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Discussion in 'New Members' started by BlackAlpaca1, Jun 24, 2019.

  1. Jun 24, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    BlackAlpaca1

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    BlackAlpaca1 [OP] Member

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    Hello everyone my name is zach and i finally decided to join after lurking in the shadows for a little while in order to get some help. To make a long story short i am getting rid of my 2018 honda civic and have my heart set on a tacoma. My main desire here is to save a little money by being able to get rid of my car payment and enabling myself to have a more equipped vehicle to handle the off-road/boondock camping i so love but in order to do this im looking at trucks that are a little older. I have mostly been looking at trucks around the 07-10 year range but an 01 here in town just popped up and has me intrigued because it has everything ive been looking for in my tacoma, manual transmission, V6, 4x4 and fairly low miles. Now where i need help is will the 1st gen tacoma be enough to take me on my adventures into the wilderness with a light truck bed camper or am i better off going to the 2nd gen to get a newer and from what ive read a better built truck. Of course i am plenty open to modding this truck especially at its price point but i dont want to end up buying a whole new truck with what it costs to accomplish that. All help is appreciated and sorry if this has been dragged out. :thumbsup:
     
    BlackAlpaca1, Jun 24, 2019
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  2. Jun 24, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!

    The first gen will do everything you mentioned just fine. Just make sure the frame is good on any truck you’re considering.
     
    irayfz6, Jun 24, 2019
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  3. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Wsteven

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    Wsteven Well-Known Member

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    Rather than trying to put a Camper on go with the Roof Top Tent and really get off road camping at the best!
     
    Wsteven, Jun 24, 2019
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  4. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jun 24, 2019
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  5. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW
    :hattip: :cheers:
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Jun 24, 2019
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  6. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    Daria

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    Daria Can I pet your dog? Moderator

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    I’ve changed your title. Please reserve the HELP thread title for a true emergency. :thumbsup:
     
    Daria, Jun 24, 2019
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  7. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    BlackAlpaca1

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    BlackAlpaca1 [OP] Member

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    Thanks to all for the help so quickly, glad to be a part of the tacoma world ill post an update when i pick the beast up. Hopefully i can be as helpful in the future as you all have been. :bowdown:
     
    BlackAlpaca1, Jun 24, 2019
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  8. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Mully

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    I miss my 1st gen. It had a shell, carpeted, plush comfortable interior, stereo, and AT tires. It never failed me and I wish I still had it. Welcome to TW. Good luck with your search.
     
    Mully, Jun 24, 2019
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  9. Jun 24, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Welcome to The Forum!

    Good luck with your search!
     
    Hobbs, Jun 24, 2019
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  10. Jun 25, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    mattgecko

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    Welcome!
     
    mattgecko, Jun 25, 2019
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  11. Jun 25, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Jun 25, 2019
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  12. Jul 3, 2019 at 2:36 AM
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    BlackAlpaca1

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    I was able to pick up the new taco and just wanted to thank everyone for the help and being so welcoming.

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    BlackAlpaca1, Jul 3, 2019
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  13. Jul 3, 2019 at 3:01 AM
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    Nice truck, congrats!
     
    Gerard6778, Jul 3, 2019
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