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Gday from Ottawa - First Ford Escape

Discussion in 'New Members' started by scarkner, Mar 19, 2014.

  1. Mar 19, 2014 at 11:03 AM
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    scarkner

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    scarkner [OP] New Member

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    2-Way Remote Start, Boat Rack, BakFlip cover, other stuff.
    The title is only half right.

    I bought a Ford Escape SUV, trying to find the right blend between family vehicle and fun off-roading hunting fishing do everything vehicle. It was advertized as a 2012, but when I got the registration papers it was a year older than advertized. The seller admitted the mistake but wouldn't reduce the price so I handed back the papers, put a stop payment on my cheque.

    I AM SOOOOO HAPPY THIS HAPPENED!

    My friends and family said "why do you always go for the compromise, you have always wanted a truck... so get a truck!".

    What the heck was I thinking!!!!!

    I am now the happy owner of a 2013 Tacoma SR5 double cab, only 6 months old, and loaded with extras.

    Love this truck already (only had it a week) and look forward to may happy years together.
     
    scarkner, Mar 19, 2014
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  2. Mar 19, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    mick478

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    mick478 He is The STig

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    Ome 885 coils Ome n9000 front shocks Ome n182 rear shocks K&n drop in filter Duratracs Kenwood kac 90210d Kicker 12" Alpine 800 watt 4 channel Pioneer 430w 6x9 Firestone ride rite air springs
    Congrats and welcome!!! There is a huge wealth of information on this site, and I'm sure you will find a mod to suit your every need!!
     
    mick478, Mar 19, 2014
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  3. Mar 20, 2014 at 1:32 AM
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    ZEROPILOT

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    ZEROPILOT Can't re-MEMBER

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    LARGER WHEELS. DIFFERENT STEREO. PUSH BAR. TAILGATE EXTENDER. WIPER MOD. TPMS LIGHT DELETE MOD.
    Welcome
     
    ZEROPILOT, Mar 20, 2014
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  4. Mar 20, 2014 at 2:02 AM
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    Matic

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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    OME 881 coils with OME nitrochargers shocks up front. TC UCA's OME Dakars with extra leaf in the rear. Warn 8000 winch with 80ft custom braided synth line. Custom 60ft synth extension. All pro tube bumper, Hi-lift jack, Safari Snorkel, Wilco tiregate. 2019 Jeep JLUR.
    Welcome aboard!
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2014 at 2:37 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    RLDTACO Well-Known Member

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    Debadged,Tailgate theft mod,Extra D-rings,OEM bed mat,TRD exhaust, 5100 Billys@ 4 corners set@ 0 with Eibach springs, rear TSB springs.N-Fab tube Steps. TRD FJ SE wheels and Michelin LTX A/T 2's
    Welcome to TW! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Mar 20, 2014
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  6. Mar 20, 2014 at 2:41 AM
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    Highland Logan

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    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    Icon Stage 2 w/ overload left in, SPC LR UCA, 265/75 16 BFG KO2, front and rear Weathertech floor liners, OEM (Extang) solid fold tonneau, OEM bed mat, OEM front skid plate, OEM billet oil cap, "TOYOYA" tailgate decal
    Welcome to TW, from Nova Scotia.

    And be sure to help the next guy in line... report that dealer to the right authories.

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Mar 20, 2014
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  7. Mar 20, 2014 at 3:12 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    Welcome aboard and congrats on the 180 to land in the Tacoma..............thank your friends and family
     
    T@co_Pr3runn3r, Mar 20, 2014
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  8. Mar 20, 2014 at 1:52 PM
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    scarkner

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    scarkner [OP] New Member

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    SR5 With a few toys
    2-Way Remote Start, Boat Rack, BakFlip cover, other stuff.
    It wasn't a dealer, it was a private sale and it really was an honest mistake. The guy actually lost several hundred dollars due to his typo since he had already paid to transfer financing, etc.

    He refunded my deposit with absolutely no problem and a huge apology.

    Thanks for the welcome everyone, I have already benefitted from the site, just drove 5 hours today, kept my speed under 100kms/hr and saw a huge increase in gas economy. Got that tip as "the peak efficiency" from this forum.
     
    scarkner, Mar 20, 2014
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  9. Mar 20, 2014 at 1:59 PM
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    Jon850FL

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    Jon850FL is Lurkin'

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    kiss your wallet and family life goodbye since you logged onto the forum.


























































    jk. congrats.
     
    Jon850FL, Mar 20, 2014
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  10. Mar 20, 2014 at 2:02 PM
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    VE7OSR

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    Armour: All-Pro Skid plates - IFS, transmission, and transfer case. Pelfreybilt rear standard plate bumper, Metal Tech Sliders w/ kickout and dimple die filler plates. Front Suspension: OME 885 + NitroCharger 9000 shocks + 1/2" spacers for a 3" lift. Superbumps replacing stock bumpstops. Camburg ball joint UCA SS braid brake lines Future: ADS Extended length, extended length UCA BJ to increase droop capability Rear Suspension: All-Pro Expedition rear leafs, Walker Evans 27" rear shocks, extended rear brake lines (Wheelers Offroad), U -bolt flip kit, rear Timbren bumpstops. Future: Hammer Hangers, Shock relocate, ADS 12" or 14" shock. Interior: Weatherteck floor liners - front, Wet Okoles- front, ScanGauge, LED interior & map lights. Power moonroof. Exterior: Raider Cobra canopy, retrofit headlight by Insight, LED bulbs all around, modified flasher unit for LEDs. Rear diff breather mod. Front diff vibe problem, driver's side needle bearing replaced with ECGS bushing. yet to install: HID Blazer Fog Retrofit, LED Flood & Spot, + switches, fuse panel. swaybar relocate blocks (build my own)
    Welcome :wave:
     
    VE7OSR, Mar 20, 2014
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