Soon to be 2013 owner

Hi TW!

So, I have been an active stalker of this site since the day I decided to buy a Tacoma. I am reading posts to gain as much possible knowledge as I can before making my purchase. All of you seem friendly and I have see some really good write-ups!
I am not currently an owner, but I have a friend that is the Regional Fleet Manager for Toyota here in the Long Beach area and is going to get me one heck of a deal! I have my eyes on the 2013 TRD Sport, DCSB, 6 speed manual, 4x4. In white.
I will mostly be using the truck to go to and from work with the every other weekend dirt biking. I have friends with full size trucks that normally do the driving, so I will most likely still go with them, but my wife would like to get one too and I would probably just take her alone in the Taco. It would also be used for camping trips, and I am interested in purchasing a Toy Hauler (I don't have kids, so I'm thinking the 14-16 foot range).
I look forward to being an active member and becoming good friends with all of you. Pease don't hesitate to tell me if m making a bad decision based on my needs for the truck. I will do some LIGHT off roading, I'm a little scared to scratch it up!

 

Welcome! I don't think you can go wrong with the truck for what you are asking. I would recommend at least an access cab for what you are wanting. Don't be afraid to go to the Dbl cab as well. Gives you a bit more room for drunken people in the back at the camp site.

 

Read it, but must have skimmed part of it. It's early and it is Monday...

 

if youre afraid of scratching you could always buy used that way youre not kicking yourself for putting that first scratch on? lol welcome and be prepared to spend a lot of money after being on this site

 

Agreed. If I could go back to 2006 I would do the same (if they had it). My problem is I don't want a 2012+ but I want to keep my indigo ink.

DCLB would give him plenty of room for an ATV in the bed and 2 on a trailer with enough room inside for his gear.

 

Welcome from north Carolina I have the 2010 double cab 6 speed and love it I have a 16 foot trailer and it pulls it like a champ.

 

I have considered the Long Bed. My problem is that I live downtown Long Beach and parking is a nightmare! The short bed will fit in my garage though, this is why I am looking to that.

 

Welcome!

 

I was under the impression you can't get a DCLB with a 6 speed either, at least not on the East coast.

 

when do the 2013 tacomas come out?

 

Thank god you are planning ahead haha. There was a guy in another thread who was trying to find out how to fit his dclb in his garage because it was 3" too long. Welcome to tw and good luck on the truck!

 

Just stay away from the Limited package (i.e. chrome package)!

 

My friend that works at Toyota says they will be released in August.... No change from 2012

 

No chrome for me! Me no likey