Comparison Test: 2007 Half-Ton Pickup Trucks (Tundra, Silverado, Titan)
#76
02-14-2007, 04:35 PM
Overpriced, loose feeling steering, overpriced, no power adjustable pedals available, overpriced, at $28,440.00 MSRP for the SR5 Double Cab 5.7, most of the stuff you want is gonna cost a hell of a lot more. Full report tonight.
Yes, I just drove one..spent 3 hours at local dealer evaluating two models.
It failed miserably, IMO to live up to all the hype.
Yes, I just drove one..spent 3 hours at local dealer evaluating two models.
It failed miserably, IMO to live up to all the hype.
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02-14-2007, 05:29 PM
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#78
02-14-2007, 05:39 PM
Originally Posted by linkinluver07
What did l tell you bill
Hmm it feels good to be right for a change
... Now i Know how DOHCmarauder feels
Hmm it feels good to be right for a change
... Now i Know how DOHCmarauder feelsDid I mention the Pep Boys quality floormats? $178.00 !!!
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02-14-2007, 05:51 PM
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.. the majority of the american public wont even notice
#80
02-14-2007, 05:53 PM
Sounds like Toyota's going for the "pay for our name" approach. I really can't see this truck being that much more superior (if any) to the other brands. Seems like the name "Toyota" is supposed to be the justification for the price jump from the other brands. Ha, I still wouldn't buy that Toilet...I mean Toyota..
#81
02-14-2007, 06:30 PM
This whole test drive episode went 3 hours. It got as far as crunching numbers. There are no deals out there...full pop. I used the excuse of no power adjustable pedals to get the hell away from their clutches. They tried pulling the old "lets see your registration" BS. I knew the score already, giving them a photostat copy...saying they could keep it.
That's the latest ploy, hand them your registration, into the back room it goes...good luck getting out of any dealership within several hours. When you want to leave, these salespeople can never find your registration.
What was amazing is the Toyota salesman had never seen power adjustable pedals before..I had to show him how they worked in mine!
That's the latest ploy, hand them your registration, into the back room it goes...good luck getting out of any dealership within several hours. When you want to leave, these salespeople can never find your registration.
What was amazing is the Toyota salesman had never seen power adjustable pedals before..I had to show him how they worked in mine!
#83
04-07-2007, 11:03 PM
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
DOHC, did you see my post #14?
What's all the hoopla about truck frames? I doubt that no more than 5% of all buyers even care whether the frame is boxed, perimetered, laddered or channeled. If they even understand what those terms mean, I'd be surprised.
And no one worth his salt would tow any more than 7,000 pounds with any half ton truck..and considering the state of brakes today, 7,000 pounds is too much.
What's all the hoopla about truck frames? I doubt that no more than 5% of all buyers even care whether the frame is boxed, perimetered, laddered or channeled. If they even understand what those terms mean, I'd be surprised.
And no one worth his salt would tow any more than 7,000 pounds with any half ton truck..and considering the state of brakes today, 7,000 pounds is too much.
#84
04-07-2007, 11:07 PM
Originally Posted by DOHCmarauder
My take on all this frame hoopla is that Ford started a trend because of the crash ratings on the previous 150. Now everyone has to do it to keep up.(except Toy)
Toy trucks FOREVER had boxed frames, then went to a C-channel on the Tundras.
Except for early Broncos, Ford has always used a C-channel up untill the current 150. What's funny is the Super Duties still use a C-channel after the front section.
So the paradox is:
If the Ford 150 frame is superiour because it's boxed, is the Super Duty (and every previous 150) junk because they use C-channel frames?
I think I posted this before.........the ONLY time I've heard/read of frame problems was when Ford had too many holes in the new for 1980 frames and GM frames of the 70's cracked at the steering box.
Otherwise I agree with you 100%..........a lot of hoopla.
Toy trucks FOREVER had boxed frames, then went to a C-channel on the Tundras.
Except for early Broncos, Ford has always used a C-channel up untill the current 150. What's funny is the Super Duties still use a C-channel after the front section.
So the paradox is:
If the Ford 150 frame is superiour because it's boxed, is the Super Duty (and every previous 150) junk because they use C-channel frames?
I think I posted this before.........the ONLY time I've heard/read of frame problems was when Ford had too many holes in the new for 1980 frames and GM frames of the 70's cracked at the steering box.
Otherwise I agree with you 100%..........a lot of hoopla.
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04-07-2007, 11:25 PM
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f 150 3rd place
Originally Posted by linkinluver07
Boy i sure hope the FORD MOTOR COMPANY is waking up.. cause if not they will definetly lose the top spot.
THANK GOD. the f150 wasn't compared otherwise it may not have been pretty even the f150 is FAR better looking than that crap they tested. i just hope ford fights back and SOON!!!
cause if not they will definetly lose the top spot. THANK GOD. the f150 wasn't compared otherwise it may not have been pretty even the f150 is FAR better looking than that crap they tested. i just hope ford fights back and SOON!!!
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04-07-2007, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonas1022
I believe they are boxed more for torsional rigidity than anything else. Keeps the truck from twisting, also lifts the lowest/lightest corner of the vehicle when twisted- Say in offroading...
Funny you should bring up articulation.........a "stiffer" frame could be a disadvantage when rock crawling
#87
04-08-2007, 03:03 AM
04-07 f-150 are amazing Off Road
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AEXNG4GqkD4 Found Off Roading Daliy, cant find it tight now a Vid of a 06 F-150 offroafind, trucks stays level no twist, I could pull a ton of vids of F1, and SDs looking batter than Chevs.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AEXNG4GqkD4 Found Off Roading Daliy, cant find it tight now a Vid of a 06 F-150 offroafind, trucks stays level no twist, I could pull a ton of vids of F1, and SDs looking batter than Chevs.
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04-08-2007, 03:32 PM
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04-08-2007, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 93RangerXL4x2
04-07 f-150 are amazing Off Road
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AEXNG4GqkD4 Found Off Roading Daliy, cant find it tight now a Vid of a 06 F-150 offroafind, trucks stays level no twist, I could pull a ton of vids of F1, and SDs looking batter than Chevs.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=AEXNG4GqkD4 Found Off Roading Daliy, cant find it tight now a Vid of a 06 F-150 offroafind, trucks stays level no twist, I could pull a ton of vids of F1, and SDs looking batter than Chevs.
Do you mean "licking batter"? or "looking badder" or
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04-08-2007, 05:11 PM
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Looking better perhaps?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1lJnC0IcS...elated&search=
Good thing the Chevy was there.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1lJnC0IcS...elated&search=
Good thing the Chevy was there.
