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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM
    Empty_Lord

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    my paychecks havent. thats for sure.
     
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    No, Im gonna call them tomorrow. It might’ve gotten lost in the mail.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Why's that?

    Hell even those on SSI got COL increases
     
  4. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:31 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Damn; did you pay online or send a check?

    I still have filters left over from the 4R; it's nice to see the 2UZ uses the same filter as the 5VZ.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:31 PM
    Empty_Lord

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    accounting for inflation in the past 2 years ive technically taken a pay CUT. 5% increase in pay is all i've gotten in 2 years
     
  6. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    Its the company truck
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  7. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:33 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Fuuuck

    I should've taken over your service department like we mentioned some years back

    People working need to be rewarded for their efforts and/or loyalty; more pay is one of the best incentives next to being a good boss
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:42 PM
    Empty_Lord

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    It seems to be county wide on the dealer side of things. My buddy in Colorado is suffering, one in Ohio, one in Florida, one in Washington. Everyone getting shit on with the pay stuff; then integration of the tech side of things like online inspections with videos.. works slower to get done too.

    I’m just waiting for my opportunity to jump at this point. But I still make a lot of money compared to most
     
  9. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:46 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Roller coaster of emotions from laughing and smiling on tummy time

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    To screaming cause he rolled over

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    To laughing cause I'm laying next to him

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    It had a space for my card info on the card
     
  11. Aug 6, 2023 at 7:53 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Gotcha; was thinking of just paying online

    Did you check your transaction history to see if they charged it at all? That way you can confirm whether they got it or not.
     
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  12. Aug 6, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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    Up to killin
    7 more to go
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    Yea I haven’t seen a charge yet
     
  14. Aug 6, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    Gotta have enough for the winter eh
     
  15. Aug 6, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    Yea, that's just cow elk tags too
     
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    Dex has joined a gang, always with the same group of dogs when I check the cameras.

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    4 run, 2 don't
    You know what that means right?

    More doggo's :burp:
     
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  18. Aug 6, 2023 at 10:43 PM
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    That E300 I helped my gf buy burns a quart of oil every 5000 miles I guess... Yikes
     
  19. Aug 6, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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    Well I just learned something; I was putting away papers, specifically receipts for the GX.

    I mentioned the previous owner put on a new timing belt, etc. I thought I'd look up intervals if it was around 80k or 110k or what have you.

    Apparently, only the VVTI models are interference engines whereas. I thought all of them were but nope, 04-05 GX without VVTI are non-interference.
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2023 at 11:23 PM
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    I'm sure the yikes is finding out it burns it. That's not bad, a few bucks a month in oil and check it regularly isn't that big of a headache.
     
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