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New Guy from TX

Discussion in 'South West' started by BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010.

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  1. Sep 20, 2010 at 1:55 PM
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    BlacTac08

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    Hey all,
    Just bought my Tacoma last week, traded in my brand new 2010 Wrangler, got sick of it pretty quick as a daily driver.
    Loving the Tacoma so far; was gonna drop about $6k into mods for the Jeep but I'll probably leave the truck untouched for awhile, it's just good to have a truck again.
    I found a 2008 w/ only 15k miles for about 26k, so I swapped the jeep on the spot, best decision I've made lately.
    Lookin' forward to meating those of you in the North Texas area.
    PB

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    BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010
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  2. Sep 20, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    oil change...
    welcome to TW. I just got my 2010 trd offroad with 30 miles for the same price.
     
    Zombie Runner, Sep 20, 2010
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  3. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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    Welcome...

    What was it about the JK that made it suck as a dd?
     
    nomad, Sep 20, 2010
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  4. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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    BlacTac08

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    Best mpg I got was 15.5hwy; Don't believe factory estimates.

    If you live close to work it's fine, if you drive > 40 miles to work and back
    you'll be spending mucho$ for gas, and living /driving in Dallas traffic everyday was just p*ssing me off w/ a stick.
    what can i say, I missed having a truck.
    I'll definitely get another Jeep once I pay this one off.
     
    BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010
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  5. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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    BlacTac08

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    Well done, didn't feel like shopping around...way too busy and
    they gave me more than what my Jeep was worth, about $2k more.
    All in all I got it for around 24k. OH well, congrats on yrs though bud.
     
    BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010
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  6. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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    RIP to my 08 Prerunner DC
    Welcome to TW from TX.
     
    topgun155, Sep 20, 2010
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  7. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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    :wave:Welcome from Frisco!
     
    cohrmundt, Sep 20, 2010
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  8. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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    Welcome to TW :D
     
    trd7, Sep 20, 2010
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  9. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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    BlacTac08

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    Please note spelling change; I have no interest in eating anyone:D

    Thank you to all for the welcomes!!
     
    BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010
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  10. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    5100s @ .85, OME 885s, Rear TSB, Helo Max 6's, General AT2 Tires, Black Badges, Demello Offroad Bumper, Grillcraft, Sub/Amp, Pioneer DVD HU, TRD Intake & Exhaust.
    Welcome! It's great to have another Texan on the forum!
     
    Rivet Joint, Sep 20, 2010
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  11. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:46 PM
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    Welcome aboard mate, from south Texas!!:)
     
    rob1, Sep 20, 2010
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  12. Sep 20, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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    Glad to have you!;)
     
    kilo, Sep 20, 2010
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  13. Sep 20, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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    BlacTac08

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    THanks bud
    Great pic:D
     
    BlacTac08, Sep 20, 2010
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  14. Sep 20, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    Welcome from Oklahoma!
     
    DubyaDawg, Sep 20, 2010
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  15. Sep 21, 2010 at 5:54 AM
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    Zombie Runner

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    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    Right on then man. :thumbsup:
     
    Zombie Runner, Sep 21, 2010
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  16. Sep 21, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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    sockmonkey

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    welcome
     
    sockmonkey, Sep 21, 2010
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  17. Sep 21, 2010 at 6:24 AM
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    Welcome from Fort Worth. A jeep would be fun to have as a toy, but I agree, not as a daily driver.
     
    fsbrain03, Sep 21, 2010
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  18. Sep 21, 2010 at 6:28 AM
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    Hi from The Metroplex :wave:
     
    Taco76087, Sep 21, 2010
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  19. Sep 21, 2010 at 6:38 AM
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    Welcome!

    Your post just makes me feel better about my decision to buy a Tacoma. For the longest time, I wanted a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I rationalized (like we all do) about how you only live once, and it would be a fun vehicle for the weekends, etc. I finally talked myself out of it because I have a long commute (about 70 miles round trip) and knew the Tacoma would make a much better daily driver. I average about 21 mpg.
     
    Aggie97, Sep 21, 2010
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  20. Sep 21, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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    Tail gate mod | shorty antena mod | K&N drop in filter
    Welcome to TW, i got exactly the same truck as you with only 6k miles on it, paid 25,125$ OTD, I'm loving it. Started modding my truck already
     
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