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To all else: Can anybody comment on the sound quality of the 6 disc limited stereo. Also, can anybody comment on aftermarket wheels for the tundra. All responses welcome as long as they are constructive.
My girlfriend has a '99 Durango SLT-plus (loaded with everything) and it has a CD system with six Infinity speakers ... it sounds very good too (I am referring to when a disc is playing).
She thinks my system sounds better than hers and I think I agree. Just my opinion.
Now if you are one of these people who have no ear-drums left from the blaring highs and window-shattering bass, then you might need an aftermarket system...money can buy you anything!
jim
The Steps are $329 plus $90 paint to match
I think the Dunlop tires are fine. I have them on the factory rims with no vibration problem. My vibration problem is from the lack of support on the center seat and not the tires. The dealer takes the same Dunlop tires and puts them on the after market rims. Dunlop makes fine tires, though Michelins are best.
The only good thing about this truck is you will never see another one that is just like it.
Sorry if I hurt your feelings -
BTW - Beauty is only skin deep --but ugly goes all the way to the bone...
I shared the picture of a rig of which I am proud and that was outfitted for my needs. I need the topper for security and to protect my cargo. The steps I added at the request of my wife.
I'm not sure why you feel the need to be so negative.
These sites should be fun, but are not when some spew negativity all the time.
Tom
I am not a bitter chevy owner - The only complaints I have with the Silverado is no 4th door, auto head lights - with no over ride button and the stupid auto locking door that does not auto unlock, I plan to have dealer unhook this when I go in for service. The Tundra would have been my first choice if I needed a 1/2 size full price truck. But like you my needs had to be met. I needed more room in the cab and wanted a true full size truck with all the little extra options that Toyota has not included on the Tundra (yet). I am sure within 4 or 5 years Toyota will make these improvements and then they will be on my shopping list...
of growing list of sorry tindra owners.
New tindra tell follows:
I am now having problems with the air conditioning
leaking into the cab under the dash, thus....more
electrical problems will begin.
The body is flimsy. I had a VERY minor accident.
Rolled slightly into the rear end of a (of all
things Camry). It was an impact of approximately
2mph. The Camry's bumper wasn't scratched, but the front end of the truck was destroyed. New
radiator, new grill, new headlights. It was as if
the front of the truck was made of putty. If you
examine the grill and bumpers, you'll see that they are made of a very thin aluminum (tin foil).
The only way I was able to get results from
dealing with the dealers was contacting the Toyota
national 800 hotline and screaming "lemon laws".
It took many many trips and many times where the
truck was not able to be used because of the dealer saying that Toyota has to approve the warranty before they could work on it.... and the national office said that it was the dealer giving me the runaround.
CRUISE CONTROL - when on cruise control and
encountering a minor hill, it drops the
transmission out of overdrive and remains out of
overdrive even when declining from the hill. We
live in St. Louis Missouri and there aren't huge
hills here.
End of another tindra tell. This is called the
harsh truths now.
listen for a truth now and then. You choose
the truth you want to hear on those limited
ones. Choose that factory "truth" on that
full sizer one, eh? or believe your own eyes on
that limited size. Truth is truth, unless we
talkin on that factory truth that is. Believe
what you want, but fact is the fact. Good luck
on this one now.
another tell on those limited ones:
Just reading through here and thought I would add
a point about truck reliability:
my brother's 1990 Chevy PU 4.3V6 is now at 240,000
miles and has never had a wrench on the motor. He
is a carpenter and keeps it totally loaded at all
times. He has gone through a couple clutches,
altenator, water pump, and other small items, but
the motor and tranny are still perfect.
As for Toyota, my Brother-in-law went through the
head gasket ordeal in his V8 truck. After getting
it fixed, he had total engine failure shortly
thereafter.
Now with that said, am I a firm believer that
every Toyota will blow at 6,000 miles or that
every Chevy will go 240,000 miles (although my
Monte Carlo went 270,000), absolutely not.
