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Tacoma predicament

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JeremyS, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. Oct 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    JeremyS

    JeremyS [OP] Member

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    Hey guys,

    Just thought I'd run this through here for some extra opinions.

    So here's the scoop, I bought a 2009 Magnetic Grey DC TRD sport in January while I was in school, got a good deal on it (fleet deal) and an extra $1000 off (graduate promotion thing). Love the truck, put a 3" toytech coilover lift with TC UCA's, some 33" nitto TG's and Pro Comp wheels. crushed my bumper so ordered an All pro offroad bumper as well.

    Here's where I need the help, I decided I wanted to finish my degree internationally and am now moving to Australia for 2 years, so I'm trying to decide if I keep the truck, which will then be 3 years old with 1 years driving on it (if I decide to park it pretty much for 2 years). Or I could sell it to my brother for basically what I paid for it (I might be out a bit for wheels/lift).

    At first I thought I'd just hang on to it cause I love the truck, but the idea of having a 3 year old truck I've barely driven (and depreciated) doesn't do it for me, so I'd like to possibly sell it and buy another tacoma in 2012 when I get back from school/travel. I was also hoping they'd have a new model tacoma by then too. (plus I bought a full audio setup which I've now held off on installing)....

    Anyways, just thought it'd be interesting to get some opinions on what others would do.

    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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    bdwsrjoe

    bdwsrjoe Well-Known Member

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    Hook your brother up.
     
  3. Oct 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

    WilsonTheDog Kylie's dad

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    Sell it. There is absolutely no point in having the truck sit for two years.
     
  4. Oct 27, 2009 at 9:32 PM
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    mreimann

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    :crazy:just pay the overweight price at the air port check in and bring it with you
     
  5. Oct 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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    Ridingontrd

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    +1 on that.:thumbsup:
     
  6. Oct 27, 2009 at 11:55 PM
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    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Hook your bro up for sure man get a new one when you get back and what not.
     
  7. Oct 27, 2009 at 11:55 PM
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    dbronzo

    dbronzo Protected by Armor Tech Offroad

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    +2
     
  8. Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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    LazyRyan

    LazyRyan Wtf am i suppose to type here?

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    family first. hook your brother up, that is if he wants it.
     
  9. Oct 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM
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    XC4ME

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    I say sell it to your bro. Who knows what you'll be into in a few years.

    Good luck on your degree!
     
  10. Oct 28, 2009 at 2:44 AM
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    travelingman

    travelingman What would Scooby do?

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    Its hard on a vehicle to sit that long. Gaskets and seals dry out for one thing,leaving potential for oil leaks.
     
  11. Oct 28, 2009 at 4:31 AM
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    jandrews

    jandrews Hootin' and Hollerin'

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    This. Vehicles need to be driven once a month (at least - once a week is better) for health.
     
  12. Oct 28, 2009 at 4:53 AM
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    PSJ

    PSJ Prerunners Work

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    Hook your brother up, then we your over there and fall in love with the diesel Hulix, you can then figure out how to get one shipped over here! ;)
     
  13. Oct 28, 2009 at 5:13 AM
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    JeremyS

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    Cool guys, ya I'm definetely leaning towards selling it, It wouldn't be completely idle though, I'd get some to cruise around in it some times (which scares me even more lol).
     

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