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Goodbye 2007 Ridgeline, Hello 2020 Tacoma [new work truck]

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Koches, Aug 5, 2020.

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Is your truck for work or play?

  1. Work

    26 vote(s)
    23.9%
  2. Play

    83 vote(s)
    76.1%
  1. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:03 PM
    #21
    Junkhead

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    It is very addictive yes...
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    9th

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    Welcome aboard! Enjoy your new truck
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    SmileyGuy

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  4. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    this and that...
    for having 200k miles and a hard life your old vehicle (i dunno if i call that a car, truck, elcamino, or what lol) looks fairly decent still, like you take care your stuff. your new rig will serve you well, plus youll look good doing it.

    btw how do you say your name lol. i looked at your post and was like...wait a minute :rain:.
     
  5. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    RNO_TACO

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    Welcome OP. Enjoy the new truck. :hattip:
     
  6. Aug 5, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    GladiatorNOT

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    Wait a second...you owned a Regina? I mean a Ridgeline and are admitting so with pictures for proof?

    Juat kidding of course (well kinda). The first gen of the Ridgeline isn’t something I could drive even if it was given to me. But I’ve driven the newest version and must admit they drive pretty nice. Might one day even consider getting one for the wife.

    Anyway, great purchase on your Taco. That 2.7l is bulletproof. Welcome aboard!
     
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  7. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:04 PM
    #27
    brandon78lusch

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    I ALSO SWITCHED FROM A 1ST GEN RIDGELINE... best decision ever
     
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  8. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:21 PM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Welcome to TW and enjoy your new Tacoma! They are hardly broken in at 200,000 miles. ;)
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    Koches

    Koches [OP] Well-Known Member

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    That's what I like to hear!
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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    Koches

    Koches [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Nice, they are definitely two different platforms!
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    Koches

    Koches [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, that's what I like to hear! Did I read it correctly that there is a Tacoma out there with over a million miles?
     
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  12. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    Koches

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    Thanks!
     
  13. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    Koches

    Koches [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks!
     
  14. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    Koches

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    You're right, the Honda still looked decent, but it had an onslaught of mechanical problems at 200k miles. I'm looking forward to the alleged reliability of this rig!

    Koches is pronounced "Koe-chess"
     
  15. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    Koches

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    Thanks!
     
  16. Aug 6, 2020 at 5:58 AM
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    Koches

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    Thanks!
     
  17. Aug 6, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Wouldn't be surprised if there's more than one. The below has 414,000 trouble-free miles on it. I'm sure I will hit 500,000 and beyond.

    IMG_2042.jpg IMG_0614.jpg
     
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  18. Aug 6, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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    DAS Taco

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    Nice truck, what went wrong with the Ridgeline?
     
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  19. Aug 6, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    El Latigo

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    I third or fourth that..? i too, went from a first gen Honda Ridgeline (2006) to a third gen Tacoma (2017) Loved my Ridgeline, traded in with barely 95K miles on the clock. But now love my third gen Tacoma.
    Nice truck and welcome to TW.. :thumbsup:
     
  20. Aug 6, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    GSDLVR123

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    Welcome - enjoy and be safe!
     
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