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mikhael47 · 04-28-2008, 08:44 PM

We take posession of an '08 Tundra Crewmax TRD in Blue streak. We are replacing a 98 chev z71 extended cab.

Two of the issues we had to resolve when making the decision to purchase a new truck were:

1) our eldest son is pushing 6'1"
2) we require occassional ability to tow about 8000lbs trailer (total weight not dry weight).

We went though our options. Lease/buy, gm/ford/dodge and toyota. We don't have a local nissan dealer or we would have looked at them too.

Toyota had the only 1/2 ton that we would have trusted to do the job. To get the same level of reliability etc from the other 3, I would have had to go to a 250/2500 type chassis, and increase the costs significantly (forcing us to go used actually).

So, we signed the papers on a new tundra on saturday. My son helped pick out the colors and package.

We bought the folding tonneau, the side step bars and the hood deflector. We're looking forward to delivery day.

And yes, I know no one will believe me until I post pics... they will be forthcoming!

08CMAX · 04-28-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikhael47

We take posession of an '08 Tundra Crewmax TRD in Blue streak. We are replacing a 98 chev z71 extended cab.

Two of the issues we had to resolve when making the decision to purchase a new truck were:

1) our eldest son is pushing 6'1"
2) we require occassional ability to tow about 8000lbs trailer (total weight not dry weight).

We went though our options. Lease/buy, gm/ford/dodge and toyota. We don't have a local nissan dealer or we would have looked at them too.

Toyota had the only 1/2 ton that we would have trusted to do the job. To get the same level of reliability etc from the other 3, I would have had to go to a 250/2500 type chassis, and increase the costs significantly (forcing us to go used actually).

So, we signed the papers on a new tundra on saturday. My son helped pick out the colors and package.

We bought the folding tonneau, the side step bars and the hood deflector. We're looking forward to delivery day.

And yes, I know no one will believe me until I post pics... they will be forthcoming!

Thats right no pics...no praise!

RunItHard · 04-28-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mikhael47

We take posession of an '08 Tundra Crewmax TRD in Blue streak. We are replacing a 98 chev z71 extended cab.

I commend you on your choice of truck and color... Blue Streak rules!

Now I'm going to hear it.

BTW, welcome to the site.

FirstToy · 04-28-2008, 10:54 PM

Welcome to the site... and I cannot wait for the pictures... and yes around here... pictures are worth a 1000 words!

Andres · 04-28-2008, 11:22 PM

welcome , you will find a lot of useful info here

tundratom · 04-29-2008, 12:12 AM

welcome to the club -- blue streak was my preference, but my pyrite mica came home with me...

2008_CrewMax · 04-29-2008, 12:38 AM

good choice on a crewmax!

not very many blue CMax's around here

cant wait for pics

if you have any questions/concerns browse around or feel free to ask .. lots of info and knowledge on this site.

ramoine · 04-29-2008, 07:20 AM

Welcome to the forum , and if you need anything just ask , we'll be glad to help you !

08CREWMAXX · 04-29-2008, 07:58 AM

welcome fellow crew max owner

Mickey · 04-30-2008, 09:56 PM

Welcome and enjoy your ride. You know what we like here. PICS

FirstToy · 04-30-2008, 09:58 PM

Man... there are those lights again! Can you get them any brighter Mick!

Mickey · 04-30-2008, 10:01 PM

I blew out the driver's side Halo light. The one above the amber. This will be fun finding a replacement. Got to do some research.

FirstToy · 04-30-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey

I blew out the driver's side Halo light. The one above the amber. This will be fun finding a replacement. Got to do some research.

Yeah... sorry. I still have the factory ones

If you had those I could help ya out

Good luck!

Mickey · 05-08-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

Yeah... sorry. I still have the factory ones

If you had those I could help ya out

Good luck!

I put them back on with the HID's because until I find the right replacement don't need to stir up any trouble with the police. They have enough to do.

Mickey · 05-08-2008, 09:56 PM

Mickey · 05-08-2008, 09:56 PM

maybe I should've done this when it was a lot darker.

ramoine · 05-09-2008, 03:14 AM

LOL , mickey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FirstToy · 05-09-2008, 08:50 AM

They still look good. I did like the little blue lights in there. They were pretty cool.

