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New Taco Owner.... Goodbye Trusty Old Dodge

Discussion in 'New Members' started by BigDogTaco, Aug 22, 2013.

  1. Aug 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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    BigDogTaco

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    BigDogTaco [OP] Member

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    Removed the mud flaps. Put in a new AFE air filter.
    I bought a 2003 Dodge 4.6L new 10 years ago and had minimal problems. She was a good truck, but it was time to move on. I just picked up a 2013 Texas edition over the weekend.

    I was a member of the Dodge Truck World forums back in the day before they turned into crap. It looks like you guys have a pretty good community.

    I just purchased my first mod (AFE Air Filter). The in-site advertising has already paid off!
     
    BigDogTaco, Aug 22, 2013
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  2. Aug 22, 2013 at 3:56 PM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    MGMTacolover55 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome and unlike dodge fanyboys we are not as bad but just don't post I got rid of my Tacoma for whatever lol you will get :crapstorm: for it
     
    MGMTacolover55, Aug 22, 2013
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  3. Aug 22, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    2004TacomaSR5

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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    Yes, I recall faintly some ole chap here a few months back posting about how he got rid of his Taco in favor for a Dodge Hemi and put "shame on Toyota" somewhere in the subject line.
    I don't really care, personally. But when someone comes on a model-specific forum like this bashing the vehicle that everyone around here loves, they deserve to get shit-stormed lol.

    Anyway, welcome OP and enjoy the new truck! She will give you many years of blissful motoring joy. I've had mine for 2 years and it is one of the best choices vehicle-wise I have ever made.
     
    2004TacomaSR5, Aug 22, 2013
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  4. Aug 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    RLDTACO

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    Welcome aboard! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Aug 22, 2013
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  5. Aug 24, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    ME OFF Rd

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    BigDog. I pretty much did the same thing, I bought and 08 Ram Hemi Quad cab. I really love the truck but it was BIG truck that sucked gas. I finally down sized to a 13 Off Road tacoma, it was a good choice.
    And welcome!
     
    ME OFF Rd, Aug 24, 2013
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  6. Aug 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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    Fenwick1993

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    Fenwick1993 Hillbilly

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    Welcome to the awesome side! :D You'll like it here- full of good info, awesome people and... more awesome stuff. One warning though- within days of joining, you will catch the mod bug. It is a parasite that sucks money directly out of your wallet! Somehow, all the money ends up in your truck, but nobody's figured out how that happens yet. O__o
    Anyways, hope you enjoy the site and your truck. :)
     
    Fenwick1993, Aug 24, 2013
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  7. Aug 24, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    mad monk

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    basics - westin nerf bars, extang tonno audio - JVC HU w/ axxess interface mod misc - screen cover for cabin air intake. Weathertech floor mats front & rear.
    just made the switch myself from dodge. except mine went up in flames.
     
    mad monk, Aug 24, 2013
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  8. Aug 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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    BigDogTaco

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    Removed the mud flaps. Put in a new AFE air filter.
    Yep, gas mileage was a major consideration when I swapped the Ram out for a Tacoma. So far, I love the truck but am questioning my decision toget the charcoal gray. My silver truck never showed dirt.

    I agree about the mods. I am going to start with the stereo system first. The base system sounds like crap, but I do like the touch screen so I am going to stick with that.

    Thanks for the warm welcome guys!
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2013
    BigDogTaco, Aug 25, 2013
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  9. Aug 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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    ChiveOn

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    Plasti-Dipped Emblems, Tonnopro Tri-fold toneau cover (for winter use only), AVS in-channel visors, Ultra Gauge, Tepui Kukenam RTT, Muteki Trail Hog 285/70/17, Pop N' Lock, Bilstein 5100's in the front set at .85 with Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's in the rear with a Toytec AAL. Toytec drivers side spacers, Toytec diff drop kit. All Pro u-bolt flip kit, TJM Compressor (permanently mounted), Custom rack for the RTT over the bed, Tepui Kukenam RTT, Toyota Bed Mat, Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio, and a lot of gear behind the seats.
    Welcome to the good side, we have cookies!
     
    ChiveOn, Aug 25, 2013
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  10. Aug 27, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    Welcome to tw and toyota
     
    Mad Man Marty, Aug 27, 2013
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