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Did you get the passenger tires or the truck tires?
Just have the same tires the truck came with: Bridgestone Duelers, P245/70R16's. Keep them inflated to factory specs. Haven't changed anything since I bought it.
Having those passenger tires again, I accept the limitations of them. However, the next set will be the MIchelins again.
I would also recommend getting the 265/70 16 size when the time comes. I feel like it made a difference on my V6 as well.
I average 17 with the V8 not towing.
With my V6 that I had I noticed that it varied alot.
I should have bought the V8 to begin with, but O well. I enjoyed the long bed on my V6 Tundra and it was cheaper in price. I wish Toyota would someday make an extended cab long bed.
Overall I have enjoyed both of the Tundras, but the V8 allows me to enjoy it more.
happy driving
This sounds a little to good. I must be missing something?
MSRP $22015 option $2270 = 25504...
True market value is $23,435...How much should I offer to those value? also right now has $2000 rebate...Should I minus $2000 to 25504 or 23435??? Any info of your i thank you...
I got a good deal, I believe: out the door for $30,300, including 5.6% tax and the following options: captain's chairs, limited slip diff, TRD, auto-dimming mirror w/compass and temp, tow pkg, upgraded stereo (6 disc CD). Also got windows tinted, pin stripe, and fabric protectant free from dealer in Phoenix, who transferred my truck to Sierra Toyota in Sierra Vista, AZ. It's Salsa Red Pearl with oak interior. The price includes a $1500 factory rebate and a $500 active duty military rebate. I financed at 4.75% on my own.
This truck moves out! I wanted a lot of power after having the F150, and I tow a 5000 pound travel trailer. Plus I have a lead foot and don't mind paying for the gas. I almost bought an Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe because it really hauls, but it's not too practical...
No complaints here--I don't have kids, so wasn't really worried about full-size rear door & seats.
I'm getting about 16 mpg in the city, and I'm a lead foot about 1/2 the time.
The chairs are much more comfortable than the bench, and of course the V8 has tons of torque and HP. My wife's 4Runner has the V6 w/190 HP--the Tundra smokes it.
Haven't tested the TRD in any serious 4x4 situation yet, but will let you know. Figured I might as well get the full meal deal while I was at it, rather than pay for it out of pocket later.
I like the lockable rear gate--Arizona has a lot of truck and truck parts stolen. Also like the inserts for the 2x4's or 2x6's, keeps stuff from sliding around. You might want to use a thin piece of packing foam to keep the boards from rattling around...
The stereo is great, too. It's the premium one, and again is better than my wife's stereo in her 2001 4Runner.
Great truck if you need Toyota reliability, plenty of power, and don't need a full back seat.
I recommend you go in and offer invoice plus $500. The dealer has to make a little money. Then ask them for a couple of freebies like floor mats...
Don't be afraid to call several dealers in your town or nearby town and play them off each other--it's YOUR money! And if you get jerked around, WALK OUT!
Bottom line--they want to get the truck off their lot!
As to the mileage. When I first got mine I was a little surprised at the mileage. But after breaking in, it's improved somewhat. You have to learn not to jump on the gas if you want decent mileage. I towed my boat from north Alabama to DC and averaged about 21 mpg on the trip. Daily commuting to and from work I average 15-18.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm
I'm not an automotive maintenance expert and couldn't begin to tell you what a STAR adjuster is or does. My brakes work fine and always have so I didn't dig into the issue. Peruse the site and see if there's something listed there that describes your braking concerns.
As to the mileage, you can do whatever you want, but experience generally says that things like tonneau covers (while nifty devices) generally don't pay back in any reasonable timeframe on MPG. The difference is negligible. Same thing with higher octane fuel - after you add the expense, the difference in mileage is tiny (adjusted for similar driving conditions). Same goes for synthetic lubricant - not a bad idea as a lubricant, but not likely to change your fuel economy enough to notice.
What you CAN do is drive more conservatively - much more. That can easily give you an additional 10 percent MPG without costing you a dime. And ten percent is a helluva lot compared to the marginal increases you might see from the aforementioned measures.
Love this truck, but think I'll be riding my 10-speed to work alot from now on. Should have come here first. Oh well.
I am seriously thinking about buying a 4X2 V-8 access cab. I am told that the TRD off road package smooths out the ride somewhat on bumpy pavement (something that a city slicker like me would like). Is that true? I'm anticipating towing a small 5th wheel trailer. Keeping that in mind, would it be a good idea to stay away from the off road suspension? Also, I would appreciate any real world feedback from Tundra owners on their gas mileage experiences. Thank you very much for any responses.
I am brand new to the board and am going to purchase a new truck within the next 2 weeks to a month. I am looking at the Silverado, the Tundra and Dodge Rams and Dakotas. I think i am more leaning toward the Silverado or the Tundra. Either truck would be extended cab, 4wd, v8 with a towing and off road package. Without getting into the great American versus [non-permissible content removed] truck debate, could anyone advise me as to any problems they are having with their Tundras or dealership issues? I am currently driving a 13 year old toyota 4wd that has never had any real service issues so long term reliabilty is a concern. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
Dan
Please comment.
