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I wouldn't get the tundra unless I felt a real need for the V8,
Didn't think that much about it until now. Does anybody have any idea what would cause that ??
Anyone preferenced ordered? What can I expect?
BTW-been reading your issues and my San Diego dealer claims she has not heard of ANY problems, nor the jd powers csi rank.?
DL
On another note i heard gas prices might jump up 24 cents a gal in the next 2-3 weeks, and close to $3/gal in the summer, why dont the oil companies stop ripping us off, they have made the trillions, just go away already, i am sure all of you will agree with me.
Because installation is so easy, I would recommend checking out the online suppliers. I got my tube steps from www.trdparts4u.com but also checked out www.toyotapart.com. Both of these are Toyota dealers. Be sure to add shipping when comparing prices. My total cost was about $350.
I asked the same question about my 05 Tacmoa when I frist got it (The lurching I felt when I was waiting at a stop sign or light.)
Everyone said it's normal with Toyotas...remember you have 245 horsies in there!
Just keep a firm hold on the brake pedal....you'll not even notice it after a while.
Boo
I just took delivery on an '05 Tacoma, so I can say they are much different than the old Tacomas.
Perhaps some of the other folks in this thread can give you a comparison?
Has anyone in this discussion thread gone from a Tundra to an '05 Tacoma?
B
There is an awful lot of stuff put together in the cab and it doesn't take much for water to find its way in.
B
And I am with you on all the frills. I traded in a TRD and didn't want all that stuff on the new truck. Instead I had them install side-curtain airbags (gonna be haulin' grandkids one day), an after market sunroof (man is that thing cool or what--w/2preset positions and if it rains it closes automatically), a Platinum Warranty for $895(a "no-loop hole warranty that includes everything), and an extender bed.
And like you fph, I use the machine.
B
Do those deezee pipes run the full length of both doors on that long bed?
B
My method is note the total miles travel, set the trip computer to 0 when refill. Don't top off, just let the pump stop. See how many gallons it takes, then divide it by the miles travelled. So far it's consistent at 16.5 on regular unleaded. This new tank is premium. I notice the improve in power. We'll see how the MPG does next week.
Hey, does anyone know why Toyota claims it's access cab holds 5 people (last time I looked)? There are two plastic pieces in the center of those jumper seats that are placed right where a 3 person could sit(what are they for?). I cannot understand why they did that, because it holds 4 instead of 5 people with them.
But, I did find my first problem today. I looked under the truck and found a leak at the AC line where it's connected to the condenser on the lower right front of vehicle (can see it easily just by looking under the front of car). Some oil had seeped from the connection and there was yellow dye in it, which makes me wonder if they already had discovered the problem before delivery or if the cars come with dye in the AC system. The AC is working great (we need it in Seattle these days -- one weird "winter"), but this definitely is a problem. I'm guessing the O-ring is damaged from a sloppy installation, so it shouldn't be a major fix but still annoying.
On this lurch several mentioned. I haven't noticed it on my Taco, but some cars lurch when the AC compressor cycles on because the engine control unit increases the idle to compensate for the load. This would happen even in winter if you are using the defroster. I would think it was normal unless it's truly a problem for the driver.
The water leak -- on tundrasolutions one guy who was a Toyota tech mentioned removing the front fender to seal a 'cowl seam', so I'm wondering if this removal of the dash is necessary.
Anway, I find my new Tacoma awesome. I got back in my old car today -- 84 Nissan King Cab pickup -- talk about two different worlds!
I have an automatic transmission...have you noticed that, when driving down hills, the truck will down-shift if you hit the brakes to slow down? I really like this feature and never had a vehicle that did this. (Which does help save on brake pad wear.)
Don't worry about your brakes...better to wear down the pads than to be downshifting into low gear (3rd) to slow down. (Costs a LOT less than tranny repairs!)
Boo
I wonder if a locking mechanism from the marine industry could be found (like on a storage compartment for a boat) that one could use to replace the lock assy on the box doors? These would not rust and would at least make the boxes more secure.
Will ask the dealer when I take it in. By the way, the dealership gave me a written note to have the oil changed at 1000 miles on this V6 as part of break in.
Today I am going to the carwash to further investigate this matter myself.
I hate to say it, but I may have been crying wolf when there appeared to be evidence of one, but really wasn't. I will keep you guys informed though if something comes up again. I have to say though, that before the wet carpet I was using a heavy vinyl floormat that doesn't breath. Maybe that contributed to the problem.