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310,000 And I was Gonna Get Rid Of This Gem

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Potomus Pete, Dec 21, 2024.

  1. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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    Potomus Pete

    Potomus Pete [OP] Love my little truck

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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    Twenty Years and its like new.. I almost sold it but put a few bucks into it.I was gonna sell it for an ASTRO VAN. Like Jimmy Hendrix says ASTRO VAN. Coolest of all vans
     
  2. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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    Kleenax

    Kleenax Well-Known Member

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    If you're talking GM Astro Van, they are JUNK! Unless you enjoy working/repairing your vehicle a LOT that is.
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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    10thMTNgrunt

    10thMTNgrunt This is the way, step inside.

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    My parents’ 2012 Tacoma access cab base 4x4 was just totaled with 155,000 miles on it, and they were paid out $18,500 for it.
    They bought it three years ago for $18,000

    Tacomas are gold my friend.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    Sparky 97Runner

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    This my friend would have gone down as one of the worst decisions of your entire life.:rofl:Thank god you didn't!
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    Potomus Pete

    Potomus Pete [OP] Love my little truck

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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    I took seven grand out of stocks for an AstroVan. You have to admit they are cool. What if I sell my truck of twenty four years and buy a piece of crap. Right now the Tacoma is running greatPeople like my Tacoma more than the 90 Foxbody
    KIMG1045[1224].jpg
     
  6. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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    Black97v6MT

    Black97v6MT 365k on the 0D0 ... 5VZFE R150F 4WD

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    28 years of livin' Gen1 TacoLife...
    Very nice taco!
     
  7. Dec 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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    JuniorVarsity

    JuniorVarsity I'm not a pickup truck guy. I have two.

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    Good call. Astro Van's have an appeal, and they are great for a thin slice of the functionality pie. Still, I think you're wise to hold onto the Taco and only dispose of it when you want to and not specifically to acquire another (arguably lesser) vehicle. Just my opinion, but hey, you're on a Tacoma forum!
     
  8. Dec 22, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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    Potomus Pete

    Potomus Pete [OP] Love my little truck

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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    This Prerunner has NEVER died in the morning. Over twenty years of work. Where do I find seats???? Thats the question. Carpet and seats and Its mine forever
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2024 at 9:10 AM
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    Is this a Friday thread? A flex thread? A troll thread? A drunk thread?

    I don't get it.
     
  10. Dec 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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    Sparky 97Runner

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    At this point I'm pretty sure he's joking around. Altering the lyrics of Jimi Hendrix Astro Man to Astro Van probably should have been my first clue.
     
  11. Dec 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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    ControlCar

    ControlCar My Moto: Help & Learn…period.

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    At this point
    Just wanna know if Fox body has 5 lug rear end conversion
     
  12. Apr 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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    Blakeus Maximus

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    @Potomus Pete, I recognize you from Stangnet! You have to be kidding about that Astrovan over the Tacoma comment! o_O

    @ControlCar, pretty sure his Foxbody is still four lug like mine.
     
  13. Apr 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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    that_one_1999_tacoma

    that_one_1999_tacoma Well-Known Member

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    bbs wheels, 2001-04 guage cluster, coolant system refresh, new headlights, full 9,000 dollar repaint, grille lights, smoked bumper blinkers, valve cover gasket replacement, and new oem rear bumper
    how much for the windshield visor lol
     

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