First of all, the curb weight of a 4X2 access cab V8 is 4450 lbs and that of 4x4 model is 4725 lbs. The real axle ratio for both models is 3.92:1, and 3.91:1, respectively. This axle ratio, combined with high curb weight will simply not allow good fuel economy. If you buy a Chevy or Ford full size pickup with a 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 rear end, which is the closest to 3.91:1, you are not going to get any better fuel economy than Tundra. I have read complaints about Chevy Silverado 4X4 with 3.73:1 rear end getting only about 13-14 MPG.
In order to increase fuel economy, Ford used to offer an F 150 pickup with a 4.9 liter straight 6 engine, manual transmission, and 2.71:1 gear ratio. The truck came with the following note in the owner's manual: do not recommend any towing with this truck. How would you like that? This gave Ford an excuse to void any warranty if this truck was used for towing because clearly 2.73:1 rear end is not exactly the best gear ratio. Toyota does not play these games. I own a 95 Nissan 4X4 SE V6 king cab pickup with a 3 liter V6, 5 speed manual transmission, and really low gearing in the rear end (something like 4.375:1). I never get better than 17-18 MPG combined out of this truck, and much less when towing. And, at 3900 lbs curb weight, this truck is a lot lighter than a 4X4 V8 Tundra access cab (4725 lbs).
Any recommendations?
hoping to get some feedback from Tundra 4x2 owners.
I am thinking I probably do not need 4x4 but would appreciate some help. Never owned a truck. Live on the edge of the Mojave. Travel to Death Valley, Eastern Sierras, etc. Aside from the rare snowfall I encounter (how do the 4x2's handle the snow?) I can't see where I'd need to engage the 4x4. Not going big time boondocking, just traveling dirt (ie, rock!) roads carrying the bikes, hiking gear etc to trailheads - have done all these things in my old Honda Accord hatchback without calamity (have been snowed in and had to ditch in Big Bear, though).
Any of you 4x2 owners kicking yourselves that you didn't go 4x4?
(FWIW, also looking at an AWD Subaru Forester but think the open bed might be a lot more convenient...)
thanks,
-srp
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I read alot of negative comments. What are the positive comments about the 2003 Tundra and/or Sierra 4x4, 5.3 V8? Has anyone had both vehicles and honestly can compare the two from personal experience. I really need your input, advice, and experiences. Many thanks-John
Someone on another post asked about " liters Vs. cubic inches " .... I just multiply 60 x the liters.. Tundra V/8 is 4.7 liters. Using this formula comes out to 282 cubic inches. I think that's pretty close isn't it ? Also the question came up about a childs seat in the rear of the extended cab. Have used one for our Granddaughter with no problems, especially with one of the front seats slightly forward, or the seat back raised to nearly vertical. I think they have solved part of that problem with the 2004 model.
In essence,I like the Tundra just fine, with no problems thus far. Like anything else however, a vehicle should satisfy your needs and pocketbook.
Geezer
I am looking to purchase a truck, probably "newly" used. Most of my mileage will be city, with some towing of a 21' boat.
My comparisons are the Tundra, F150, Sierra and Silverado. I'm looking for something with low maintance. I have been a long time Ford owner and am considering branching out. Any advise would be great?
The drivetrain warranty on the Tundra is for a longer period of time. It will tow my 21' boat just fine with power to spare. We also have owned Toyota vehicles for over 10 years, put many miles on them and NEVER have had a problem. Thus, our decision is to buy the Tundra. We just are too apprehensive about going GMC or Ford as I don't wish to spend my time in a dealer's service area waiting for problems to be corrected. We know the Tundra is a great vehicle as all the reviews, crash test results clearly demonstrate.
Hope this helps.
I have never had a single problem with my Tundra. It gets around 17-20 without towing and 8.5 - 11.5 while towing depending on speed and mountain grades.
I wish Toyota would make a higher towing rating truck. I have heard that this will happen in 2005. I also wish the current Tundra could do some of the things like the new Nissan Titan. Here again, maybe in 2005.
I really enjoy my truck for camping. It has never let me down. I really like how it can pull my camper up and down sharp grades in the mountains.
I have been really amazed how my current Tundra has woke up the industry. It is like what Lexus did to MB and BMW. The truck industry as a whole has some wonderful offerings especially in the towing department. Well at least until 2005, there is a double cab option in Toyota's stable. That should silence the critics on how tight the extended cab is (although it does make a wonderful bed while traveling those long trips).
Give me a break. Did Ford cut it's advertising budget as well and send you to disperse this misleading info? You get what you pay for in this case.
Ray, the only Ford I'll EVER own again will be on my display shelf.
We got $2000 more off.. Then they could not come up with the truck we had ordered; therefore, we got another thousand off, having settled for one with "Toyota Guard" .. It is beautiful, roomy, seats are nice
(except for that danged headrest, which is NOT as pushy as mOST that are coming in new cars and trucks)
The power is awesome and so is the ride. We will let you know more later.
One comment: You can get a wonderful truck with just about any make or model these days. It is just that the probablity of getting a lemon is much higher with US domestic models than with Japanese designed ones. So buying a new vehicle is always a gamble. This is why I tend to hold onto those that I am happy with for a long time.