My first new vehicle (Longest INTRO thread)

I too just got my brand new 2012 TRD Off Road Tacoma and boy is it sweet. Gotta talk the wife into letting me drop some money on some add ons for it now to make it my own.

 

Got about 4500 miles on my new 12 AC 6spd OR. First brand new vehicle for me. 3rd Yota. Had a 94 2wd that wouldn't die(believe me, I tried). Then got an 06 Tundra 2wd reg cab that was a sweet heart and I'm sure I'll regret selling it. But she served me well(miss that 8' bed). But this Taco is the truck I've always wanted and I'm going to love it and hug it and squeeze it(anybody know that reference?)! We're going places! And it's an unforseen bonus to be a part of TW!

 

"And I will name him George!"



I watch way too many cartoons.

 

I have a 2009 Pre-Runner V6, Automatic, Silver with gray and black interior. I got it in early June it had just over 40,000 miles. Not a new Tacoma but new to me. It was a replacement for a 02 TRD V6,4WD 5 spd manual that I totaled out in interstate action.... WHEW!!! This '09 is the third Toyota I've owned, the first was a T100 SR5 V6,5 SPD/4WD Getting used to the automatics is taking me some time, but my wife loves it. I've had some bad luck with my trucks. I am just starting to like this one and I sure hope my bad luck is over with.

 

Guys. I'm running 275/70/18 monster wheels with cooper tires on my 2012 Tacoma. 2.25 level kit on front. I'm rubbing on the control arm. What size spacers would I need to fix this? And would I have to cut the bumper to make it fit?
Would I be better off to get 275/65/18 instead with spacers???

 

Hi guys,

I am a true Taco lover! Bought my first Tacoma in 2008. It's a 05 Tacoma PreRunner TRD Offroad. I have 147,000 miles on it and it's still running fine. I love it so much that I am now working for my local Toyota dealership. I look forward to chatting with you guys and learning more about the Taco.

Scott

 

Hi Folks,
Started reading your post here awhile ago and have really enjoyed your expertise with our Tacoma's.Its been a great help sorting out the things needed to service.
Regards
Dan

 

Hello,
Newbie here. Just bought a 2012 TRD Off Road 4 door short bed in Super White with a 6 speed manual. I am loving it! Mods coming soon. (need to save a few bucks first). I will do the tailgate mod tomorrow and maybe add locks to the storage doors in the bed. Those are cheap enough to do.

 

Sharp truck,is it a 4wd,V6 ? I Have a 2009 PreRunner, Automatic,V6.Silver. It is my
3rd Toyota. Hope you enjoy your truck.

 

Hi Robert,
My 99 tacoma is the TRD exteded cab 4x4 v6 with 5 speed. I been buying Toyota's since 1985
85 4-RUNNER
83 Long bed pu
88 pu short bed
99 Taco
2001 Rx300
Every one has exceeded my expectations
Regards,
Danny

 

Great lookin truck bud!

 

Thank you! It is my first Toyota. My wife had a 99 4-Runner and she loved it. I traded in a 2001 F-150 Lariat and it feels like the smartest move i could have done. I'm dying to get out this weekend and find some trails ;-)

 

What's up everybody? Just signed up. I have been foaming at the mouth for a Tacoma for too many years now, and I finally got one. 2011 tx prerunner. It's everything I wanted it to be, except for the high truck note. Trying to post a pic on here. Guess I'll figure it out soon enough. Just sayin hey and finally glad to be in the Tacoma clan!

 

CONGRATS on your first NEW TRK! ! !
Same story here. . . have had my new BLU-TOY for almost 3 weeks and love it more and more each time I drive it. ENJOY YOUR NEW RIDE!

 

My Tacoma almost got hit in the rear ....I was on W435 here in KS , and all of a sudden ,the norm for Johnson county Drivers aka Jack ass drives , just decided to slam on Breaks as the car in front of me was ...you guessed it on the PHONE !!!! I went off road over a curb , Glad my truck sits up so well and the car be hind me slams in the car in front of me ....boy lucky day for me ...I stayed until the police arrived and the drive of the car said ...why did you move ...I looked at them and said what you wanted me to wreak my new truck , she ..said of course ..better you then me ....I said well nope better you miss BMW driver ...Her car was totaled ....yet she was mad at me becasue I did not let this happen to me and she could have not crashed....I wounder about people some times.....but then again this is the norm in Johnson County ....

 

Finally got my tacoma! I've wanted a taco since I was 16 and could dream about my perfect car. My subaru was stolen on the 4th of july so I finally had an oppurtininty to get my taco. 2007 V6 SR5 with the 6 speed manual... Radiant Red... I bought the truck last week with 61k. Looks like it has a 3in lift (spacers in the coilovers and AAL from what I can tell but will post pictures) can't wait to really make it my own

 

Good luck with your new truck.

 

Gotta say this site is AWESOME. Just got my 2012 Dbl SB TRD O/R in pyrite mica a few weeks ago. Friggin love this truck! First new vehicle I've ever bought and can't wait to start adding some stuff to it.

 

New to tacoma world. Got to say though very very usfull info here!!!!!!!!