First post -- New Tacoma SR..........2nd time Tacoma owner

My first post!!

I am so thrilled to have found this forum!!
You guys are AWESOME!!!!

I bought a new 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR w/utility package......bare bones.
Magnesium Grey Metallic.
I love it!!
Only mods so far is some lowered side steps as the truck is so much higher than the
2007 I used to have.
And, I had a Catalytic cover installed so I don't have to worry about that.
I just keep my tailgate locked at all times so hopefully that will keep my tailgate from
getting stolen.

Previously, I had a 2007 Tacoma and I loved that old Taco.
It was bare bones --- manual crank windows, etc!! -- and a 5spd manual stick shift.
I kept it stock.

I would still have it if it were not for the accident I was in back in 2021.
Someone smacked in to me and totaled my beloved truck.
I was in the hospital for a while and then rehab for 4 months.
Still in the process of recovering but at least I can drive now.

I really wanted another manual stick shift but thought I'd better have an automatic this time since that was part of my problem in not being able to drive sooner.......still recovering from a gruesome dislocated leg, seriously fractured pelvis, numerous infections in my left knee/leg from puncture wounds from parts of the truck.

I can't believe how much of a change a "bare-bones" model is.
It has electric windows, electric side view mirrors, a back camera, a computer screen, and so much more. Still have to open the doors with a key but at least I can lock them with a push of a button as I get out of the truck.

Anyway,
Am looking in to getting some fog lights installed, a lowering kit (SOS 2/3.5), and ceramic window tinting but will post on the proper forum subject for info on those items.

Will post pics later.

Thank you all for being here!!

 

Welcome aboard! May you fully recover and your new Taco treats you well for the years to come!

 

Welcome to TW! Glad your doing better! A lot of people on here, myself included as I have them, will recommend the Diode Dynamics SS3 fog lights. I don't know where you are located but if you get snow the SS3 Pro is recommended because the Sport version doesn't melt snow. They're not the cheapest but are high quality lights!

 

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Welcome to TW. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. The new Taco will take some getting used to. I definitely miss my old ‘89 5-speed.

 

Welcome to TW! Sorry to hear about your accident related issues. Enjoy your new Taco! Did you get the 4 banger or the V6?

 

Welcome aboard! Love my 2019 SR Utility Package as well! I’ve added OEM fog lights, Keyless entry, tonneau cover etc to make it just like I want.