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New Member/Owner from AZ

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by turnerb14, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. Mar 14, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    turnerb14

    turnerb14 [OP] New Member

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    Hi All,

    First time Tundra Owner from Phoenix, Az. Picked up a 2014 SR5 Crewmax (4x4) with 33k miles on it a few weeks back. I'm coming from a 2006 Nissan Frontier King Cab, so most definitely an upgrade in every category. The Nissan was reliable and a great little truck, but I needed something bigger and have long been a fan of Toyota's quality. I also have a 2018 Toyota 86 (I know, half Subaru).

    Big thanks to everyone on this forum already as I consulted with this site 100+ times before pulling the trigger on my recent purchase. The community itself is what I was hoping to see along with being able to find the answers to all my most basic questions.

    Since taking ownership, I hit the paint real hard with some clay bars, compound, polish, sealant and wax last weekend. Original owner did virtually nothing to care for the paint outside of taking through automatic car washes I assume.

    Looking forward to some new wheels in the near future.

    IMG_20210314_143607.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 14, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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  3. Mar 14, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  4. Mar 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    Texas_Cowboy

    Texas_Cowboy New Member

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  5. Mar 14, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  6. Mar 14, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
  7. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  8. Mar 14, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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    Azblue

    Azblue Beer is Good Staff Member

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    Welcome from Tucson.
     
  9. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:14 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  10. Mar 14, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    The Dude

    The Dude New Member

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    Chandler, AZ, not anymore :(
    Chandler here!
     
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  11. Mar 14, 2021 at 8:24 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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  12. Mar 14, 2021 at 8:25 PM
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    14burrito

    14burrito IG @14burrito

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    Welcome from Chandler
     
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  13. Mar 14, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Welcome from Chandler x3
     
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  14. Mar 15, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    turnerb14

    turnerb14 [OP] New Member

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    Right on, I'm actually in Chandler too. Great to know there are some locals close by.
     
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  15. Mar 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW "Oz" SSEM #82 RGBA #4 Unofficial Forum Treasurer Vendor?

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    Welcome from the wet side of WA.
    Have friends in Tempe and Ahwatukee. Been down to the area many times.
     
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  16. Mar 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    TundraPHX

    TundraPHX Ryan started the fire.

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    Welcome from Chandler X 4. We have enough to do a chandler locals run.
     
  17. Mar 15, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    turnerb14

    turnerb14 [OP] New Member

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    I grew up in Ahwatukee, it sure has changed quite a bit, but seems like a great area still.
     
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  18. Mar 15, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    turnerb14

    turnerb14 [OP] New Member

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    I am in for that. Would love to see some of your trucks in person, and have those real conversations that will drive me to spend more money...
     
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  19. Mar 15, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    :spending:
     
  20. Mar 15, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    BiggHertz

    BiggHertz DZTLIMO

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    Chandler x5!

    Welcome!
     
  21. Mar 16, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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  22. Mar 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    AZ Red Nek

    AZ Red Nek Native of the Valley, Bowl, Basin, ETC...

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    Welcome from Phoenix
     
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  23. Mar 16, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    WBW

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    Welcome from Chandler X6.
     
  24. Mar 17, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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    Pineapplehead

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    Nice find with low miles. Those factory wheels can look pretty good with a coat of satin black.
     
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  25. Mar 17, 2021 at 6:41 AM
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    toyofan87

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    Congrats and welcome
     
  26. Mar 17, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    mattgecko

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