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Discussion in 'New Members' started by dirtydog57, Mar 30, 2019.

  1. Mar 30, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    dirtydog57

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    dirtydog57 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello, fellow taco lovers. I don't currently own a Tacoma, I am on my second Subaru Outback and am seriously considering switching to a Tacoma. I have come very close to purchasing a Tacoma, once on a new brown 2015 TRD OR and again on a new white 2017 TRD OR.

    I am leaning towards a new SR Utility or an SR Double Cab V6. Both of my Subarus have been in the 2.5 form, so I am used to extremely slow acceleration. In fact, I bet the 2.7 Tacoma is faster than my 2017 2.5 Outback. I live at 5000' and to get to my parents house, I have a choice of either an 11,000' pass or a 12,000' pass. Both of my 2.5 Outbacks have done fine with high elevation driving, though I certainly didn't win any speed records. I also drive on I-25 in Northern Colorado on a regular basis with the speed limit at 75 and traffic moving at 80. I wonder if the 2.7 Tacoma could handle 80mph on the interstate.

    If I were to get a Tacoma, it wouldn't tow anything, it would just haul brush and debris, and on occasion, some camping gear.
     
    dirtydog57, Mar 30, 2019
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  2. Mar 30, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    FastEddy59

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    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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    Welcome to TW :hattip:
     
    FastEddy59, Mar 30, 2019
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  3. Mar 30, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    BINK05TRD Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Future congrats on the new rig.
     
    BINK05TRD, Mar 30, 2019
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  4. Mar 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
    tcjacado, Mar 30, 2019
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  5. Mar 30, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Mar 30, 2019
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  6. Mar 30, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW
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    Bigdaddy4760, Mar 30, 2019
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  7. Mar 30, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    Welcome aboard:hattip:. Of course you will need post a mug shot when you get a truck:D. Here's one to ya:cheers:
     
    airsavage, Mar 30, 2019
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  8. Mar 30, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Rob Daman

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    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
    welcome
     
    Rob Daman, Mar 30, 2019
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  9. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 30, 2019
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  10. Mar 30, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    Welcome to tw! I sold my subaru and bought a tacoma, I live at 5000 feet aswell and my or taco does great at high speeds. i suggest you do it, you'll love your taco. But do expect a difference in the mpg, because there is a big difference in that area.
     
    Cocolocobean, Mar 30, 2019
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  11. Mar 31, 2019 at 1:43 AM
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    Welcome! :hattip:
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    Thanks all for the warm welcome!! I am heavily leaning towards model code 7594, It's a Tacoma SR Double Cab 5' Bed V6 4x4 AT. There seems to be some great deals for this specific model code, in the ballpark of $30,000.
     
    dirtydog57, Mar 31, 2019
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  13. Mar 31, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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  14. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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  16. May 16, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    I never updated my thread. Purchased an SR DCSB 4x4 V6 back in April...and I am loving it!

    Current mods include:
    265/75/16 tires
    TRD Pro shift knob
    Meso coin holder
    Bed net
    Carhartt seat covers

    In the future I can see installing fog lights either from Rigid or Cali Raised.

    Around town, it seems like 90% of tacos are TRD OR, and I love spotting other SR’s as they are definitely the minority here.
     
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