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Discussion in 'Southern California' started by xdarkn3ss, Feb 3, 2017.

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  1. Feb 3, 2017 at 12:12 AM
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    xdarkn3ss

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    hey everyone,

    Bought my first truck and first new vehicle ever yesterday - traded my Subaru wrx in and got a 2017 Tacoma TRD off-road.

    Hope to do plenty of learning about the details and mechanics as I love wrenching on my own vehicles.

    One specific reason I wanted a truck was to be able to get further off road than my Subaru could take me; specially shooting spots like Steele peak.

    Hope to learn a lot and get to know the locals soon!

    IMG_3080.jpg
     
    xdarkn3ss, Feb 3, 2017
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  2. Feb 3, 2017 at 12:57 AM
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    Welcome! Congrats on your new truck!
     
    Shmellmopwho, Feb 3, 2017
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  3. Feb 3, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    Welcome to the club and congrats!:thumbsup::cheers:
     
    ODNAREM, Feb 3, 2017
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  4. Feb 3, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Welcome, Steele peak is my favorite spot too. Don't have to drive far to get there. Let me know when you want to shoot I'm usually available on the weekends.
     
    Ducman4x4, Feb 3, 2017
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  5. Feb 3, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    I thought they closed it down cuz of people not cleaning up there trash?
     
    SilverSurfer, Feb 3, 2017
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  6. Feb 3, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    Welcome

    Funny how many people get rid of wrx for tacoma

    I got rid of my 30 day old 2016 wrx limited with 900 miles for my Taco

    I also got a truck from your dealership before
    They treated me really well
     
    PROseur, Feb 3, 2017
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  7. Feb 3, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    Ducman4x4

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    They close it down during fire season. It was opened last month. To bad people don't clean up after themselves. If it keeps going as it is they might eventually close it down permanently.
     
    Ducman4x4, Feb 3, 2017
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  8. Feb 3, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    :cheers:
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    Welcome! Congrats on Tacoma!
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2017 at 12:57 AM
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    How much was your paint job
     
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  11. Feb 4, 2017 at 1:27 AM
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    San Diego here too...1st truck as well! Snugtop on the way :)
     
    TacomaGinger, Feb 4, 2017
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  12. Apr 29, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Ahh me too! Got the same truck model and all. I'm in El Cajon and looking for places to take my 4x2 stock for now
     
    CostcoTaco17, Apr 29, 2017
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  13. Apr 30, 2017 at 3:34 AM
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    :cheers:
     
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  14. Apr 30, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    sdsurfer

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    sdsurfer @ODNAREM life...

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    Congrats on the new truck. Looks nice. Watch your wallet... TW mods can eat into your budget pretty quickly. Good luck on the So Cal trails.
     
    sdsurfer, Apr 30, 2017
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  15. Apr 30, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    Hey hey, shhhhh.

    Btw nice Toyaco. Are you sure you want to get it dirty?
     
    noSKills858, Apr 30, 2017
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  16. Apr 30, 2017 at 10:01 PM
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    Tacos want to be dirty
     
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  17. Apr 30, 2017 at 11:52 PM
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    First time washing it today after getting it from the dealership. Can't wait to wash after a nice trail ride

    IMG_3084.jpg
     
    CostcoTaco17, Apr 30, 2017
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  18. May 1, 2017 at 12:29 AM
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    Trucks are meant to stay dirty, cars are meant to stay clean.
     
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  19. May 23, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Hey! Newbie here too. Just bought my first Taco almost two weeks ago and still haven't took her off road yet. Anybody know any good trails in OC or SD County? Currently in southern OC.
     
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  20. May 24, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    what year wrx did you have? couldnt keep it?

    when i was looking at tacomas, i couldnt muster up the courage to sell my beloved 2006 STi. ive modded it to hell, its become so personal to my taste of what i wanted out of a 'fun car', i couldnt find it in my heart to get rid of it... so i kept it. its now my garage queen/weekend warrior.
     
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