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Found this picture, it just made me sad

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by drewskie, May 21, 2023.

  1. May 21, 2023 at 10:12 AM
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    drewskie

    drewskie [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Found this picture of my standard cab V6 from 15 years ago, it was much cleaner than I remember. Probably my biggest vehicle regret.

    IMG_6234.jpg
     
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  2. May 21, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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    PzTank

    PzTank Stuck in the Well

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    Nice looking truck.

    Not much you can do about selling it except come to grips and learn from the experience.

    I hope you have some peace about it in the time to come.
     
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  3. May 24, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    This photo in 1997 was when I bought my reg cab v6 new out on a date probably at 11,000 feet.
    To be honest I almost sold it twice.
    Some how it managed to stay in the family,
    She definitely has a different look now!

    IMG_2371.jpg

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    Last edited: May 24, 2023
  4. May 24, 2023 at 5:20 PM
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    jacpa

    jacpa Well-Known Member

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    It’s always the years you’ll look back on with that truck more than anything
     
  5. May 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM
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    dkosawa

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    What color is that?
     
  6. May 24, 2023 at 7:37 PM
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    islandhiker

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    Am I reading 725,001 plus miles right? As in almost 3/4 of a million miles???
     
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  7. May 24, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    Yes, it's more tho, haha

    Screenshot_20230524_203919_Gallery.jpg
     
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  8. May 24, 2023 at 10:07 PM
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    islandhiker

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    Man that is so so cool! Thanks for sharing
     
  9. May 25, 2023 at 11:19 AM
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    Toyoda213

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    definitely super cool
     
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  10. May 25, 2023 at 9:52 PM
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    17 years ago somewhere in Canada. Change is inevitable.

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  11. May 25, 2023 at 9:59 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Best color ever on a 1st too :annoyed:
     
  12. May 26, 2023 at 10:22 AM
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    Those go for a pretty penny these days! I'm sure you could find another if you really wanted to however.
     
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  13. May 26, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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    That truck brings back memories from my college days. Good friend had the same truck and I always liked that colour and size of Tacoma. He put that thing through hell and back and in the end Toyota gave him $21,900 Canadian as part of the frame buy back days!
     
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  14. May 26, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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    batacoma

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    They don't build them like they use to.
     
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  15. May 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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    Paradise Blue Metallic. Only offered on the 95-97 Tacomas.
     
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  16. May 26, 2023 at 9:42 PM
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    Laxtoy

    Laxtoy Dog is my backseat driver

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    Still own it, 250,000 miles later
     
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