End of tell.
What is a tell?? We are not interested in
your tells. Go over to some other topic that cares.
the truth. You all from that factory can keep
your factory truths. The factory shut this one
down soon anyway. Me and Franklin just tryin to
keep the truth alive on this one now. The fact
is the fact on these limited ones called tindra.
Those who come to learn should be allowed to hear
the truth, not just what that factory wants to do a tell on! This is called the free speech in our country, must be different for some others thou.
I mean no insult to those who own that tindra,
these are just simple truths to inform them that need to get the know. Good luck on this one too.
magazines and actual tindra owner tells. We are
under no courtroom hear you know. Heard of many
tindra owners do a tell on that trannie, not of
Chevrolet. Lets keep them facts on this one the
truth. By the way thessick, that style you speak
of is Franklin on that Chevrolet fourm, not I,
that Franklin know the truck well. I'm just an
old one tryin to keep the truths alive on this
limited one, if my speak not up to a standard,
then I ask for forgiveness from all. I will go
away now, as that factory is stating to shut this one down anyway. Good luck to all on this one.
The color is Thunder Gray. The steps are painted by New Vision Fiberglass, Inc., the maker. The cost to have the steps painted Thunder Gray was $90.00.
I bought my Tundra about 8 weeks ago. It's an SR5 4X2 fitted with Alloys,Michelin tyres, leather, tow hitch.Moonroof,CD player,bedliner, bed cover and electric pack. The past 3 weeks it has up and down the blue ridge with a motorcycle in the bed, two bicycles and numerous other bits and pieces. The truck was a pleasure to drive with plenty pulling power and no problem over the twisty parkway. I have however a few interesting experiences which other owners may be interested in. When i first got the truck I too had some vibration which was noticeable on the passengers captain chair armrest at about 70mph. The truck was returned to the dealer and they gave it a high speed balance? which certainly cured it. Interestingly enough it was not there when I had the original tyres on it the oversize michelins were fitted two days after delivery, so I reckon it was a tyre problem. The tonneau cover is really a tight fit but seems very good and the method of fixture also seems a good idea using rails instead of pop studs. It is made by covercraft. The moonroof is a non dealer fitted but ordered from them at purchase. It is a webasco? tilt and slide as fitted to other Toyota's as a aftermarket option...I was told. I can assure you it does not leak (yet) even with severe testing with a power washer system. Before I went on holiday it was in the local dealer for it's first oil change. I just happened to check this when I was 100 miles away from home to discover that it was only filled to slighty above the minimum mark!! I of course was none to happy and it could have been a oversight that this was the V8 and not the smaller engine. Anyway I should know better and check it always. As I am not an American and have only been here 3 years. My first two years were spent driving an American car, I won't say what it was to avoid any further rivallary comments. I can only say that it is a very smooth ride with plenty power and I really like it. I also have the feeling at this stage that it has a good quality feel about it. The controls feel solid and functional. I base all my comments on 20 years experience with German and British vehicles, Audi and Porsche. The next task for it will be to tow my 25 year old Triumph TR6 from the docks in S.Carolina back here. Should be interesting. I hope that this information is of some interest to future Tundra owners.
I too thought your comment, at first, was amusing. But now I too am real tired of seeing your "truths" and "tells". Half of what you say is completely false (too numerous to mention), the other half is hearsay.
If you want us to believe this "franklin" is credible, don't you think you should "tell" who he is and why he should be believed. Why doesn't he post himself? Why would he let you post for him with your broken English?
Funny, when I read posts I always sort of put a "voice" to the comment. Your posts too have a voice, the most hideous, ridiculous, studdering, toothless voice my mind can imagine!
By the way you haven't "telled" what you drive, please state the year too. Have you ever driven any model vehicle newer than '75? IF your speaking of pre '75, I believe the Chevy is better than the Toyota.
