First Time For Everything!

yesrek · Aug 23, 2020

Hello Tacoma World!
Figured I might as well make my first post in the new members thread introducing myself!
This is my first post, first Tacoma (do own a TE72 Carolla), first new vehicle EVER, hell it's my first truck! Aaaand after much consideration, deliberation and overall talking out my @$$ I finally made it into a dealership and signed for a new 2020 TRD Off-Road! I should be picking it up this week.

Anyway here's the specs:
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Cement/Cement
6 Spd Manual
Short Bed
LED Lights

About me:
Coming from a bone stock 04 Grand Cherokee I've had for about 5 years. It's been a solid vehicle but it is time for something new. Also had 2004 Subaru WRX for years, loved that car and that community as well. I am a car guy at heart, I was ready to drive the Jeep until the wheels fall off and buy something fun like a Lexus RCF or BMW M2 as a garage queen. But, lifestyle says the Toyota is the most logical option, so here we are.I also own a 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000R and a 2009 Aprilia Sport City 250 as my daily commuter ....
Any Aprilia fans out there?...

I did attach photos showing some mods I bought already as well as proof of what I paid for the truck. I saw there are threads asking what people paid, so if you're curious it was $34,900. I am in the Seattle area and from what I've found about half of them sell before hitting the lot. Some paid more, some paid less, some would wait for the 2021 at this point, etc. but at the end of the day I think I got a fair deal.
I really prefer a manual transmission (flame me if you want ) so I opted for that and Cement really came down to the only color for me. I would really love to have a sunroof and leather but the options are so expensive!

As you can see, I jumped the gun and went ahead and bought a wheel package before I've even taken delivery, but I figure you guys can appreciate that! Feel free to vote on what you guys think about the color combo. I went with the black/bronze wheels on cement hoping it would stand out a bit. Plus coming from the Subaru community I'm partial to the rally look. I did a little research and it seems like the wheel package I ordered will fit the TRD O/R stock setup, right?
Looking for feedback on:
-Look of the wheel package/color combo/smoked tails
-Thoughts on the tire selection (K02's). I plan to drive it in the PNW snow in the winter and mild trail driving and occasional off-road in the state forest year round. And as you probably know, it rains in Seattle.
-Need floor mats... WeatherTech vs TRD Pro mats, etc?
-Looking at canopy options...
-Sideboards?
-Pet options. My kid is a blue Heeler.
-What are some must-have mods you guys are into?
-Obviously, any lift/leveling kit feedback as I'm a n00b and I'm reading threads on that.

Enough about me. Here's some pics. I'll update after I actually pick her up...She will need a name. Thanks for reading!

Note: The TireRack preview thing didn't have Cement as a color option, so this was the closest I could get. Also show are the "raptor style" smoked LED tails and interior panel protectors from Cali Raised LED.

Bigdaddy4760 · Aug 23, 2020

Welcome to TW

Black DOG Lila · Aug 23, 2020

Welcome aboard Jeremy

buckhuntin-tacoma · Aug 23, 2020

Welcome to TW!

Hobbs · Aug 23, 2020

Welcome to The Forum!

EricL · Aug 23, 2020

Sorry about that MSRP, glad you got the right truck!

StayinStock · Aug 23, 2020

Welcome!

boogie3478 · Aug 28, 2020

yesrek[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello Tacoma World!
Figured I might as well make my first post in the new members thread introducing myself!
This is my first post, first Tacoma (do own a TE72 Carolla), first new vehicle EVER, hell it's my first truck! Aaaand after much consideration, deliberation and overall talking out my @$$ I finally made it into a dealership and signed for a new 2020 TRD Off-Road! I should be picking it up this week.

Anyway here's the specs:
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Cement/Cement
6 Spd Manual
Short Bed
LED Lights

About me:
Coming from a bone stock 04 Grand Cherokee I've had for about 5 years. It's been a solid vehicle but it is time for something new. Also had 2004 Subaru WRX for years, loved that car and that community as well. I am a car guy at heart, I was ready to drive the Jeep until the wheels fall off and buy something fun like a Lexus RCF or BMW M2 as a garage queen. But, lifestyle says the Toyota is the most logical option, so here we are.I also own a 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000R and a 2009 Aprilia Sport City 250 as my daily commuter ....
Any Aprilia fans out there?...

I did attach photos showing some mods I bought already as well as proof of what I paid for the truck. I saw there are threads asking what people paid, so if you're curious it was $34,900. I am in the Seattle area and from what I've found about half of them sell before hitting the lot. Some paid more, some paid less, some would wait for the 2021 at this point, etc. but at the end of the day I think I got a fair deal.
I really prefer a manual transmission (flame me if you want ) so I opted for that and Cement really came down to the only color for me. I would really love to have a sunroof and leather but the options are so expensive!

