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Anybody drive a Tundra?
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:33 am
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:33 am
Didn't want to hijack the Tacoma thread. Background. Been driving a company truck for almost 20 years. It's either been a Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD or a Z71 1/2 ton. Usually get a new one every 2 to 3 years. Chevy's have been good to me. I am in the pipeline business and I am not bashful about going down a muddy arse ROW. So, was informed yesterday that managers are about to be given truck pay and they can buy their own vehicles. Kinda like a kid in a candy store now. I have always been intrigued with Tundras.
What does the OB say on the Tundra and yes, I am considering a Ford as well, but not a King Ranch.
What does the OB say on the Tundra and yes, I am considering a Ford as well, but not a King Ranch.
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Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:36 am to MWP
Built tough. Many upgrades over the big three such as a huge rear differential,4 piston brake calipers,bad arse transmission.
It does suffer from bad fuel mileage thought but you're going to be filling up on the company dime no?
I mean,look at the damn brakes on those things.
It does suffer from bad fuel mileage thought but you're going to be filling up on the company dime no?
I mean,look at the damn brakes on those things.
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 8:38 am
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:38 am to MWP
Tundra is awesome. I drove them all when deciding to buy. 30k miles in a year and a half and no issues at all. The drivetrain is a monster
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:39 am to meauxjeaux2
How bad is the MPG? I was considering one for my next truck. Just wish they hadn't fricked the front end up. I love the older style Tundras.
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 8:40 am
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:39 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
t does suffer from bad fuel mileage
Not as bad as people like to think. I can get 19-20 mpg on flat ground at 75.
ETA: in the right conditions. Head and cross-winds catch the Tundra pretty bad because of the total height of the body
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 8:40 am
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:41 am to boom roasted
I have a 2012. Couldn't wait for the new body. Recently bought my wife a Rav4 and the dealer told me there might be a few more changes to the 15's like an 8 speed tranny, update the outside of the cab more, possibly new engine options. The 5.7 is a monster though
This post was edited on 1/22/14 at 8:42 am
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:42 am to MWP
I have an '08 with 170k miles no problems, minimum preventative maintenance. I would buy again unless some major problems had popped up between models from my last purchase...
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:44 am to wickowick
There's a guy from Houma who had put 600k on his in 5 years with only regular maintenance. He was a hotshot driver or something. Toyota showed off his Truck at the Texas state fair or something like that
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:44 am to MWP
Love mine and I have been down MILES and MILES of gravel and dirt turnrows, levee's, fields, you name it.
I only have drawbacks, fuel milage, but I knew that was gonna be that way, and the skid pans on mine were weak as crap if you are truly gonna be offroad in it.
I've replaced the front one twice and torn away part of the one under my gas tank.
Louisiana Delta is not terribly friendly to trucks.
I only have drawbacks, fuel milage, but I knew that was gonna be that way, and the skid pans on mine were weak as crap if you are truly gonna be offroad in it.
I've replaced the front one twice and torn away part of the one under my gas tank.
Louisiana Delta is not terribly friendly to trucks.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:47 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
It does suffer from bad fuel mileage thought but you're going to be filling up on the company dime no?
Yes, not worried about fuel mileage.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:49 am to MWP
The reason people don't get good mileage in them is they can't stay out of the throttle
I don't think I averaged more than 13 mpg for about 3 months
I don't think I averaged more than 13 mpg for about 3 months
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:49 am to MWP
I have one. It's great.
I've also had Fords and Chevrolets. The Ford is a better offroad truck. It will go places the Toyota won't. That being said, the Ford's computer may shut you down way the frick back in the woods, or the door handle will fall off, or the radio will refuse to turn off, or the windows won't roll up, or the tailgate will fall off, or the glovebox screws will fall out, or something else will break, while the Tundra keeps on trucking.
Good luck.
I've also had Fords and Chevrolets. The Ford is a better offroad truck. It will go places the Toyota won't. That being said, the Ford's computer may shut you down way the frick back in the woods, or the door handle will fall off, or the radio will refuse to turn off, or the windows won't roll up, or the tailgate will fall off, or the glovebox screws will fall out, or something else will break, while the Tundra keeps on trucking.
Good luck.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:53 am to tenfoe
quote:
The Ford is a better offroad truck
Without looking up the weights, I bet Tundra is heavier and that is part of the reason.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 8:54 am to MWP
I have a 2010 double-cab 2wd. Love it but thinking of trading in and getting a 4 door jeep since work is about to give me a new quad cab dodge 4wd (with gas included). I got a ridiculous deal on mine otherwise I would never have bought a 2wd. Back story we helped a friend's son in law get out of a vehicle that they could not afford. Only thing I would change is I would get the full size double cab(mega i think) and 4wd. I have the small 4.8 v8. Gas mileage averages around 15 city/18 highway. My lead foot days are over though. My buddy is on his second TRD 4wd Tundra and loves it. For what it is worth, both he and I drove 4wd Lariat F150s for 5 1/2 years at our old job. And I had a Lariat 4wd Quad cab between my Tacoma and my Tundra. I also had Chevrolet LTZ quad cab rentals for a 1.5 years as a contractor at my last job. The chevys seem to have a smaller cab area and cheaper interior. Although I drive my wife's 2011 Qx56, and the interior in it will embarass most trucks.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 9:03 am to MWP
I have a 2014 Crew cab. I fricking love this truck. My wife bought it for me for Christmas as a surprise and I had no idea. I never even mentioned getting a new truck but have been thinking about silverado. Glad I didn't say anything about it because I'm so much happier with my tundra. It gets better gas mileage than I thought it was and the new body style doesn't feel like its as heavy as the previous one. I'm not sure how the weights compare but it's a nice riding truck.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 9:05 am to VanRIch
Pretty sure they dropped some weight for MPG's. My 2012 rides good too though
Posted on 1/22/14 at 9:06 am to MWP
I had a 07 Tundra up until abou 15 months ago. It was the best truck I ever had. Way better tan the Chevrolet I'm driving now. It was a beast. Only draw backs were it want very good off road because it was so big and heavy and gas mileage sucked.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 9:11 am to MWP
I am anti Toyota, but the new Tundras with a set of mud tires on them look AWESOME!!! And a lifted one looks even better.
Posted on 1/22/14 at 9:12 am to TexasTiger01
quote:Did Toyota bang your sister?
I am anti Toyota
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