the vision
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Then you really shouldn't laugh at the other iboater who said the Tundra is in a class of it own. Drive one and see, its has more North American content than your GM (Tundra 80%, Silverado 61%), plus they are all built here in Texas. And the costs of parts is a moot point, I've had 2 Tundra's... never bought anything other than normal maintenance items for both. Maybe you should take one for a spin next time you need a truck?...
Yes, what I find funny is the comment that it should be in a class of it's own... Seems most feel this way about their brands.. brands they are loyal too. Toyota is still very new to the full size market in comparison to the big three. AND if you think just because the Tundra is built in America makes it an American truck you are so very sadly mistaken but that is not what this thread is about.
Brand loyality has nothing to do with the Tundra being a bad *** truck! FWIW, I have 5 vehicles and the Tundra is the only Toyota. And while the so called domestics have ran to Mexico to build plants in the last 10-15 years, Toyota has been building plants here and making vehicles here... but your right, this thread isn't about that. Actually my Tundra has more NA parts in it than my 2011 Mustang GT. Strange, isn't it?
Then you really shouldn't laugh at the other iboater who said the Tundra is in a class of it own. Drive one and see, its has more North American content than your GM (Tundra 80%, Silverado 61%), plus they are all built here in Texas. And the costs of parts is a moot point, I've had 2 Tundra's... never bought anything other than normal maintenance items for both. Maybe you should take one for a spin next time you need a truck?...True Statement...BUT..... The money still goes to JAPAN...Just sayin
See you on the lake
Joe
What is it about your Tundra that makes it what it is to you? Toyota did have a lot off issues with this truck when it first came out. But I have to hand it to them, from what I've read they did stand behind the issues and work to getting them resloved.
My truck to me is a beast. This engine/tranny combination is not like anything I've owned in a truck before. I dumped a lot of mony modding my 5.4L Ford and it still didn't have the power I have in my current stock truck, 6.2L with 403Hp and 413Tq. I love the option of 2wd/Auto(like all wheel drive/4H and 4L... Never needing to use anymore than you have to. It is solid and smooth at the same time. There is more than enough room under to hood to do anything that could possibly need be done This would be a bit overkill for the OP.
True Statement...BUT..... The money still goes to JAPAN...Just sayin
See you on the lake
Joe
Yep... they had a whopping 20 engines that broke camshafts on the early 5.7L's. It was a problem with the camshaft not being made to Toyota's spec. Toyota even protected the vendor and didn't "out" them with the issue. They also offered to repurchase the truck if you had this problem, or they replaced the engine and extended the warranty.
Other than that, I haven't heard to too much else.
The Tundra is what it is because of multiple reasons. 4.30 gears (10.5" ring gear), 6 speed auto with a tranny heater & cooler, auto LSD, etc, etc... the list goes on and on. Throw on a TRD supercharger and get 504 horse and 550 ft lbs of torque.... and the SC will not void the warranty. What other manufacturer will do that?
I've rode in a 6.2L GM with the 6 speed auto.... and honestly, it actually felt slower than my Tundra (maybe it was the gear ratio, but whatever). This was right after the dealer got done replacing the tranny at 70K miles. Might be a good truck, but I don't think GM' quality is anywhere close to the quality of Toyota or Ford (top 2 in my book).
I'm sure some of it does, but I bet a bunch of it gets reinvested in more plants here...True Statement...BUT..... The money still goes to JAPAN...Just sayin
See you on the lake
Joe
So if you buy a GM or Dodge, does the profit go back to the tax payers?... It should, they still OWE us!
hahano surprise this has turned into a pissing contest...
No surprise this has turned into a pissing contest...