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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Brockton, Dec 27, 2016.

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  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    Brockton

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    Yes sir's, I traded in the 2011 DCSB 4x4 with 123k for a 2003 ECLB with 186k miles!

    And......I love this thing. I put some Firestone Destination AT's on it, changed all the belts, brake adjust, fluids. Got some WeatherTech's and a K&N air filter on the way.

    The dealer (keep in mind he was trying to sell me a vehicle) mentioned this gen is in far greater demand than the second gens.....perhaps because they're not as many out there and folks don't sell first gens.

    I'll get some sunny pics up so this green can shine!

    IMG_5441.jpg
     
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    Brockton, Dec 27, 2016
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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    nice truck
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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    nice looking truck, it will definitely last

    where do you live? north or south? snow or no snow? check the frame for rust? :)
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:58 PM
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    That's the golden question with this gen, right? It's a southern truck all it's life. The frame is in really good condish, actually. I had it checked out.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    nice :D
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    nice truck. IMO no finer truck has ever been made. If....you get one with a good frame.
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    smart choice to go with a best gen.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Nice truck! Still in a 1st gen myself!image.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    looks great with the gunmetal TRD wheels. The chrome faux-beadlock also goes well with the stock chrome already on your truck
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    Agreed. It took all I had to not put the grey Sema TRD's on this thing right off the bat. Factory's are 16's, though.

    My next move is going to be a new set of Bilstein 4600's on her. It has an old set on there right now and they seem to ride okay, but nothing like a new set would.

    This imperial jade needs a wax, though. It's such a beautiful color....
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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    Congrats on the move!
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    I still have my first gen. Owned it since new.
     
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  14. Dec 28, 2016 at 6:08 AM
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    Beautiful! How many miles?
     
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  15. Dec 28, 2016 at 6:09 AM
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    Thank you!
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    Taco.jpg Love this thing!!
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    Congrats on the upgrade :D
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Nice truck. When I got mine this year it was everything I wanted except for the color. However after a wash, claybar and wax job that jade color popped and now I love it.
     
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    Congratulations on your purchase. Just out of curiosity, I am quite curious as to what made you decide to do this trade. Granted, I, personally, love first generations. I own one myself.
     
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  20. Dec 28, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    Awesome!!! I went from a 06 to a 96. Not my choice at that time. Got divorce and couldn't afford the payments on the 06, so I sold it and bought the 96 with cash. I love my first gen. Don't miss the 2nd gen at all. Don't miss the payments either!!
     
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