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Longest drive for new 2023

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2023tacomer, Jul 15, 2023.

  1. Jul 15, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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    2023tacomer

    2023tacomer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'll be making a 190 mile one way trip to pickup my tacoma next week. Could not find a truck local and got a decent price. Who has the longest trip buying a new truck?
     
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  2. Jul 15, 2023 at 8:57 PM
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    CMan

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    Mine drive was 210 miles, but I'm sure others have driven much further.

    I was considering 900+ miles, but they didn't have the truck after all and then something popped up closer.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2023 at 8:59 PM
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    50Buck

    50Buck Living rent free Timmy the Tool's head

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    I drove a bit over 1200 miles to get mine.

    Edit: One way. Wyoming to Texas.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:01 PM
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    crazysccrmd

    crazysccrmd Well-Known Member

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    1700 miles for the truck I bought about a year ago, 1000 for an Audi about two years before that. I have no problem driving to get what I want if the price is right.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM
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    9th

    9th Not a Civil Engineer

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    Only one Toyota dealer in my county...I drove 8 miles.
     
  6. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM
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    Chew

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    6.5 miles, but since the transmission popped the bed, I did it in reverse like Sonny.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:10 PM
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    22 Sport

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    120 miles one way last year.
     
  8. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:22 PM
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    50Buck

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    Good clarification. I didn't even think about the round trip on mine.
     
  9. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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    USPfan

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    30km in 2018. Picked mine up locally, with no wait, for 30.5k USD out the door. Glad I bought my truck when I did!
     
  10. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:52 PM
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    nds0000

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    St Alban, WV to San Antonio, TX. Stealerships in my state and region to ignorant to make an effort to sell me MY Tacoma. Came up with all other crap. So, had to fly to VW and had 20h bonding time with MY new Tacoma.
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:53 PM
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    Blak Shinobi

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    166 round trip for mine , and 500 miles later i did a 302 round trip
     
  12. Jul 15, 2023 at 11:50 PM
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    nightstrike

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    Make sure to vary the rpms and avoid high speed for the 1k break in period.
     
  13. Jul 16, 2023 at 12:53 AM
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    OZ TRD

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    Evo A SmartCap, Cali Raised Sliders (0 degree), 2WD low Mod, Puddle Pods, 3 switch overhead panel, 8 slot middle console panel, Custom driver's switch panel, Rek Gens, 265 75 16 Falkens, lil B Bed Stiffeners, All new Speakers, Diff Breather, AC Drain, Many interior bits...
    I drove the taco home via a very nice 440 mile scenic drive.

    I've flown and driven 850 miles home for another car...
     
  14. Jul 16, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    Dedicated Tacoma owners. As stated above vary RPMs, check all fluids BEFORE you leave the dealer. I especially like the one above “bonding time”. Good luck with your new baby
     
  15. Jul 16, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    2023tacomer

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    Not much to check, oil and coolant really is all. I'm not checking the manual transmission or differentials.
     
  16. Jul 16, 2023 at 8:48 AM
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    InThePlains

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    Not a Tacoma, but I wanted an used Lexus IS, everything around here on the rust belt is a rust bucket.

    Found one in San Diego was reasonably priced, bought it and drove 2200 miles back. I got to do a little bit fishing, seeing the families while I was there to boost.
     

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