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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CVYota, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:04 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    You’ll think of something...
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:10 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    current plan is to call back monday and hope i can talk to someone of more authority. dealership to office = 8 miles = no shuttle. dealership to my home = 11 miles = shuttle o_O
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:18 PM
    Martin64

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    Loaner?
     
  4. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:25 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    We take customers a lot further than that..
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:32 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    think i can get one of these as a loaner? :D
    [​IMG]

    exactly why i'm going to call back during the week.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:34 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I honesty thought you would have bought one of these instead of the runner..
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:35 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    A Tundy will be next. And a pick up camper.

    Runner has been awesome, I don't regret it. But I'm a truck kinda gal at heart.
     
  8. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:38 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    That’s what surprised me.
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:43 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    when i got Runner I was thinking of getting a camper trailer. but the more I thought about it (after I bought Runner) the more i realized that towing something wasn't for me. i can't imagine bringing a trailer into Yellowstone or Teton...i get road rage-y enough as it is... So now I have my sights set on a Tundry and a pick up camper. I'll still fit in a regular parking space and can get just about everywhere I do now with the Runner.
    But I am calling the bank on Monday to get my payoff amount for my loan on Runner so once that's done I think I'll be enjoying the no payment life while I dream about my future Tundy/camper purchases. :cool:
     
  10. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    Good rodder for a country song. It's been used already but still good.
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:52 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I can understand your thinking but, that camper is going to have to come off. You may run into issues if you need work done and they need to lift the truck. Plus a place to store it after camping season.
    Just throwing that out there..
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:56 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Double wide driveway. And mom and dad's place as a back up for off season parking.
    but if i get a hard sided camper i'll probably be out year round so long term storage isn't an issue
     
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  13. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:59 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Ahhh so something like this ??
    8A5EC4A4-520C-4EB2-9DD9-A12ED96FE35E.jpg
     
  14. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:01 PM
    WoodyWagon

    WoodyWagon WoodyWagon

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    Just found this thread. I am a model 1953; clearly a baby boomer. And some days it feels like it. But most days, I feel about like I did 40 plus years ago.
    Mostly, though, I notice that I am developing a real skill at making easy jobs look difficult. Not to mention, time consuming.
    And, I am KEEPING my 2009 Tacoma. I am just too comfortable with it. No reason I can’t keep it for at least 10 more years.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:02 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    yup. adventurer and lance are at the top of my list
     
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  16. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:03 PM
    MTgirl

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    ya gotta take the test! please refer to the first post and let us know your answers :popcorn:
     
  17. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:04 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Great.....
     
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  18. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:12 PM
    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    is that a "great! :)" or a "great o_O"?
     
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    • What condiments do you prefer for your hot dogs? Think carefully!
    • What snack cakes Little Debbie’s, Hostess or Drake?!
    • What is your preferred hardware for removing the younglings from the lawn?
    • Dog or Cat? This is not a question about what is on the dinner menu!
    • Goat Porn?
    • Coffee or Tea? Those are your only choices!
    • Bacon
    • Toilet paper rolls, over or under?
    • Daylight Savings good or bad?
    • Ketchup and mustard
    • TastieKakes, Hostess or Drakes in a pinch
    • I leave them alone
    • Clearly, Dog. Cats have an attitude problem
    • What in the Hell is Goat Porn?
    • Tea. I love coffee, but coffee does not love me
    • If you want folks to eat their veggies, make them taste like Bacon
    • Over. Clearly, over.
    • Good in the Summer, not so good in the Winter. I could live without it, although Ben Franklin was for it.
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:20 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    :yay: Lol...

    Or

    :frusty: Lol

    You’ll be fine. :boink:

    I would suggest front and rear TRD sway bars when you do it.
    Maybe some bags too
     
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