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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Drove A Tundra

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So this certain friend of mine (who lives in Vegas, owns a Tundra, and spends way too much time on a certain forum) decides to meet me in L.A. where I was attending a hockey tournament for my son.

Over the course of this three day excursion, I was allowed to drive this certain friend's Tundra many times, including, but not limited to, an episode in which this certain friend had one-too-many Margaritas.

My subjective analysis is as follows:

1. It has a lot of *****.
2. It has a lot of room.
3. It is comfortable.
4. It drives well.
5. It does not tow 10,000 lbs.

With the exception of not being able to tow 10,000 lbs., I believe it to be one of the better American made light duty trucks currently available. So much so, that I am seriously contemplating trading in my foreign made truck (Superduty made in Mexico) for a late model Tundra.
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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So what if it doesn't tow 10,000 lbs. If you tow 10,000 lbs behind an F-150, your just asking to get killed.
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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I rode in this certain friends (who lives in Vegas, owns a Tundra, and spends way too much time on a certain forum) Tundra, and came to the same conclusions as you.

Tim
 
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Originally Posted by RocketScience
I believe it to be one of the better American made light duty trucks currently available. So much so, that I am seriously contemplating trading in my foreign made truck (Superduty made in Mexico) for a late model Tundra.
It may be American made, but where does 93% of the profits go...

Tim
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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I'm just trying to get over that fact that all 3 of you were able to fit in a Tundra.

I guess it puts that "weak frame" theory to rest!

(joking btw, now that our entertainment thread is locked, I need something fresh)
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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Hey rocket, have you ever drove a f150, comparible in year and options, and compared the two? I would be interested to see what ya came up with.
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by thorseshoeing
It may be American made, but where does 93% of the profits go...

Tim
Here we go again. Profits, if any, go to the stockholders, wherever in the world they live. I also personally gain if Toyota does well because Toyota "pays the rent", not Ford. Let me explain. The primary wage earner in the family that rents a house from me is employed by a major Toyota subcontractor in Torrance, CA. Since Ford no longer has any plants in California, it is highly unlikely that I benefit from the sale of an F-150 vs the sale of a Tundra.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jimandmandy
Here we go again. Profits, if any, go to the stockholders, wherever in the world they live.
Jim
I know, it was a joke...

Tim
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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yeah well the 09 f-1 is changing it all, no one will speak of tundra jibberish
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdmanStyll
yeah well the 09 f-1 is changing it all, no one will speak of tundra jibberish
09 Formula 1 is changing it all?
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by thorseshoeing
It may be American made, but where does 93% of the profits go...

Tim


Japan.........
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by thorseshoeing
It may be American made, but where does 93% of the profits go...

Tim


Originally Posted by sglaine
Japan.........



Hey Tim, that's some mighty fine bait you're using.........might wanna throw this one back, pretty easy catch.
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Hmm I can see where this thread is going all ready, almost like deja vu happening lol.
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Hey Tim, that's some mighty fine bait you're using.........might wanna throw this one back, pretty easy catch.


Let me ask you this..Where is Toyota's head quarters?

Where is Toyota based out of ..What country?
 
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sglaine
Let me ask you this..Where is Toyota's head quarters?

Where is Toyota based out of ..What country?


I'll take "beating a dead horse" for $1000 Alex......
 



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