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New member hoping to add another Taco to the stable

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Hercanstein, Jan 2, 2020.

  1. Jan 2, 2020 at 10:26 PM
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    Hercanstein

    Hercanstein [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi folks!

    New to the forum, but not to Tacomas. My '99 4cyl 5-speed SR5 4x4 has amlost 270,000 miles on her and is still running well, but looking to get a new model before the manual transmission option is no longer available. Just need to convince the wife a new Tacoma would be better than a new WRX. :help:

    We were out shopping around today and I kick myself for showing her the WRX, she liked it a LOT! I must admit it IS a very nice car.

    Look forward to learning from and sharing stories with you all.

    Happy Trails!

    : )B
     
  2. Jan 2, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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    irayfz6

    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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  3. Jan 2, 2020 at 10:59 PM
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    Taco Buggy

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  4. Jan 3, 2020 at 12:10 AM
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    Merlin88 $8.95 large hawaiian

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  5. Jan 3, 2020 at 12:18 AM
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    Hercanstein

    Hercanstein [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ('99) Offset Aluminium Wheels, 31" BFG All-Terrains, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Window and Hood Wind Deflectors ('20) Stock
    Thanks for the warm welcomes!
     
  6. Jan 3, 2020 at 1:03 AM
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  7. Jan 3, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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  8. Jan 3, 2020 at 6:07 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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  9. Jan 3, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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  10. Jan 3, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    Beretta4x4

    Beretta4x4 What makes the green grass grow? TTC#0114

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  11. Jan 3, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    Hercanstein

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    Well we picked up a 2020 TRD Sport Access Cab 6 speed manual today with 17 miles on it probably 10 of which were from me test driving it. My wife is the BEST!

    The hard choice will come later when we do our next car purchase. Keep the '99 or the 2020. I hope this new V6 is close to as reliable as the little 2.7 4 banger is.

    I am one happy camper!
    :oldglory:20200103_171337.jpg 20200103_171325.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 3, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    FishnTx

    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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  13. Jan 3, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Grats and welcome!
     
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  14. Jan 4, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    kippinitreal4

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    Man the new grill looks great with the MGM. Great choice!
     
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  15. Jan 4, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    Hercanstein

    Hercanstein [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ('99) Offset Aluminium Wheels, 31" BFG All-Terrains, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Window and Hood Wind Deflectors ('20) Stock
    Thanks kippinitreal4! I like the blacked out badges as well. After removing the TRD decals she looks clean and understated.

    Another positive, my wife Anne drove it for the first time today and said it drove nice. Glad 'cause it will be her daily driver. :D

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  16. Jan 4, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    aggr0crag

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    Nice! Enjoy your new truck.
     
  17. Jan 4, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Foster1

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    Good choice. I went the sports car route before but I enjoy having a truck much more.
    Also nice seeing more people driving manuals
     
  18. Jan 4, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    Hercanstein

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    Thanks Foster1, I think it is a good choice too!

    Yeah, manuals are getting harder and harder to find. Sure am glad Toyota still offers them, sad I couldn't get a TRD off road with manual AND access cab, but happy none the less.
     
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