My nearly brand new (4,700 miles) 2008 Pyrite Mica/Red Rock Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Limited was t-boned by some a-hole who ran a stop sign. Looks like it will be "totalled" by the insurance company.
My dillemma is whether to special order another 2008 model that will arrive in about 6-8 weeks or wait approx 2 months to place an order for a 2009 model, which may or may not have some changes and/or improvements, including the possible addition of a diesel engine option that I would be very interested in.
My dealer offered a discount of $4k off the MSRP plus incentives in effect at time of delivery on either the 2008 or the 2009.
Please post any rumors or news on any updates in store for the 2009 Tundra.
pretty much unchanged for 2009 except for a few exceptions.
10 new model numbers for 4x4 5.7 V8 Tundra which are flexfuel. 8323 reg cab stand 8327 reg cab long 8331 Dcab stand 8332 Dcab SR5 8354 Dcab lmtd 8335 Dcab long 8336 Dcab SR5 8363 Crewmax 8364 Crewmax SR5 8374 Crewmax lmtd
two special edition packages: TRD Sport and Rock Warrior
yes, but my feeling is that it will be a small production vehicle. At this time the southeast region is not planning on having any for dealer stock due to low demand.
So it will be possible to special order a 2009 Crewmax with the regular (6.5') bed? If so, how soon can I place an order for a 2009 model? I tend to think that this configuration will prove to be more popular than the southeast region thinks....
??????? I do not know. 08/04/08 is scheduled for the first day of production for 2009 Tundra but I cannot confirm or deny if it is in 09 production. Sorry, I didnt pay much attention during that part of the meeting.
If people have interest in the longbed, they can be in this region withing 10-14 days so it really isnt that big of deal of them not ordering any.
plan to buy a new Toyota Tundra 5.7 limited 6.5 box trying to decide on the 2008 or wait for the 2009. any changes expected in engine ? fuel mpg is a big factor now with the price of gas going through the roof. i would also like the moon roof can't get it in the 2008 double cab in the 2008 model. please post any comments and when information on the 2009 models will be released.
*based off of limited knowledge so take the following comments as "sketchy"*
There will be a new small V8 but I do not remember if they said it would be for 2009. I don't expect any changes for the 09 5.7 V8.
Since I have not heard of any major changes, I do not expect to see many or any at all. Prices usually do not change much but the dollar vs yen may make a nominal difference. If you want to wait for a 09, keep in mind that incentives *should* be slow during the first 2-3 months but no one can look into the future and be able to predict exactly what Toyota will do.
Here is what I think should be changed for the Tundra in 2009.
1) Crew-Max models should get an optional longbed package (6.5 ft bed) 2) Improve Fuel Economy (around 20 MPG) 3) Include a newer selection of rims 4) 4.7 Liter should get out about 300-315 hp/ 320-340 lb-ft torque 5) Have a standard 30 gallon fuel tank (currently has a standard 26.4 gallon tank) 6) Bump up the payload capacities to about 2200-2350 lbs lbs (currently at 1605 lbs-2065 lbs) 7) Include a new small diesel engine (maybe 4.4 L V8 270 hp/ 410 lb-ft torque)
This is what I think reply to this if you guys think of more to add thanks!
My son did some research last week and was told they were moving their plant and was tentatively shooting for November to start production. One of the earlier posts stated that the diesel would get upwards of twenty mpg. I just got an 08 Doublecab 4X4 Tundra TRD with the 5.7 V8 and I got 17.2 on the first tank, 16.8 on the second and 19.7 on the third. The 19.7 was at 60mph and under. The last tank I pulled our RV 60 miles down the freeway in high winds, interesting to say the least, and got around 9mpg. I haven't checked what the average is on that tank yet. So far I'm satisfied. I had an 07 Tacoma Double cab 4X4 long box. It did pretty well on fuel until I changed tires (Ave 18 dropped to under 16mpg) and I got pretty tired of no room and no towing capacity. A light motorcycle trailer dropped it to 13mpg. Prior to that I owned Ford F350 Crewcab 4X4's. The Tacoma was too drastic a change. I work out of my vehicle (Land Surveyor) and I've got to have some room. It'll be interesting to see the changes in the next few years. The one thing I'll say about the Toyota's, they seem to hold resale value a lot better than the competition. I don't think Ford, Chevy, or Dodge can say that. Just my 2 cents. Have a great Monday.
