mid life

when I was a teenager I would often joke that when I have a mid life crisis I would buy a Porsche. one of those nice ones with a big fin in the back and convertible.
although I am not having a mid life crisis, I am at that age (51). when I was a teenager I enjoyed fast Volkswagens but I eventually ended up getting a job where I needed a truck.
the first Toyota truck I bought was a brand new 1989 Toyota pickup. stock as can be.
it didn't even have a stereo , just a plastic cut out so you could add one yourself. no carpet, no air, a v4 with a 22r engine. that thing ran great for over 300k miles before my ex-wife drove it into the back of a Volvo at a stoplight.
that truck made me fall in love with Toyotas and I felt myself feeling more comfortable driving in a truck. then I bought a jeep and discovered off roading and 4 wheeling. I loved the jeep but I always wanted to get back to Toyota, I needed a 4x4 Tacoma
after the jeep I have had a series of Tacoma's. I bought a 1999 trd off road that was a climbing beast. I loved that truck and in its day it was ahead of its time . that was my first generation Tacoma and I babied it for years but eventually I started taking it to work. (roofing) and you know how that goes . one scratch leads to another etc. etc.
about 6 years ago I picked up a 2005 Tacoma sport Prerunner. not 4 wheel drive but it was very nice and I couldn't pass up the deal. I started driving it as my everyday driver and basically parked my 1999 off road. my workers ended up hounding me so much to sell it to them that I finally caved. I regret it to this day.
so sorry I know this is a long story but last January I seen the commercial on tv about leasing a Tacoma for $330 month so I went in.
I ended up buying what I consider to be the best Tacoma in my area. I put down a deposit and waited for 4 months. I knew exactly what I wanted and it was not available in my area. so I waited, and waited, and was on Tacoma world way too much. I had 5k worth of upgrades for the truck before it was ever even built at the factory. I made the joke with my mechanic that I have the dress but no girl to put it on. but finally it came.
the first time I seen it I got goosebumps. I still do..
this is MY DREAM CAR. I wouldn't trade it for any Porsche.

2018 TRD sport 4x4 long bed in blazing blue pearl
4" lift, 33" Nitto trail grappler tires, 18" XD rims, heritage grill, TRD cold air intake, TRD cat back exhaust, predator steps, JBL premium audio with 6 speakers and sub, moonroof, leather interior, premium and technology package, black badging, gopro on the window.
my problem now is it too nice and clean to take it in the dirt. eventually I will but for now its my GARAGE GUARD and mall crawler. at least until the brand new feeling wears off.

 

Welcome to TW...Sharp looking truck,what lift you have?

 

congrats on the purchase.

My first car was a 1989 Ford Escort.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

tuff country 4" lift made especially for the 2018 Tacoma. I had Toyota install it so that I would have the warranty. also they made all the
adjustments needed for all the technology involved with this truck. eventually I would like to get a higher quality kit but this will get me by
for now.
thanks a lot man.

 

Awesome looking truck. I started with a toyota similar to yours. It was was hand me down from my grandpa. He bought it new in 84. It was one of those little 2 wheel drive ones that was so stock it didn't have radio, ac, power steering, or a passenger side mirror. It was a great little pickup though, even when I got it in 94.

 

That's right. No mirror, no carpet. Great truck . It never broke down on me

 

Mine didn't either. I ended up replacing it after having a bit of an incident with ice and a heavy duty wood fence.

 

Beautiful Tacoma!