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My 2017 Off-Road VIN shows up as sr5?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Superman, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. Dec 28, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    Superman

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    Is this normal? Anyone else have this happen?
     
  2. Dec 28, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    9TRDTCO

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    My insurance has it as a sr5 :notsure:
     
  3. Dec 28, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    InfernoTonka

    InfernoTonka Infernal Order of Knights Templar of Inferno-ness

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    Ha...now is the time everyone realizes they have an SR5 LOL...















    That means I have only the entry level SR5...:anonymous:
     
  4. Dec 28, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    SuperBad

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    Maybe the TRD models are considered "packages" on top of the SR5 trim. Not really sure though. Never taken the time to run my VIN.
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Garyji

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    Yep, underneath all the hype and bullshit, they're all SR5's!!

    G.
     
  6. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    Superman

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    Yeah, mine too. That's what confused me. I just looked it up on Toyota's website, and it confirmed it was an Off-Road. Which is a relief, I thought I was going to have to do more paperwork! :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    But they have extra cool decals on the bed.

    G.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    Jason TRD OR

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    Our trucks are sr5 with packages. Aka hood scoop and wheels and shocks or crawl control and different diff.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    Hey man I payed a lot for those stickers.

    Come to think of it...Anyone want some TRD Sport OEM Sticker takeoffs? I’ll sell to a TW member for only $2000!
     
  10. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Dang you have some skills. I destroyed mine removing them. Maybe I should buy yours so I can put them back on.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    I’ll just use a razor blade! $2k will buy a lot of touch up paint!
     
  12. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    over60

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    Toyota running boards/Solid Fold 2.0/custom stickers/Anti-Dark LED light under hood/Derped grill/Scoop, etc.
    When I peeled mine off.... nobody would want them.... Just a gooey mass of crap plastic..!!
    Talk to @CBoy808 if you want a custom bed decal.... He can do anything..!! :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    SuperBad

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    Since its just an SR5 the sport would work on my OR. :rofl:
     
  14. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Might need an ECU reflash
     
  15. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    I'll just tell people I swapped my color match parts and Hood scoop for the off road parts. ECU flash I'll just go with the OVTune I hear its better than the Sports tune.:rolleyes:
     
  16. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    asiantaco 253

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    When I first baught my truck, my insurance company ask me if my truck is a sport,I guess that's what showed up on their computer.
     
  17. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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    Kremtok

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    You just blew my mind!
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    ElGatoLoco

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    All your sr5 belong to us
     
  19. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    Nothing new so dont worry about it and get your 3rd gen panties in a bunch.... you can look up a 1998 Trd off road tacoma by vin and it will show up as SR5
     
  20. Dec 28, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    :rofl::rofl:
     
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