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Discussion in 'New Members' started by T.TChase, Mar 17, 2016.

  1. Mar 17, 2016 at 4:26 AM
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    T.TChase

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    T.TChase [OP] Active Member

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    image.jpg After months of studying what Toyota/Lexus to buy I finally got the 16 Trd OR 4x4. Originally was looking for 2nd gen 2012-2015 same trim but my eyes got bigger on the 5.7 tundra, the GX470 and eventually the 2014+ 4Runner trail and limited. It was a split between the Taco and the 4Runner. I like the fact that the 4Runner is still made in Japan but the tow rating is 5k and its not a truck. I needed the utility of a truck despite that I read somewhere that over 40% of production of 2016 tacomas are made in Mexico,(mine too). Test drove all mentioned models and like the way the Tacoma fit and handled. Contacted about 12 dealerships within 500 miles via email and ended up with three negotiating prices within 300 miles.
    Bought mine 4.2 miles from my house for $33800 + $150 doc and file fees. My county in Wa. has 8.7% tax so that tacks another $3k. It's the TRD OR crew cab 4x4 in automatic and had it for almost two weeks now. I've read some advice on this forum on greasing the zerks, topping off the tranny fluid and image.jpg handling that annoying wind howl so I'm glad to have found this forum and very much appreciate all the time and effort with the tips and know how for rookies like me.
     
    T.TChase, Mar 17, 2016
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  2. Mar 17, 2016 at 4:30 AM
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    ThangzaTRD

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    ThangzaTRD Well-Known Member

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    Pop n loc tailgate, LED Headlight, Foglights, Reverse and all interior lights. Weathertech floor mats. Carbon fibre tailgate inserts. Trifold hard top tonneau
    Welcome to the club. I got my trd sport just before Xmas and I love it. This forum is very helpful but can also lead to a slimmer wallet on upgrades lol
     
    ThangzaTRD, Mar 17, 2016
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  3. Mar 17, 2016 at 4:36 AM
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    2016BBP

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    2016BBP Well-Known Member

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    Method Wheels, WxTechGuards, TowPkg, KNDropn, 3M-Tint
    Welcome to TW
     
    2016BBP, Mar 17, 2016
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  4. Mar 17, 2016 at 4:38 AM
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    T.TChase

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    T.TChase [OP] Active Member

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    Thank you.
    Just looking for the basics right now. Tonneau covers or toppers.
     
    T.TChase, Mar 17, 2016
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  5. Mar 17, 2016 at 5:17 AM
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    Over da Hill

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    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

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    Supercharger, Icon stage 3 suspension, Pelfreybilt Armor, All-Pro Sliders & Leaf Pack, 17 inch Black Rhino Sidewinder wheels, 33 inch Toyo tires, Rigid Lighting, SPod,
    Nice truck! Enjoy!!
     
    Over da Hill, Mar 17, 2016
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  6. Mar 17, 2016 at 7:12 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!
     
    mattgecko, Mar 17, 2016
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  7. Mar 17, 2016 at 7:16 AM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Welcome to the club!:thumbsup:
     
    ODNAREM, Mar 17, 2016
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  8. Mar 17, 2016 at 7:17 AM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome to TW. Nice truck!
     
    NAAC3TACO, Mar 17, 2016
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  9. Mar 19, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    T.TChase

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    T.TChase [OP] Active Member

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    Thanks again glad to be here.
     
    T.TChase, Mar 19, 2016
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  10. Mar 19, 2016 at 2:30 PM
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    kitsym

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    Welcome!

    Lock your wallet in your safe.
     
    kitsym, Mar 19, 2016
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  11. Mar 19, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    T.TChase

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    T.TChase [OP] Active Member

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    Haha! The wife has areadly locked up the cards!
     
    T.TChase, Mar 19, 2016
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  12. Mar 19, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Welcome to the show. Got the best color there.
     
    TashcomerTexas, Mar 19, 2016
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  13. Mar 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    jwctaco

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    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Welcome to TW, nice truck.
     
    jwctaco, Mar 19, 2016
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