology in the truck more than anything... Decided to get something cheaper and use the extra cash a month to fund camping or other activities.
     
  21. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    peezybro

    peezybro [OP] New Member

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    Do you have any recommendations? I have read that many replace the headlight unit with the black TRD ones. Is this worth it?
     
  22. Nov 8, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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    peezybro

    peezybro [OP] New Member

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    Thanks, everyone for the warm welcome!
     
  23. Nov 8, 2021 at 8:00 PM
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    Metro14536

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  24. Nov 8, 2021 at 8:10 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    What an awesome truck! Cement, black wheels and tint!!! Hell yeah man. Keep her forever, who knows she might keep you forever, the truck obviously.
     
  25. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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    3jet3

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    ----Suspension---- 6112 Bilstein Front 5160 Bilstein Back 3 CB .5" Shims(2 driver side, 1 passenger) CB 3+ Shackles Differential Drop kit Carrier Drop kit ----Wheels---- Tires - Falken WildPeak A/T- 295 70 18 Wheels - Raceline Gauge 18" ----Accessories---- GoRhino RB20 Running Boards
    Welcome from Florida!
     
  26. Nov 10, 2021 at 6:16 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
  27. Nov 11, 2021 at 5:33 AM
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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  28. Nov 11, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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