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Traded Subaru Towards My First Tacoma!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by ScottyDaug, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. Apr 24, 2011 at 3:58 AM
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    ScottyDaug

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    Hi Everyone,

    I just purchased my first Tacoma. It is a 2011 Pyrite Mica regular cab 4X2 2.7 5 spd. I have only driven it about 70 miles, but so far I love it. I will post pics later on. I purchased it new. Traded my 04 Subaru WRX wagon in towards it. I needed the truck for hauling things and doing work/renovation around the house. Also with the price of gas it is nice to be able to run regular, Subie was premium only. Even though I do miss the power and handling of the WRX the Taco is going to be a much more practical vehicle. I am glad I found this forum. Seems like lots of great peeps, and plenty of info.
     
    ScottyDaug, Apr 24, 2011
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  2. Apr 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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    Highland Logan

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    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    Icon Stage 2 w/ overload left in, SPC LR UCA, 265/75 16 BFG KO2, front and rear Weathertech floor liners, OEM (Extang) solid fold tonneau, OEM bed mat, OEM front skid plate, OEM billet oil cap, "TOYOYA" tailgate decal
    Congrats on the new truck and welcome from Nova Scotia.

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Apr 24, 2011
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  3. Apr 24, 2011 at 6:15 AM
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    woody6047

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    woody6047 McGrubber

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    Welcome to TW from Texas :wave: Congrats on the new purchase.
     
    woody6047, Apr 24, 2011
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  4. Apr 24, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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    113tac

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    Mostly Stock for now, 265 75 16 Falken AT3W, Tinted fronts...
    welcome to TW! youll love your tacoma and this site! haha
     
    113tac, Apr 24, 2011
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  5. Apr 24, 2011 at 6:20 AM
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    mike686

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    welcome to TW im looking for a second vehicle now, going back to the old subaru 2003 wrx
     
    mike686, Apr 24, 2011
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  6. Apr 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    Texas Taco 11

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    one week old! give it time...
    Welcome from Houston, TX!
    I too traded in my Subaru.
     
    Texas Taco 11, Apr 24, 2011
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  7. Apr 24, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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    tacokid09

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    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    another member joins the single cab mafia :headbang:

    WELCOME!
     
    tacokid09, Apr 24, 2011
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  8. Apr 25, 2011 at 1:33 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    Welcome aboard!
     
    RLDTACO, Apr 25, 2011
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  9. May 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    dailydriver

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    Oem roof rack, Oem tinted fogs, Avidoffroad front bumper, Tube steps, Alpine w200 7inch screen in dash
    Welcome! i Just traded off my 07' Impreza for my 11' DC Taco. love it sofar but i sure hope the mpg's get better soon. these things are ferocious on fuel when brand new.
    This is a terrible site to look around on if u were planing on keeping your truck stock what so ever!
     
    dailydriver, May 13, 2011
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  10. May 14, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    river rat 69

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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Hi from Fla..
     
    river rat 69, May 14, 2011
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  11. May 15, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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    ScottyDaug

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    Thanks For the Welcome. I have found quite the opposite regarding fuel mileage. I just got 27.9 MPG on my second tank, which is better then my Subaru was (25 MPG). Hopefully as it breaks in it will only get better.
     
    ScottyDaug, May 15, 2011
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  12. May 15, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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    4x4Tacoma01

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    Welcome! I did the same thing as you, traded in my 2002 wrx for my Tacoma! Best move ever.
     
    4x4Tacoma01, May 15, 2011
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