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New member, about to buy 2018 Quicksand

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Quantumkiwi, Feb 5, 2025.

  1. Feb 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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    Quantumkiwi

    Quantumkiwi [OP] New Member

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    Hi all,
    I'm currently planning on driving 11 hours on Friday to pick up this 2018 Double Cab Quicksand with 40k miles. Looks in pretty good shape, probably gonna do a chrome delete asap though.
    Any thoughts?

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  2. Feb 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! What are those extra wires on the battery? I would verify that whatever was added was installed properly and did not create a failure point. Beyond that, it looks great! 40k miles on a nearly 7 year old truck?!? Sweet!
     
  3. Feb 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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    Quantumkiwi

    Quantumkiwi [OP] New Member

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    Dealer said the extra wires on the battery are either their anti-theft/tracking system (which they will be removing for me before purchase) or for the lightbar mounted in the lower bumper (which I'm fine with keeping or redoing myself.)
     
  4. Feb 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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    Florida AF

    Florida AF Florida Outdoors... Heaven

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    Welcome from North Florida.

    Truck looks good at this angle and that is really low mileage for its age! Nice find!

    If you dont know where it came from, I would look under it for rusting.
     
  5. Feb 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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    Quantumkiwi

    Quantumkiwi [OP] New Member

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    According to Carfax, its been a central Texas truck its whole life. I'm certainly prepared to drive 5 hrs back if I find something like that wrong.
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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    Bprose

    Bprose Old member

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    Welcome from VA, truck looks good. My 2017 only has 37k. Whatever you’re paying for it, prepare to spend more because of this forum. Easy to spend on mods when you’re not spending on repairs.
     
  7. Feb 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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    Quantumkiwi

    Quantumkiwi [OP] New Member

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    I feel ya. This is replacing my manual swapped, welded up 2000 4Runner. Here's what my bookmark folder already looks like:
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  8. Feb 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    :spending:
     
  9. Feb 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  10. Feb 6, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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    389 24/7

    389 24/7 125k on the gen3

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    OP- How much?
    What is TSS?
    never seen that sticker on a toyota
     
  11. Feb 6, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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    Toyotoholic

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    Pro suspension, sways
    TSS is a Southern regional package (trim, wheels, stickers, etc)
     
  12. Feb 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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    Toyotoholic

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    Welcome from CT
    Truck and bookmarks look good, but do inspect EVERYTHING under the truck to give extra peace of mind.
    Good luck!
     
  13. Feb 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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    Quantumkiwi

    Quantumkiwi [OP] New Member

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  14. Feb 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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    Tacoma-Tundra

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    Welcome from NC :hattip:
     

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