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What did you guys have BEFORE the tacoma???

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by th3bigk0, Apr 3, 2010.

  1. Nov 13, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    JRader1790

    JRader1790 Well-Known Member

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    Josh
    Pascagoula
    Vehicle:
    '11 TRD Sport 4x4
    Before the Tacoma, 2007 Chevy Silverado VortecMAX 6.0L 4x4 (SOLD)
    Fabtech 8" Lift, 20x10 Fuel Hostage, 35x12.5 Toyo Open Country:

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    Before the Silverado, 2003 SVT Cobra 10th Anniversary (SOLD)
    Mod list too long to list here, 451hp / 512tq at the rear wheels:

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    Before the Cobra, 2004 Roush Mustang (TOTALED)
    Vortech Supercharger, 4.10 Gears, Exhaust

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  2. Nov 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    rubberduckytaco

    rubberduckytaco Well-Known Member

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    nicholas
    sumter sc
    Vehicle:
    09 prerunner dc sb
    running boards, backup camera, yellow fogs, camo interior
    before my taco i had a a 2010 corolla s, before that a 98 mustang, before that a 94 camaro and before that i had a 68 mercury cougar
     
  3. Nov 13, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    Chipskip

    Chipskip N7MCS

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    Chip
    Green Ridge, MO
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    07 Tundra
    I started with LPCs and then my first was an 81 Toyota pickup! I had an 86 Toyota pickup before my 98 Tacoma.

    There may have been a few other vehicles in between those, but they don't really matter.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2011 at 3:48 PM
    #584
    padykman

    padykman Active Member

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    First Name:
    Paul
    Meridian, Idaho
    Vehicle:
    10 Dbl Cab TRD 4x4
    Leer Shell Outlet plug in cabin
    2011 Tacoma dbl cab trd 4x4 (current)
    2000 Nissan Desert Runner
    2002 Tacoma dbl cab trd 4x4 (sold to decrease debt)
    1995 Nissan hard body 2wd 4cl 5sp (crashed and gave to son after repair)
    1985 Mazda Sundowner (bad ac for AZ. so I sold it)
    1980 Datsun 310
    1967 Mustang 289 auto
    before that it was bus, bike and Mom and Dads cars.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2011 at 1:23 AM
    #585
    Zoot

    Zoot Well-Known Member

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    2011 DC/SB TRD O/R 4X4
    Toyota bed mat, Wet Okole's F&R, Window Tint, custom trail-stripes, Cooper A/T3 265/75R16, MedlinAround interior LEDs, Leer 100r, aFe air filter, K&n cabin filter
    Before I got the Tacoma I had a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe that got avg 16.8mpg.. needed something with more hauling capacity than towing capacity. Talked myself out of a new silverado double cab..
     
  6. Nov 20, 2011 at 1:42 AM
    #586
    Norton

    Norton Senior Member

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    Steve
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Vehicle:
    2013 Access Cab 4x4 V6 6MT, TRD OR & Tow Packages
    Magnuson S/C w/12TRDTacoma's Qwikchange Hub & 2.5" RIP-Modded Pulley, Roostfactor's Pulley Wrap Mod; FPR Mod; JustDSM Tune via HPT MPVI2; mightytacoman Intercooler Tank; aFe POWER Magnum FLOW Pro DRY S Air Filter; OME Suspension Lift (885 Coils, Dakar Leafs, NitroCharger Sports); TRD Quickshifter w/TRD 6-Spd Knob; TRD Exhaust; NSB-AGM27F Battery w/HKB Adjustable Voltage Booster & Coupe's TRD Battery Hold Down; Goodridge SS Brake Lines; Trident904's MT ADM; BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2s on FJ SE Anthracite Rims; N-Fab 6-Step Nerf Bars; BPF TRD Skid, Tow Hook, & Cooling Panel; jsi's Locker Anytime, Up2NoGood's 2Lo Module; ramonortiz55's Always on Power Outlet Relay, ND4's Fog Light Anytime, & Crom's Speed Bleeder Mods; crashnburn80's Ultimate Headlight & Fog Light Upgrades; ThreatLevelMidnight's Wireless Charger; 4Runner 4X4 & FJ Fog Light Switches; redtaco2007-inspired LED License Plate Lights; AudioControl LC2i LOC, JL Audio XD200/2v2 Amp, Focal PS165V1 Spkrs, Sound Ordnance B-8PTD Sub, Hushmat & Noico Sound Insulation; loginfailed-inspired Speedhut Boost & AFR Gauges in a Lotek Pillar Pod; Ltd Auto-Dim/Compass/Temp/Backup Camera/Homelink mirror on ImMrYo's Mirror Lift Bracket; TacomaBeast Glove Box & Console Organizers; Husky Floor Liners; UltraGauge EM; mesojdm's Ultimate LED Dome & Map Lights & GASSHOLE; Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Elite; Mobtown Offroad Locking Bed Storage Doors; Toyota Bed Mat; Cali Raised Led Bed Stiffeners; Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock w/TacomaTruckParts Support Bracket; ARE Z-Series Cap, SolarGard Tint; BlendMounted & MirrorTapped Uniden R3; CravenSpeed Stubby Antenna; Amsoil Lubricants; Adam's Detailing Supplies
    Before my Tacoma was a 1992 Toyota Pickup.

    The Pickup was the "utility" vehicle that permitted purchase of my 1997 Mustang Cobra (which I still drive when the weather is nice).

    Before the Cobra, there was my 1989 Mustang LX 5.0.

    Before the LX, there was my 1969 Camaro. (Unable to locate a digital photo at the moment.)

