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Sold it. It was bittersweet, as I've had some fun working on it. it's good to go to for the next 100k miles and going to a good home. I'll be keeping my eyes open for another one to fix up and keep a while longer.

Just did mine this week with Akebono. Seems good so far.

Today the new front brakes went on: Brembo rotors for Tundra Akebono ceramic pads Reman 199mm calipers from Advanced Auto

Today - Used a clay bar and wax cleaner to remove all the dirt, debris and finish from the paint. This week - Will be wet sanding and buffing the rougher areas of the paint before polishing and waxing later in the week. Also want to refinish the roof rack, but haven't decided how best to do...

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I just bid on it. Mine is trashed, yours looks much better.

Today I had my mechanic: Replace LBJ's w/ OEM Toyota New tires w/ Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S Replace Valve cover gaskets Replace Radiator All preventative. This weekend I will: Replace spark plugs w/ OEM Toyota Replace wires w/ NGK Replace Fuel filter w/ OEM Toyota

I've had a little experience selling radiators. I believe the Koyorads are the OEM and are quite good and priced better than Toyota. Mine was changed today at 153k mi as a preventative measure. I have to double check the brand, but 1-800-Radiator is who I use and they refer to this as one of...

Here's the addition to my garage this week! <a href="http://s1048.photobucket.com/albums/s370/B7Passat/?action=view&current=photo-45.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s370/B7Passat/photo-45.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Picked up a few parts to get started on my project: Plugs Wires Valve Cover Gaskets Bulbs Gas cap - hoping this will clear the check engine and VSC lights.

Well I'm pretty sure this one's a keeper. Thanks for all the feedback! Toyota dealer gave it the once over today and specifically looked at some of the common trouble spots according to the buyer's guide (great info...thanks 4-Ripcord). No troubles found in those areas, although I think I...

Through the tow companies. I work at a body shop that uses one company in particular. They have storage lots where they often end up owning the unclaimed cars. They will sell them off from time-to-time. I've bought 3 cars this way and, while they are usually in rough shape, they make for a...

Yeah, I took no less than 20 calls over the weekend. Most were lowballing. I will keep it otherwise.

Thanks...with the little time I've spent on the 5th Gen and 3rd Gen forums, you guys are great. One of the best sites I've been on. I'm active on other brand forums as well with my other cars and this is by far the best group of owners. The car is at the dealer right now going through a PPI...

Thanks...I appreciate all the advice.