MY new TUNDRA

escavader · 04-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Ive been away for a bit,thought id show you my new truck for towing my toys.Its a 08 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4 wheel drive 5.7 WITH THE 6 SPEED TRANNY.Igot it in febuary,i absolutely LOVE IT. As a FORD lover,i tryed out the f150s and they were nice,but didnt seem to have as much room in the back.Ichecked out others,but i absolutely fell in love with the TUNDRA.
Icant get over the HORSE POWER,I have trouble containing myself at a traffic light.I love the sound of this rig taking off,im worse than a kid

The dealer said id get 15 mpg in the winter and better in the summer.This was true,until the last month im getting 19 every time ,and im not easy on it either.Ithink these 6 speeds are great for gas mileage!!
In trying to give a good honest review of the truck,its hard to find things to complain about.The seat belt alarm is a pain if someone wont buckle[it wont stop] My wife hates the auto door locks[makes her feel trapped]The 18 inch tires are pricy[hope they become more common]
OVER all the whole family loves the truck,would rather take it than the jeep or the suburu.
ALAN

lovemytoys · 04-24-2008, 10:36 PM

i have one to (crew max)it a great truck

joes_427_vette · 04-24-2008, 10:48 PM

Love their trucks.... just can't justify that much cash. Forty to fifty grand isn't uncommon for the final tally. I will just have to wear out my Chevrolet !!

escavader · 04-24-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joes_427_vette

Love their trucks.... just can't justify that much cash. Forty to fifty grand isn't uncommon for the final tally. I will just have to wear out my Chevrolet !!

Ionly gave 27 for my double cab.The stickers at the FORD dealers were similar.Iguess you can talk them down further so im told.
ALAN

DJFaninTN · 04-24-2008, 11:33 PM

I got the CrewMax last March and now have over 30K miles on her. It's a great truck and I've had zero problems.

srossman · 04-25-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escavader

Ionly gave 27 for my double cab.The stickers at the FORD dealers were similar.Iguess you can talk them down further so im told.
ALAN

Is it a 2 or 4 wheel drive. If 4, then I think you got a great deal. Congrats on the nice rig.

Ductape · 04-25-2008, 08:58 AM

My brother has one, and loves his also. His F-150 only managed 14 or so, even on the highway. He claimed his Tundra was getting approximately 20 ..... right in line with what you are getting.

Patches · 04-25-2008, 09:29 AM

I bought my double cab last July and love it.Traded my '05 Ford Stupidcrew Lariat for it.Just amazes me every time I hook up to the 8,000 to 8,500# trailer.Yanks it without a groan;the Ford hated that trailer. 400lb/ft of torque with those 4:30 gears is a wonderful combination.I too get better than 19mpg on the interstate, empty, and 12 to 12.5mpg towing the trailer.I took a couple sno-mobile trips up north to the county,370 miles one way,and with 4 people in the truck, gear for four,two of which were women

and a double clamshell trailer with two long track sleds and averaged over 14mpg both trips.I would recommend anyone give these a hard look if they need an occasional hauler

Charlesaf3 · 04-25-2008, 04:58 PM

I've got the crewmax - love it. get around 18mpg on highway at 73mph

escavader · 04-25-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srossman

Is it a 2 or 4 wheel drive. If 4, then I think you got a great deal. Congrats on the nice rig.

Its a 4 wheel drive

04-24-2008, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
escavader Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: western maine Posts: 1,398	MY new TUNDRA Ive been away for a bit,thought id show you my new truck for towing my toys.Its a 08 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4 wheel drive 5.7 WITH THE 6 SPEED TRANNY.Igot it in febuary,i absolutely LOVE IT. As a FORD lover,i tryed out the f150s and they were nice,but didnt seem to have as much room in the back.Ichecked out others,but i absolutely fell in love with the TUNDRA. Icant get over the HORSE POWER,I have trouble containing myself at a traffic light.I love the sound of this rig taking off,im worse than a kid The dealer said id get 15 mpg in the winter and better in the summer.This was true,until the last month im getting 19 every time ,and im not easy on it either.Ithink these 6 speeds are great for gas mileage!! In trying to give a good honest review of the truck,its hard to find things to complain about.The seat belt alarm is a pain if someone wont buckle[it wont stop] My wife hates the auto door locks[makes her feel trapped]The 18 inch tires are pricy[hope they become more common] OVER all the whole family loves the truck,would rather take it than the jeep or the suburu. ALAN Attached Thumbnails __________________ KUBOTA BX-23,LOADED AG TIRES,MECHANICAL THUMB,SALSCO CHIPPER,WOODS LRC60 LANDSCAPE RAKE WITH GAUGE WHEELS,,BUCKET FORKS,QUICK HITCH FOR 3 POINT HITCH,FRONT BUCKET-QUICK HITCH, FARM FORCE 6 FT 3POINT BLADE,MARKHAM TOOTHBAR,TRAILER HITCH FOR BACKHOE, HOMEMADE STEEL CAB,54 INCH PRONOVOST PUMA 3 POINT SNOW BLOWER,WITH HYDRAULIC CHUTE CONTROL,UPGRADED 40 AMP ALTERNATOR

04-24-2008, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
lovemytoys Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 101	Re: MY new TUNDRA i have one to (crew max)it a great truck __________________ 07 bx 24 polaris 800 sportsman

04-24-2008, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
joes_427_vette Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 643	Re: MY new TUNDRA Love their trucks.... just can't justify that much cash. Forty to fifty grand isn't uncommon for the final tally. I will just have to wear out my Chevrolet !!

04-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
DJFaninTN Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38	Re: MY new TUNDRA I got the CrewMax last March and now have over 30K miles on her. It's a great truck and I've had zero problems.

04-25-2008, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ductape Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,548	Re: MY new TUNDRA My brother has one, and loves his also. His F-150 only managed 14 or so, even on the highway. He claimed his Tundra was getting approximately 20 ..... right in line with what you are getting.

04-25-2008, 09:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Patches Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: So. Maine Posts: 203	Re: MY new TUNDRA I bought my double cab last July and love it.Traded my '05 Ford Stupidcrew Lariat for it.Just amazes me every time I hook up to the 8,000 to 8,500# trailer.Yanks it without a groan;the Ford hated that trailer. 400lb/ft of torque with those 4:30 gears is a wonderful combination.I too get better than 19mpg on the interstate, empty, and 12 to 12.5mpg towing the trailer.I took a couple sno-mobile trips up north to the county,370 miles one way,and with 4 people in the truck, gear for four,two of which were women and a double clamshell trailer with two long track sleds and averaged over 14mpg both trips.I would recommend anyone give these a hard look if they need an occasional hauler

04-25-2008, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Charlesaf3 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston & Martha's Vineyard, People's Republik of Massachusetts Posts: 1,122	Re: MY new TUNDRA I've got the crewmax - love it. get around 18mpg on highway at 73mph __________________ ---------------------------------------- Charles Kubota B3030 Kubota M59 w/hydro thumb Neat stuff - ATI Preseeder, Hydraulic PHD, Wallenstein BX62r Chipper, Millonzi Grapple, CA 4n1 Bucket. Delta Hook Rear QA system. Too many other random attachments to list (or to own, per my gf) and a really bad tool addiction. But at least I haven't bought a dump truck or bulldozer. Yet.

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