FYI,
I have a loaded "Tindra" that "does the haul", "does the tow (or is it toe?)", passes domestic trucks, drives like a BMW, and shows no sign of problems. With 4000 miles I'll keep you informed. I live in a very hilly location and have "done the tow" at 8000 feet elevation with very little loss of power (from the elevation) or any "ping", with 87 fuel.
By the way, do you work on the GM assembly line? Maybe in quality control? That may explain a few things.
Will the speedometer need recalibrating?
Are the Michelin as quiet and smooth as the OEM tires?
By the way, My V8 engine was made in Japan. Same with the transmission. That fact blows rubbertoes credibility and shows his/hers IQ. In North America, Toyota only makes engines in Georgetown KY for the Sienna and the Camry.
Or
Maybe the residual oil left in the bottom of seven quarts of oil equals .6 quarts...
Any thoughts?
Or
Maybe the residual oil left in the bottom of seven quarts of oil equals .6 quarts...
Any thoughts?
Or
Maybe the residual oil left in the bottom of seven quarts of oil equals .6 quarts...
Any thoughts?
When I press "refresh" within my browser, it re-ends another post.
I Just went out and looked at the front end of my Tundra...
There is no way in the world the back of a Camry could come anywhere near the height of the headlights on a Tundra. Tundra owners, go look for yourselves. At best the Camry could break the fog lights of the Tundra. The story had to be completely false.
find- chevrolet
replace with - tindra
That's the most bogus story I've ever heard. I don't even think a chevy would cave like that!
It was sweet towing!!!
One 97 Suburban - used for long distance travel (Wash DC to the OBX and back)
One 87 Jeep Cherokee (local travel only - 134K+ miles on the odometer)
One 81 Jeep CJ-7 (local travel only - 148K+ miles on the odometer and the ability to dispose of trash WITHOUT opening a window or door....)
My TOO BE environment will include a Dodge Ram Crew Cab - if they do it within the next 5 years.
You don't get scribbled for WHAT you say but for HOW you say it. Please review your participant's agreement, and bear in mind that in case of a disagreement..... we'll compromise and do it MY way!
Front Porch Philosopher
SUV, Pickups, & Aftermarket and Accessories Host
Toyota decides to create a personality so blatant, so critical, so laughable, that all Toyota faithfuls unite in a common cause, to refute the tells of the GM lover.
Presto, rubluetoo is invented and spews begin. The ranting is so persistent, and dogmatic, it could only be a clever ploy to reassure all Toyota faithful that Toyota vehicles are only for the brightest and best, and the domestics are for, well, you get the point.
Be honest here, has anyone reading rube's truths been remotely convinced that there are other, better trucks out there?
I say, "Good going Toyota Motor Corporation, Your clever idea is working!"
Hey Rubadork, a fly landed on my Tundra hood and now I have a big dent!!! I tried to haul one piece of lumber and the bed broke!!! I ran over my kids barbie doll and broke my wish bone suspension!!!
These trucks are junk and all of us will sell them and get the Chevy. Are you happy now?
Let me see, in the 4 years I owned a GM product, I only had to replace the following:
3 water pumps
2 sets of motor mounts
4 transmissions
1 inside door handle
1 outside door handle
2 electric fuel pumps
2 window crank handles
should I mention the internal rust problem, constant rattle problem, or how about the frame sag problem that made it impossible to have a good alignment done.
Oh, and at 120k miles my crankshaft cracked. I do have a scanned pic of my blown motor if you want to see it.
I think GM must of interviewed at Wood Stock for Quality Engineers.
After researching a few posts, I found post #751 in Topic #868 where our friend "Rube" claims to own a 2000 Silverado 5.3 Auto with the Z85 package. This explains alot of things!
I put the pedal down to the floor the other day and took it up to 5200rpm before I shifted into 2nd(autotrans). It was sooooooo smooth at that RPM. You can't compare this motor to any American Truck pushrod mid 1900 technology.
Go buy it now!!!!!
Oh what a feeling....