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My new (to me) 2003 Tacoma Double Cab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by brg88tx, Oct 23, 2009.

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  1. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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    brg88tx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Newbie here, here is a photo of my 2003 Tacoma Double Cab. It was a one owner with 78,000 miles on it and i picked it up yesterday for $12,000. It was a long trip (all highway) and i calculated my mpg at 20.8. I was pleasantly surprised. I love it so far.

    DSC00054.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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    Nice purchase and welcome to TW! Any plans for mods?
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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  4. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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    no plans right now, i like the looks all stock. might put a grill guard on it later.
     
    brg88tx, Oct 23, 2009
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  5. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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    Stick with this website and I guarantee you that you wont be stock for long!!!:D
     
    DeeKay21, Oct 23, 2009
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  6. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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    Its true. I was going to leave mine stock but now I have like 5 mods plan. Hopefully I can knock out 2 this weekend.
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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    one thing i've noticed is the suspension on these trucks are STIFF. i guess that's the TRD package. I like it , but it much more stiff than a 4cyl nissan frontier i used to drive.

    also, the tires seem to be wearing on the inside edge. it drives straight, just might have to have the alignment checked for this.
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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    Welcome and nice truck
     
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  9. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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    Very Nice!
    If you stay on this website you will defenantly get the mod bug! :)
    I know I did.
     
    ETaco23, Oct 23, 2009
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  10. Oct 23, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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    That's a good looking truck. I like the white with black fender look.
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    Yeah, I remember telling myself that I would keep it stock too, now look at it.....:D
     
    ChrisYoTaCoMa, Oct 23, 2009
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  12. Oct 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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    Good lookin' truck and Welcome!
     
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  13. Oct 23, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    Very nice looking truck, welcome to TW.
     
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  14. Oct 23, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    x100...welcome to tw, this will become an obsession for you
     
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  15. Oct 23, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    welcome to TW.
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM
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    Ha! Tell me about it!:rolleyes:
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM
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    Bilsteins 5100's front and back. Wheelers add a leaf
    x2 x10
     
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  18. Oct 25, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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    I thought my truck rode a little stiff too when I got it. It just took a little getting used to. I think that you got a nice deal on the truck. I looked at a lot of these trucks when I bought mine. I am assuming that its a PreRunner. If its a 4x4, then you stole it...especially if it is in really nice condition.
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    Nice lookin truck. Good luck with it and welcome to the forum....:D
     
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    Sweet deal bud! Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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