Thinking real hard on pulling the trigger on a new tundra double cab 4x4. Trd offroad pacage. Sr5. 5.7 l v8. Nice driving and riding truck. I know the mechanical background on this truck is solid just worried about the newer touch screen audio and such. I have what I think is a fantastic deal on this truck. $32000 without my trade. Its $7500 off msrp. Advice please! !
Local Ford Dealer's are discounting their remaining inventory of F-150's $12K right now. I know they are more expensive than the Tundras, though. The Toyota Dealers around here still think they can charge list price on their Tundra's.
The only complaints I hear from my buddies who drive Tundra's are the gas mileage sucks.
My new Ford SuperCrew 4x4 EcoBoost is getting 20 highway & 15 around town. And Ford's Touch Screen Navigation & Synce Voice activated system is awesome! Mine even has a weather map with live Radar.
I really like Toyota's Motor / Powertrain, and I LOVED my FJ. Cruiser. But I spend a lot of time in my Pickups traveling back and forth between our 3 different Ranches. Spending that much time In my trucks makes me really appreciate the Luxury and Ride on all my Ford trucks. A little more expensive than the Tundra, but we'll worth it to me.
My dad and I went ahead and bought one each. I got the crewmax and he got the double cab. We both love them. It's his second. I had a Tacoma about 10 years ago and loved it as well. With the prices of these trucks now it's hard to beat. Buying a used once doesn't make any sense with the discounts. I've only got 1100 miles on my now, but it's been great so far. I love the touchscreen and bluetooth. Granted, the gas mileage isn't the best, but we're getting around 17-18 on the highway and 14-15 in town depending on how much stopping you have to do maybe 1-2mgp less. I was torn between the Toyota and the Ecoboost, but I just felt better having a full blown V8. I have a friend that had the EB and although he liked it, he had issues that he never could get penned down. They may have all those issues worked out now, but I just don't want to take any chances if I don't have to.
The 2014's are nice looking rigs. The mileage is my only concern. I get lots of reports of 15 mpg. The poster above mentioned 17-18 highway. If that is the case, I would find that acceptable.
A lot of it depends on if you plan on adding larger tires and such on it. With my stock, I was getting 16-18. Now that it's leveled/lifted with bigger (read much heavier) tires, I get around 15-16, possibly up to 17, on the highway. That doesn't bother me since my '04 GMC was getting 14-15 on the highway with less power and comfort.
The 2014's are nice looking rigs. The mileage is my only concern. I get lots of reports of 15 mpg. The poster above mentioned 17-18 highway. If that is the case, I would find that acceptable.
I'd be happy to get 15 every day out of my '01 F150, I'm getting a little over 13 now...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab -- 12-26-2009.jpg Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production May 1999�present Model years 2000�present Assembly Princeton, Indiana (TMMI ended in 2009) San Antonio, Texas, USA (TMMTX) Body and chassis Class Full-size pickup truck Body style 2-door Regular cab 4-door Double cab and Crewmax Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Related Toyota Sequoia Chronology Predecessor Toyota T100
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the US by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was not only the first full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer, but was also nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year in 2000 and 2008. Currently the Tundra is assembled in San Antonio, Texas, USA where production was consolidated in 2008, and the only full-size pickup truck manufactured in Texas, where trucks serve many purposes and have become an integral part of the state's culture.
Toyota Corporate Office Headquarters Toyota Motor Corporation 1, Toyota-cho Toyota-Shi, ACH 471-8571 Japan
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.
There is nothing more American than both competition and the freedom to buy the best product out there.
I remember the days were Toyota vehicles were getting the reputation of being much more reliable than Fords, Chevy and Dodge vehicles. It took awhile, but eventually the others had to catch up and improve their game. They have gotten better through competition to extent that I plan on looking at a new Ford 150, in addition to another Tundra when my 2002 SR5 needs to be replaced in another 5 years or so.
I would have loved to consider the tundra but IMO it wasn't a contender. It does not have integral trailer brake control. It just doesn't have the features of a serious truck. The other problem and this is probably the biggest. They don't really have a fuel efficient combo. The ecoboost is big block, diesel like torque and power with v6 mileage. tundra has no answer to it!!!
That is a good price. I paid 31.5k for my 2011 Ecoboost 4x4 XLT ann I looked long and hard to get that price. I say go for it. I like the looks of the new 2014 Toyota.
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..
Toyota Corporate Office Headquarters Toyota Motor Corporation 1, Toyota-cho Toyota-Shi, ACH 471-8571 Japan
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.
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.