As you can see, I jumped the gun and went ahead and bought a wheel package before I've even taken delivery, but I figure you guys can appreciate that! Feel free to vote on what you guys think about the color combo. I went with the black/bronze wheels on cement hoping it would stand out a bit. Plus coming from the Subaru community I'm partial to the rally look. I did a little research and it seems like the wheel package I ordered will fit the TRD O/R stock setup, right?
Looking for feedback on:
-Look of the wheel package/color combo/smoked tails
-Thoughts on the tire selection (K02's). I plan to drive it in the PNW snow in the winter and mild trail driving and occasional off-road in the state forest year round. And as you probably know, it rains in Seattle.
-Need floor mats... WeatherTech vs TRD Pro mats, etc?
-Looking at canopy options...
-Sideboards?
-Pet options. My kid is a blue Heeler.
-What are some must-have mods you guys are into?
-Obviously, any lift/leveling kit feedback as I'm a n00b and I'm reading threads on that.

Enough about me. Here's some pics. I'll update after I actually pick her up...She will need a name. Thanks for reading!

Note: The TireRack preview thing didn't have Cement as a color option, so this was the closest I could get. Also show are the "raptor style" smoked LED tails and interior panel protectors from Cali Raised LED.

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Welcome to TW!

yesrek · Aug 28, 2020

Thanks guys! Heading out to the mailbox to pick up some more parts! Now if the damn truck would just get here.... any day now....

mattgecko · Aug 28, 2020

Welcome!

Cementhead 2020 · Sep 6, 2020

yesrek[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello Tacoma World!
Figured I might as well make my first post in the new members thread introducing myself!
This is my first post, first Tacoma (do own a TE72 Carolla), first new vehicle EVER, hell it's my first truck! Aaaand after much consideration, deliberation and overall talking out my @$$ I finally made it into a dealership and signed for a new 2020 TRD Off-Road! I should be picking it up this week.

Anyway here's the specs:
2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Cement/Cement
6 Spd Manual
Short Bed
LED Lights

About me:
Coming from a bone stock 04 Grand Cherokee I've had for about 5 years. It's been a solid vehicle but it is time for something new. Also had 2004 Subaru WRX for years, loved that car and that community as well. I am a car guy at heart, I was ready to drive the Jeep until the wheels fall off and buy something fun like a Lexus RCF or BMW M2 as a garage queen. But, lifestyle says the Toyota is the most logical option, so here we are.I also own a 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000R and a 2009 Aprilia Sport City 250 as my daily commuter ....
Any Aprilia fans out there?...

I did attach photos showing some mods I bought already as well as proof of what I paid for the truck. I saw there are threads asking what people paid, so if you're curious it was $34,900. I am in the Seattle area and from what I've found about half of them sell before hitting the lot. Some paid more, some paid less, some would wait for the 2021 at this point, etc. but at the end of the day I think I got a fair deal.
I really prefer a manual transmission (flame me if you want ) so I opted for that and Cement really came down to the only color for me. I would really love to have a sunroof and leather but the options are so expensive!

As you can see, I jumped the gun and went ahead and bought a wheel package before I've even taken delivery, but I figure you guys can appreciate that! Feel free to vote on what you guys think about the color combo. I went with the black/bronze wheels on cement hoping it would stand out a bit. Plus coming from the Subaru community I'm partial to the rally look. I did a little research and it seems like the wheel package I ordered will fit the TRD O/R stock setup, right?
Looking for feedback on:
-Look of the wheel package/color combo/smoked tails
-Thoughts on the tire selection (K02's). I plan to drive it in the PNW snow in the winter and mild trail driving and occasional off-road in the state forest year round. And as you probably know, it rains in Seattle.
-Need floor mats... WeatherTech vs TRD Pro mats, etc?
-Looking at canopy options...
-Sideboards?
-Pet options. My kid is a blue Heeler.
-What are some must-have mods you guys are into?
-Obviously, any lift/leveling kit feedback as I'm a n00b and I'm reading threads on that.

Enough about me. Here's some pics. I'll update after I actually pick her up...She will need a name. Thanks for reading!

Note: The TireRack preview thing didn't have Cement as a color option, so this was the closest I could get. Also show are the "raptor style" smoked LED tails and interior panel protectors from Cali Raised LED.

Click to expand...

Have fun outfitting your new truck, i know what it's like to wait...Worth it!

outlaw_taco · Sep 6, 2020

EricL said: ↑

Sorry about that MSRP, glad you got the right truck!
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I’m more sorry about that sale tax...10%

Congrats on the truck.. especially being a manual Off-road

Thatbassguy · Sep 6, 2020

Welcome!

Pictures of the Corolla please!

My Dad had an SR5 hatchback of that era. '82, I think. Cool car!

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