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Discussion in 'New Members' started by TJ Buddy, Mar 27, 2020.

  1. Mar 27, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    TJ Buddy

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    TJ Buddy [OP] New Member

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    I am a new member here. I have a real fondness for the Tacoma trucks. One of my favorite memories is of a heavy snow in Amarillo Texas in the early 80s. My brother bought a white Tacoma SR5 4x4. He picked me up at my place and we went truckin through the snow. This snow was deep, but that little truck went through it with no problem. I have had a soft spot for them ever since.

    I purchased my first Tacoma in 2017. Loved that truck. Took my family on some very memorable vacations. Last weekend, I took it in to the Toyota dealership for the 30k service. Went into the new car show room, and saw my dream truck. TRD 4x4 off road, quicksand paint, with upgraded sound system, individual thermostatically controlled heating and AC, electric driver seat and heated front seats. Salesman started throwing numbers at me. 3 hours later I was driving off the lot in my new truck.

    I got a really good trade-in, partly due to the fact, all the service on my 2017 Tacoma had been done through a Toyota dealership service dept.

    I love everything about my new truck!
     
    TJ Buddy, Mar 27, 2020
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  2. Mar 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome aboard new member
     
    Black DOG Lila, Mar 27, 2020
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  3. Mar 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 27, 2020
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  4. Mar 27, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    old man 895

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    Welcome aboard
    Enjoy the new truck
     
    old man 895, Mar 27, 2020
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  5. Mar 27, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    mcharfauros

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    mcharfauros, Mar 27, 2020
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  6. Mar 27, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    Merlin88

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    Merlin88 $8.95 large hawaiian

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    Sweet! Welcome!
     
    Merlin88, Mar 27, 2020
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  7. Mar 27, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Great story. Trucks are about memories.

    I got full KBB on my trade in tacoma 95k miles with all home maintenance and no paperwork whatsoever.
     
    grubburg, Mar 27, 2020
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  8. Mar 28, 2020 at 2:27 AM
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    TJ Buddy

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    TJ Buddy [OP] New Member

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    Excellent! One reason I like buying Tacoma's, is because of the great resale value. I don't feel like I am throwing money away.
    As far as you doing all your own maintenance, I bet their mechanic could tell you had taken care of the truck.
    I am guessing the dealership liked seeing my maintenance records for future warranty purposes.
     
    TJ Buddy, Mar 28, 2020
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  9. Mar 28, 2020 at 2:36 AM
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    FishnTx

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    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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    FishnTx, Mar 28, 2020
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  10. Mar 28, 2020 at 3:33 AM
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    Welcome to TW
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    Bigdaddy4760, Mar 28, 2020
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  11. Mar 28, 2020 at 3:40 AM
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    Welcome. I’ve learned a lot from the other members and got some great advice. Good luck.
     
    Barzini, Mar 28, 2020
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  12. Mar 28, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    mattgecko, Mar 28, 2020
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  13. Mar 28, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    Yeah especially since they are probably gonna warranty it and a lot of people don't do anything beyond oil changes.
     
    grubburg, Mar 28, 2020
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  14. Mar 29, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  15. Mar 29, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Welcome to The Forum! :thumbsup:
     
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