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Traded in my nightmare 2017 F150

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by mgmcrewmax18, Jun 16, 2018.

  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:05 AM
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    mgmcrewmax18

    mgmcrewmax18 [OP] New Member

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    A Toyota 4Runner was the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever had. That said, I strayed and went to a 2017 ecoboost f150 and was filled with almost immediate regret. Oil pan leak, transmission leak, timing chain and camphaser issues, and a bad transmission pump. I traded it in at 8000 miles this week, and picked up an mgm Crewmax with trd package. Love the new truck, and have such a feeling of relief to be rid of the ford. I feel like I’m home again lol. $3602 life lesson. Wife is also a Toyota owner, 5th gen 4R. Wanted to introduce myself, and thank you guys for all the valuable information here. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
     
  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Welcome from CO! You are no doubt having a great weekend! (MGM!!!!! :benchpress:)
     
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  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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    Welcome from Co I also drove the big 3 they have more bells and whistles but I have heard no good about them and nothing bad a bout Toyota so that is why I made the jump
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:27 AM
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    treihing

    treihing MAGA

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  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:27 AM
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    mgmcrewmax18

    mgmcrewmax18 [OP] New Member

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    I compare the ecoboost to being in love with a high maintenance girl with a drug problem... you know she’s fun, but she’ll eventually cost you tons of money and try to ruin your life.

    That 475lb torque and 20mpg was nice, but now I’ve got a reliable truck that sounds like a truck should sound.
     
  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    Adam

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    Should have done some more research on here before getting an MGM. You see the type of guys driving that color...
    upload_2018-6-16_8-31-27.jpg

    Welcome!
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Ike74

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    Welcome from Denver. Glad you are now in the right Truck, although the wrong color ;-)
     
  9. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    Pale_Horse

    Pale_Horse Sooooooooo White.

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    Cupcake chit.
    Sorry your dealer didn’t have any white ones left on the lot, they move pretty quick(pun intended)...

    But congrats and welcome!!!!

    I too recently went thru a bad experience straying away from Toyota in search of better mpg only to be disappointed. But now I have my tacoma for work, thank god I didn’t get rid of my tundra, and also looking to get a 5th gen t4r for wifey. Like you said, getting back into a toyota just felt like home. :thumbsup:
     
  10. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas, Welcome to The MGM CRÜE
     
  11. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:10 AM
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    HecticEnergy

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    :rofl: Love it!

    All that torque and mpg doesn’t do much good from the shop or in limp mode lol
     
  12. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Moderator Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  13. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado. Post pics of the truck.
     
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  14. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    MatthewPTguy

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    Welcome from Oregon!!! You picked the best color! MGM!!!
     
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  15. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    atrinh15

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    Welcome from Mass!
     
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    If you are a no BS type of guy...Toyota is the way to go!:thumbsup:
     
  17. Jun 16, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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  18. Jun 16, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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  19. Jun 16, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Welcome back! I strayed for a bit too so I know exactly what you mean about being relieved to get rid of an F150.
     
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  20. Jun 16, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    Welcome back.. now don’t try that nonsense again.. lol
     
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  22. Jun 16, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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    I told some friends of mine if I ever mentioned buying a ford other than an 87-93 mustang, that they should punch me right in the mouth lol
     
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    Great decision coming back to Toyota; you won't be disappointed!
     
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