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New 2nd Gen - 1000 Miles a Week

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by brianrride, Dec 3, 2014.

  1. Feb 26, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    TacomaMike37

    TacomaMike37 Well-Known Member

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    Don't get me wrong I enjoy my Tacoma, but its not one of the more comfortable automobiles I have driven on long runs, and if I was driving 1000 miles a weel (granted I would become accustomed to driving a truck) there are better alternatives out there from a pure "comfort" standpoint.
     
  2. Feb 26, 2015 at 1:56 PM
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    watchdog

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    Rims and tires , exhaust , stereo , Bhlm ,Changed carpet to black from grey. toytec ultimate lift kit. Allpro front bumper and light bar. In process of blacking out interior. Otrattw switches, black vinyl armrest mod, clazzio leather seat covers with heaters, flowmaster dual exhaust, hornblasters train horns,
    Damn. I average 5000 miles a year. Use the motorcycle during the warmer months.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2015 at 6:57 PM
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    brianrride

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    I've been a road warrior most of my career and quite frankly, I am so over driving sedans it's not even funny.

    Agree, not as comfortable but enjoying every mile so far since it's different.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM
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    brianrride

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    I am a field consultant for a software company, traveling TN and KY. Don't know what I'd do if I weren't burning up the roads.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    TPar

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    Update: My 2012 just hit 181,000 miles. LOL. I had to order front wheel hub/bearings from the hub general via this forum. BTW, I drive a 100 mile round trip commute weekdays and play music on the weekends which takes me anywhere in a 250 mile radius on Fridays and Saturdays. Oil change every 5K, Rear diff oil change every 35k, Coolant and Trans flush, front brakes and new plugs at 100K. I'm replacing the serpentine belt for the first time this week. This truck is doing great and I plan to keep driving it.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    anonemoose

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    Ride-Rites, Everything Weather-Tech Makes Added some 12 volt outlets with relays
    I feel inadequate 11 Apr 2015 - just under 14,000 miles and it's our only vehicle. Granted most of that is towing a trailer camping...
     

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