Fonzi’s 2023 Lunar TRD Sport

Switching things up a bit here on TW. Coming from the 1st gen forums to the 3rd gen as I just picked up a 2023 Lunar Rock TRD Sport Access Cab V6. Bought the truck all online from Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA. Got a great deal, discount, apr rate, amongst other things thrown in. For my 1st dealer experience, it was a great one. Needless to say, here come the mods and upgrades.

 

1st round of mods ordered. Got everything from www.extremeterrain.com. They have a few Black Friday coupons available as well.

 

Nice rig! Looks very close to mine. I picked up the same thing but DCSB. Curious, what did you pay if you don’t mind me asking? I’m wondering how cool the market is today.

 

@bjoew
Lunar was the only way to go for me. They only had 2 in Lunar, and a few in white & cement that were just delivered. I paid just over 35k out the door. Coming from having 2 Ford Mavericks on order that didn’t make the build cut, I am extremely happy with my purchase.

 

That price sounds solid! How much under MSRP was that? My friend just took delivery of a silver maverick. Decent truck. Killer MPG. Just not the same experience as a Tacoma though.

Yea I love the lunar. I actually had a deposit on a black one but then the dealer called me and said a LR became available and would arrive sooner. Super pumped on the color. I’ve done a few things but plan to lift/wheels/tires this week.

 

Don’t forget to get a bed mat. Slicker than snot on a rock back there without it.

 

Great looking truck!

I thought they discontinued Cement?

 

Thanks! Whatever the dark grey color is haha. Not too savvy on the color codes for these trucks. I was sad about the army green being taken off the lineup though.

 

11/26/22
Did some small mods today. Just some interior stuff to personalize the truck.

Glove box lettering (color matched) - Etsy


Gas cap holder (aluminum) - Amazon


Realtree arm rest cover - Amazon

 

I’ve seen my model at other dealers all the way up to $42k. MSRP on this one was 38k. I really wanted the maverick due to the hybrid engine but was always worried about towing capacity. I’m not getting 42mpg but I’m quite alright with that for the trade offs on the Tacoma.
Your lift is going to look sweet. I’ll only be doing 2.5 inch + tires if I do. Maybe a 235/85. What are you going to run on size?

 

Nice truck, killer price, great mods. Welcome to g3. Did you keep the g1? Wanna sell it?

 

I went and jumped in the back because of this… I thought with a factory liner, it can’t be that slick. It definitely was.

 

@G2.M6 Thank you very much! The g1 is actually for sale. You can see all of the shenanigans here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fonzi’s-01-california-jade-gem.782938/

 

Damn you daylights savings time. Finally got some free time and installed the RIVAL skid plate today. The skid plate was extremely easy. I did it by myself. Put the truck on some ramps and went to work. Next will be the Barricade steel bumper install.

 

Rough Country Seat Covers


Tacoma Lettering


Toyoda cup holder box


Weather tech floor mats

 

Ahhh I remember my truck honeymoon and all the excitement of new mods like it was yesterday. Congrats OP & enjoy!

 

Haha indeed it’s in full swing all heart eyed over here. Thanks!

 

12/18/22
Used every single curse word in the English dictionary… but I installed my Barricade HD Stubby Bumper. This involved removing the ENTIRE front bumper. There’s a special type of fear while deconstructing a brand new 2023 truck less than a month old. As a not so mechanically inclined person, this was a big challenge; but here it is and extremely happy with how it turned out: