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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Etly31, May 10, 2019.

  1. May 10, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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    Etly31

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    Looking at getting a Tacoma soon need to know where to start.
     
  2. May 10, 2019 at 11:38 PM
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    Dealer or private sale
    Welcome to TW
     
  3. May 10, 2019 at 11:40 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Bout time!

    Welcome aboard, buddy!
     
  4. May 10, 2019 at 11:41 PM
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    Dealer. Had a friend tell me about tw.
     
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  5. May 10, 2019 at 11:49 PM
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    What do you want this new truck to do?
     
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  6. May 10, 2019 at 11:50 PM
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    Showing me the ropes of all the different topics on here. There is a lot of info.
     
  7. May 10, 2019 at 11:52 PM
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    Get me to some good fishing holes. Im torn on the v6 and 2.7.
     
  8. May 10, 2019 at 11:53 PM
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    Do you have mods planned for it that will add extra weight?
     
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  9. May 10, 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    havent thought that far yet
     
  10. May 10, 2019 at 11:58 PM
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    You should be. Weight will bog the 4 banger down. The 6 already feels sluggish with out the ect button pushed.
    Is the v6 stretching your budget?
     
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  11. May 11, 2019 at 12:08 AM
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    no
     
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  12. May 11, 2019 at 12:11 AM
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    Ok.
    2wd or 2wd with locker or 4wd or 4wd with locker
    Models to choose from
     
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  13. May 11, 2019 at 12:20 AM
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    thats a very good point. v6 sounds like the better choice.
     
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  14. May 11, 2019 at 12:21 AM
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    4wd for sure
     
  15. May 11, 2019 at 12:22 AM
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    With or with out the e locker (locking rear diff)??
    Now is access cab or 4 door double cab long or short bed?
     
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  16. May 11, 2019 at 12:50 AM
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    access cab i need more bed room and not sure about the e locker never had that before
     
  17. May 11, 2019 at 12:52 AM
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    If you get the 4wd... it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
    Go do a couple of test drives and see if you can get a extended one, maybe 24 hours.
    What does your friend drive?
     
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  18. May 11, 2019 at 1:01 AM
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    I’m the friend he mentioned, and he has driven my truck. And always welcome to drive it anytime he wants.
    :fistbump:
     
  19. May 11, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    :hattip:
    Some friend. Lol.
    You want him bankrupt like the rest of us huh:rofl:
     
  20. May 11, 2019 at 1:10 AM
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    Haha he was destined to get there anyway. I’m just trying to speed up the process
     

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