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First Time Toyota Owner

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Rocket Engineer, Apr 13, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    Rocket Engineer

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    Rocket Engineer [OP] Member

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    2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road Quick Sand
    I am a first time Toyota owner. Of course the first truck I own as an adult is the Tacoma TRD Off Road with the quick sand color. I fall more and more in love with this truck everyday. I was worried that I would have doubts about trading in my full size Ford F150 because I would lose some space but I am not looking back now. This truck is amazing. I can't wait to put my own personal twist on it.

    Just some personal information. I am 27 years old. I am a Mission Manager on a NASA rocket contract. I get to travel to Alaska, New Mexico, Norway, Kwajalein Atoll (500 miles from Guam) and a hand full of other places to launch rockets. My hobbies include duck hunting and brewing my own beer. I am married to my best friend. She is one hell of a lady and she absolutely loves my truck. She can't wait for me to go on travel so she gets the truck all to herself. I am excited to be apart of this form and look forward to talking with all of you.

     
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    Rocket Engineer, Apr 13, 2017
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    mattgecko, tacos-n-beer, NAAC3TACO and 2 others like this.
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    Zanone_taco

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    Zanone_taco Tacoma bruhhh

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    Need more...
    Badass truck man! Also that jobs sounds badass too:thumbsup: Welcome to TW:D
     
    Zanone_taco, Apr 13, 2017
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  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    vrod671

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    vrod671 The Okayest Member

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    Welcome to TW!

    Let me know if you find yourself back on Guam.
    :cheers:
     
    vrod671, Apr 13, 2017
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  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    Welcome to the club and congrats!:thumbsup::cheers:
     
    ODNAREM, Apr 13, 2017
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  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    1mike1888

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    1mike1888 Well-Known Member

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    Pretty close to a rocket scientist then...Welcome aboard and sweet truck!
     
    1mike1888, Apr 13, 2017
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  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Great first post. Welcome to TW!
     
    NAAC3TACO, Apr 13, 2017
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  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    tacos-n-beer

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    Congrats on the new Taco! I like that color more and more every time I see one! Hmmmmm...
     
    tacos-n-beer, Apr 13, 2017
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  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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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!
     
    mattgecko, Apr 13, 2017
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  9. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    1Shifter

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    Outta the black and into the blue
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    Same as everybody else...
    Congrats on the new truck...I'm gonna take a stab in the dark and guess you're somewhere in the DMV. Regardless, welcome to the TW.
     
    1Shifter, Apr 13, 2017
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  10. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    HeavyLifter

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    Well...it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know the vast benefits of being a Tacoma owner.

    Welcome and congrats!
     
    HeavyLifter, Apr 13, 2017
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  11. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    JJ TACO

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    Welcome to TW! Congrats on the new truck great choice! Cool job!!!!
     
    JJ TACO, Apr 13, 2017
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  12. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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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,
    :oldglory:
     
    Over da Hill, Apr 13, 2017
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  13. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    Rocket Engineer

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    Thanks Everyone for the big welcome. I am thoroughly enjoying reading through all the threads! I can't wait to start upgrading my truck.
     
    Rocket Engineer, Apr 16, 2017
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  14. Apr 16, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    memario1214

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    I like me a feel good story from time to time! Welcome! :wave:
     
    memario1214, Apr 16, 2017
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  15. Apr 18, 2017 at 7:49 AM
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    Door seal covers, front window tint,,fox 2.0 front & rear shocks,TRD grill emblem,vent visors.
    :wave:
     
    Blue16TSS, Apr 18, 2017
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