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The Real Moondog · Jul 25, 2017

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Hey all, bought my first Tacoma a few months ago and figured it was time to post it up. 2017 Inferno TRD Offroad MT.
Little backstory on the purchase, I had ordered a 2016 in fall of 15 and was told it would be a few months to get the one I wanted in which at the time was an Inferno 2016 TRD Sport Auto. Well a few months passed and no call, I contacted them and they assured me it would be their within weeks. Fast forward 4 more months and no truck, finally after about 7-8 months of waiting they call me and say "Your truck is in!". Woohoo right? JK, they ordered the wrong truck and a bunch of accessories on it to the tune of about 3k more than I wanted to pay. Told them I didn't want it and moved on.
That brings us to February of this year when I brought my 2011 Dakota in for its 60k service(don't judge me for the Dakota, it was a panic buy for a good price). They tell me I need new ball joints, new tie-rods, main seal is leaking, rear diff is leaking, transfer case is leaking, etc etc. Mind you this is after having 2 wheel bearing already put in the same side of the truck during those 60k miles. I told them I wasn't going to bother putting more money into it and would be getting rid of it.
I started looking around and originally was going to purchase a F150 but then as luck would have it, the dealer about 40 miles away had gotten in that day a 2017 Inferno TRD Offroad MT!!! I drove down the next day and test drove it, walked out 4 hours later with a new truck . Sticker was $35,700 and ended up paying $32000 plus tax and they dropped the dealer fees, couldn't argue with that!

I absolutely love the truck and have never been more satisfied with a vehicle purchase. The manual was just an added bonus and I like it a little more every time I drive it.

Truck after a good wash an application of Topcoat F11(love this stuff). Only thing I put on at this point was a toneau cover.

Truck as of yesterday with my BAMF grille. I can't say how much I like the way it looks. Totally changed the front end of the truck, for the better.

Only additional plans for the summer are to put on my black vinyl letters that I purchased from here, and have the front windows tinted to match the back. After that the "Toy Fund" needs to recover a bit!
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Welcome aboard and nice truck! Hang on to your wallet!

aksel · Jul 25, 2017

Welcome man, love that inferno.

coseng · Jul 25, 2017

A taco and a harley......me too! No more money in your bank account...

nphagert · Jul 28, 2017

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Question: Is Topcoat F11 worth purchasing? Any trouble with it? I understand you can't use any car wash chemical after its applied, just water, how is that working for you?
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I have really liked it so far, bugs come off very easy and I do find that even after driving in the rain the truck looks like its been washed. I really like it on the hard to reach areas like the recessed grill letters, I can wipe them off no problem with a damp rag. I really like it on the Harley, makes quick cleanings an absolute breeze.

over60 · Jul 28, 2017

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I have really liked it so far, bugs come off very easy and I do find that even after driving in the rain the truck looks like its been washed. I really like it on the hard to reach areas like the recessed grill letters, I can wipe them off no problem with a damp rag. I really like it on the Harley, makes quick cleanings an absolute breeze.
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Is it a polymer..?? I've been using "Hydro Shine", which is a polymer and not a wax... I just love it as the snow just slides off the truck and when it rains, I get a free wash..!! Sounds like similar stuff...!!

Welcome, by the way... nice colour you got there...

PROseur · Jul 28, 2017

God is a man

He steered you away from your misguided ordered AT and guided you to the real man's truck, MT inferno

Welcome to the Mans club, WI chapter. We tell our women when to get on their knees, and we tell our trucks when to shift.

Paul Ryan and MT for life

joepagejr · Jul 28, 2017

nphagert[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey all, bought my first Tacoma a few months ago and figured it was time to post it up. 2017 Inferno TRD Offroad MT.
Little backstory on the purchase, I had ordered a 2016 in fall of 15 and was told it would be a few months to get the one I wanted in which at the time was an Inferno 2016 TRD Sport Auto. Well a few months passed and no call, I contacted them and they assured me it would be their within weeks. Fast forward 4 more months and no truck, finally after about 7-8 months of waiting they call me and say "Your truck is in!". Woohoo right? JK, they ordered the wrong truck and a bunch of accessories on it to the tune of about 3k more than I wanted to pay. Told them I didn't want it and moved on.
That brings us to February of this year when I brought my 2011 Dakota in for its 60k service(don't judge me for the Dakota, it was a panic buy for a good price). They tell me I need new ball joints, new tie-rods, main seal is leaking, rear diff is leaking, transfer case is leaking, etc etc. Mind you this is after having 2 wheel bearing already put in the same side of the truck during those 60k miles. I told them I wasn't going to bother putting more money into it and would be getting rid of it.
I started looking around and originally was going to purchase a F150 but then as luck would have it, the dealer about 40 miles away had gotten in that day a 2017 Inferno TRD Offroad MT!!! I drove down the next day and test drove it, walked out 4 hours later with a new truck . Sticker was $35,700 and ended up paying $32000 plus tax and they dropped the dealer fees, couldn't argue with that!