I live in Connecticut and travel northern New England all Winter long. I am fanatically devoted to a Winter Tire from Europe . The company is NOKIAN . They are located in FINLAND and are a former subsidiary of the Nokia phone company. These tires are made to perform excellently in the harsh Scandinavian Winters. I have had them on 4x4 pick-ups , all-wheel drive wagons and front wheel drive sedans. In every instance , they have performed much , much better than any previous Winter tire on had on these vehicles. Not marginally better , but extremely better . They have a unique rubber formula that grips better on ice than other tires , as well as a tread pattern that improves traction on hills . Not every tire distributor has them , but their website will locate a local dealer . Definately worth checking out. Read about them at http://www.nokiantires.com/
I'm looking at getting into an '09 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L SR5. I'm also contemplating throwing a few options on this (bedliner w/ deck rails, fog lights, sliding glass, sidesteps). Was just curious what others have been able to purchase this model for?
This would be my first truck, and I want to do it right - thus looking at the Tundra - but don't want to take a bath.
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My dillemma is whether to special order another 2008 model that will arrive in about 6-8 weeks or wait approx 2 months to place an order for a 2009 model, which may or may not have some changes and/or improvements, including the possible addition of a diesel engine option that I would be very interested in.
My dealer offered a discount of $4k off the MSRP plus incentives in effect at time of delivery on either the 2008 or the 2009.
Please post any rumors or news on any updates in store for the 2009 Tundra.
10 new model numbers for 4x4 5.7 V8 Tundra which are flexfuel.
8323 reg cab stand
8327 reg cab long
8331 Dcab stand
8332 Dcab SR5
8354 Dcab lmtd
8335 Dcab long
8336 Dcab SR5
8363 Crewmax
8364 Crewmax SR5
8374 Crewmax lmtd
two special edition packages:
TRD Sport and Rock Warrior
So it will be possible to special order a 2009 Crewmax with the regular (6.5') bed? If so, how soon can I place an order for a 2009 model? I tend to think that this configuration will prove to be more popular than the southeast region thinks....
If people have interest in the longbed, they can be in this region withing 10-14 days so it really isnt that big of deal of them not ordering any.
trying to decide on the 2008 or wait for the 2009.
any changes expected in engine ? fuel mpg is a big factor now with
the price of gas going through the roof.
i would also like the moon roof can't get it in the 2008 double cab in
the 2008 model.
please post any comments and when information on the 2009 models will be released.
thank you.
There will be a new small V8 but I do not remember if they said it would be for 2009. I don't expect any changes for the 09 5.7 V8.
Since I have not heard of any major changes, I do not expect to see many or any at all. Prices usually do not change much but the dollar vs yen may make a nominal difference. If you want to wait for a 09, keep in mind that incentives *should* be slow during the first 2-3 months but no one can look into the future and be able to predict exactly what Toyota will do.
1) Crew-Max models should get an optional longbed package (6.5 ft bed)
2) Improve Fuel Economy (around 20 MPG)
3) Include a newer selection of rims
4) 4.7 Liter should get out about 300-315 hp/ 320-340 lb-ft torque
5) Have a standard 30 gallon fuel tank (currently has a standard 26.4 gallon tank)
6) Bump up the payload capacities to about 2200-2350 lbs lbs (currently at 1605 lbs-2065 lbs)
7) Include a new small diesel engine (maybe 4.4 L V8 270 hp/ 410 lb-ft torque)
This is what I think reply to this if you guys think of more to add thanks!
will start rolling off the production line?
will appear on Toyota.com ?
will be able to be ordered at the dealer ?
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/22/toyota-considering-building-a-bat-truck-cance- ls-small-diesel/
Seems they are trying to build a truck based on the Prius technology.
20 inch wheels.
What would be a good tire ?
I am fanatically devoted to a Winter Tire from Europe .
The company is NOKIAN .
They are located in FINLAND and are a former subsidiary of the Nokia phone company.
These tires are made to perform excellently in the harsh Scandinavian Winters.
I have had them on 4x4 pick-ups , all-wheel drive wagons and front wheel drive sedans. In every instance , they have performed much , much better than any
previous Winter tire on had on these vehicles.
Not marginally better , but extremely better .
They have a unique rubber formula that grips better on ice than other tires ,
as well as a tread pattern that improves traction on hills .
Not every tire distributor has them , but their website will locate a local dealer .
Definately worth checking out.
Read about them at http://www.nokiantires.com/
This would be my first truck, and I want to do it right - thus looking at the Tundra - but don't want to take a bath.
Thanks for any insight.