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New Member, No Truck Just Yet

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Dig Dug, Nov 1, 2022.

  1. Nov 1, 2022 at 3:43 AM
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    Dig Dug

    Dig Dug [OP] New Member

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    In-Coming Tundra TRD
    Hello everyone,

    I'm new here. Hard to tell, I know. I've always been a fan of Tundras and Tacomas, but I've never owned one. I've had my Durango for 11+ years now, and well, it's almost time for a new vehicle.

    So I am in the market for one of the two trucks, unsure which I will go with just yet.

    I reside in Florida, so if you have a car dealer you'd like to recommend, send me a message. Thanks
     
  2. Nov 1, 2022 at 4:00 AM
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    TRD VO

    TRD VO Fix It Again, Tony

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    Louisiana
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    2015 Inferno CrewMax TRD Pro
    Both trucks are great options. :thumbsup: Welcome from Louisiana!
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2022 at 4:17 AM
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    10TundraSR5

    10TundraSR5 Happy Tundra owner

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    Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    2010 Black Tundra SR5
    Curse you Perry the Platypus!
    Welcome from East TN. You can't go wrong with either truck. The Tundra is a fresh redesign so it should stay that way for some time. The Tacoma is 6 years into its design so a redesign should be on the horizon. It all comes down to what your needs are and how much you want to spend.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2022 at 5:03 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2022 at 6:06 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Kelly
    Spanish Fort, AL
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    2020 SSM 1794 4x4
    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! I used to love that game!
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    dondino

    dondino New Member

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    don
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    2007 Tunda Crewmax
    Welcome from Pa..
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2022 at 3:12 PM
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    RoadtripJim

    RoadtripJim New Member

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    Jim
    Cedar, MN
    Vehicle:
    2021 Silver SR5 - TRD Double Cab
    Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. Tacoma - small and agile, Tundra- powerful work horse. I needed more power.
     
  8. Nov 1, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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    SES378

    SES378 New Member

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    2015 Toyota Limited TRD Offroad 2WD
    Bilstein 6112/5160, Total Chaos UCA, Coachbuilder Shackles, Toyo AT2 295/70/18 tires
    Drive them both, then decide. I bought a Tacoma without first driving a Tundra. Six months later I traded it in on Tundra. The Tacoma was uncomfortable for me. YMMV.
     
  9. Nov 1, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    QuicksandPNW

    QuicksandPNW New Member

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    Kevin
    Washington State
    Vehicle:
    2020 Quicksand Tundra SR5
    Bed Rail System Tonneau Cover
    Welcome! Both trucks are great. If you are towing/hauling on a regular basis, the Tundra is the way to go. The Tacoma is definitely better off road and fits better into parking spaces, tight roads, etc. I have a few friends with Tacomas, and the one complaint I have is the seating position for long trips. My legs get uncomfortable after a few hours, where I don’t have that issue in my Tundra.
     
  10. Nov 2, 2022 at 3:18 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
  11. Nov 2, 2022 at 3:38 AM
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    WarDamnTundra

    WarDamnTundra New Member

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    2014 Tundra TRD Limited CrewMax
    Icon Stage 2 w/ Icon Mini Leaf Pack - WildPeak A/T3W 35x12.5x20 - 20" Rock Star II - Retrax Bedcover
    Welcome from the deeep south.

    Only rec I have abt purchasing a truck is Toyota, purchase a Toyota. :amen:
     
  12. Nov 2, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Richard
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Lowered & Supercharged Crewmax
    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from So Cal
     
  13. Nov 2, 2022 at 5:56 AM
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    TundraTx12

    TundraTx12 New Member

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    2022 Tundra 4x2 SR5 CrewMax
    Welcome from Central Texas!
     
  14. Nov 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM
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    waynescaggs

    waynescaggs No more of that .

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    Wayne
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    2019 tundra Crewmax Limited
    Welcome from Idaho
     

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