2nd Jun 2007, 19:30
The front end of the new GM HD pick ups are pretty polarizing. I saw one in my rear view mirror and almost crashed cause it was so hideous. It was like a Silverado on steroids.
3rd Jun 2007, 15:56
Hey all, just saw the Honda Ridgeline. Seemed pretty nice and drives pretty good not at all like a truck. Seemed more like a extended wheelbase Pilot though. Does it compare to regular trucks at all??? Is it any good in towing although I don't have large towing needs??
Thanks.
3rd Jun 2007, 17:10
All the late model full size truck owners I see every single morning during the week are contractors in brand new Fords, GM's and Dodges loading up at the supply house and I hear otherwise. The preference in that order. Many have diesels and are pulling trailers, mixers etc. One has a Tundra. One. Maybe at the grocery stores you are talking to homeowners not individuals that have a lot of expectations and make a living with their trucks. Maybe you should talk to professional contractors/business owners to garner a better insight on full size trucks. The brand new domestics are outstanding especially F250's,350's and Silverados. They are not inexpensive, but worth every cent.
4th Jun 2007, 18:54
Just my two cents, but a few months ago I was given a F-150 four door as a rental after wrecking my truck. It had about 500 miles on it. I was utterly impressed... for about two days. The more I drove it, the more I recognized the flimsy sections of sheetmetal, and other areas where just a little more attention by Ford would have paid off big. Now I'm in the market (unexpectedly) and after all considerations, the 07 Tundra will have another sale. I say, to each his own. Every suit don't fit every man... neither does every truck (I wear my truck a lot more than my suit!)
5th Jun 2007, 13:29
Most of the contractors as indicated are driving new loaded F250's,350's and Silverados as previously discussed. Tundra mid sizes and vehicles such as Dakotas are not in evidence each morning.
5th Jun 2007, 14:50
The new Tundra is by far the best truck in it's class. I've driven them all, and evaluated them all without bias toward any brand. No contest. If I was in the market to buy a truck, I'd buy the Tundra without hesitation, but since the Toyota truck I already have won't need to be replaced for about another 300,000 miles, I won't be buying for a while.
6th Jun 2007, 09:02
To 5th Jun 2007, 14:50.
Your comments without bias? Can you give details? I guess you can't, you can't give the difference between the Tundra and Silverado, because you are not professional, sometimes you are even blind, it happens. I am not blaming you; if you are right, Motor Trend would rewrite the 2007 truck of the year. Now let me tell you, here is the difference between two trucks, and you will learn from the facts why the Silverado is better.
2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2007 Toyota Tundra (from Motor Trend)
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/112_0704_chevrolet_silverado_toyota_tundra/
6th Jun 2007, 16:01
I have actually heard that most car testers had to play it safe and give the Silverado awards so they did not lose readers, etc.
6th Jun 2007, 20:11
I cannot imagine jumping back into a very high mileage Toyota truck what year? after test driving all the brand new 2007 full size trucks. As you indicated you are not in the market for any new truck for the next 300,000 miles what was the purpose? Maybe a thesis I suppose. I cannot torture myself out test driving the newest technology and then not be remotely interested in securing a new vehicle. I'd rather wait 2-3 years and then not put myself through the disappointment of something with new styling, performance and features. With a 100,000 mile GM warranty in my case it may be a while anyway.
7th Jun 2007, 08:43
6th Jun 2007, 18:40:
I think everything you had said was negated by the engine cam shaft recall for 30,000 Toyota Tundras. Is that the Toyota quality you were referring to?
7th Jun 2007, 16:44
I drive my Silverado 25,000 miles a year and utilize all its capabilities. It's a lot more comfortable, great performance, features and does a lot more than Tundra. I wouldn't want a Tundra for 5,000 miles let alone driving one for any extended period. I drove mine and understood why it was named truck of the year.
10th Jun 2007, 06:58
I droven the 07 tundra, it was amazing. It had a lot of power to carry a big cargo trailer full of stone!It was exiciting.
Its the best truck ever!!
11th Jun 2007, 10:16
Whats a big load than you droven? Or did you mean driven? half ton? I have carried 1 ton loads of base materials, pavers at times in my full size GM at times.
11th Jun 2007, 10:38
I have test driven a Silverado, Tundra and an F-150. I won't bother with the Ram since I have been burned before in a sedan that they produced. I think GM did a better job this year then in previous years. I liked the F-150 styling & ergonomics better then the GM, but liked the Tundra best overall. I thought the interior of the Tundra was slightly better with lots of gadgets (sliding rear window). As far as performance I liked Tundra then GM then Ford. I am going to test drive the Titan next and will post some comments.
11th Jun 2007, 18:35
Yeah I've driven that new Silverado, too. It's rolling scrap metal. They all drive nice when they're new, but it already felt loose and will definitely end up like all other GM trucks after a few years old: a squeaking, rattling, rusted, gas hog that burns oil. The Tundra is about 500% better than that GM.
11th Jun 2007, 19:16
18:40 Do you ever read Edmunds true cost to own by owners? Or how about J. D. Powers? It costs more to own a Tundra than a Silverado or a Ford F Series over the first 5 years according to owner reviews. After 5 years, most want something new with new features, added performance etc. and import repairs got really old.
12th Jun 2007, 13:47
Yes repairs like changing the oil. I really hate how my import needs that done every 5000-6500 miles, and tires? man they have to be done every 50,000 miles. I am buying a new 2007 horse because they repairs are outrageous.
12th Jun 2007, 18:11
13:57 Completely sidestepped the excellent point 19:16 was making.
Not only do you have to pay MORE just to buy the Toyota, you also have to pay MORE for maintenance. So even if American cars don't quite match Toyota in reliability (something I'm not at all convinced of), and you have to repair a few more things on the American car than the Toyota, you're still paying MORE just to buy the boring, ugly, slow, appliance Toyota!
LOL! It's funny how the import-lovers try to deny that fact.
2nd Jun 2007, 17:45
My condolences on choosing between Ford and Chevy, but I don't think you were really ever considering the Tundra from the beginning. Good luck, you'll need it.