Just Joined Taco Addicts Anonymous

After wanting a truck for a bit and a Taco, I just parked one in the driveway. Now I will be paranoid about it getting lifted.

Age: 50

So, previous car history:
1969 VW Campermobile
1972? Audi 100 LS
1980, 1986 323
1995 Probe SE
1999 4Runner Limited (work leased)
2000 RAV-4 (work leased)
1994 RX-7 (current)
2000 RAV-4 (current)

and now

2003 Tacoma PreRunner Quad Cab 2wd Auto L4

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...=false&filtersModified=true#listing=136190124

I drove a 2007 TRD 6 speed 4WD on Tuesday,

http://www.bayshorechryslerjeepdodg...-Baytown-ee8cbbbf0a0e0a6b6dc3cd8acbd020ab.htm

then decided I didnt want it and drove the 2003 yesterday and went with it.

And I had a shit eating grin on my face all the way home.

I went with the 03 because:

I was more comfortable with the size.
I was more comfortable with the reliability of that era.
I didnt want/need 4WD.
I didnt like the mile long clutch on the 07.
I didnt have to finance.


I would have preferred a stick, but I can deal with the auto, and figured the chance of seeing a stick popup were between slim and none, after looking listings of local Tacos and not seeing what I wanted in the 1st gens.

I would have preferred a V6, but that was a couple K more.

From what I see, this was basically a steal.

This truck was properly cared for, aside from seat wear the interior looks phenomenal. The underside is very clean, but then again, Houston truck.

 

Welcome to the club!

 

welcome to tw!
and taa.

 

Welcome to TW Phil!

Nothing to lifting one. I did mine myself.

 

I realized my error using the word lifted in reference to a truck but kept it out there.

I meant stolen.

The truck does come with a factory alarm though. Would this also have an engine immobilizer included?

I am still debating mentally not getting the 07, since it was a stick but I am really enjoying this truck.

 

Got the engine immobilizer through the chipped key.

 

Welcome to TW!