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I just don't get it

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dhawk1313, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. Mar 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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    Dhawk1313

    Dhawk1313 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys. Ever since I bought my uncle's 99 SR5, I have yet to determine how in the hell it came with a CD Player but no clock. Maybe you guys have an answer? It's just seems wild to me to have that come before a clock. I thought one was more of a luxury then the other but I guess not. And yes it's a factory CD player. It's so frustrating!! haha. I am glad i have the CD player but i really wish I had a clock too. Anyone have an explanation for this? Did he just cheap out or what? It's a 99 SR5 3.4 if that means anything :p. Thanks in adavance! Other then that, love my taco :cool:
     
  2. Mar 9, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    you can go to a junkyard and buy a clock out of a taco
     
  3. Mar 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Clocks aren't located on the CD player... they are to the left of them :anonymous:
     
  4. Mar 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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    truckboattruck

    truckboattruck is one of the sharper tools in the shed

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    you can check your cell phone
     
  5. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM
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    MowTaco

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    Exactly... He has the CD player, not the clock
     
  6. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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    blue97taco

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    buy a new head unit with a clock?
     
  7. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM
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    jgwheeler17

    jgwheeler17 I'm a zit. Get it?

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    neglect, mostly.
    they just knew once you realized you were driving a tacoma that time, money, food and all that wouldn't even cross your mind.
     
  8. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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    saltshaker

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    since it's a first gen, it probably has a clock, you just haven't found it yet.
     
  9. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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    Check behind the steering wheel.:D
     
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    It's 7:42 EST.
     
  11. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    less than zer0

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  12. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    why not hes not texting/calling, it no more dangerous than changing the radio station
     
  13. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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    x2. if its a 99 then its definitely time to get a new head unit anyway
     
  14. Mar 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    You and I both know that some people can't stand and fart at the same time without being distracted. I'm just sayin'...
     
  15. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    EnolaGaia

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    In the 1999 model year the clock was not standard equipment. It was available as part of the optional 'Convenience Package'.
     
  16. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I have a '98 TRD with power windows and locks...

    ...and no clock.

    I always got a chuckle out of that.
     
  17. Mar 9, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    My dad's truck is the same as yours...99/SR5/manual/factory CD/no clock/factory AC/ no cruise/manual windows & door locks

    My truck - 99/SR5/auto/factory cassette & radio/clock/factory AC/ cruise/ manual windows & door locks

    Of course my clock doesn't work any more (if I hit a good bump it might come on...) and I switched out the factory radio long ago with an Alpine unit. It had to have been a package deal that Toyota offered.
     
  18. Mar 9, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    Dmonkey

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    you dont have a watch or cell phone? Put a new headunit in it with a clock function
     
  19. Mar 9, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    WOOHOO! I love my convience package:cool:

    I have the same "convience package" casette/radio and clock. Well i had a casette/radio untill i bought a new sony deck.

    But it looks like a trade off, do you want a CD or a clock. u cannot have both!!:mad: that would be crazy...
     
  20. Mar 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM
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    Dhawk1313

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    Ahh thank you for the explanation. I'm finally at peace :eek:
     

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