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From Taco to Tundra... loving it.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by SoCalTecHead, May 11, 2020.

  1. May 11, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    SoCalTecHead

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    SoCalTecHead [OP] New Member

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    Hi All,
    My name is Tony and I have an addiction.. lol. I want from a 2017 Taco that was ok (if you don't mind clearcoat, battery and water leak issues) to this solid badass Cement Tundra. What a difference! I only have ~150 miles on it, but I am now addicted. I love this truck... just ordered a Retrax tonneau cover and am having it Ceramic coated next week. I also ordered a bunch of car care products to keep her looking good.

    I look forward to some good conversation and excellent info you all provide on the forum.

    20200509_111204.jpg
    Tony
     
    SoCalTecHead, May 11, 2020
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  2. May 11, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Pinay

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    Pinay New Member

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    Welcome also from SoCal
     
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  3. May 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  4. May 11, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    TXRailRoadBandit73, May 11, 2020
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  5. May 11, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    Welcome from Florida, It's a nice color, but not as nice as mgm.
     
    Roborob70, May 11, 2020
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  6. May 11, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  7. May 11, 2020 at 6:41 PM
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    Welcome from Ontario Canada
     
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  8. May 11, 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    Skip_TRD_Sport

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    Skip_TRD_Sport Less is More.

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    Congratulations. I did the same, I went from a Tacoma X-Runner to a TRD Sport. Love it.
     
    Skip_TRD_Sport, May 11, 2020
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  9. May 11, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Howdy from DFW and nice truck :thumbsup:
     
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  10. May 11, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    Welcome from Mass
     
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  11. May 11, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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  12. May 11, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    Welcome from CO
     
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  13. May 11, 2020 at 8:38 PM
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    Welcome from the IE sir :hattip:
     
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  14. May 11, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    Welcome from Oregon
     
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  15. May 11, 2020 at 10:39 PM
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    Where in SoCal? Welcome from San Diego, East County!
     
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  16. May 12, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    Welcome So Cal Tech Head,

    Welcome to the tribe! I went from an '89 Jeep Comanche in '99, to an '02 Tundra V-6 SR5 Access Cab in '02, to a '15 Tundra 1794 Edition two months ago. 18 years with the aught two Tundra taught me that they have gotten pickups right....and I was looking at either a 4Runner or a Tacoma Crewcab. My wife fell in love with the 2015 Tundra so we had to buy it day-of-test-drive, Leap Day.

    I often referred to my '02 as a Lexus Pickup, and Jeez, the 1794 Edition IS one. A lot of bucks but a lot of truck. 1st-ever A/T, Vee-Type Eight for me. It'll take me a lifetime to figure out the electronics(Maps, Bumper Radars, Weather Radar, What's LSD Control?, Nav, Bluetooth, Some Hands-Free Phone Stuff[who has a cell-phone?]), but it's an excellent vehicle!

    I had a California period too, 50s & 60s, Encino, Granada Hills, North Highlands. Some "boss" places in that state. I flew there 6 years ago in April to go to the Bakersfield Swap Meet and the Concours d'Elegance they hold someplace called "La Jolla". Many Tundras in your neck of the woods?

    Jeff in Idaho.
     
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  17. May 13, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    SoCalTecHead

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    SoCalTecHead [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! Orange County near Laguna Beach area. I love San Diego though...
     
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  18. May 13, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    Blue Thunder Smooth in the Cruise

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  19. May 13, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    SoCalTecHead

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    SoCalTecHead [OP] New Member

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    Thanks Jeff! The 1794 is a beautiful truck..congrats on the purchase. Speaking of all the features, many many moons ago I was in the Automotive business and had my share of cars\trucks but this is the first vehicle that actually read the owners manual... These are getting more complex and I am getting older :) Bad combo.
     
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  20. May 15, 2020 at 8:25 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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