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Any Tacoma Owners Over 50?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by brw, Aug 4, 2016.

  1. Aug 6, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    Kilokato

    Kilokato Go Vols!

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    54 here...My 6th Toyota Truck

    I can't help but think if some of the older guys can detect more issues overall with their trucks just because we've all had many fine vehicles.

    Either that or if some of the "younger guns" can't admit there is an issue with their beloved truck....Just mash the gas and it goes, goes, goes...You know, the macho kind....Case in point, I've seen several who don't care if their truck gets 15 mpg while I get almost 25mpg so of course there's no issues.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:25 AM
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    StainlessSteelRatt

    StainlessSteelRatt Well-Known Member

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    Icon, SPC, OME Dakar, Mobtown
    49 here.

    I actually own two Tacomas now; a '98 SR5 and a 2016 TRD OR.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    pete37

    pete37 Well-Known Member

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    well iam 51 loven my 2nd taco for me07dcc7fd-b57c-4516-a9c3-6ee7c058c291.jpg
     
  4. Aug 6, 2016 at 2:49 PM
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    Ponchito

    Ponchito Well-Known Member

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    Happy bithday
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    OldShu

    OldShu Building America one cubic yard at a time.

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    55 this coming Sat. Going to a Kool and the Gang concert tonight in my Taco :bananadance: :broccoli: :dancingbacon::jellydance::kona::taco:
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    sdsurfer

    sdsurfer @ODNAREM life...

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    5100s/OME 888s. Dakar leaf pack. Total Chaos UCAs. DeMello Sliders. BAMF Recessed Grille. Prinsu Cabrack and Toprack.
    Back at you!
     
  7. Aug 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    abrehs

    abrehs New Member

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    63,first Tacoma for me, had to have a six speed MT
     
  8. Aug 6, 2016 at 3:17 PM
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    Kyitty

    Kyitty Mr. Beard

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  9. Aug 6, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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    jwctaco

    jwctaco Victim of a well spent youth

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    59,2015 Tacoma,3rd one. Might have to get a automatic when I turn 70,getting old sucks,but it beats the alternative.
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    Erie Co Tacoma

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    image.jpg
    I'm 47 and this is my 6th Toyota truck
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    They might start if I buy a '17 Pro.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Who do you think built the internet for you kids to use? It wasn't Al Gore. :p
     
  13. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Our family car has always been an auto, but my daily driver has been a stick from the age of 16, I was tired of shifting so this is my first daily driver auto.
     
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  14. Aug 6, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    Cold Iron

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    ;) Usenet, Arpanet, fingering someone. Frac T1 of 64 Kbps was $2k a month. And setting up the WAN was always a PITA. Now they even use a GUI for that, sighhh....
     
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  15. Aug 6, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    I will be turning 59 in a month and am enjoying my 2014 Tacoma DCSB Sport,my first Tacoma. Its a great truck. The age thing...It's just a state of mind!
     
  16. Aug 6, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    Pittrider

    Pittrider Pitty, those needing correction.

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    Do you need to know, or care?
    Welcome!

    This is a great place and very friendly. I had a 2013 LTD before moving to a 3rd Gen. Really enjoyed my '13, it's a great truck. I'm glad you feel the same way.
     
  17. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:14 AM
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    Desert fan 55

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    Turned 55 and just completed my first 5K run after heart surgery one year ago
    . :benchpress:
     
  18. Aug 7, 2016 at 4:44 AM
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    JAFO

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    I am 56 now and living in Thailand......Again. However this time I am staying until my Thai wife has me burned at the temple down the street from our house( wish they could do me up in my Hilux(HAHA) but It wont fit in the chamber.

    Like others have said, age is just a number. Staying active both mentally and physically keeps you healthy. I am still out of control as most my friends say and still turn my own wrenches.
     
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  19. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:08 AM
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    psvines

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    And slamming the phone handset into the acoustic coupler, hoping it would connect. We've come a long way! And my new Taco is an automatic, first in 45 years of driving.
     
  20. Aug 7, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    jwcox72

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    Not 50 yet but getting close. If I squint and put on my reading glasses I can make it out! First Touota for me and first new vehicle purchase ever! Bought a new RAV4 for my wife 3 weeks ago and have been so impressed with it bought a new Tacoma double cab TRD Sport 4x4 with a manual transmission. Also first non GM vehicle too. Looking foward to getting in home.
     
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