Tacoma Oldster

Tacoma oldster · Feb 22, 2021

I am 64 yrs.old Semi retired from USCG. Owned GM/Chrysler vehicles for years. My last truck was a GM and got totaled in accident. My 2 sons suggested going with a Toyota for a change. Best thing I ever did and will never go back GM. I have a 2012 4 Cyl. Toyota Tacoma Access Cab and have enjoyed the movability,handling and the pickup speed from a stop. I am not too old to not learn something new. My father told me "Son you'll learn something new every day of your life. Never stop learning,swallow your pride and ask someone who has more experience for help. I am from the Era where you could tinker with a carburetor and get your vehicle running. Today there is too much computer related parts in the newer vehicles. Have electronic knowledge from 1978 and dealt with the old Vacuum tube era. Now,I am versed in BASIC computer knowledge,but have to rely on 2 sons for computer glitch issue solving. Spend hour trying to figure out problem, sons come in,5 minutes with a few steps and there you go.Computers-"You got to know when to hold'em,know when to fold'em, know when to WALK AWAY. This 64 yr.oldster will walk away from computer troubles with my head held up high. Fools are gonna lose.

Fargo Taco · Feb 22, 2021

Welcome to TW, Doyle!

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Clearwater Bill · Feb 22, 2021

You're not quite in the old group yet. I heard 64 was the new 55.

boogie3478 · Feb 24, 2021

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I am 64 yrs.old Semi retired from USCG. Owned GM/Chrysler vehicles for years. My last truck was a GM and got totaled in accident. My 2 sons suggested going with a Toyota for a change. Best thing I ever did and will never go back GM. I have a 2012 4 Cyl. Toyota Tacoma Access Cab and have enjoyed the movability,handling and the pickup speed from a stop. I am not too old to not learn something new. My father told me "Son you'll learn something new every day of your life. Never stop learning,swallow your pride and ask someone who has more experience for help. I am from the Era where you could tinker with a carburetor and get your vehicle running. Today there is too much computer related parts in the newer vehicles. Have electronic knowledge from 1978 and dealt with the old Vacuum tube era. Now,I am versed in BASIC computer knowledge,but have to rely on 2 sons for computer glitch issue solving. Spend hour trying to figure out problem, sons come in,5 minutes with a few steps and there you go.Computers-"You got to know when to hold'em,know when to fold'em, know when to WALK AWAY. This 64 yr.oldster will walk away from computer troubles with my head held up high. Fools are gonna lose.
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