New Red Tacoma

My sweet old 2005 Ranger was getting really rusty, and last winter had persistent brake problems the parts-replacers coud not solve, and I needed a reliable daily driver. There were 3 truck criteria: Red, 2-door, and manual transmission. Ford does not offer 2 door Rangers,and their "red"was a garish orange. Since the transmission is not available, I settled for red and 2-door in a brand new Tacoma, my first Toyota and my second new vehicle ever. My previous new car was also red, a 1980 Datsun 510 wagon, and I had to go out of state to buy that one, too.

I'll be seeking advice on a bed rack for kayaks, iceboats, and boat parts, and also a front deer guard because Michigan has an increasing deer problem. I've hit 2 in the Ranger in the last 4 years. Roadsides are lined with carcasses.

 

Welcome to TW from another xtracabber—— also wanted a 2-dr truck.

 

Welcome aboard!

 

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Welcome to TW!