What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

You’re probably right. Will give it a go! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

I’m I couldn’t tell you for certain... I had to update my EnTune infotainment unit (which happened to be in a 2020,) and it was then a matter of swapping codes. Works like a charm, though. It’s very literally the Toyota app, though; no harm in downloading it and giving it a try. Free trial for 1 year if it works.

 

I wont know until I permanently mount the body to chassis.

 

Prices will be the same for 2020

 

Features of my vehicle now require an annual subscription.

 

Yep

 

Okay, fine, just don't get me started on 84 month car loans.

(...but the monthly payments are so cheap!)

 

Yeah thats crazy...that's why I went with the 97 month car loan..my payments are crazy cheap. (I am kidding of course but there are reports of 97 month car loans out there)

 

I have a 75 month payment and I'm not proud of it. Will hopefully pay it off early.

 

I don't judge..I looked at my finances and went with a term that I felt comfortable with. I make extra payments on the months I can afford it and make the minimum payments on the other months.

 

Has anyone found a decent cap or cover for the Start/Stop button? I noticed how worn the Start/Stop button is on my aunt's 2011 Avalon, I don't want my ignition to look the same in a few years. I don't understand why all manufacturers don't make this button out of metal, you touch it all the time.

Found this on Amazon but it is for a mazda, I doubt it is the same size.

$20 iJDMTOY 2pc Set Silver Aluminum Keyless Engine Push Start Button & Surrounding Decoration Ring Compatible with Mazda 3 6 CX-3 CX-5 CX-9 MX-5 w/Push Start Engine Feature

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FB4D1QV/ref=twister_B07DTVZB49?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

Everyone should manage their finances in such a responsible manner.

This is definitely a better option than choosing a payment cycle that cripples you financially which an alarming number of folks do. Then when life kicks them and the vehicle gets repossessed they tend to get upset feeling/believing it is somehow someone else's fault that they over-extended themselves.

As long as one goes into an agreement they know they can meet or beat responsibly, there should be no reason for judgement. Not all people, nor should they, have the same life experience, abilities, or financial where-with-all.

 

That's exactly why I did it. I didn't want to stretch myself so thin that I'd have to ultimately change my lifestyle to afford a vehicle.

To be honest, I wanted to go used to save some money...but the used prices on these trucks made absolutely no sense. They really hold their value! The cheapest used one I could find was a 2017 with 34k miles on it that needed tires...for only 2.5k less than a new truck.

 

I bought used because a found a salvage title 17 with <30k miles for a descent price. Only salvage because it had been stolen and the insurance paid it out before it was recovered. Driven over 20k miles so far with no issues.

 

I found a NICE fully loaded 2017 being sold by a private party that had an accident on its record from being backed into. It was significantly cheaper than anything else (even fully loaded) and I was incredibly interested...But it was sold by the time I saw it and reached out. I'm a big proponent to the "if you can prove the damage isn't bad, then get it" kind of thought. So I think you got a good buy.

 

On the first page of this thread (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anyone-have-the-ajt-vent-and-control-knob-rings.630899/) towards the bottom there is one from Amazon. I ordered that one and it looks OK but its not a tight fit.

I think AJT will start pre-orders soon for the start and maybe the 4X4 knob as well or it could just be the start button. I noticed the announce these things on social media so its worth following them.

 

yeah, Meso might also come out with some stuff for this. I ordered that same Amazon one, 5 weeks and still waiting on it from China. Says next week to be delivered

 

Finally got the deal I was after on a 2019 White DCLB TRD Offroad. Super excited to finally have a new truck.

 

boom! Congrats!