|
|
03-21-2012, 08:41 AM
|
#11
|
Guest
|
The Stealer can divert a 2wd from a different region or you special order one.
Koz
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 04:35 PM
|
#12
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redhawk
Our '06 Tundra is great, on our first long trip, my DW was worried about riding cross country in a "TRUCK" LOL she was surprised to discover it was more comfortable than our cars. I love the Tundra!
Is there that big a difference in price between 2wd and 4wd when you figure in delivery and resell value? And I was curious what the MPG difference is? Just curious really. If you ever have to sell it, you'll lose a lot due to the 2wd.
I have used the 4wd several times to get where I needed and in bad rain, I'd still be stuck in the sand on the outter banks if not for 4wd, trucks are too squirrely in bad weather for me to not have 4wd. That's me though...not meaning to try and convince you of anything. Just more info...
|
The upfront cost difference between the two is thousands and they say about 3mpg. We're not too concerned about resale . . .
__________________
'06 2619
Gene & Malinda, Delilah & Koko
'12 Toyota Tundra 4.6 V8 Tow package - Leer XL
Thule for our tandem Hobie Kayak :-)
120w Solar Panel - 2.5" lift 15" Marathons
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 04:39 PM
|
#13
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitbull
The Stealer can divert a 2wd from a different region or you special order one.
Koz
|
We're gonna hope you meant "Dealer" I'm sure that is true but no one seems very interested in doing so. We think we're going to pick up what we want in Nebraska. We checked out Dodge, Chevy & Ford today to make sure we think it's worth the hassle . . . we do.
__________________
'06 2619
Gene & Malinda, Delilah & Koko
'12 Toyota Tundra 4.6 V8 Tow package - Leer XL
Thule for our tandem Hobie Kayak :-)
120w Solar Panel - 2.5" lift 15" Marathons
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 05:00 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 146
|
Have you considered the buying services of Costco and AAA? They advertise that they can get you the car you want for less by using their "buying power". I have never tried them, but it is possible that they could help or at least find what you want.
__________________
Bill and Jane
2003 3124 KS, 2007 Tundra 4X4 TRD
Reese WDH, Prodigy
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 05:03 PM
|
#15
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Posts: 919
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pitbull
The Stealer can divert a 2wd from a different region or you special order one.
Koz
|
as mentioned, you can't special order Toyotas. You get what is on the lot or the dealer finds one as close to your wish list from another dealer. My father was a Toyota dealer for many years. If someone says they can order it, they are locating one for you or you are waiting for the factory to make one that mostly fits the bill and it may or may not come to your region. It could take months....
__________________
rvcycleguy
TM-2002 3124KB
TV-2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4.7L. Fact. Tow Pkg, air bags
2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50c Motorcycle- crashed- parted out
1956 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Motorcycle-sold
2006 Harley Road King
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 05:32 PM
|
#16
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCBillandJane
Have you considered the buying services of Costco and AAA? They advertise that they can get you the car you want for less by using their "buying power". I have never tried them, but it is possible that they could help or at least find what you want.
|
No, we hadn't thought of that but I think we've got it wrapped up with a little 3 1/2 hour trip to NE.
__________________
'06 2619
Gene & Malinda, Delilah & Koko
'12 Toyota Tundra 4.6 V8 Tow package - Leer XL
Thule for our tandem Hobie Kayak :-)
120w Solar Panel - 2.5" lift 15" Marathons
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 05:37 PM
|
#17
|
Guest
|
The Tundra is a great choice. I went back and forth on the 4.6 v 5.7L engine and eventually picked the 5.7L. It towed my 2720 without a WDH better than my Sienna did with a WDH. Handling and stopping power were excellent with the TM. I love my Tundra and don't regret the purchase at all. Good luck with your purchase.
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 05:47 PM
|
#18
|
TrailManor Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 605
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by M&M Hokie
The Tundra is a great choice. I went back and forth on the 4.6 v 5.7L engine and eventually picked the 5.7L. It towed my 2720 without a WDH better than my Sienna did with a WDH. Handling and stopping power were excellent with the TM. I love my Tundra and don't regret the purchase at all. Good luck with your purchase.
|
Thanks so much for the information. We've got a 2619 so we're going small however . . . We'll never go to a 5th wheel but we may tire of not being able to pull over and get something out of the fridge or use the restroom. It's still a lot of hp.
__________________
'06 2619
Gene & Malinda, Delilah & Koko
'12 Toyota Tundra 4.6 V8 Tow package - Leer XL
Thule for our tandem Hobie Kayak :-)
120w Solar Panel - 2.5" lift 15" Marathons
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 06:46 PM
|
#19
|
Site Sponsor
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sunny Beaches of Los Angeles
Posts: 3,239
|
I have the smaller engine (4.6 or 4.7, can't remember) in my Sequoia, which is built on the Tundra platform. It's the earlier design, which was revamped into its current form in 2008 or so. I've towed the TM with the Sequoia for probably 25,000 miles, and not once have I ever felt it was underpowered. Sometimes I felt the suspension was a little too soft when towing (which probably wouldn't be the case in a pickup), and the brakes could sometimes use a little beefing up for panic stops or long downgrades, but never felt it was too weak for power.
And our TM weighs ~4,000 lbs wet.
Overall, I've been very pleased.
Dave
__________________
2000 2720SL & 2007 3124KB
2005 Toyota Sequoia
Twin Battle Born 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 (BBGC2) batteries, 300W solar on rear shell, Link 10, Lift kit, Maxxis 8008 225 75/R15 E tires
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 08:15 AM
|
#20
|
Guest
|
Congrats on your new ride! That extra 3MPG would be nice!! Let us know how it works out and post some pics of it!
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|