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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Original owner, Dec 17, 2022.

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  1. Dec 17, 2022 at 4:17 AM
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    Original owner

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    Original owner [OP] New Member

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    92D5EFBC-D969-495B-87C5-94130E49BF12.jpg 92D5EFBC-D969-495B-87C5-94130E49BF12.jpg 92D5EFBC-D969-495B-87C5-94130E49BF12.jpg 2EE57DF0-24DE-4296-9938-CC4297F36392.jpg Hello folks… new member Kevin from the Boston area… 2001 SR5 six-cylinder… Finally made the decision to keep my taco and do some work… I am the original owner… The truck has paid for itself three times over with side work… 140,000 original miles… Still runs beautiful… Just put in a new Bluetooth radio system with a back up camera… And four new wheels and went to a body shop to see what else I could do… I love my truck
     
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    Original owner, Dec 17, 2022
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  2. Dec 17, 2022 at 4:49 AM
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    Hercanstein

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    Nice upgrade on your best gen!

    Welcome to TacomaWorld!

    :spending:
     
    Hercanstein, Dec 17, 2022
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  3. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:54 AM
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    You won me over when you said "screw the new truck". Heck yeah man! My payments go my house now, way better investment.

    EP
     
    TragicBronson, Dec 17, 2022
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  4. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:55 AM
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    Welcome to TW Dude
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:57 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:59 AM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2022 at 6:59 AM
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    JasonLee

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    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    How's the frame rust there in Mass?
     
    JasonLee, Dec 17, 2022
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  8. Dec 17, 2022 at 7:08 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Always wondered about the term 'original miles'. Is that as opposed to roll back miles? Unoriginal miles? Extra miles? Chassis miles vs engine miles?

    What treatment method are you using on the frame to keep it alive there in SaltWorld?

    I agree with the 'screw the new truck' sentiment. I made a vehicle payment once. Didn't like it. Even paying cash, I'm not a fan of the value for the price of new :thumbsup:
     
    Clearwater Bill, Dec 17, 2022
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  9. Dec 17, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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    I had to laugh at the mileage. I just rolled over 140,000 miles on my 2014. That 3.4 liter will go forever if you keep up on your maintenance.
    Like others have said, just protect your frame and dangly bits.
     
    winkel, Dec 17, 2022
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  10. Dec 17, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    You could replace your front license plate. It's current condition does nothing for the rest of the truck... :rolleyes:
     
    skeezix, Dec 17, 2022
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    Rockey and Redeemed like this.
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    I’ve always liked Kenwood decks, the tilt function is cool- I’ve got an Alpine and it’s difficult to see, the tilt would be really helpful though the low location takes your eyes off the road, not much anyone can do about that
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2022 at 9:37 AM
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    Awesome OP!
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2022 at 11:41 AM
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    I’m confused, did you get a new truck?
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2022 at 11:48 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Good job, old man
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2022 at 11:51 AM
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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    I have the new truck and I agree 100% with you!!

    My mistake was not buying a new Tacoma back in 2001.
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2022 at 12:35 PM
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    I agree and suggest the Texas replacement plates, they save you quite a bit of coin in the long run. No state tax, rust free(ish), small business friendly, fastest speed limit having, fill in the blank.

    EP
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    140000 miles? Truck is barely broken in. I wouldn’t get rid of that thing. Vehicle payments suck and nothing beats the 1st gen. Great decision.
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    Welcome from Mass.
    Does your truck still have the original frame?
    I understand how you feel about new trucks. I love my 02 taoma single cab 4x4, but I can't knock the new trucks. I bought my 2019 tacoma TRD Off Road to tow my boat. I traded the 19 for a 22 TRD off Road. There room in my life for both the new and old trucks.
     
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    For the love of God, man! Sync your clocks!
     
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  20. Dec 18, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    Lol
     
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