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Discussion in 'New Members' started by mkit3, Nov 21, 2018.

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  1. Nov 21, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    mkit3

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    mkit3 [OP] New Member

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    Hi I am new, although I have dabbled in posts recently. I am looking to purchase a new 2019 TRD OR 4x4 SB. It is my first time buying a car and I have been emailing dealers, following some of the advice on TW. Any advice is welcome, thanks!
     
    mkit3, Nov 21, 2018
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  2. Nov 21, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW!!
    :hattip: :cheers:
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Nov 21, 2018
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  3. Nov 21, 2018 at 7:57 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Nov 21, 2018
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  4. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    mkit3

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    mkit3 [OP] New Member

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    Hey! I just watched one of your YouTube videos before making my account lol
     
    mkit3, Nov 21, 2018
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  5. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    Ha ha awesome! :cheers:
     
    boogie3478, Nov 21, 2018
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  6. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Nov 21, 2018
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  7. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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    welcome to tacoma world :)

    noooo, buy an older first gen instead!!!
    First gen best gen!!:D:D
     
    onakat, Nov 21, 2018
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  8. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    mkit3

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    mkit3 [OP] New Member

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    Lol I currently drive a Gold 2003 TRD Off Road, but want to get some new tech. I really like the look of the new ones.

    Edit: Thank you for the welcome!
     
    mkit3, Nov 21, 2018
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  9. Nov 21, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
    Sum1 Else, Nov 21, 2018
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  10. Nov 22, 2018 at 3:38 AM
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  11. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:07 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 22, 2018
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  12. Nov 22, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  13. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    With that new tech comes a stuttering engine and a transmission that doesn't know what gear it wants to be in.

    If you want new tech, check out the 2015 2nd gen.

    (but @onakat is right, 1st gen = best gen ;))
     
    El Taco Diablo, Nov 22, 2018
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  14. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    I got rid of my 15 and now have an 18. The 15 is severely outdated compared to the turd gens.
     
    tdnick, Nov 22, 2018
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  15. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Jckdnls Roads less explored

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    Welcome to tw.


    Disagree 1st gen is a lovely tacoma but i would pick a pickup over a first gen.
     
    Jckdnls, Nov 22, 2018
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  16. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    LOL... at least the 15 knows when to shift.
     
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  17. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    LOL.. you tried cruise control?
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    I think all Tacomas since 95.5 have had terrible shifting in Crusie Control. I rarely even use my CC because even on the slightest incline it mashes in to passing gear.
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2018 at 8:34 PM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    We 1st genners are partial to our trucks. Especially those of use who are long term owners.

    I've driven mine daily for 14 years (bought it at 2 years - 60,000 miles). It now has 285,000 miles on it. It has always done everything I asked it to, even when I did stupid shit and asked it to do more than I probably should have. It has never let me down, never left me stranded, never even needed anything more than what is actually routine maintenance... and I have been able to do all that maint myself.

    1st gen = best gen - convince me otherwise;)
    (It would probably take about 14 years and 225,000 miles to do it :rolleyes:)
     
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