Toyata Tundra.
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Homer J
Power Chord
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Friend has a 2004 with about 130,000 miles. Truck runs and drives like new. Most vehicles get squeaks, rattles, and wind noise by that time but rolling on the beltway at 70+ mph it is quite, smooth, and comfortable. If I could afford one, I'd buy it tomorrow.
Friend has a 2004 with about 130,000 miles. Truck runs and drives like new. Most vehicles get squeaks, rattles, and wind noise by that time but rolling on the beltway at 70+ mph it is quite, smooth, and comfortable. If I could afford one, I'd buy it tomorrow.
Graymatter
New Member
I had a 2006 4.7L and it was great! Upgraded to an F250 diesel.
struggler44
A Salute to all on Watch
TRD 
Talk to Larry. He has/had a Tundra and I believe he liked it very much.
I have a Rav4 and am a huge Toyota fan. They are terrific vehicles; well made and sturdy.
What I don't like is the Toyota dealership on 235. Their service is great, but their sales segment could use some refining. Every couple months or so I get a "letter" from their "manager" saying that someone wants to buy *my* car and they will pay top dollar for it, therefore I should run right down and trade my 2006 in for a new model.
I find this insulting as hell and it comes across as slicky salesdouche bullcrap. If I ever want to trade up, I won't be going to this local dealer.
I have a Rav4 and am a huge Toyota fan. They are terrific vehicles; well made and sturdy.
What I don't like is the Toyota dealership on 235. Their service is great, but their sales segment could use some refining. Every couple months or so I get a "letter" from their "manager" saying that someone wants to buy *my* car and they will pay top dollar for it, therefore I should run right down and trade my 2006 in for a new model.
I find this insulting as hell and it comes across as slicky salesdouche bullcrap. If I ever want to trade up, I won't be going to this local dealer.
I get those same letters from PF Ford constantly (never even bought a car from them, just get service done there) and also from a Jeep dealership that I bought a truck from about 6 years ago and sold 4 years ago. Annoying? Absolutely....but I think most dealerships do that crap.
Funny story... I stopped in there a couple of weeks ago to inquire about some body work (they don't do it and send you elsewhere). Anyway, it was a salesman that took me back to the service department. He said to me, you bought your car from us (at the old location) and he asked me if I wanted to trade it in for a newer model, and it won't cost me thing! Great idea, right!?!
I asked him if he was going to give me a new car for free? I can just trade in my old one and drive on out with a new one? He said YES! It won't cost you a thing! Me --> why would I do that when mine is paid off and I do not want to incur another car payment. Him -->
He stopped dead in his tracks and gave me his card and said goodbye.
Nothing is ever free.
bcp
In My Opinion
All the dealerships do that. Dodge was real bad with it when I had my Ram, they would call on the phone.
I finally told the guy that I was going to be trading it in, but I would not be coming to his dealership. He said, what can we do to get you back in here, I told him they would need to start selling Fords, or anything else with better quality than the crap Chrysler put out.
He said,, OUCH,,
never got another call from them.
desertrat
0_0
TRD
Yeah, that decal will be coming off ASAP.
Unless I decide to add a letter.Service is more what I was interested in and their general attitude over all. Junk mail always gets tossed w/o opening so that stuff won't bother me.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Anyone have one? Do you like it? How is the dealer in Lex PK?
Saw a truck there I liked right away. TRD Rock Warrior
4x4 Crew cab with 5.7L V8. Only about $40k.
2010 Xtra Cab 4.7, 6.5' bed
I guess it's about a comfortable a ride as you can get in a pick 'em up truck.
Everyone I've ever had in it or who has borrowed it and is a pick up person comments on it. Having said that, unless you need full size, which I kinda do, I'd go Tacoma and never look back. THAT is an awesome truck.
For the Tundra, the 4.7 is plenty of ass and a great, proven engine. I wish I would have gotten the BIG motor.
What I DON'T like about it is that it is VERY....responsive... (touchy) when you first touch the gas or brakes. I don't know if the 5.7 is like this or not.
I also don't like their limited slip set up. You need to push some buttons if you want some wheels spinning, as God intended, in slop or even dry grass on an uphill incline. It has the buttons. I just don't like the stock set up.
If I had it to do over again, I'd have found an older Tundra for my BIG TRUCK needs and kept the Tundra. If you need full size, it's a good choice.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Oh, and I test drove big three; Chevy, Ford and Dodge.
