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My First Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jplafor, Apr 4, 2020.

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  1. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:36 PM
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    This past Wednesday I purchased my dream car. I have been looking at Tacomas across the northeast for the past 5 months, and this past week I pulled the trigger.

    New 2020 Tacoma SR5 V6 4X4 Double Cab Long Bed, Red/Black Interior

    I'm 22 and graduating college as a software engineer, coming from my mom's 2012 RAV4. Registration will be complete this Monday, time has never moved so slow. AMA

    I am looking for Tonneau Cover recommendations, I'm not a big fan of tri-folds. Looking for something that has moderate theft deterring powers and locks with the tailgate.
     
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  2. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    SSO Slimline with warn Zeon winch, ARB single compressor, dual battery kit, Redline Hood struts, and Vinyl accents. TRD pro Skid plate FourRunner mat Grey TRD wheels with 255/75r 17 Goodyear DuraTracs X 5.
    Welcome to TW
     
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    Welcome to TW,
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:41 PM
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    Congrats! and welcome!
     
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    Congratulations on you new Tacoma. and Welcome to TW!!
     
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  6. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Long bed is the best bed
     
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    Welcome to the club. Very Nice Taco, have any interior pics to share with us?
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    Welcome to the forum from Eastern North Carolina!

    Enjoy the new truck!
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    Thank you everyone, I am happy to be here. I was obsessed with the 2nd gens for the longest time. The rust on the 2015s in the northeast on the lower mileage ones just made me so sad. I had been eyeing this bad boy for a while, and then when the pandemic hit the choice was obvious (the deals). Any advice on preventing rust in the rust belt?
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    As for interior pics, it will need to wait until Monday. I drove 7 hours from Rochester NY straight to the dealer to get this and got there near closing. So I didn't take many pictures sadly :/
     
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  11. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    Great truck. Got my first new car (Acura RSX) when I got my first "real job" at 33. Still have it. First is the best. Are those new standard rims on the SR5?
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:53 PM
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    Congrats on graduating and your new pickup!
    Do a search for “fluid film” for rust prevention.
     
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    Nice LB
     
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  14. Apr 4, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    Congrats
     
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    Still thinking about it.
    Nice rig. Welcome!
     
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    I believe there are 3 different kinds of rims, depending on the combination of bed length, cab size, and 2WD or 4WD. I don't however know what combination gets what wheels or how accurate this is. But I am pretty confident that the SR5 has 3 stock rim types.
     
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    Still thinking about it.
    Nice rig. Welcome!
     
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    Nice rig. Welcome!
     
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