All,
Am looking at getting Tundra CrewMax (2007). Anyone own one and or have any first hand experience with this vehicle?
C4
Nope. Mine’s an '06 - well, an '06 double cab. Really like it. Gas mileage isn’t what my Tacoma was, but years ahead of my old Blazer.
Any thing specific?
How funny, I’m looking at these too. I am trying to find a Crewmax with the factory nav but without all the other “bling” they seem to like to bolt on these things (like $2600 20" rims).
I was hoping to find an '07 to take advantage of the 0% but nothing’s popping up.
I also beginning to look at the Taco as well, since the gas mileage is just a little bit better.
I would pass on the NAV. Just get Garmin Nuvi then you can take it from car to car. It is also small enough to fit into your pocket. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=400
I want the limited model with 5.7L, 4X4, moonroof and 20" wheels.
C4
The factory nav comes with the rearview camera and an upgraded JBL stereo, that’s why I am looking at it. I know the JBL won’t be top of the line, but I don’t want to bother with aftermarket.
Very nice for people who don’t use trucks like trucks. When my F150 dies, I will buy one.
Roger on the camera. Didn’t want that so didn’t look at that option.
Gotta tell ya, the new slim line after market GPS’s are simply fantastic. They are really nice for traveling in big cities as you can just put it in your pocket. Ideal for finding a restaurant, hotel, etc without having to pull out a map while walking around.
C4
If I go the Taco route, I’ll undoubtedly be running a Nuvi.
Grant, I have been looking at that same model since it was introduced. I already own a large truck, so it really isn’t logical for me. That has never stopped me before, though…
Because of the initial cost, and the rise in gas prices, I don’t think you’ll find a lot of feedback on the usual firearm forums. I would suggest that you join some Toyota specific forums in order to get the straight dope.
www.toyotanation.com if you want to hear from the “Toyo can do no wrong” camp.
www.tundrasolutions.com if you want to hear that the Tundra is falling off it’s axles.
My former employer had a sponsorship deal with Toyota, and two loaner Tundras were part of the deal.
Because the company had nothing invested in the trucks, they got beaten like borrowed mules. They saw dozens of drivers, most of whom conducted “waddle” tests.* Mostly short hops, some 2000-mile drives, a little light towing, no heavy hauling.
I left eighteen months after we got the trucks, and nothing had broken (or hinted that it was about to break) at that point. That may not testify to the current design’s durability, but color me impressed.
I’m a Dodge guy myself…
*“Waddle” she do?
cliffy109 on TOS works for a Toyota dealership in Springfield, VA.
He also has one of the new Tundras. He might be able to give you the skinny on problems, features, stock levels at certain dealers, etc…
Might want to see if you can touch base with him.
We have a car tech guy on Saturday afternoon radio here (http://www.goss-garage.com/index.php). He has said that Toyota has been suffering from some QC issues as of late, but he generally praises their products. He advises callers to check out the tech bulletins for whatever car they are about to buy. If I remember correctly, the bulletins can be had for a small fee.
For their first true American full size, they are quite a bit ahead of the curve. They are not quite fully “featured” like, or built just like, the Ford’s and Chevy’s…but they’ll get there.
Likely in a quick minute too…
I think the T100 was their first attempt and it sucked. The difference between Toyota dn the Big 3 + Nissan, is that if there is a problem with their vehicle, they admit it and fix it. Big 3 will know there’s a problem and will do the math to see if a recall costs more than the legal fees and projected payouts if they deny there’s a problem. Toyota is far more honest in this regard.
Pat, that is part of the reason why so many Toyota owners are “lifers”.
The only complaint I’ve heard about the T100 was it wasn’t a true full-size.
toyota lifer here
Note the words I chose…I know the history.
This is their first true American full size truck, not a 7/8th’s truck. It’s damn good for their first go at it, I think.
They will make it better. They will do it in a lot shorter timespan than it took Chevy, Ford and Dodge to get where they are now. Bet on it.
05 taco owner here looking at maybe trading up to an 07 or 08 after winter. Yota’s are plain out good vehicles that last hell my dads 91 truck has seen abuse from myself and my brother. A few off road mud baths and broke u joints on drive shaft that we still drove for a few hundred miles and still drove fine.
Honestly change the oil and PM them like you should and they will last forever. I would look at a 4 door Taco before a Tundra plenty of room and plenty of power.