After 20 Years, I’ve Upgraded!

Builder1 · Nov 28, 2021

Not trying to hijack your thread, I'm doing the same.
Congrats. Like your story from 20 years ago. Our '04 Pre-Runner, 192667 on the odo, is going to our granddaughter in FL, Aqua-Farming student.
Complete upgrade all Toyota maintenance has been done, running as new. I have my eye on another '04, 4WD.

INSAYN · Nov 28, 2021

Awesome story.

My daughter was born in March 1997, and purchased our 1st Gen in August 1997. Then in 2017, I purchased my new 2017 TRD DCSB Offroad Taco. My son was born in 2001 and he has the 1st Gen now with 250k on the clock. My daughter now 24 purchased a slightly used 2017 RAV4 same color (white) as my 2017 Taco.

woodsy · Nov 28, 2021

Awesome story. Congrats on the new truck.

shotgunbilly420 · Nov 28, 2021

jdjones[OP] initial post: ↑

On November 5, 2001, I bought my first truck, a 1999 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road with 22,000 miles on the clock in Colorado. Here’s me and my little buddy on the day I brought it home and then traveling up to 10,000+ feet shortly thereafter:

Well, this girl is now married and expecting my first grandchild. To properly take that grandchild fishing and off-roading, I decided it was time to upgrade to a four-door. So here’s my 2022 Tacoma Double Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road in Barcelona Red with the XP Predator package as the sun rose:

These photos are in my home state of North Carolina, about 20 miles from the homestead. These trucks are hard to come by, and it was just luck that I came across it. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and I saw it on the internet on Black Friday at 7:30 am. Another hour and it would have been sold to someone else!

A few comments:

1. I’ve seen folks complain about the 3-Gen’s power but it certainly has more pick up than my 1999!

2. The new one also rides much smoother. And I’m not finding any God-awful shifting from the transmission.

3. It’s 10 inches longer and stands taller. Made me clean out the garage to make it fit!

4. The ‘99 isn’t going to the boneyard. I’ve offered my youngest daughter (I have several of them) the choice of adopting it.

5. Finally, my hope is to goad the oldest to pose again with the new Tacoma - I’m betting another doughnut may do it!
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This is awesome

tacoconvoy · Nov 28, 2021

Fantastic upgrade! Congrats! Cheers!

Maxcustody · Nov 28, 2021

Congrats on the new truck! Great pictures.

StayinStock · Nov 28, 2021

jdjones[OP] initial post: ↑

On November 5, 2001, I bought my first truck, a 1999 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road with 22,000 miles on the clock in Colorado. Here’s me and my little buddy on the day I brought it home and then traveling up to 10,000+ feet shortly thereafter:

Well, this girl is now married and expecting my first grandchild. To properly take that grandchild fishing and off-roading, I decided it was time to upgrade to a four-door. So here’s my 2022 Tacoma Double Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road in Barcelona Red with the XP Predator package as the sun rose:

These photos are in my home state of North Carolina, about 20 miles from the homestead. These trucks are hard to come by, and it was just luck that I came across it. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and I saw it on the internet on Black Friday at 7:30 am. Another hour and it would have been sold to someone else!

A few comments:

1. I’ve seen folks complain about the 3-Gen’s power but it certainly has more pick up than my 1999!

2. The new one also rides much smoother. And I’m not finding any God-awful shifting from the transmission.

3. It’s 10 inches longer and stands taller. Made me clean out the garage to make it fit!

4. The ‘99 isn’t going to the boneyard. I’ve offered my youngest daughter (I have several of them) the choice of adopting it.

5. Finally, my hope is to goad the oldest to pose again with the new Tacoma - I’m betting another doughnut may do it!
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A perfect
Great story!

MTgirl · Nov 28, 2021

Whew... I was worried until I read that you were keeping the 1st gen.
Bought my 99 on 07 with 27k miles
Sold it to dad 7 years later
Bought it back from dad when he wanted a 3rd gen and was going to sell it to a high school kid with a learners permit.
The 99 only has 145k now, still running like a champ.

Thunder Fist · Nov 28, 2021

jdjones[OP] initial post: ↑

On November 5, 2001, I bought my first truck, a 1999 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road with 22,000 miles on the clock in Colorado. Here’s me and my little buddy on the day I brought it home and then traveling up to 10,000+ feet shortly thereafter:

Well, this girl is now married and expecting my first grandchild. To properly take that grandchild fishing and off-roading, I decided it was time to upgrade to a four-door. So here’s my 2022 Tacoma Double Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road in Barcelona Red with the XP Predator package as the sun rose:

These photos are in my home state of North Carolina, about 20 miles from the homestead. These trucks are hard to come by, and it was just luck that I came across it. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and I saw it on the internet on Black Friday at 7:30 am. Another hour and it would have been sold to someone else!

A few comments:

1. I’ve seen folks complain about the 3-Gen’s power but it certainly has more pick up than my 1999!

2. The new one also rides much smoother. And I’m not finding any God-awful shifting from the transmission.

3. It’s 10 inches longer and stands taller. Made me clean out the garage to make it fit!

4. The ‘99 isn’t going to the boneyard. I’ve offered my youngest daughter (I have several of them) the choice of adopting it.

5. Finally, my hope is to goad the oldest to pose again with the new Tacoma - I’m betting another doughnut may do it!
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Barcelona is an eye catching color in person.

