The truck I've been dreaming about...

I have been looking to make the move on a truck for about 2/3 years and finally got out from underneath my previous vehicle (09 Armada) but started spending a lot of time underneath it (in which I found a cracked housing on the front differential) and decided it was finally time to trade it in for half what it's worth and just make my move. I've been asking a deer to run in front of it for a year or so, so my insurance pay out would cover the remainder and give me a little towards a truck purchase. Well last Wed I had had enough and decided I'll take the $4500 trade in value to pay off what I had left and pick up the truck of my dreams!
Didn't even get a chance to take some good driveway pics of my new to me 2015 DCLB SR5 before Saturday night, when I met the deer I've been looking for, while driving the truck home from a friend's house.

Well I still have the truck I've always wanted and look forward to years of enjoyment ahead....but damn if I couldn't have saved myself the extra $1000 deductible in the process.

Look forward to learning from this community as I work towards keeping this beauty in it's best shape...once she gets back from the body shop.

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld!

 

Welcome, and that sucks! Sounds like my luck.

 

Well that sucks the way that all played out, but at least you have the truck now! You'll enjoy it. Welcome to TW

 

Let's just say....if I wasn't going to go with a stock bumper...I'm open to recommendations on an aftermarket more resilient option!

Not really necessary but if I can sneak it in for the same cost as returning the truck to its original condition, it might be worth it if it's only going to cost me the deductible

 

welcome

 

Welcome to The Forum!

 

Welcome to TW !!

 

Pull the trigger on an aftermarket bumper. While most can suggest which to get (highly subjective), just look for one that fits your needs. If you prefer to stay OEM, there are a bunch here that will likely give one for a 6-pack of cold ones.

Oh, and welcome!

 

@TacoCasa looks like I need to start making friends real quick if a 6 pack (or few) will help me get back to OEM without burning a hole in my wallet!

Anyone have any insight on where I would look for these OEM bumper deals!? (didn't see many in BST and can't post WTB without increasing my post count)

 

Welcome!
Visit a few threads and your post count will be over 50 in no time.

 

Can't stay too stuck to the site, the wife's already frustrated with the fact that it's headed to the repair shop in the first week!

 

Understood.

 

Welcome to TW!