hamburglar210
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I really like my 2013 TE with 65k (I've had it since new) but will be trading it in for a slightly used GX460 within the next 10 months
OG 5th Gen 10-13 models
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Horsethief
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I bought a silver '13 Trail in early Feb of this year. It had 79k and change on it, I just hit 85k the other day. I LOVE it!
Honestly I had thought I didn't like the pre-14 models, a friend had gotten a 12 SR5 last summer and I really didn't care for the look. The chrome and body cladding made it look way too much like a LTD.
When I found mine I was actually searching for a 14+, but instead of entering the year range I just selected "Trail" for model. My 13 came up, and I was like wait minute, that looks GOOOOOD!
So, I went to see it, looked it over, drove it, fell in love with it, and had it by the end of the week, haha.
After looking at this one, I really DO like the look better than the refresh models. Yeah, the interior may be a bit dated, but honestly so is the interior of a brand new one. I like the bluish gauges on the refresh, but the Optitron gauges we have look okay, and way better than the SR5 gauges.
I also like the roof rack better, and I really like the black flares and bumper trim. The wheels are "ok", but at least they're somewhat unique. I also really like the black cloth, and the fact that it came standard with the sunroof and slide out rear tray. A new non-Premium one would be lacking those features.
Mine is completely stock, but I'm collecting parts. I have a set of TRP Pro wheels I just picked up, and my RSG sliders came in next week. After I get some skids and new tires for the wheels (Prob Grabber ATX in stock size) I'll be done with the big stuff for a while.
I'm really happy with it, I doubt I'd ever want to upgrade to another 5th gen, unless I put a ridiculous amount of miles on this one and buy a '19 in like 2025, haha.
Honestly I had thought I didn't like the pre-14 models, a friend had gotten a 12 SR5 last summer and I really didn't care for the look. The chrome and body cladding made it look way too much like a LTD.
When I found mine I was actually searching for a 14+, but instead of entering the year range I just selected "Trail" for model. My 13 came up, and I was like wait minute, that looks GOOOOOD!
So, I went to see it, looked it over, drove it, fell in love with it, and had it by the end of the week, haha.
After looking at this one, I really DO like the look better than the refresh models. Yeah, the interior may be a bit dated, but honestly so is the interior of a brand new one. I like the bluish gauges on the refresh, but the Optitron gauges we have look okay, and way better than the SR5 gauges.
I also like the roof rack better, and I really like the black flares and bumper trim. The wheels are "ok", but at least they're somewhat unique. I also really like the black cloth, and the fact that it came standard with the sunroof and slide out rear tray. A new non-Premium one would be lacking those features.
Mine is completely stock, but I'm collecting parts. I have a set of TRP Pro wheels I just picked up, and my RSG sliders came in next week. After I get some skids and new tires for the wheels (Prob Grabber ATX in stock size) I'll be done with the big stuff for a while.
I'm really happy with it, I doubt I'd ever want to upgrade to another 5th gen, unless I put a ridiculous amount of miles on this one and buy a '19 in like 2025, haha.
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4RunnerAquasport
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That is a rare and beautiful truck. I'm curious what the production numbers are for a Shoreline Blue TE.Very happy with my 2012 TE I bought last August. Only has 67k miles on it right now. Don't plan on doing many mods but tires will be the next upgrade. It's my daily driver so I don't want to get too carried away.
Decipher
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Lots of TEs repped here. I love my 2010 SR5P. It’s done everything my Wrangler friends have done with ease. I absolutely love the truck and have done my part to de-chrome it. 101,000 flawless miles and counting.
A friend of mine bought a 2016 and I was slightly jealous but was told independently by many friends that mine looks way tougher. I can’t disagree. The boxy look is tough and timeless. I oddly appreciate the FJ Cruiser-esque tails even though they’re inferior to the LEDs. I plan on keeping this truck until she quits on me...which shouldn’t be for a long while.
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A friend of mine bought a 2016 and I was slightly jealous but was told independently by many friends that mine looks way tougher. I can’t disagree. The boxy look is tough and timeless. I oddly appreciate the FJ Cruiser-esque tails even though they’re inferior to the LEDs. I plan on keeping this truck until she quits on me...which shouldn’t be for a long while.
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ESPDTRD12
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I love my 2013 as well
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That looks good with the swap!
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drewsro
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I'm curious too
Duluth4Runner
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mbumpus11
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Lurking here because I have a '15 TEP, but I still love the look of those stock '13 TE wheels. Something about them scream "big truck" to me....idk why, but they do.
mrfobbyaccent
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2012 Trail Edition
Photo Credit goes to my buddy, Sean/Virgil.
Photo Credit goes to my buddy, Sean/Virgil.
iv got a set in north Houston if interested
808Keith
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808Keith
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Made my own rack utilizing the factory trail rack until I get a full length rack. 80/20 crossbars and 2 aluminum flat bars. Need to add 3/4 more crossbars and round off the rear of the flat bar. So test fitting still but almost done.
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Thundercloud1985
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New to me
Just purchased a 2012 TE in Shoreline Blue with 80,000 miles on it. Runs like a top.
Just purchased a 2012 TE in Shoreline Blue with 80,000 miles on it. Runs like a top.