04-28-2008, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikhael47 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 My Photos: ()	Wednesday We take posession of an '08 Tundra Crewmax TRD in Blue streak. We are replacing a 98 chev z71 extended cab. Two of the issues we had to resolve when making the decision to purchase a new truck were: 1) our eldest son is pushing 6'1" 2) we require occassional ability to tow about 8000lbs trailer (total weight not dry weight). We went though our options. Lease/buy, gm/ford/dodge and toyota. We don't have a local nissan dealer or we would have looked at them too. Toyota had the only 1/2 ton that we would have trusted to do the job. To get the same level of reliability etc from the other 3, I would have had to go to a 250/2500 type chassis, and increase the costs significantly (forcing us to go used actually). So, we signed the papers on a new tundra on saturday. My son helped pick out the colors and package. We bought the folding tonneau, the side step bars and the hood deflector. We're looking forward to delivery day. And yes, I know no one will believe me until I post pics... they will be forthcoming!

04-28-2008, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 102 My Photos: ()	welcome , you will find a lot of useful info here __________________ 2008 Silver SR5 DC 4.7L

04-29-2008, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
tundratom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 233 My Photos: ()	welcome to the club -- blue streak was my preference, but my pyrite mica came home with me... __________________ 07 Tundra DCab 4x4 SR5 TRD 5.7L, Leer 180R shell, BFG AT KO LT285-65-18 85 VW Westfalia Vanagon (w/ locker and granny gear) 56 VW Ragtop 04 Honda Accord (wifes car)

04-29-2008, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 714 My Photos: ()	good choice on a crewmax! not very many blue CMax's around here cant wait for pics if you have any questions/concerns browse around or feel free to ask .. lots of info and knowledge on this site. __________________ '08 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L Lift: ProComp 6" Stage 2 - KMC 795 Wheels Black 20x9 - Toyo M/T 35's - AMP Auto Steps Engine: FlowMaster Exhaust - K&N CAI Electronics: Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ Bluetooth and IPOD - Factory Back-Up Camera - Custom 12" Sub Box - Dual Kicker Subs - Focal Component Speakers - Kenwood Amps Extras: 8K Xenon HID - Limo Tint - Valentine One Radar

04-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 1,768 My Photos: ()	Welcome to the forum , and if you need anything just ask , we'll be glad to help you ! __________________ C.M.T.T.F.F. PROUD MEMBER 2008 Crewmax X-SP pakage 20" JTI rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 Carbon fiber kit Toytec 3" lift w 1" rear WeatherTech floor liners Flo~Pro muffler Model # FP744 aFe CAI on the way

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04-28-2008, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 267 My Photos: ()	Welcome to the site... and I cannot wait for the pictures... and yes around here... pictures are worth a 1000 words!

04-29-2008, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
08CREWMAXX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 194 My Photos: ()	welcome fellow crew max owner __________________ 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAXX 5.7 TRD PYRITE MICA MODS DONE DROP IN K&N FILTER GO-RHINO QUICK RACK EXTANG TUFF TONNEAU ONYX SPRAY IN LINER FIRE AND ICE LED LIGHT BAR C.M.T.T.F.F. PROUD MEMBER WANTED MODS BED RAILS DUAL EXHAUST VENTVISORS/BUG GUARD 5 PIECE BILLET GRILL W/ LOGO

04-30-2008, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,000 My Photos: ()	Welcome and enjoy your ride. You know what we like here. PICS __________________ 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3

04-30-2008, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 267 My Photos: ()	Man... there are those lights again! Can you get them any brighter Mick!

04-30-2008, 10:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,000 My Photos: ()	I blew out the driver's side Halo light. The one above the amber. This will be fun finding a replacement. Got to do some research. __________________ 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3

05-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,000 My Photos: ()	__________________ 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3

05-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 2,000 My Photos: ()	maybe I should've done this when it was a lot darker. __________________ 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Extang Black Max Cosmos Dynamics Halo LED Projection Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3

05-09-2008, 03:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 1,768 My Photos: ()	LOL , mickey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ C.M.T.T.F.F. PROUD MEMBER 2008 Crewmax X-SP pakage 20" JTI rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 Carbon fiber kit Toytec 3" lift w 1" rear WeatherTech floor liners Flo~Pro muffler Model # FP744 aFe CAI on the way

05-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 267 My Photos: ()	They still look good. I did like the little blue lights in there. They were pretty cool.

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