At 400K on 07 Tacoma and thought I was up there
Other than fluids and brakes fronts at 250k and rear at 330K I wouldn't be afraid to jump in and drive across country. All major service at Dealer, majority by me. Glad to see this on a Tundra, I may have to jump in to a bigger truck.
Grew up in Metro Detroit, hear it anytime I visit
I hear it all the time when I'm in Detroit. But i just shrug it off. Ive gone more miles and had less probems with Taco's than any other brand Ive owned. did 500K on a Gen2 4Runner. At 300k with a 07 Tacoma and have only had general maintence...
I worked for TEMA- Corp for many years
Still have many friends there. Most have moved to Plano. I left just before the merge with Sales and "Toyota One". I still talk to a lot of the Japanese. I'm a popular stop when they come to the US. I also have a firearms business and take them shooting...
Easier- Who hasn't
I loved the 2nd Gen. Was 6 feet bed length with the seats folded down. Camped many nights in the back. Could get the GF to go since we were not on the ground.
Though there was the one time the girl I was dating jumped from passenger to straddling while I was driving...
Build it up as you go
PIck up stuff over time, dont forget to refresh stuff like benydrll and such. a Here is a start. I Have a few different kits depending on activities or length I'll be away.
Basic,
Take a class
First aid manual
Gloves
Bandaids
Ointment
wraps
tourqnet-
Liquid bandage...
Always carry, to many unknowns not too
I grew up in Metro Detroit. Things happen to quickly not to carry.
I drive 30k miles a year, visiting family, work, and general activities. Don't leave home with out it.
Always had a manual , always use parking brake
In my 30+ years of driving ive had 1 automatic, the rest have been manual. Always used the paring brake.