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New member.. made the switch from Ford to Toyota!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by patrickday, Nov 6, 2018.

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  1. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    Hello everybody,

    I'm a first time Tacoma owner in Charlotte, NC. Traded in a well-used and well-loved 2000 Ford Ranger XLT for this 2015 Tacoma Prerunner Crew Cab 4.0. I'm in love!! The only thing I have negative to say at all about this truck is mine came with the Entune Plus system which means no navigation and no cool apps other than the normal Sirrus/XM, weather and traffic. But seriously I love this truck. Wondering why I waited so long. I traded in a 4x4 for a 4x2 but no regrets. I had my Ranger all those years and only put it in 4 wheel drive maybe 4-5 times.

    Stay tuned for mods. I haven't started on any but already know I want to add nerf bars and a tonneau cover and possible a roof rack. Getting plenty of interior mod ideas from here.

    Did I mention I love this truck?

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  2. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Welcome! Had an 03 Ranger. Good truck.
     
    Dkurtz42, Nov 6, 2018
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  3. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Nice and welcome to TW!
     
    Steves104x4, Nov 6, 2018
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  4. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    Yep.. mine lasted 18 years. Can't ask much more than that. But it was time for a change. Had my eyes on the Tacos for a long time. Love how devoted (fanatical?) everyone here is. Gonna love this forum!!
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Welcome! Nice choice for the color.
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Thanks man! I can already see I'm gonna spend way too much time on this site. :dancingbacon:
     
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  7. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    and money
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    Had a hard time deciding. Bought at CarMax and they had an identical year/model that was dark gray. I had a dark green Ranger so decided to go lighter this go around.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Yep!!
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    The Taco was like $5000 more back in 03. Couldn’t pass up on the Ranger. 4.0L manual was a strong engine.
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    That's so true. I had the 3.0 in my Ranger but my neighbor (and fishing buddy) had the 4.0 and he always rubbed it in how much more power he had when we went off road looking for new fishing holes. Ha .. Don't do much of that anymore so I'm happy with my 4x2 but the 4.0 in this Taco has power to spare.
     
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    Welcome!
     
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    We’re neighbors. I’m in Sherrills Ford NC. Great choice going coming over to team yota!
     
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    Welcome to TW
     
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    Now you don't have to walk everywhere you go!!

    J/k, welcome!
     
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    Welcome Todd
     
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    Thanks man! I swear, I’ve had the Taco for about three months now and not one single person has said “you’re gonna regret that.”
     
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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    Welcome !! Nice clean truck you got I like it.
     
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