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A Taco we could not pass up!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by akgirlincali, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Aug 18, 2020 at 7:46 AM
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    akgirlincali

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    akgirlincali [OP] Member

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    We have been searching for just the right Tacoma for a year or more, and seriously and actively searching for the last two months.

    Well we took the plunge last week and bought this 2015 TRD Sport 4x4. We had been holding out for a manual, but this automatic only has 9500 miles on it! Owned by an elderly man who planned to gift it to his son, but the truck did not meet the son’s needs. So they sold to buy a Tundra, and we got an almost-new second gen!

    Our first mods are console organizers, between the seat pockets, and a bed mat liner. We’ve ordered a shell and are building a dog platform. We’re changing the bulbs to LED, putting a unifilter on the secondary intake, and putting a hose clamp on the tailgate. We hope to get some seat covers ordered soon.

    We do not do any serious off roaring, so we probably won’t get too crazy with the mods. But we are excited to start enjoying her! First Taco for both of us, although I have driven many over the years.

    Thanks to this site for all the great tips during the buying process!

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    Last edited: Aug 18, 2020
    akgirlincali, Aug 18, 2020
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    Rick's 2012, 20tacoma17, Pinballwizard_king and 13 others like this.
  2. Aug 18, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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    That one old guy

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    Wow, major score, congrats!:thumbsup:
     
    That one old guy, Aug 18, 2020
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  3. Aug 18, 2020 at 8:01 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome aboard Megan
     
    Black DOG Lila, Aug 18, 2020
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  4. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
    mattgecko, Aug 18, 2020
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  5. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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    ACEkraut

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    ACEkraut Well-Known Member

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    Nice buy! Congrats and welcome!
     
    ACEkraut, Aug 18, 2020
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  6. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    Hobbs

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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Welcome to The Forum! :thumbsup:
     
    Hobbs, Aug 18, 2020
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  7. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    Unchained 5150

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    Unchained 5150, Aug 18, 2020
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  8. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    akgirlincali

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    Thanks! Not planning to switch the headlights... totally agree blinding oncoming drivers is a bad move. :) I’ll check out your post!
     
    akgirlincali, Aug 18, 2020
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  9. Aug 18, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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    ACEkraut

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    Check out this thread for a tailgate theft device that is made by a TW member and is very affordable and very secure:

    Anti theft device
     
    ACEkraut, Aug 18, 2020
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  10. Aug 18, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    BalutTaco

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    welcome m8
     
    BalutTaco, Aug 18, 2020
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  11. Aug 18, 2020 at 11:24 AM
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    akgirlincali

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    Thanks! Will check it out right now!
     
    akgirlincali, Aug 18, 2020
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  12. Aug 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW...Nice find!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Aug 18, 2020
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  13. Aug 18, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    Congrats :bananadance:
     
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  14. Aug 18, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    Poncate

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    Welcome to TW! Nice truck!!
     
    Poncate, Aug 18, 2020
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  15. Aug 18, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    Pinballwizard_king

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    Welcome TW. That was hidden gem for it being that year. It definitely is still new as far as I'm concerned. Enjoy your new Truck
     
    Pinballwizard_king, Aug 18, 2020
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  16. Aug 18, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    mtip

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    mtip Go Outside & Play!!!

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    Welcome to TW. Looks like you got a great deal.
     
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  17. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    CavalryBlue24

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    :cheers:Welcome to TW! What an awesome deal on that truck. Congrats!
     
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  18. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    Tacoma1997White4x4

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    Probbly the heist of the decade, poor kid doesnt know what coming when he opted for the pt cruiser
     
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  19. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:16 PM
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    jake72

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    Nice find, congrats on an almost new truck.
     
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  20. Aug 21, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    boogie3478

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    All the mods
    Looking good!
     
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