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New Tundra owner, from a Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Frank2014, Jun 27, 2018.

  1. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    Frank2014

    Frank2014 [OP] New Member

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    I recently moved up to a 2014 Tundra Crewmax 1794 from my 2011 Tacoma TRD Off road. I’d been needing the towing capacity for a camper upgrade, and the interior space for family.

    Wasn’t quite expecting the 12mpg city I’m getting, but I hear it’s part of the price to play. Loving the truck so far, only about a month of ownership. The luxury features however are very nice, as is the ride.
    Mods so far are side steps and the center console OCD tray and organizer. I’m looking forward to leaning about the Tundra as I did my Tacoma.

    EDITED TO ADD PIC...Haven't taken any good ones, this was to show my wife the steps once I installed them.
    IMG_0713.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    I average 10.8 in town.... Welcome from CO!
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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  4. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Welcome from CO. You won't be disappointed with @salex organizers.
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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  6. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    don’t know what my mpg is in city driving and I don’t care
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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  9. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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  10. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    Brian3UR

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  11. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Zombiehorde

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  12. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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  13. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    Frank2014

    Frank2014 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the welcomes, the Taco unfortunately is already gone. It was a good truck for the 4yrs I owned it. No mechanical problems just oil changes and spark plugs once.

    My wife has already demanded I don't ever look at the fuel mileage screen again. Gotta love that. Theory being I bought the truck, nothing we can do but keep feeding it :)
     
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  14. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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    Drop in K/N filter with TRD airflow accelerator BullyDog GT Tuner 2.5" Suspension leveling kit TRD rear sway bar Line-X bedliner Charcoal Filter (in air box) delete Deleted screen in throttle body gasket Coolant to throttle body bypass LED lighting inside bed and under hood Center console from 2007 Tundra with LED light for cup holder Small amplifier and subwoofer to enhance factory radio BAMuffler TRD Dual Replacement system (on order) LED headlights, fog lights, brake, tail and interior lights Side mirror glass with turn signal indicators (from Platinum model)
    Feed the beast!
     
  15. Jun 27, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Welcome from Northern California. I to upgraded from a Tacoma (‘15 off-road) to a ‘14 1794. Don’t regret it one bit.
     
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