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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SoCal Tom, May 11, 2009.

  1. May 11, 2009 at 6:22 PM
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    SoCal Tom

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    SoCal Tom [OP] Member Extraordinaire

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    I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Tacoma yesterday. It's a 2009 TRD Sport Double Cab 2WD. It's magnetic gray. I'd post a pic but I'm sure everyone knows what it looks like (plus I'm not sure how!).

    It feels good to be out of my Malibu and into a proper vehicle again!
     
    SoCal Tom, May 11, 2009
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  2. May 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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    :worthless:CONGRATS Dude and welcome to TW
     
    06BLUEDBLSPORT, May 11, 2009
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  3. May 11, 2009 at 6:26 PM
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    Kenny650

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    What a transition...your going to love it!
     
    Kenny650, May 11, 2009
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  4. May 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM
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    Simon2150, May 11, 2009
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  5. May 11, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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    rick

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    wtg Tom. and welcome to tacoma world
     
    rick, May 11, 2009
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  6. May 11, 2009 at 6:31 PM
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    surfsupl

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    Rear Diff Breather~ 5100's ~Fog Light Anytime~Tint~TRD Seat Covers~Weather Tech's~Pioneer H.U.~Lift~Eibach Springs~LED's......blah...blah...blah
    Congrats on the new truck! What dealership did you buy it from?
     
    surfsupl, May 11, 2009
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  7. May 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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    AZFizik

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    AZFizik Slowpokeologist

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    Grats man!

    I got mine about 6 months ago, I still giggle a little every time I hear that beast start up.
     
    AZFizik, May 11, 2009
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  8. May 11, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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    SoCal Tom

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    Here is a pic. Hopefully I did it right.

    I bought it from Toyota of Orange.

    Day 1 Pic.jpg
     
    SoCal Tom, May 11, 2009
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  9. May 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM
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    tacoholic

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    Awesome! A brand new Magnetic Gray never gets old.
     
    tacoholic, May 11, 2009
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  10. May 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM
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    Suspence Hollaaaa!

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    Oh wow!
     
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  11. May 11, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    Congrats and welcome. You'll like it here, these guys know their shit.
    Good choice on the color IMO. Don't forget to brake it in nice. It's worth it.
     
    AZsand, May 11, 2009
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  12. May 11, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    :worthless:
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  13. May 11, 2009 at 9:08 PM
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    neslerrah Taco lovin'

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    Congrats, truck looks great! :thumbsup:
    Time for MODS!
     
    neslerrah, May 11, 2009
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  14. May 12, 2009 at 3:34 AM
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    Good deal on the truck .you will enjoy.But still need pics
     
    steve r, May 12, 2009
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  15. May 12, 2009 at 6:10 AM
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    Nice looking truck and a HELL OF AN UPGRADE FROM A MALIBU!!!


    Wait...why were you driving an Malibu? You are a dude, right? I mean...100% dude?
     
    Veccster, May 12, 2009
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  16. May 12, 2009 at 6:41 AM
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    What Mods!
    Welcome to TW.
     
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  17. May 12, 2009 at 6:49 AM
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    2001 with; cat-back side-swept twin exhaust, elbow mod, Westin bullbar with Hella 450 driving lights, Snugtop XTR camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.
    Friggin BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations-hope you enjoy every trip!
     
    Ridgerunner, May 12, 2009
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  18. May 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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    You can also upload the picture to your gallery. Then once it's up, you can reuse the same pic without having to upload it again. If you click on the "Tacoma Photos" at the top and select "Upload Photos" it'll take you to a page to upload a bunch of files at once. Click the browse button to find the picture on your computer, enter a title and then click Upload/Submit button (if you uploaded more than one, it'll take you to another page to edit the titles and descriptions for each individual picture. Then when you want to use them, you go into your gallery, select the picture you want, and then cut the code in the text box below the picture into the editor and paste it into your post editor.
     
    Evil Monkey, May 12, 2009
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