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New Texas Taco

Discussion in 'New Members' started by franklyspeaking, Jul 15, 2018.

  1. Jul 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    franklyspeaking

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    franklyspeaking [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone, I just picked up a '18 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4WD. I've wanted a Toyota truck since the eighties when I saw Back to the Future as a kid.

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    I've had other 4wd vehicles over the years and I can't get over how much I'm impressed by the capability and practical features this thing is packed with. It is a beauty in Silver Sky Metallic.

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    My line of work calls for me to make multiple trips between Austin and Dallas each month and I just got back from my first trip and the truck did great. It is comfortable, capable and looks awesome to boot.

    I do have to say that I can't get over how expensive vehicles have gotten. I know they have a lot more tech in them but they sure do seem to cost more than they should.

    Lastly, I've lurked here for a while and I just wanted to say thank you for the wealth of info that helped inform my decisions.

    -Frank
     
    franklyspeaking, Jul 15, 2018
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  2. Jul 15, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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    grdgz97

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    :hattip:
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    rosebud

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    rosebud Love that transmission!

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    Stock suspension, stock wheels, stock bumper, stock, stock, stock, dammit!
    Congrats! I have owned Toyota trucks since the mid 80s, and yes, they are expensive, but keep this in mind: They don't depreciate very fast, so there is equity in them. I paid close to 18k for my 2009 in 2009, and got 15k settlement when it got totaled two weeks ago. Now I have my first 4wd, same color as yours, I think.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Jul 15, 2018
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  5. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    Rob Daman

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    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    Welcome
     
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  6. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    StayinStock

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    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    Welcome!
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    franklyspeaking

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    franklyspeaking [OP] Well-Known Member

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    That's a very good point. The resell price on these is crazy.

    Thanks for the warm welcomes.
     
    franklyspeaking, Jul 15, 2018
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  8. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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  9. Jul 15, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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    Rigid 23004 Radiance light bar Cheap 3K 18W LED Fogs General AT-2's Pioneer AVH4200NEX w/ iDatalink JL XD5003V2 Focal 165KRX2's JL 10TW3 Arcticstart 803
    Welcome & Hello. :hattip: Be sure to check out both cities sites as well as TTC. Glad to have you aboard.
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW!
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    DawsonDestroyer

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    congrats man :burnrubber:
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    Congrats Frank.
    Enjoy the new rig. Have fun with it.
     
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  13. Jul 15, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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