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Sell or Keep?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by stempsons, May 26, 2013.

  1. May 26, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    buzzard1992

    buzzard1992 Yep

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    I know that's gotta be tough. I'm only 20 and wondering about my future with kids because I don't want a 2nd gen haha
     
  2. May 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    I've thought about this and have decided I am NOT getting rid of my truck. Haha If anything I'll just get another one.
     
  3. May 26, 2013 at 4:41 PM
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    stempsons

    stempsons [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Such love for the 1st gens.. :)
     
  4. May 26, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    buzzard1992

    buzzard1992 Yep

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    That's what I've told myself haha. Expect ill probably get an 06 tundra DC 4x4 v8 so I can get a bigger boat then I have now haha
     
  5. May 26, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    Yes.
     
  6. May 26, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    I'll either get a brand new Tacoma or a used Duramax for my next DD for family. More than likely a Tacoma.
     
  7. May 26, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    buzzard1992

    buzzard1992 Yep

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    Screw the dirtymax get a 2nd gen or by then probably 3rd gen haha
     
  8. May 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM
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    Haha true, the only reason I was thinking Duramax is to haul the 1st gen. But I guess the 2nd/3rd gen would do fine. Then again that's another 3-5 years from now haha
     
  9. May 26, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    gainman

    gainman Semper Fi

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    i went from a second gen to a first gen and regret every part of it. at least its nice not having payments.
     
  10. May 26, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    2nd gens are nice man. Pretty comfy trucks. if your family really needs it, i'm sure you wont regret it when you get right into another taco. But i wouldn't buy a brand new one...seems like a lot of car payment to take on when you can get a slightly older one for less
     
  11. May 26, 2013 at 5:43 PM
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    hmmm...

    Additional reasons for a 2nd gen would be seat comfort, and smoother ride.
     
  12. May 26, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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    Yeah, but seems like you need to get into something with 50k miles before the price is reasonable...at least in the NW anyway.

    All of the trucks I've looked at (used) have a ton of miles and are only like 3-5k under the cost of something brand new.
     
  13. May 26, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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    I agree.
     
  14. May 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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    X2! Sounds to me like the perfect advice to cure OP's mixed emotions!! :)
     
  15. May 26, 2013 at 11:06 PM
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    yote

    yote Washington State University

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    2nd Gens are good for their bigger engine, additional room and smoother ride... but you can't argue with the proven 1st Gens
     
  16. May 27, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    I vote to start looking for a 1st Gen DC in excellent shape and enjoy your current truck while you search :D
     
  17. May 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    stempsons

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    Yeah, I think that's the plan...or at least keeping the '99 and adding something else... :D
     
  18. May 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM
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    Do this. First gens are the shit.
     
  19. May 27, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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    Ray Beeze

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    10 grand for a 99? Sounds like we need to drug test members.
     
  20. May 27, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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    banditstpk

    banditstpk Pabst knows best

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    10k is a really great price for that truck!! i would pay that much any day for as good as condition as that truck is in
     

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