93toy
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I don't know if you could really call this a build thread since I don't have a whole lot of big plans for the new ride, but it will be kind of a timeline. I'll also give you my Toyota history leading up to this purchase.
I'm not new to Toyotas or 4Runners, had several over the years and loved them all! Here's a few of the older rides:
1993 3.0 V-6 5 speed with a 4 inch Pro Comp, 33's, etc:
1997 Tacoma 2.7, 5 speed, 4:88's, 35's, 6 inch Trailmaster, 2 inch Roger Brown, etc:
Most recently had two 4Runners. My wife was daily driving a 2000 Sport. No major mods, Sequoia wheels, sliders. AWESOME ride, we had it for 9 years and loved every mile!
The other one was Tyrone. A 1985 4Runner I bought like this:
And built to this:
Then we also have the wifes fun car:
Due to my job (company vehicle), and the fact that we don't run up a lot of miles we decided to go from three vehicles down to two. So we sold the two 4runners and decided to get a new Trail.
So in mid-December we went to Jim Barkley Toyota in Asheville and worked a deal on a 2013 Trail (no KDSS or Entune) and patiently waited for 1/3/13 when it was supposed to arrive. Jan 3 came and went and it wasn't here. Then it was showing an arrival date of 1/25/13. ???? I called my salesman who looked into it and found out it had been damaged at the port and was going to have to make a trip through the body shop before it was delivered. Needless to say, I told him I wanted to find another one.
So we found another Magnetic Gray Trail (this time WITH Entune and KDSS) and put our name on it. It made the trip over, then got stalled a few days at the port because it was pulled at random for quality contol inspection by Toyota. Finally 6 weeks after we agreed to it, it showed up at Jim Barkley Toyota.
2013 Magnetic Gray Trail. Entune, KDSS, tint, and the cargo cover. I also worked into the deal that I wanted the darker finish FJ Cruiser wheels before I took delivery. So when it got here, they did the swap for me. They made sure to reflash the ECU as well to keep the TPMS happy.
I've already installed the Toyota cover/mat for the slide out tray, HuskyLiner Weatherbeaters (correct for the 2013 attachments), and 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Clear Bra goes on Tuesday. I ordered Schrockworks sliders on 12/17, so maybe they will make it here one day and I can get those installed as well.
Anyway, here are a few pics of the day we picked it up. I will get new pics soon that show the new tires, mats, etc. So far I am in LOVE!
If any of you are looking for a Trail (or any 4Runner for that matter) try Jeff Haskins at Jim Barkley Toyota. Even with all of the challenges in finding this and getting one here, we had a very positive buying experience. Jeff is a good guy and he speaks the language.
I'll keep updating as I make changes. Thanks for all of the information I've already read on here. This site is an unbelievable resource!
I'm not new to Toyotas or 4Runners, had several over the years and loved them all! Here's a few of the older rides:
1993 3.0 V-6 5 speed with a 4 inch Pro Comp, 33's, etc:
1997 Tacoma 2.7, 5 speed, 4:88's, 35's, 6 inch Trailmaster, 2 inch Roger Brown, etc:
Most recently had two 4Runners. My wife was daily driving a 2000 Sport. No major mods, Sequoia wheels, sliders. AWESOME ride, we had it for 9 years and loved every mile!
The other one was Tyrone. A 1985 4Runner I bought like this:
And built to this:
Then we also have the wifes fun car:
Due to my job (company vehicle), and the fact that we don't run up a lot of miles we decided to go from three vehicles down to two. So we sold the two 4runners and decided to get a new Trail.
So in mid-December we went to Jim Barkley Toyota in Asheville and worked a deal on a 2013 Trail (no KDSS or Entune) and patiently waited for 1/3/13 when it was supposed to arrive. Jan 3 came and went and it wasn't here. Then it was showing an arrival date of 1/25/13. ???? I called my salesman who looked into it and found out it had been damaged at the port and was going to have to make a trip through the body shop before it was delivered. Needless to say, I told him I wanted to find another one.
So we found another Magnetic Gray Trail (this time WITH Entune and KDSS) and put our name on it. It made the trip over, then got stalled a few days at the port because it was pulled at random for quality contol inspection by Toyota. Finally 6 weeks after we agreed to it, it showed up at Jim Barkley Toyota.
2013 Magnetic Gray Trail. Entune, KDSS, tint, and the cargo cover. I also worked into the deal that I wanted the darker finish FJ Cruiser wheels before I took delivery. So when it got here, they did the swap for me. They made sure to reflash the ECU as well to keep the TPMS happy.
I've already installed the Toyota cover/mat for the slide out tray, HuskyLiner Weatherbeaters (correct for the 2013 attachments), and 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. Clear Bra goes on Tuesday. I ordered Schrockworks sliders on 12/17, so maybe they will make it here one day and I can get those installed as well.
Anyway, here are a few pics of the day we picked it up. I will get new pics soon that show the new tires, mats, etc. So far I am in LOVE!
If any of you are looking for a Trail (or any 4Runner for that matter) try Jeff Haskins at Jim Barkley Toyota. Even with all of the challenges in finding this and getting one here, we had a very positive buying experience. Jeff is a good guy and he speaks the language.
I'll keep updating as I make changes. Thanks for all of the information I've already read on here. This site is an unbelievable resource!
