1st time buyer has no clue on midsize truck.
hotwingdan
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I'm a first time looker for a midsize truck.Like
the looks of the dakota sport, but the toyota and
the nissan not bad either. I'm sure on
dependability and price their's a vast differnce.
Could use some comments on this topic. THANX.
the looks of the dakota sport, but the toyota and
the nissan not bad either. I'm sure on
dependability and price their's a vast differnce.
Could use some comments on this topic. THANX.
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As far as reliability there isn't much difference. As far as price, Tundra is much more money.
The tundra makes a good mid size choice and $5000 off is hard to pass....but why pay extra for a jazzed up Tacoma?
stick with big 3.
Good Luck
- Tim
The Tundra 4.7l is ok for the base engine, but where is the bigger "optioned" engine? Tundra really doesn't have but one engine and it is a base engine. It needs a optional higher hp and torqued engine.
As for gas mileage, most of the Tundra owners I have seen (that are honest) are only getting 14-15 mpg combined driving. That is at least 2 mpg less than all the full size 1/2 ton trucks.
Price to pay? Well, I got a fully loaded (literally everything possible on it) XLT Lariat F150 Extended Cab 4X4 - two tone special paint, etc. for 26k, more than $500 below Dealer invoice. The Manufacturers Retail sticker was under 30k. A Tundra with every option possible to get, still has less options than my truck, is smaller and less capable, I would like to see anyone get a fully loaded Limited Tundra with the V8 for less than 28k. If they do, the Dealer must have been extremely desparate to sell. The Manufacturers retail sticker on the loaded Tundra is over 32k.
You never miss a chance to put down a Tundra do you db?
Regarding gas mileage, that Tundra 4.7L V8 will get better MPG than any of the engines available in the Dakota, except for maybe 3.9L V6, but there is no comparison there with regards to performance.
The 3.4L V6 barely adequate in a Tacoma? You've obviously never been behind the wheel of one.
Your so biased against anything Toyota that you probably can't see straight whenever anyone posts how much they enjoy their Tundra.
it's like Robbie re-born!
- Tim
Ford doesn't put the badging on the Lariat's, but it is indeed known as an XLT Lariat. Lariat is the highend version of an XLT. Since you only support other countries in your truck purchase, guess that is why you don't know this type of information.
Please tell us here all about the mechanics of your Tundra. Just like I have asked ole' Robbie W., teach us all the mechanical knowledge you have about your Tundra's fuel rail system/injectors, the new throttle system it has, the pro's and con's to a ohc to a ohv system and the same for more valves per cylinder, what is the pro's and con's to your Tundra's belt driven timing vs. chain or gear.
These are just a few simple mechanics I really wish you would share with us. And, like I told little Robbie, no cheating. You can use the sales brochure if you want. It seems to be the Tundra owners Bible, but I want textbook answers here. That is, if you know anything about your Tundra......
db??? What crack did you crawl out of?
- Tim
Allen-
F150/dbhull/BLD........ How about dropping the holier than thou attitude and let's get back to the topic at hand (you started this off topic gibberish with all of the negativism toward the Tundra).
If you feel inferiority with your Tundra, that is your problem, not mine.
I don't feel any inferiority with my Tundra. It's more like superiority, but I can understand others needs/wants may not coincide with mine and I respect that. I've got friends with a Ford F150, a Chevy Z71, and a Dakota Quad Cab. We all get along just fine.
Before I bought my Tundra I researched all of the trucks for months and I went out and drove them all and for my needs the Tundra was far and away the best choice. Better performance, ride, handling, fit and finish, and quality than any of the others in my opinion. It was a little more expensive than a Dodge, about the same as a Ford, and less expensive than a Chevy/GMC that were comparably equipped. I don't worship my Tundra, I just use it and enjoy it. I use it mainly for recreation and towing my bass boat and it does all of these things flawlessly.
Enough said on this subject in this topic. If you want to continue, we can do so in the Tundra vs. whatever topic.
Ryan
Dean
Ryan
like any good vehicle.
I have experience with toyotas and would recommend
the tacoma v6 or tundra as first choice. 2nd
choice would be dakota. The v6 tacoma is more
than adequate for it--in fact, with it's gearing,
it's the fastest compact (plus there's always the
TRD supercharger for it). I drove the Tundra v8
and like it; I drove the dakota with all 3 engines
and like it too.
In fact, the dakota with 4.7 v8 feels *very*
similar to the tundra in ride, body/frame
solidity, and power. BTW, without load, the 4.7
dakota is faster than the 5.9 (as shown through
magazine tests and seat of pants).
I think it may be a toss up between dakota and
tundra, but for me, tundra just edges it out in
reliability. (i hear dodge/chrysler have problems
with transmission and other drivetrain parts; in
fact, i think the JGC have the most)
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