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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. May 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
    sparkystaco

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    I went to school rite after I graduated,


    the school of hard knocks!
     
  2. May 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Yeah it's a shame the way diesels are villanized in the US.
     
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    Got some Aussie goodies delivered today, even with a kind note and a koozie!

    20250512_181014.jpg

    I've been looking at brands for organizing stuff for trips. In the interest of being fiscally responsible, thought I'd share this brand with you guys. Aussie designed and made, high quality. Exchange rate is very good and shipping is reasonable, both time-wise and cost.

    https://www.kelmatt.com.au/product-category/camping-accessories/

    :cheers:
     
  4. May 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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    77 square miles surrounded by reality.
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    Too cold up there!
     
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    Pixeltim

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    77 square miles surrounded by reality.
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    So I got a wild hair up my ass and decided to produce a Tigerton Trail guide that's somewhat similar to the ones they sell for those hardy souls that venture out west, on the hopes of being able to sell a few at the main office or maybe online.
    Any input would be most awesome...
    Here's a sample page I'm working on.
    Tigerton Trails guide p7.jpg
     
  6. May 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    No different than here.
     
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    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    You have to remember, he's from Madison:boink:
     
  8. May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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    Same as there too.
     
  9. May 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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    Actually I was born in Washington, D.C. :boink:
     
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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    I'm always casually seeing what's on Facebook marketplace and I clicked on this listing and was quickly going through the pictures when I noticed under the hood looks strange lol
     
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  12. May 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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    That IS weird, maybe its cos I'm really old but an odd number of cylinders just does not compute in my brain!
     
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    it's a diesel...
     
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    I didn't know there was a difference between the 2.

    :boink:
     
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    Minor difference: Federal vs State madness.
     
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    WOW! nothing gets by you!
     
  18. May 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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    Sorry, but odd number of cylinders screams diesel, not causing a 'does not compute in my brain' reaction. The fact that it's now in a FJ I find odd, but others have discussed putting a diesel in a Tacoma. Whatever floats yer boat. Not my thing, but seeing it done would be interesting.

    Thanks for the insult.
     
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    No insult, just being snarky.
     
  20. May 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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    And of all the diesels, a mercedes????
     

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