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Well, I did it. I guess that I am officially part of the group now.
 
Oddfellow said:
Glad to join the forum, and hopefully very soon, join the community of Trail Boss ownership. I hate to do introductions with questions, but I have some.
I do not know if this is in the correct area, so forgive me if it is not. I thought I could manage with a midsize truck, but after not having one, I realize that I really need a full-size. I am currently looking at a new 2023 Custom Trail Boss. I really like the truck, but I have a few concerns. I currently own a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road with the six speed manual. My truck has the premium package which includes leather. I also have the LED headlight package. My truck also has BSM and adaptive cruise control. My question is, has anyone else made a swap like this? Will I regret getting rid of the adaptive cruise control and LED headlights? My main concern is the halogen headlights on the Custom Trail Boss. Are they decent, or will I regret going back to the halogen headlights? Thanks for any help in advance.
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I hated the halogens in my 2020 boss. I replaced the bulbs with these and it is a huge improvement. Easy swap, takes about 15 minutes.

 
Apbronso said:
I hated the halogens in my 2020 boss. I replaced the bulbs with these and it is a huge improvement. Easy swap, takes about 15 minutes.

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So far, what little night driving that I have done, theses are not too bad. My next step is to take it to the detailer and get the “dealer installed” scratches and swirls removed. I have purchased seven or eight new vehicles. I always try to look over them the best that I can, but it seems that unless you can get to it before the dealer “prep” team can, you had might as well expect some blemishes. Sad, but true.
 
Apbronso said:
I hated the halogens in my 2020 boss. I replaced the bulbs with these and it is a huge improvement. Easy swap, takes about 15 minutes.

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I got the same LED lights in my 2021 TBC and they have worked great for a over a year now. This was absolutely the first thing I changed day 2 of owning the truck.

I do get flashed every once and while from on coming drivers thinking I have my high beams on.... Little do they know those are the same and would be much worse if I actually did have those on.
 
Well, unfortunately my excitement has turned to dread fairly quickly. I took my truck to have it detailed and while the shop owner and I were looking over the truck, we noticed some scratches on the bumper. A couple all the way to the metal. Most certainly done by the “prep” team. This is on a brand new truck with less than three hundred miles that the only driving that has been done is from the dealership to home, and the detail shop to home. I contacted the dealership (which is around 1 1/2 hours away) and they told me to bring it tomorrow and see what they can do. Not really as mad, as I am disappointed. Hoping for the best, but expecting the worse. My question is, if they agreed to do a repaint, would you let them do it, or live with the few scratches and keep the factory finish? Thanks in advance.
 
Deep scratches into the primer and /or down to bare metal? Or just clear coat scratches that may buff out?
 
Jmzvet said:
Deep scratches into the primer and /or down to bare metal? Or just clear coat scratches that may buff out?
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Metal. Unfortunately. Or I am assuming. The color of the scratch looks silver. The worst one is around a half inch and looks more like a scrape. Feels rough when I run a fingernail over it.
 
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Jmzvet said:
Tough call. Be easier if the dealer was 5 miles away.
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Yeah. I know. I looked at one within twenty-five minutes of me, but this one is the color that I wanted and they were giving bigger rebates. Oh well. I know that a vehicle cannot stay perfect forever, but I at least like to put the scratches on myself.
 
Okay, I got an idea. How about get the dealer to pay for the bumper to be wrapped in PPF as restitution?
 
Baz said:
Okay, I got an idea. How about get the dealer to pay for the bumper to be wrapped in PPF as restitution?
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Yeah. I do not really know what route I want to go now. Sort of makes me sick to my stomach. I traded in a flawless vehicle for one that already has damage from the dealership. I guess I will go back tomorrow and see how they handle it.
 
Wonder what they did to cause it?
I smashed into a piece of metal kicked up by another vehicle on the freeway. It put a 2in scratch on the front bumper and slightly dented it. I touched it up with a paint pen and only see it if I look for it. My truck isn't brand new though😬.
 
Oddfellow said:
The adaptive cruise control I can really live with or without. My biggest concern was the halogen headlights. I was wondering if they are adequate, or do they leave something to be desired. Thanks for the comments from everybody.
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The halogen on my 21 wee terrible, but as some already mentioned Lasfit are top shelf!
 
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