Toyota Tunda 2000 - II
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Toyota Tundra 2000.
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Toyota Tundra 2000.
Please continue these discussions here.
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so those of us interested in purchasing a TUNDRA
can get feedback from those who already OWN a
TUNDRA
thanks
Rick
Specifically, the vibrating wheels and the vibrating bench seat???
606
They told me the rails would be available soon(this was back in July). This stuff is expensive but really good!
"Has anyone seen a big red tractor on a trailer
pushing a Chevy pickup around lately?"
But, this is as close to it as I have seen:
Talking about upside down, just wait until you have to replace your Chevy, you won't know which way is up! On thing about GM, their products don't outlast the loan on them. Good luck on that one now.
pull with 2000 Tundra 4x4.
Also try (www.Tundratoys.com), it is good for Tundras only.
Does anyone else have people come up and admire and ask questions about your Tundra? I can't believe the reaction I get driving this truck. It's definitely not a zombie-like blend into the background shivvy that nobody notices any more. No wonder more and more of them are coming to our topic and trashing what they don't have. Let the children cry, if you ignore them, they'll go away or join us!
www.tundrasolutions.com
www.tundratoys.com
thanks
606
Incidentally, how does everybody like the VIP3000 alarm. I wouldnt buy it for 400 but I have the option to get it added at the port for cost of 249. What do you all think about this??
Harry
My favorite 2 things about it are:
1. The beep noise when you lock it is quiet enough so you don't wake the neighbors when you come home at midnight.
2. It lets out this really long "beeeeeeep" if you try to lock it but you leave a door ajar or open.
I wish though that it would beeeeeeep if you tried to lock it but accidentally left a window open -- it does not detect open windows.
I've already put 350 miles on it and on my first fillup, I calculated 15.45 mpg for about a 60/40 mix of city/highway miles. Not too bad.
Chevy LS Sportside w/4.8 2wd - 27,6xx
In my math class we estimated and we all came up with the same answer - about $3000 difference in sticker. Only real difference is Chevy had ABS standard, but I got a driver side rear door. These were comparisons of actual sticker prices at dealers where I live.
Now we can get back to ACTUALLY discussing the TUNDRA.
Did anyone see this month's Automobile Magazine? Jean Jennings has an article about fun $30k automobiles. Along with the Audi TT, BMW 323i, Mustang Cobra Conv., and Honda S2000, she includes the TRD V8 Tundra! She RAVES about this truck.
To anyone who doesn't know, Jean Jennings is a fabulous automotive writer and seriously one of the most important people in the automotive press. Her kudos to the Tundra carry a LOT of weight.
Toyota's new 2001 SUV built off the Tundra pickup
will not replace neither the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser as some rumors have it. Instead, it will be a new addition to the Toyota line-up and will be called "Sequoia." Production starts in September of 2000 and will be in showrooms a month or so thereafter.
Love the VIP 3000, I also had it on my T-100 & never had any trouble with it.
I was initially thinking about putting in a new filter and possibly even an aftermarket exhaust, but I would hate to interfere with the quiet ride within the cab. I guess I'll just have to see/hear some Tundras with these modifications to decide.
Does the VIP3000 alarm use the vehicle's horn or a separate siren?? Does it have a switch for valet mode??
Are you Tundra owners out there under the impression that the Reese hitch that is being installed at the port can be used up to the truck's weight towing limit. One dealer told me it is a class III which suggest a 5000 lb limit set by the hitch, but another informed me that it is rated for the entire towing capability of the truck (7100 for 4wd or 7200 for 2wd).
606
Minor complaint: The doors shut so softly, I always have to do a double take to make sure they are closed all the way when I am leaving the truck.
I can see the oil filter from the top, but it above the skin pan. Any suggestions on how to remove the oil filter without having oil run all over the skid pan? I guess a rag or something would suffice, but thought someone might have a better idea...
BTW, I HATE driving my Tundra...because...I like it so much that I'm terribly paranoid of that first dent/ding/scratch! It's an awesome vehicle!!! Driving it is a real treat.
miles on it until someone stole it last Feb.