Long Time Toyota Owner ... almost a Tacoma owner

It's been a while since I was "into" forums ... but this one seems to be chuck'full of very useful info and modding ideas. Planning on referring to many posts here in the future.

Currently I have a 2019 Tundra SR5 4x4 CrewMax Cement Grey. But, the family and I have decided that it is just too darn big for what we need (plus my two older boys both drive now, and rarely ride with me, my wife and our youngest son.) So, we decided to order a brand new 2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road Army Green. And the best part --> it has a manual transmission! (I am a big fan of manual transmissions; and I make all my boys learn to drive a stick.)

We are still waiting for the Tacoma OR AG to show up at the dealership (it should be any day now). But, in the meantime, I have a huge list of upgrades and modifications that we will dive right into. It will be lifted, larger tires, bronze wheels, and a whole number of other things.

One of the prompts for going with a Tacoma is that my wife had a a 1992 single-cab 4x4 Toyota pick-up (manual trans) that she absolutely loved! She called it "GLT" (good little truck). We had to sell it when our family grew too big for it to be practical anymore. But, it's time to relive that "GLT."

My sons are already fighting over who is going to drive the Tacoma most (it will likely be the wife). But, to cause as much trouble as possible, I've told everyone that the youngest son will likely get this Tacoma as his daily driver when he turns 16 (he has a number of years to go still).

We come from the Jeep off-roading world. As I mentioned before, everyone has to drive a stick ... and we still have our manual transmission 2007 Jeep Wrangler that sits on 37" tires ... no doors or top ... it's a fun vehicle to cruise around -- but not very practical (although, I think it's pretty darn perfect for a teenage boy to bounce around town in (the gas mileage is horrible)).

Our other vehicles include: a 2017 Toyota Prius; 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 (my daily driver); 1961 Porsche 356 (currently rebuilding the motor); and a 2000 Ultra Stealth LX 21' bowrider boat.

Looking forward to contributing to the community.

TC

 

Welcome to TW!

 

(it will likely be the wife) And welcome!

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld

 

I almost forgot, back in the late 90's, I owned a 1990 Toyota 4Runner, 4x4, Auto trans, 2-Door (it was a weird anomaly (only made for a year or two)). And guess what, the auto transmission started going out ... I traded it for my 2nd Porsche 914 ... I think that's where my distain for Toyota automatic transmissions may have begun.

 

Just heard back from the dealership.
Their estimate is that our new 2021 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Off Road Army Green should be delivered to the dealer's lot within the next 5 days.
We are getting pretty excited.

 

Welcome to TW!!!

 

Well, the 2021 Tacoma AG 4x4 OR MT showed up at the dealership and we took delivery. I will say, the Army Green looks better up close and in person than in photos. Had it less than 24 hours and the kids already have 72 miles on the odometer.

On the dealership lot.

 

Welcome!

 

Nice collection, welcome!