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  7. Nov 20, 2011 at 1:48 AM
    #587
    Tigahshark

    Tigahshark Senior NEWBIE

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    Isaac
    On a volcano, literally!
    Vehicle:
    2011 DC TRD off road 4X4
    Tint Weathertech floor liner, weathertech window visor Roll n lock tonneau cover Rubber bed mat Smoked license plate covers
    We had this GMC Denali loaded with everything GMC had to offer with AWD, 24" Asanti rims, Dual flowmaster exhaust, sound system, HID lights etc... bought her brand new 4 years ago cash and traded this in for our new 2011 Tacoma plus $2000 . Wife cried for a day lol literally but that car was to high maintenance moving from the city to the country, i told her it had to GO!
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  8. Nov 20, 2011 at 1:59 AM
    #588
    hudhawk

    hudhawk #texasforever

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    Hudson
    California
    Vehicle:
    TRD Off Road
    Rust, lots of rust
    One of these bad boys: 1986 Mercedes-Menz 300SDL Turbo Diesel
    [​IMG]
     
  9. Nov 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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    knine00

    knine00 Well-Known Member

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    Hudsonville, Mi
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    12 PreRunner DC TRD Sport
    Stock for now
    Lifted 2003 Sierra
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  10. Nov 20, 2011 at 7:58 AM
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    sammy87

    sammy87 Well-Known Member

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    co
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    10 TRD SPORT 4X4
    I had an 04 VW Jetta GLI. I miss the MPG's and that's about it. Do not miss a stick or those crappy fast n furious style recaro seats.
     
  11. Nov 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM
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    705 Taco

    705 Taco Zombie Killer!

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    Dean
    Barrie ON / St. Petersburg FL
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD OR AC
    --Stock 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 had 6 inch ProComp lift, Eibach coils on 5100 Bilsteins at zero, 1/4 inch Toytec spacer on drivers side, rear TSB, 1.5 inch Deaver AAL, ProComp blocks and rear shocks, 8000 lb Warn winch on a Trans4mer grill guard, 33 inch BFG AT's, 18x9 XD Monsters, PIAA headlights, PIAA driving lights, Pyro's blue LED gauges, LED strip below tailgate, Armor Lid hard tonno, Hidden Hitch, Dee Zee bed mat, Tint, XM, Garmin GPS, Ultra Gauge
    I had this 08 Frontier with a 6 inch spindle lift:

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  12. Nov 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM
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    FrankNasti

    FrankNasti Well-Known Member

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    Frank
    Anywhere the Army tells my wife to go.
    Vehicle:
    Subaru Forester
    The toddler and baby seat mod.
    Before the Tacoma, I had a '99 Wrangler, a '91 F150 (my dad still drives it with 350,000 miles on it), and before that I had a '71 International Travel All.
     
  13. Nov 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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    jerretxx

    jerretxx Some do, others talk

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    Jerret
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    2017 DCSB Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4
    first toyota
    [​IMG]

    I had this before my first tacoma
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    I had this before my current tacoma
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  14. Nov 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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    Coma2010

    Coma2010 2012 TRD Off Road Prerunner

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    Dustin
    Glendale
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    2012 TRD PreRunner Dbl Cab
    His name was Ramon and it was a 2005 Nissan Titan

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  15. Nov 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM
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    JRob33

    JRob33 Well-Known Member

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    Josh
    Bossier City, LA
    Vehicle:
    '10 White Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4
    Had an '07 F250 Lariat

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  16. Dec 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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    The Driver

    The Driver Trail Runner/Barefoot Beach Runner/Snow Skier

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    Raph
    Lakewood (Green Mountain), CO.
    Vehicle:
    '02 Extra cab 4X4 TRD SR5 3.4
    Aftermarket tranny cooler, 5100 Series Bilsteins, ToyTec Bilstein front coilovers, SPC UCA's, Alcan leafs, Class 3 Hitch, Tundra Front Brakes,
    I had a 4WD '99 XJ Cherokee Limited. I was only 6 payments away for total ownership, before it's ultimate demise...


    Oh well at least the insurance co gave me $2,200 more than what I paid for it, then I sold the carcass for $950. Still it was a nice truck.
     
  17. Dec 16, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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    jonvan

    jonvan Well-Known Member

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    Jon
    Bath, PA
    Vehicle:
    21' DCSB, Past- 10' ACLB, 03' RCSB
    My first truck was a 98 GMC Sonoma:

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    Then I got an 07 Tundra (5.7L, 2wd) Kinda miss it :(

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    Then I got my Taco :)
     
  18. Dec 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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    GuyWithCamera

    GuyWithCamera Well-Known Member

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    Alan
    Tracy,CA
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    Nissan 370Z
    I had this 1994 BMW 540I for about 2 years... Then it started misbehaving and decided it was time to sell it before I got anymore deeper into her with repairs.

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    Saved up a few months while searching around and got my X-Runner :)
     
  19. Dec 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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    jackhart

    jackhart Well-Known Member

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    Male
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    11 DCLB
    05 rubicon unlimited 6 speed, my wife was none too excited to see this go.

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  20. Dec 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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    Twistedfreedom

    Twistedfreedom welcome to the incredibuild

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    Adam
    Seattle
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    in progress
    modded the F*ck out
    96 BMW 328i murdered out

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    2001 Audi A6 2.7tt 6 spd K04 turbo upgrade RS-4 intake exhaust and intercoolers. 034motorsport suspension. she was fun and a sleeper. Too much maintenance had to let her go IMG_0008.jpg
     

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