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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Luder94, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    Luder94

    Luder94 [OP] New Member

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    TRD Pro grill, color matched bumpers
    Possible new Tundra owner by the end of the day. Been looking at a Tundra for a little over a year now to replace my Tacoma (first pickup, first Toyota truck,....third love (behind Honda S2000s and Tesla Model S). I owned my 2012 Tacoma DCSB Sport until 2017...regretted selling it the same day and missed it since. Replaced it with a 2000 BMW 5 series wagon that I was going to turn into a little project car, daily driver. Had one BMW a few years back...this one lived up to every disappointment that the previous one did. I bought it on a whim because I have a thing for wagons....well, this one ruined it for me; especially right after having the Tacoma; pickup bed > wagon/hatch area.

    Been looking for a Tundra Pro for a while now, but everyone that I'm finding is priced so high that I question buying used. Also, can't get over how they don't come with BSM or heated seats. Also question the need for the Pro package when I know I'm going to modify the suspension.

    Recently started looking for 1794 and Platinum packaged Tundras. I think I found a Super White Platinum, a little higher on the mileage than I like and not Toyota certified, but it's a Toyota and the guy is asking lower than anything else I've found that comes close to this one AND he's local.

    Keeping fingers crossed that this one I'm about to look at is as clean as the owner says and we can come to a deal on it.

    BTW, I'm in Chicago area.

    Tundra 1.jpg

    Here are the other vehicles in the garage:
    BMW is my DD that's on it's way out the door

    Tesla is wife's P85+ DD. We've had it since 2013, and loved every moment of it....almost didn't get a Tundra because we would've gotten her a newer Model S and this black one would've become my daily.

    Red S2K is her Friday and weekend car, although she rarely drives it now.
    White S2K is mine, owned it since new in 2000 and used to be LS-swapped.

    Final pic is of the one gone but not forgotten.

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    S2Ks.jpg

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  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:05 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO. Hope you get what you're looking for.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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  6. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  7. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  8. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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  9. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  10. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    Tundrablue

    Tundrablue Winner, winner, chicken dinner

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  11. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Notachickmagnet

    Notachickmagnet New Member

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  12. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Adriver71x

    Adriver71x New Member

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  13. Jan 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    Welcome from SE PA!
     
  14. Jan 28, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    porkitt

    porkitt New Member

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    Welcome! So you have money to spend! You might as well get what you want, besides it’s only money. Can’t take it with you when you die
     
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  15. Jan 28, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio. Great looking cars
     
  16. Jan 28, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    NCTundra18

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    Welcome from NC.
     
  17. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  18. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    AZTundra

    AZTundra No Longer a New Member

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    Welcome from AZ.
     
  19. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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  20. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    Luder94

    Luder94 [OP] New Member

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    Bought it!!! Took the family out to dinner tonight in bad Chicago weather...handled like a champ. Definitely drives different than the Tacoma...dropped them off after dinner and gave the big woman a fresh tank of gas and about 50 miles of letting her know how gentle, but firm I'm going to be with her. :D
     
  21. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    fishing guy

    fishing guy New Member

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    Welcome!!!! Seeing that you come from a car enthusiast background... some key things to expect for this new truck.

    1. headlight and grill conversion
    2. remote start
    3. color matched mirror covers and door handles
    4. trd rear sway bar
    5. husky floor mats
    6. 12volts subwoofer solution since your (our) system sucks.


    At least this is what I did to the exact tundra you just bought :))))
     
  22. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Luder94

    Luder94 [OP] New Member

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    Thank you for the welcome.

    1. On the one I bought, it already has the TRD Pro grill (I like it and like the new '19 Pro mesh grill). Will be staying with the Pro grill already on the truck. Headlights will get swapped for OEM black housing lights.

    2. I could see getting remote start.

    3. Chrome mirrors and handles already deleted. Mirrors are white and black, handles are all black.

    4. I wouldn't be surprised if the TRD sway bar isn't already on the truck, but if not, yes, TRD sway bar.

    5. Weather-tech mats is what'll be in my truck...I'm an IL native and I try to buy as local as I can. Weather-tech is an IL company, so that's where my dollars go; I had them on my Tacoma and loved them. I also had Weather-tech rain guards, probably will do the same on the Tundra.

    6. Not much of an audiophile...I hate distortion, so if the sound isn't clear, I'll upgrade...otherwise, premium OEM options work fine for me.
     
  23. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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    Phishindude

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  24. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome from Sin City
     
  25. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:04 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
  26. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:17 AM
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    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    Welcome from South Carolina.

    Damn, why didn't I buy a white TRD Sport.
    :smack:
     
  27. Apr 30, 2021 at 12:19 PM
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    Luder94

    Luder94 [OP] New Member

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    Dang...forgot that I was a member here and already posted an intro. Welp, sold this white one only a couple of weeks after 1 year anniversary with it. Nothing wrong with it...well, didn't really "sell" it, traded it on a 2020 Platinum December 2019. Accountant recommended that I pick up a new car before end of year to take advantage of a possible disappearing tax/depreciation advantage.

    Here's the 2020....have some mods ready to go on in short order:
    20200706_091639.jpg Sneak Peak.jpg
     
  28. Apr 30, 2021 at 12:34 PM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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  29. Apr 30, 2021 at 8:56 PM
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    Dupey

    Dupey I love chips and salsa!

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  30. May 4, 2021 at 6:54 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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