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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Grittytundra, Jan 21, 2020.

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  1. Jan 21, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    Grittytundra

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    Hello tundra world from the Philly area. Tonight I made the jump into a tundra from a 3rd gen Tacoma. I spent a while debating ( and researching ) doing this before pulling the trigger but I am glad I did. here’s my new to me 2016 mgm crewmax tundra.b

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    Grittytundra, Jan 21, 2020
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  2. Jan 21, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    Pinay, Jan 21, 2020
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  3. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Thanks man!
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    Welcome from Colorado
     
    TXMiamiFan, Jan 21, 2020
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  5. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    Welcome from NY.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Jan 21, 2020
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  6. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:14 PM
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    Thanks ! Anyone know what size tire I can fit on a stock truck ( too soon for a small joke ? Haha)
     
    Grittytundra, Jan 21, 2020
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  7. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:51 PM
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    Welcome aboard from SoCal.
     
    YardBird, Jan 21, 2020
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  8. Jan 21, 2020 at 8:55 PM
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    seniramsu, Jan 21, 2020
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  9. Jan 22, 2020 at 4:34 AM
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  10. Jan 22, 2020 at 4:45 AM
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    Smart man! Welcome from SA, TX
     
    platslvrblt19, Jan 22, 2020
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  11. Jan 22, 2020 at 4:47 AM
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    Just like you, I switched from 2016 Tacoma to a 2019 Tundra TRD PRO just last week. Been driving Tacoma's for 15 years, always had good service out of them. Now towing a Center Console Bay Boat, I needed something with more under the hood. The Tacoma would pull the boat but it wasn't happy doing it, especially on long trips. After only a week of driving this Tundra, I can honestly say I wish I had done this years ago. The Tundra drives like a dream, very pleased.
     
    Bad Cow, Jan 22, 2020
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  12. Jan 22, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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  13. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:25 AM
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  14. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Thanks for all the love everyone.



    you get it lol. Hello from just outside NE Philly.
     
    Grittytundra, Jan 22, 2020
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  15. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:13 AM
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    I am looking forward to enjoying this truck. Just the drive home last night had a whole better feel. I’m glad to hear the positive feed back on your new rig ( congrats )
     
    Grittytundra, Jan 22, 2020
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  16. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    Welcome from NorCal!
     
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  17. Jan 22, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    Welcome from Florida!
     
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  19. Jan 22, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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  20. Jan 22, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    Welcome! I also went from a 3rd gen Tacoma to a new Tundra
     
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  21. Jan 22, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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  22. Jan 22, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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  23. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
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  24. Jan 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    What are your thoughts On the differences ?
     
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  25. Jan 22, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    Welcome to club! Tacos are cool, but Tundra life is where it's at!
     
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  26. Jan 22, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    I love it...I had a 2017 Tacoma SR5 that my wife and kids hated. Transmission sucked, ride was bouncy and it was small for a family of 4. Moved to Tundra and it solved all those issues for me. I think the only 2 things I missed about the Tacoma is easier to park/fit into areas and better gas mileage but even the MPG wasn't that big of a difference either, maybe 3-4 mpg.

    Tundra has the power, the space and comfort that we were looking for and I haven't looked back!
     
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  27. Jan 22, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    I think you'll be surprised at the gas mileage. My brother has a Taco and I a 5.7 Tundra both are 2014s. My truck gets better mpg both hwy and in town.
     
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    On the Tacoma 4x2, I was averaging around 19-20 on stock rims/tires and when I upgraded, it dropped to 16-17 mpg. Now with my 5.7 4x4 Tundra and upgraded tires/rims, I'm getting between 13-14 mpg. It's not bad :)
     
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  29. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    my taco was averaging 14 around town and would get close to 20 on the highway. I had a double cab long bed so Parking was compatible to the tundra. I as well have a family of 4 , I could have set with putting the seat forward everytime my kids were in the truck but the constant trips to the dealer to attempt to repair factory defects just put me over the edge. Today I have to say, leaving my seat in a comfortable position and not having to move it in the tundra is a blessing already.
     
    Grittytundra, Jan 22, 2020
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    I was on the fence on trading the taco in because I was upside down on the loan....then I did a test drive and the rest is history lol
     
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