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Just bought my first Tacoma...

Discussion in 'New Members' started by mgeoffriau, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:12 AM
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    I've been wanting a pickup as a 3rd vehicle so that I can work on my Miata without worrying about putting everything back together in time to get to work the next morning, and last night I snagged a 1997 Tacoma (2wd, 3.4l V6, 5sp, ext. cab) for a decent price. Paint is a little funny (you'll see what I mean when I post pics), and it has high miles, but otherwise it's in pretty good shape. With very rare snow down here (and no plans for off roading), I wasn't interested in 4wd, but I definitely wanted a manual transmission, and I like that the V6 gives me more payload and towing capacity.

    Anyway, some of the offroad builds here are pretty impressive -- my plans are much more modest. I just want a reliable daily driver, so most of my work on the Tacoma will be toward that end.

    I imagine I'll be using the search function a lot, so I may not be posting much, but I'll be around.
     
    mgeoffriau, Feb 18, 2010
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  2. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:14 AM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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    Welcome from Phoenix.
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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    Hey -- are you on the xdtalk forums? Seems like I recall your username from somewhere, maybe the political subforum over there?
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    Welcome to TW.
     
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  6. Feb 18, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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    Welcome Aboard!
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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    I KNEW I recognized your name!
     
    Packman73, Feb 18, 2010
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  8. Feb 18, 2010 at 8:18 AM
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    Welcome to TW! :O
     
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