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Trading in my beloved Tundra for a Tacoma with some doubt

Discussion in 'New Members' started by lotsip, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. Apr 23, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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    lotsip

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    Hi guys, with much remorse, I am trading in my 06 Tundra, 4x4, v8, off road...........75k miles, perfect condition, new michelins...not one issue with it in 6 years.....best vehicle I have ever owned, by far..!!!........for a 2012 Tacoma, 4x4, v6, off road, tow package. Thought long and hard about it......hope I made the right move.......picking it up this morning at the dealership........convince me I made the right move. I don;t need a big truck nowadays, only tow a small boat a short distance, but, do need 4wd and the off road capability for the Maine dirt roads when i go up trout fishin ;)

    here is the exact truck i am picking up today

    http://falmouthtoyota.com/Bourne-MA/For-Sale/New/Toyota/Tacoma/2012-4WD-Access-Cab-Standard-Bed-V6-Automatic-Gray-Truck/7768960/
     
    lotsip, Apr 23, 2012
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  2. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    Nice looking truck. I think you'll love it. As long as you didn't NEED the full size, the tacoma will be good to you. Have no remorse! They even have a Tacoma in their banner!!!
     
    AWorthyOpponent, Apr 23, 2012
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  3. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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    memario1214

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    You'll miss the V8, but other than that you will love the truck every bit as much as the Tundra IMO
     
    memario1214, Apr 23, 2012
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  4. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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    VooDoo

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    VooDoo More Cowbell!

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    Wow, super nice truck. You're gonna fall in love with it, just as we all have.

    No way you're gonna have any regrets!! Tacoma: best all around truck in my opinion
     
    VooDoo, Apr 23, 2012
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  5. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    You will not regret it.
     
    mcdowell, Apr 23, 2012
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  6. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    You made a good choice! :thumbsup: Nice lookin rig.
     
    RLDTACO, Apr 23, 2012
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  7. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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    wiscdave

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    wiscdave Lets Do It!

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    I would keep the tundra
     
    wiscdave, Apr 23, 2012
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  8. Apr 23, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Where's the pic of the Tundra for comparison sake?
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Apr 23, 2012
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  9. Apr 23, 2012 at 11:07 AM
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    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    hehehe long and hard, anybody remember this?:D
     
    Trigo, Apr 23, 2012
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  10. Apr 23, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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    So... why the trade if that Tundra was the best vehicle you've ever owned? Didn't seem like it had too many miles on it or any problems :confused: The Tacoma is physically smaller but doesn't get THAT much better MPG so just wondering what prompted you to trade?
     
    Pugga, Apr 23, 2012
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  11. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    congrats!
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    when you get a chance :)
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM
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    I'm not biased...really
     
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  13. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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  14. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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  15. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    Congrats on the new purchase!
     
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  16. Apr 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM
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    little late for input..you already convinced yourself.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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    lotsip

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    nope don't need full size,,,,,,,,,,the truck is sitting in my driveway, took it to my friend's today to show it off, i love it !.....strong on the highway, handles nice on windy roads, and i love all the extras ! thanks !
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    thanks, taking it fishing in the Maine mountains next week, all dirt roads, many of which are not maintained.........and the worse the road, the more trout in the lake at the end of it ......I am already salivating, and not for the trout, wink, nod, wink ;)
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    thanks ! I did my homework, read everything on the tacoma. I'm happy.
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    Thanks, damn, nice truck you got there !
     
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