My 2014 gets around 10.5 miles per gallon..IF I am towing my trailer.. Otherwise, I would say I average between 17.5 and 19.5.. Depending on how fast or slow I am driving.. I bought a Tundra when they first hit the market.. I don't know how many I have owned, but this one has 89000+ miles on it.. Personally, I love these trucks.. I am considering purchasing a low mileage used crew cab or double cab and only using it for long distance trips to family.. My first Toyota is an '84, and it IS getting a little tired.. This way I can have a hunting rig, and a travel rig..
I made an error when I made the last post.. My Tundra is NOT a 2014 but a 2012... I was looking to by a 14, when I decided to check out a used Tundra..
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Their HQ isn't in the USA, unless it is in one of obama's 57 states. One thing for sure, toyota sure as Hell isn't American.
BTW, keep adding to the trade deficit. The bulk of the money goes to Japan and doesn't stay in the USA.
Yup, buy a Chebby instead, and the money will go to China.
In all seriousness, the "domestic" manufacturers probably have less local content than the Tundra does, and as far the where the money supposedly goes, what does it matter when the sh1thead in the White House is pissing on our economy and particularly our manufacturing and energy sectors? I drive a domestic truck, but I'm the first to admit that if Toyota offered a 3/4 ton diesel, I would have given it serious consideration.
Actually, the way most Japanese companies function, there is no reason to assume that any meaningful amounts of money are leaving the US. Everything is different from conventional assumptions in the US �� accounting methods are, and the stock market works differently too, so there is no pressure from stockholders. The result is that there is relatively little need to show a profit or to bring funds home where they are likely to incur higher tax.
My own opinion, is that Toyota is building its business as best it can for the long haul, likely putting more into its US business. That is good for the US, US jobs and consumers. It is what keeps the US carmakers at least slightly honest, too.
Norman Solberg International lawyer, lately for 25 years in Japan, now working on trusts in the US, the 3rd greatest tax haven. NRA Life Member for over 50 years, NRA Endowment (2014), Patron (2016).
Those Toyota trucks are tough little mothers. One of my wholesalers uses a courier service to deliver parts and I've become well acquainted with some of their drivers. One of them has a '99 Toy half ton with also 650k miles on it. Original engine and transmission. Automatic too!
I own an 07 that I bought new and with 75,000 on it now it has NEVER been to the dealership, find an ecoboost of the first model year that can say the same?
the truck pulls like a mule and runs and handles like a barrel horse, it even pushes well (in reverse) when backing a trailer.
gets 11 mpg pulling a 26 ft camper, 14-16 mixed driving, 17-19 hwy..430s and towing package.. AND it has held its resale very well.. Good truck, period.. have owned them all and I dont regret the tundra at all, yes the others have caught up and that's good, everyone needs a benchmark to shoot for....
I have owned all of the major brands except for a Nissan. My favorite truck ever was an older Dodge power wagon. I will forever regret my decision to sell it.The truth is that the two Tundras that I have owned were the most dependable by far.
