New Toyota owner...

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
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Always wanted to try a Toyota, so I did this yesterday:
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2022 Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6.
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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 322
    You won't regret it. 65k on my 14 and it hasn't been repaired once.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    My buddy has a 2019, very nice and reliable.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,556
    Pffft no hemi, what can it pull a tomato cart? 🤣
    Nice ride Steve!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Truck just might outlive you Steve, Congrats. BTW....whats a retired guy like you need a truck for anyway....to haul around all those bingo chips ? :D
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,653
    Congratulations on your new ride. I like your stock wheels. I've owned my 2020 tacoma for 2 years now. No major regrets.... Advice. Stick with stock size tires & you'll get many, many miles with the truck
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,653
    One more thing. If you find the seat uncomfortable & It feels like you sit back to much. Add 6-8 flat washers to back 2 seat legs & it will bring it up & position yourself better
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    Congrats on the new ride!

    I don't believe Steve would....

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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    Nice truck :)

    Did they have it on the lot or did you have to order it?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2022
    Going from a Hemi V8 to a rather non-exciting V6 is challenging, so I joined a support group. LOL

    Seriously though, she's just gonna get a Undercover Armorflex tri-fold bed cover, and some front window tint; that's about it.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,895
    I just wish they still sold smallish trucks in the US. :#
    Toyota trucks are wonderful -- plus they hold up better (IME) than the US rustbuckets and they hold their resale value (much) better, too (you know... in the pre-COVID era when things were normal).

    My friend George's '74 longbed Hilux -- photo taken in '75 or maybe '76.
    My Bronco is kinda hidin' in its shadow. B)

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    The trucks just keep getting larger and larger. This 2022 Tacoma is as big as any late 90's/early 2000's F150.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,581
    Congrats! It’s THE mid-size truck to own.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Nice! Got the magnetic grey metallic too!

    Bought my 4Runner in 2018 and it’s been great. Only complaint is the clear coat is a little thin and scuffs and light scratches are difficult to buff out because of it. Best to only use a hand polish and just try to make them better. Wet sanding is pretty risky just fyi.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Nice 4Runner!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,702
    edited April 2022
    Nice truck Steve. I have had many Toyotas over the years. Most recently got rid of my 2019 Tacoma and purchased a GR Supra.

    Prior to that I had a Lexus IS 350 and a 2009 Tacoma with a 3 inch lift and 33 inch tires. Like others said keep the wheels and tires stock.

    But I have also had a FJ Cruiser, a Tundra, a GR 86, and a Tacoma in the 90’s.

    In my opinion not a better brand made. Not the most up to date but dollar for dollar nothing better in the market place.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Nice truck I've owned a couple of Toyota Trucks and still do they will run forever enjoy.
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  • charley96
    charley96 Posts: 322
    What made you decide to get rid of the Hemi?
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,895
    Not to change the subject (too much), but in my peregrinations yesterday I saw not one but two of the new model Tundras (or is that Tundrae?). They're evil looking -- which isn't necessarily a good thing. :#
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    charley96 wrote: »
    What made you decide to get rid of the Hemi?

    Before I bought the Charger I had a Grand Cherokee. I have missed the utility of the GC ever since. I want a vehicle that can do more, and have always wanted to try a Toyota.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Congratulations on a great Truck B) I doubt you'll ever own anything different from this point forward.

    Our Lexus SUV is over 15 years old, has 200K on the clock. Toyota are built to last, a great value.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    @Dabutcher you still have yours?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,738
    Been driving Toyota since 2011... Combined all vehicles well over 500k miles over 3 vehicles and all of them were either sold or totalled. Zero complaints

    Congrats!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Pffft no hemi, what can it pull a tomato cart? 🤣
    Nice ride Steve!
    Not everyone can have a Hemi. Some of us are just fortunate to have owned 2 LOL.

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    mantis Posts: 17,200
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    Dan
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,949
    That thing got a HEMI?!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,556
    Clipdat wrote: »
    That thing got a HEMI?!

    Yep 392. I bet it gets up and goes!
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  • JayMX
    JayMX Posts: 446
    When I hit about 150K miles on my ‘07 Tacoma, my cousin and fellow audio junkie told me he wanted to look at my frame. He was a jedi level toyota tech and informed me they had missed a conformal coating of some sort on my frame during manufacturing. So they replaced my entire frame, FOR FREE!!!

    It was crazy to see her taken down nearly to the component level then reassembled. Back to nearly brand new on the bottom side. All new hard brake lines, had him put in the worn rack and pinion and all new shocks all around. Replaced the leaky water pump while in there. I’m now at 265K miles and she’s still running like a champ! 💪🏻

    Toyota is awesome! Excellent choice!

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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,581
    Now that’s customer service!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,556
    A very good friend of mine had that done to his Toyota, and he was the second owner.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Here's the bed cover I have coming:
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    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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