Natetroknot · Nov 28, 2021

Thanks for sharing, a great intro & story!

hiPSI · Nov 28, 2021

Speedfreak said: ↑

Congrats. My oldest daughter is a little younger but not far off. They grow up way too fast!. And congrats on being a soon to be Grandpa!!

Hopefully that is a ways off for me
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It happens in an eye blink. My granddaughter is three already!
OP, nice ride and story.

tclavell · Nov 28, 2021

Congratulations OP!!

GSDLVR123 · Nov 28, 2021

jdjones[OP] initial post: ↑

On November 5, 2001, I bought my first truck, a 1999 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road with 22,000 miles on the clock in Colorado. Here’s me and my little buddy on the day I brought it home and then traveling up to 10,000+ feet shortly thereafter:

Well, this girl is now married and expecting my first grandchild. To properly take that grandchild fishing and off-roading, I decided it was time to upgrade to a four-door. So here’s my 2022 Tacoma Double Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road in Barcelona Red with the XP Predator package as the sun rose:

These photos are in my home state of North Carolina, about 20 miles from the homestead. These trucks are hard to come by, and it was just luck that I came across it. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and I saw it on the internet on Black Friday at 7:30 am. Another hour and it would have been sold to someone else!

A few comments:

1. I’ve seen folks complain about the 3-Gen’s power but it certainly has more pick up than my 1999!

2. The new one also rides much smoother. And I’m not finding any God-awful shifting from the transmission.

3. It’s 10 inches longer and stands taller. Made me clean out the garage to make it fit!

4. The ‘99 isn’t going to the boneyard. I’ve offered my youngest daughter (I have several of them) the choice of adopting it.

5. Finally, my hope is to goad the oldest to pose again with the new Tacoma - I’m betting another doughnut may do it!
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What a WONDERFUL post/story!!! My best friend bought his 2002 TRD Off Road 4x4 Tacoma brand new - and he drove it daily till he decided he was going to give it to his son (going into college). His son did not want it but rather wanted a Mustang GT. My buddy really loved his truck so he asked my son if he wanted to buy it - for 3,500 bucks. It had a lot of miles (I think 220K - now it has 250K). Before my buddy sold it to my son, he put on a new timing belt/water pump, clutch, rear seals, tires. He thought my son would love and use it, as we have a horse farm - surrounded by a river - AND he was headed off to college and he needed a dependable truck. My son bought it - and the weekend after the purchase we were doing a Blacksmithing exhibition, and he was offered 11K for the truck - LOL. He did not sell it as he knew what a deal he had. That was almost 2 years ago now and my son LOVES the truck! My buddy has visited our farm a few times when my son was home from school and he LOVES seeing his truck being enjoyed/appreciated. I certainly hope your truck stays in your family as I can clearly see you have terrific memories. BTW you new truck LOOKS awesome!!!!!!!! Goodness the red is sharp. I've attached a pic of my son's truck next to mine as we were out doing work on our property.

DAS Taco · Nov 28, 2021

jdjones[OP] initial post: ↑

On November 5, 2001, I bought my first truck, a 1999 Tacoma Xtra Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road with 22,000 miles on the clock in Colorado. Here’s me and my little buddy on the day I brought it home and then traveling up to 10,000+ feet shortly thereafter:

Well, this girl is now married and expecting my first grandchild. To properly take that grandchild fishing and off-roading, I decided it was time to upgrade to a four-door. So here’s my 2022 Tacoma Double Cab V6 Auto TRD Off-Road in Barcelona Red with the XP Predator package as the sun rose:

These photos are in my home state of North Carolina, about 20 miles from the homestead. These trucks are hard to come by, and it was just luck that I came across it. It arrived the day before Thanksgiving and I saw it on the internet on Black Friday at 7:30 am. Another hour and it would have been sold to someone else!

A few comments:

1. I’ve seen folks complain about the 3-Gen’s power but it certainly has more pick up than my 1999!

2. The new one also rides much smoother. And I’m not finding any God-awful shifting from the transmission.

3. It’s 10 inches longer and stands taller. Made me clean out the garage to make it fit!

4. The ‘99 isn’t going to the boneyard. I’ve offered my youngest daughter (I have several of them) the choice of adopting it.

5. Finally, my hope is to goad the oldest to pose again with the new Tacoma - I’m betting another doughnut may do it!
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Wonderful!, congratulations!, and don't let anyone convince you that the new Tacoma is less truck...some will never be happy!, enjoy your truck and be happy!

Montana_Actual · Nov 28, 2021

AWESOME!

Here's to another 20 years on this one!

jdjones · Dec 19, 2021

Just to continue, I set about tinkering a bit today. I put in a Fumoto valve:

I’ve never tried one but I think I’m going to like it. I also changed out the plastic oil filter housing for an aluminum one:

I’ve broken the ears off of a plastic one before, and the dealer is about 40 minutes away. I don’t have too many miles on the truck yet, but the oil was dark enough. And then I screwed on my TRD skid plate:

I was using the wide-angle lens to capture the under-body shots. I also mounted the Talon catalytic protector:

It’s nicely made. I ordered stainless steel security fasteners from a third party:

And I cut the “wings” to accommodate the stock plastic drain pieces:

I also installed the LED bed lights, and I have a bed mat to put in, too. Thanks for stopping by!

RustyGreen · Dec 19, 2021

Beautiful truck, great story too

MIDTNTACO · Dec 19, 2021

Very nice truck!

OCD TACO · Dec 19, 2021

This color always impresses me in person. Nice buy!

GrundleHunter · Dec 19, 2021

This is awesome. Thanks for posting.

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