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Hit 500 miles today

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by eagleguy, Apr 8, 2018.

  1. Apr 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    eagleguy

    eagleguy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My 17 hit 500 miles today. So far so good. No tranny issues, no leaks, no issues at all, just pleasant driving! My only complaint is that the radio screen is hard to see in direct sunlight but its something I can live with.

    Also learned my Havoc HS2 nerf bars with step (HPG - 001410) need no maintenance, finish and everything else is warranted for life which is a good thing. Weight capacity is 500 lbs. and my wife loves having the step to get in!
     
  2. Apr 8, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    Congrats !
     
  3. Apr 8, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Wow, when did you get it?
     
  4. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    Same here. I hit 2500 today in my '17 OR. Zero issues and MPH is improving as it warms up outside. I guess the truck and I have gotten used to each other.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    I need to have a talk with my Pro.... Mph doesn’t seem to be related to weather in mine. After 63k miles on my 17PRO, no more warranty ...
     
  6. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    Well, that's my theory to be honest. I was averaging 14.7 for the first 1500 cold and snowy miles. Now I'm at 17.1 with a recent 90 mile trip getting 21.9. I suppose break in has a lot to do with it.

    Digging the truck though.
     
  7. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    Wish I could get 14.7 or 17.1 like you

    I am usually averaging 7.7-10.1 MPH on the 405
     
  8. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    woosh
     
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  9. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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    ;) :D
     
  10. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    shakerhood

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    So it's going faster???
     
  11. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    Just passed 2000 miles on my 18 limited. All good. Mileage improving.
     
  12. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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    Ah, MPG. But yes, I'm definitely going faster without the snow.
     
  13. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Holy shit I just got that. The 405 sucks.

    The 405 sucks as bad as my proofreading, I meant.
     
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  14. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    ;) :D

    Yes it does
    Yes it does

    There is a reason people masterbate in traffic here all the time


    8400 of the 8510 of my posts have been made from the 405
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    Congrats on no issues at the 500 mile mark. I just passed the 1 yr mark and rolled 2800 miles - so far I'm enjoying my SR.
     
  16. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    More fitting for a Dodge than a Toyota , no? :D
     
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  17. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    Great! Glad to see another satisfied 2017 tacoma owner. There has been a lot of unsatisfied 2017 owners according to this forum and how many low mileage 17 models popping up for sale on the used market.
    The 2018s have been out for about 4-5 months now and have yet to see any low mileage used ones popping up for sale within a 60 mile radius from where I live.
    Toyota must have finally flushed out all the kinks on the truck that people were complaining about.
     
  18. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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    My 2017 purchased in 12/16 with almost 19k miles has been fine. Not flawless, but nothing serious.
     
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  19. Apr 8, 2018 at 1:24 PM
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    The fact is March was the last month for winter gasoline. Summer gas is filtering in now. You will get about 10% better efficiency until November.
     

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