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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Theproximian, Mar 16, 2017.

  1. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    I've driven sedans for 38 years until this week. My last truck was a 1967 Chevy Fleetside which I had in 1980. I purchased a 2015 Tacoma Access Cab this week and love it. I thought it was a mid-size, but it looks as big, almost, as an F-150. I have a nice step up to get in. I'm curious, what are the differences in size between Tacomas? Although mine is a 2 wheel drive, it sits up pretty high. Are all like 2WD's this?

    I received like 4 owners books including a "quick start" guide, or something like that, a 500+ page owners manual and a separate encyclopedia for the navigation system. Any suggestions for getting through the familiarization process?

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  2. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    yeah, I know. This is a copy of a copy and the only one I have. I'll upload some better ones as soon as I have them.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    welcome :thumbsup: , great flavor in taco, very similar to what mine once was :anonymous:
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    You are a "Pre-runner" 4x2 which sits higher. I had an '05 SR5 4x2 previously and it was basically a low-rider it sat so low to the ground.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    Ah. Good to know. I do like it.
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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  7. Mar 16, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    Excellent! Thank you.
     
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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