Just an intro

Hey all I joined this forum a little while ago, new to Tacomas but not to Toyotas. I have been on FJcruiserforums for a long time and you will see me on FJNE. So yes I have a 2007 TRD FJ right now with 135000 miles on the clock. I'm researching and reading about Tacos, looking to be my next purchase. Most likely a TRD Sport with a long bed. I have had pick ups in the past went to the FJ and now looking to go back to a pick up. I have been sitting on the fence for a month or two now and honestly not sure when or if I will pull the trigger yet. With that said I have/ had no real issues with my FJ and it is paid off. From what I have read it seems like I will get the same result with a Taco. I have done a little modding to my current ride, mostly cosmetic ie black out on silver trim and what not. I did a cold air package and some little mods here and there nothing big. I really don't have the time to go wheeling since my work hours are really messed up. No time off and work nights. I live in New Jersey, south by Philly. I have picked up alot by reading a lot of posts on here already. there are some really nice rides on here.
I have been looking at the 2013 models like I mentioned the TRD Sport Long bed Double Cab. That seems to give me best of both worlds, some interior room and a bed to haul my crap in. I would love an Access Cab but with a wife and son it just wouldn't work since we at times use my vehicle. Sorry for the long ass post, hopefully I can post pics soon of a new ride!!

 

Welcome! If there is nothing wrong with the FJ and its paid off I vote drive it till the wheels fall off, but that is just me. I am sure you will be just as happy with a tacoma

 

Welcome from TN

my best buddy has a ’11 fj trail team in army green. has a 3” lift and 295/75R16’s


also i agree the AC is small. even more so when you have a wife and kid.(i’m single, right now) also you can fit A LOT of stuff in the short bed(5’ bed) i have the DCSB and fit all kinds of stuff. more room than what the fj has. i’m looking at buy a welder, and building a good looking and strong roof rack to increase what i can haul/carry when i need more room. i will also have a LED light bar on it, and detachable cross bars like the fj so i can take snowboard rack off in the summer.

also it’s not much longer i think like 1.5’ over all or something i know it’s no more than 2 feet. i think the DCLB over all is a foot longer(and i think, could be wrong. but i thing it’s a 1’ and a few inches longer) than the SB. sill not much longer. also i think the dcsb and the fj both ride very good and are about the same. both as a passenger and driver. legs are a little more stretched out in the taco than in the FJ.

 

Welcome. My dealer wanted 1500$ more for long bed,a foot. So no I don't have one.
Wife used to have an FJ. Just drove the piss out of it,bad mpg.

 

welcome. im new as well

 

Hey guys thanks for the replies. Yeah the mpg really blows on the FJ, another reason I have been looking at the Taco. My problem is that I love the FJ just I feel I'm out growing it. The back seat is real bad for any distance driving. I sat in a 2013 yesterday and I did notice that there is more leg room in the front. Funny thing is that it was the color I was looking for Magnetic Grey, but it lacked a few options that I felt I needed for the family. Right now the search is on and a decision soon. Thanks for the welcome!

 

Just an update. I test drove a '13 during the week MGM Double Long bed and I really liked it. I wasn't crazy about the options that was on it so I didn't pull the trigger. I will be placing an order for one soon though. I just can't resist having a new pick up ! I'm already making a list of mods that I want done. I'll post more info soon.

 

The wait is on!! I ordered my Tacoma yesterday!!! Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 TRD sport. I was told 4 to 6 weeks this wait is gonna SUCK! I will be trading in my 07 FJ. I cant wait!! I post pics as soon as I can.

 

Finally picked her up this past Saturday. The dealership almost dropped the ball and blew the whole deal. But that is water over the dam. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!!!! and finally a pic with wifey

 

Damn! I love the Magnetic gray! Great Choice!

 

Thanks Buddy my first Taco and I'm wondering why I haven't bought one sooner! This color sold me on it.

 

Welcome!!!