New from NC

Hey everyone. I just picked up a 2013 Tacoma SR5 from a local dealer today. V6, 6-speed manual transmission, 4WD, towing package. The original/first owner of the truck apparently added TRD Offroad decals to the truck. I have mixed feelings about them but don't plan to remove them anytime in the near future. I've been reading this forum a little to learn about my new truck, saw the hose-clamp mod to secure the tailgate, and noticed when I was waiting at the dealer today that someone has already done that to my truck. Anyway, glad to be here, and I'll try to search for answers before asking questions. Obligatory pic of the truck:

 

Welcome. Truck looks nice and I hope you enjoy it. Got the same but 15 model. Where in NC are you?

 

Welcome from Cali...

 

Thanks. I'm in Holly Springs, next-door to Raleigh. I drove to Virginia on Tuesday to pick up a grey '15 TRD Sport but the dealer sold the truck to someone Monday night after agreeing on a price with me Monday afternoon and setting an appointment for me to come get the truck for 11:15 Tuesday morning. I drove about 4 1/2 hours to get there only to have them tell me they'd just sold it the night before. That sucked.

 

Welcome from Nevada!

 

from Charlotte, good group over in Raleigh, check out this thread for locals

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...na-and-surrounding-areas.291878/#post-7326903