I am sorry but, they all felt cheap compared to fit and finish of the Yoda. I wish it was not so but, the plastics, knobs, ride, engine, transmission, all the little things those little sneaky bastards just do better than us that feel like 'quality'.
One last dislike; 2010 they stopped, I was told, with their six disc changer which I didn't notice until later assuming no one would ever change something so perfect. They are better, were anyway, on drivers using our portable music devices and Sat radio. I don't like the radio/cd in the Tundra.
What I have is a single disc and far too much button pushing needed to find your stations.
I am sorry but, they all felt cheap compared to fit and finish of the Yoda. I wish it was not so but, the plastics, knobs, ride, engine, transmission, all the little things those little sneaky bastards just do better than us that feel like 'quality'.
One last dislike; 2010 they stopped, I was told, with their six disc changer which I didn't notice until later assuming no one would ever change something so perfect. They are better, were anyway, on drivers using our portable music devices and Sat radio. I don't like the radio/cd in the Tundra.
What I have is a single disc and far too much button pushing needed to find your stations.
TNRabbit
New Member
Toyota makes fantastic vehicles. I have a '94 pickup with 274,000 miles & I plan to hit 500,000 before I even THINK about selling it. I've had Nissan (meh), Ford (ok), Dodge (eh) and Chevrolet (gag) trucks & Yota beats then hands down. The only US made truck I'd buy would be the Ford.
The Yota dealer in Prince Frederick is MUCH cheaper on parts in general. I've been to both & the folks in PF are much more personable without that sleazy need-to-sell-sell-sell feel VRB was talking about.
The Yota dealer in Prince Frederick is MUCH cheaper on parts in general. I've been to both & the folks in PF are much more personable without that sleazy need-to-sell-sell-sell feel VRB was talking about.
Not to resurrect a semi-dead thread but I saw this when I was cruising through the forums and figured I'd post up.
I've got a 2012 Tundra (CrewMax Platinum 5.7 4x4). This is actually my 2nd 2nd Gen Tundra - I also had a 2008 (SR5 Double Cab TRD 5.7 4x2). I actually picked up my new one for the move out east as I was previously dealing with two vehicles (got talked into buying a used truck by my ex and then she decided to take off) and wanted to get down to a single vehicle again so I traded both in for the new Tundra. I love it, having lots of fun in it and am just waiting for the go ahead to load up my gear and come across to Pax. I put the Rock Warrior wheels/tires on it over this past weekend (stock was 20" wheels/tires that weighed 85 lbs a piece) and I'll be doing some light suspension upgrades...Basically want the luxury of the Platinum with a little better than the offroad capability of a stock Rock Warrior / TRD Off Road truck.
The truck is pretty sensitive with the throttle but apparently the Toyota dealers have an alternative pedal assembly they can install if you complain about it (you can also order it online for $40 and install it yourself). They come with 2 years of maintenance now (fast becoming a standard in the industry). There is some expectation of a redesign being shown at the Chicago or New York auto shows in a few weeks, so that should bring the price down on the existing stock rather significantly.
I've got a 2012 Tundra (CrewMax Platinum 5.7 4x4). This is actually my 2nd 2nd Gen Tundra - I also had a 2008 (SR5 Double Cab TRD 5.7 4x2). I actually picked up my new one for the move out east as I was previously dealing with two vehicles (got talked into buying a used truck by my ex and then she decided to take off) and wanted to get down to a single vehicle again so I traded both in for the new Tundra. I love it, having lots of fun in it and am just waiting for the go ahead to load up my gear and come across to Pax. I put the Rock Warrior wheels/tires on it over this past weekend (stock was 20" wheels/tires that weighed 85 lbs a piece) and I'll be doing some light suspension upgrades...Basically want the luxury of the Platinum with a little better than the offroad capability of a stock Rock Warrior / TRD Off Road truck.
The truck is pretty sensitive with the throttle but apparently the Toyota dealers have an alternative pedal assembly they can install if you complain about it (you can also order it online for $40 and install it yourself). They come with 2 years of maintenance now (fast becoming a standard in the industry). There is some expectation of a redesign being shown at the Chicago or New York auto shows in a few weeks, so that should bring the price down on the existing stock rather significantly.
