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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoInDenver, Aug 22, 2019.

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  1. Aug 22, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    So, about month back, we traded in our Jeep and bought a Tacoma. Just getting a truck because we wanted the four-door as the two-door Jeep was inconvenient and we used it primarily as a grocery getter and a weekend hop-around vehicle.

    Enter the Tacoma...$42k, already $3k into mods and about $23k more to go. WTF was I thinking!!!????
     
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    I think I'm missing your point.

    Ed
     
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    Bragging.......or complaining.....??
     
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    $23k of mods,or left on the truck??
     
    Gsxrgrl21, Aug 22, 2019
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    Here we go....
     
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    Sounds like you have more dollars than sense.

    You're going to LOVE this site!
     
    MaTaco_4x4, Aug 22, 2019
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    Don't know why you're spun up?

    It's discretionary spending.

    Unless you're not capable of controlling your discretion.........
     
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    and you paid 42K for a non Pro? Sorry man. Your track record isn't looking great so far.
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    We were just looking for a weekender, now we are looking for an OVERLANDER!! We're actually excited!!
     
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    Better spin up an Instagram. Pretty sure it's required for that build...
     
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    Just from what I've gleaned on this Forum, a Pro is a waste of $! Based on the plan/spreadsheet we have lined out for ours, it's going to be a better option than getting red stitching for more, and we would have likely have had to perform the same mods on a Pro $!
     
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    It's already a LOVE/HATE!!! We're excited to get this going!! The wait for shop availability for gearing, suspension, etc. is taxing!!
     
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    Just read another thread where someone dropped $500+ for an OEM Pro grill garnish. Not the grilll... Just the plastic strip.

    I'm jaded now. OP owes the dealership another $740,000 for the truck.
     
    MaTaco_4x4, Aug 22, 2019
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    His point was that $42k is higher than normal for a TRD Off-road -- even with every available option. In other words, you probably paid too much for the truck itself.

    And what the heck do you have planned for $23k in mods? Are you adding the new OVtune twin turbo and building an up-armored arctic explorer, or something?
     
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    Gears, tune, Stage 8 lift, wheels, tires, TrekBox, Front Runner racks, etc. Are you telling me you can do this cheaper...significantly cheaper??
     
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    To buy the garnish from the dealer now includes the sensor. Dealer no longer sells just the garnish. So, unless you purchase it from third party - non-Toyota - you'll be paying the $500!!
     
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