I absolutely love the truck and have never been more satisfied with a vehicle purchase. The manual was just an added bonus and I like it a little more every time I drive it.

Truck after a good wash an application of Topcoat F11(love this stuff). Only thing I put on at this point was a toneau cover.

Truck as of yesterday with my BAMF grille. I can't say how much I like the way it looks. Totally changed the front end of the truck, for the better.

Only additional plans for the summer are to put on my black vinyl letters that I purchased from here, and have the front windows tinted to match the back. After that the "Toy Fund" needs to recover a bit!
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Thanks for posting. I was curious as to what the BAMF grill with painted backplate would look like. Pretty sweet. I may go that route soon.

nphagert · Jul 28, 2017

PROseur said: ↑

God is a man

He steered you away from your misguided ordered AT and guided you to the real man's truck, MT inferno

Welcome to the Mans club, WI chapter. We tell our women when to get on their knees, and we tell our trucks when to shift.

Paul Ryan and MT for life
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Hahahaha, this literally made me laugh out loud. Gonna get me caught for looking at forums at work!

NickinNC · Jul 28, 2017

Great Looking Truck!!

crazychris4124 · Jul 28, 2017

Sweet truck and the grille looks amazing. I'm gonna get one when I replace tires, wheels and maybe add 3 amber LED lights. This isnt for another 2-3 years so Im gonna use a dipped OR grille for now, hate the chrome.

DavesTaco68 · Jul 28, 2017

PROseur said: ↑

God is a man

He steered you away from your misguided ordered AT and guided you to the real man's truck, MT inferno

Welcome to the Mans club, WI chapter. We tell our women when to get on their knees, and we tell our trucks when to shift.

Paul Ryan and MT for life
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This kind of dumb ass comment has no place on TW. Lots of women drive Tacomas, some probably don't care about your comment, others might be offended.
You sound like a guy living in his moms basement.
No respect for others.

On the plus side manual transmissions are good.

Downtown952 · Jul 28, 2017

Welcome! I grew up in Madison, just moved to Minneapolis with my wife. Enjoy the truck!

over60 · Jul 28, 2017

Traegermaster said: ↑

This kind of dumb ass comment has no place on TW. Lots of women drive Tacomas, some probably don't care about your comment, others might be offended.
You sound like a guy living in his moms basement.
No respect for others.

On the plus side manual transmissions are good.
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I totally agree... keep the "Dog" shit outta here..... Oh, by the way ..I'm dyslectic...!!! Hehehe

whitewolf001 · Jul 28, 2017

NickTaco · Jul 28, 2017

welcome !

Pittrider · Jul 28, 2017

Welcome OP. Nice truck.

Masterofnone · Jul 28, 2017

nphagert[OP] initial post: ↑

2011 Dakota in for its 60k service(don't judge me for the Dakota, it was a panic buy for a good price). They tell me I need new ball joints, new tie-rods, main seal is leaking, rear diff is leaking, transfer case is leaking, etc etc. Mind you this is after having 2 wheel bearing already put in the same side of the truck during those 60k miles.
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I had an 06 DC Dakota... that's why I now drive a Toyota...

Welcome!

nphagert · Aug 2, 2017

Thanks for the warm welcome all, now just sitting here debating if I should pull the trigger on some clazzios. Really want to do the bilstein 5160/6112 combo but going to wait til spring next year for that. Already got 7k on the stock suspension, might as well let it take the winter abuse .

tigertownalum · Aug 2, 2017

Good looking truck! Love the Inferno... Great choice . How was installing the Grill? Pretty easy? Looks great btw.

nphagert · Aug 2, 2017

tigertownalum said: ↑

Good looking truck! Love the Inferno... Great choice . How was installing the Grill? Pretty easy? Looks great btw.
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Grill was pretty easy, took a little persuasion to get it into the bezel but all said and done it took maybe an hour and a half. That's with washing and coating it after.

And thanks, I still catch myself turning around to look at it when I walk away

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