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What was I thinking???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bastaardo, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. Dec 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    Bastaardo

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    Bastaardo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well, I joined this site several years ago as a lurker and owner of a 98 Taco. Had it for 2.5 years and loved it. Never a problem other than a paper thin frame. My truck was a buyback rust rail. After cashing my check I did the unthinkable and bought a gas chuggin 93 Silverado. I enjoyed the full size truck and awesome power of the 5.7 350, but the longer I had it, the more I missed sitting in a Taco. I told myself my next truck would be a Tacome double cab. My wife has been urging me to get rid of "that ugly truck" and that I should "buy what I want". So, being a good husband and all, I decided to start window (internet) shopping. After looking at dozens of trucks, I came across a 2010 Double cab TRD with 17K miles. It was a great deal and I jumped on it. It was a birthday present to myself and it feels good to be back. Bye bye bowtie (sold in 10 minutes to my buddy's son) and hello Tacoma. Ordered a BesTop for $515.16 (total cost with no tax and free shipping) from 4wheelonline.com and gonna slowly mod it after the new year. Color is Pyrite Mica. Will post some pics soon.
     
    Bastaardo, Dec 25, 2011
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  2. Dec 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    Murph

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    Murph Go Pack Go!

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    3" lift. American racing 15'' rims. 33x12.50 BFG A/T tires. tool box. ARB bumper, mile marker winch, kc highlights. No carpet inside sprayed with bed liner. Kicker door speakers. Alpine head unit.
    whoooo congrats welcome back :D.
     
    Murph, Dec 25, 2011
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  3. Dec 25, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    Sigi

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    Sigi Well-Known Member

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    congrats, welcome back!!!
     
    Sigi, Dec 25, 2011
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  4. Dec 25, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Enforcer

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    getting there....
    Grats man!!
     
    tacomaman06, Dec 25, 2011
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  5. Dec 25, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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    jtav2002

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    jtav2002 Kenny Fuckin Powers

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    Congrats buddy, and welcome back to a Tacoma!
     
    jtav2002, Dec 25, 2011
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  6. Dec 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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    Toyoghi

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    Solid tri-fold Tonneau, Deezee Bed mat, Pop n Lock.
    Good to know you're back from the dark side.
     
    Toyoghi, Dec 25, 2011
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  7. Dec 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM
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    Fiolo

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    Fiolo Senior member

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    Welcome back and congrats on the new truck
     
    Fiolo, Dec 25, 2011
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  8. Dec 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM
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    TeenTaco

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    How do you like the switch from 1st to 2nd gen
     
    TeenTaco, Dec 25, 2011
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  9. Dec 26, 2011 at 2:35 AM
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    boomer6

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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
    Welcome back.
     
    boomer6, Dec 26, 2011
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  10. Dec 26, 2011 at 2:38 AM
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    DeeKay21

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    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Congrats on the new truck!
     
    DeeKay21, Dec 26, 2011
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  11. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:00 AM
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    paintdiddy

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    paintdiddy Machine gun shits

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    Congrats!!
     
    paintdiddy, Dec 26, 2011
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  12. Dec 26, 2011 at 3:39 AM
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    tacomarotto

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    tacomarotto Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori

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    taco winning
     
    tacomarotto, Dec 26, 2011
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  13. Dec 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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    Bastaardo

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    Bastaardo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Haven't even put 1000K miles on the new one yet, but she sure is pretty. It's an auto and my first was a stick. I have a company vehicle (work van) that I use the majority of the time. I usually put on less than 10K miles a year on my personal vehicle. I use it mostly for hunting or traveling to the in-laws. Bottom line is, I'm in another Taco and loving it. I must say, the BesTop certainly does get a lot of looks.
     
    Bastaardo, Dec 26, 2011
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  14. Dec 26, 2011 at 9:15 AM
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    moto932

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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    Basically stock. OME 882s, HD Dakars and nitrochrgers, TG front bumper, custom rear bumper, 4Xinnovations sliders, RAT skids, Softopper, 255/85/16 ST MAXX's on 16" steelies, 1" B.O.R.A. wheel spacers Scangaugae II, deck plate mod, grey wire mod,ECGS bushing, diff breather relocation, alarm mod, defrost w/o compressor mod, de-badged, sockmonkey beside decals.
    :woot:
     
    moto932, Dec 26, 2011
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  15. Dec 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM
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    FOX 2.0 RESIS,LRUCAS,BILLY 5100S ON THE REAR.MAGNAFLOW 11264,COLOR MATCHED GRILL,YELLOW FOG MOD.OVER HEAD DVD,FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T
    i used to be a chevy guy myself(whole family was)but they are a thing of the past now.brother switched to a 04 tundra then to a 11 tundra and i still like my 05.
     
    pataco, Dec 26, 2011
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