Can you explain why? I'm not in a position to buy a Tundra anytime soon, but when I get there, I'm stuck between a Tundra (don't like the looks of the new ones) and an F-150 (hate the looks of the new ones)
BUYING A 08 TOYOTA TUNDRA
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Can you explain why? I'm not in a position to buy a Tundra anytime soon, but when I get there, I'm stuck between a Tundra (don't like the looks of the new ones) and an F-150 (hate the looks of the new ones)
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Totally False! It is 1995 - 2000 Tacomas that Toyota has Extended the Warranty on for 15 Years for Rust on the Frame. Dana Corp the same Company that Makes the Frames for Ford and GM Trucks as well as Toyota shipped some out without adequate paint. Toyota is giving 1.5 Times KBB Retail Price for the Trucks and a Free Rental Vehicle, many Guys are getting Much more Money than they paid for their Trucks to start with, kinda nice for guys to have paid 10 grand for a used Truck, drive the wheels off and get a check for 18 Grand!
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toyotas advertising (which is the only reason theyre doing so well anyway) really says it all about the tundra. I mean, who cares if a TRUCK can pull 10,000 pounds 0-60 faster than the next one? Who cares if you can drop the tailgate and watch it go down smoothly and slowly? Its all gimmicks. the tailgates break too. I beleive the big three have been building tailgates that work just fine since the 1900s.
I drove a tundra on their silly off road thing right outside the saint louis auto show. the frame creaked and groaned over their sweet course lol. Its the fox body method of chassis integrity. like...fox vert.
check those silver creek videos. GM has some cool videos too proving that their locker > toyotas traction control. which you cant turn off, i beleive. typical toyota. i think a sweet commerical would be to see a prius get stuck in the snow, then a tundra tries to pull the prius out and also gets stuck, and any of the big three come in with a real truck and pull both. Toyota. Cars for idiots.
I drove a tundra on their silly off road thing right outside the saint louis auto show. the frame creaked and groaned over their sweet course lol. Its the fox body method of chassis integrity. like...fox vert.
check those silver creek videos. GM has some cool videos too proving that their locker > toyotas traction control. which you cant turn off, i beleive. typical toyota. i think a sweet commerical would be to see a prius get stuck in the snow, then a tundra tries to pull the prius out and also gets stuck, and any of the big three come in with a real truck and pull both. Toyota. Cars for idiots.
i was just gonna say...great truck...unless you like to sit on your tailgate
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So everything I said was 100% accurate, except the frames are rusting and rotting not cracking?? How exactly is that 'Totally False!' ??
I stand by my assertion that Toyota trucks always have been, are, and always will be total junk! Love the Tundra, now we get a full size, overpriced tin can of a truck, that may run forever, as long as you dont mind rusted and rotting frames and bodies!
yes i test drove all the big 3 and didn't like them! neither did the wife! but we both love our new tundra! took delivery of it last night at 6pm ! haven't driven very far yet but will put some miles on it this weekend! its raining here right now but i will take some pics and post them later on! this is my first time buying anything but ford , gm or dodge! wasn't happy with my last ford at all! the only thing for makes that's is good is the mustang!!!!! so I'm willing to try my luck with Toyota!! for now! will keep it for 4 years , i will trade it in after that and if its a good truck i will buy another but if not ill look at the other ones again! but for now I'm trying something new!
Ohh we forgot to tell you, dont buy one of those!!!!!
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Shakerhood
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So everything I said was 100% accurate, except the frames are rusting and rotting not cracking?? How exactly is that 'Totally False!' ??
I stand by my assertion that Toyota trucks always have been, are, and always will be total junk! Love the Tundra, now we get a full size, overpriced tin can of a truck, that may run forever, as long as you dont mind rusted and rotting frames and bodies!
You said Not Rust, Not Rot, But Actual Cracks, Totally False. As I also said the SAME EXACT COMPANY makes the Frames for GM, Ford, and Toyota!
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If your using it as a work truck I would not suggest it here is why VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWjTbiYo3x0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfE_XAk2mE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWjTbiYo3x0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfE_XAk2mE&feature=related
I've driven on roads like that, and lived on one for a good part of my life. You definietly don't dive 28 mph. All of these video tests by a manufacturer are designed to show their vehicles strength versus the competitions weekness. Take what they tell you with a grain of salt.
As far as I'm concerned, Toyota's big draw is longevity. I have a 95 4Runner with 175k miles on it. It doesn't show any signs of slowing down. If the new Tundra owener sells his truck after 4 years, I don't see the point. It's not my truck though, so enjoy.
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