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 Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: gander]
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09/12/17 01:10 PM
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Tundra needs a refresh. Getting a little long in the tooth. And I heard they are dropping the 5.7 with the new remodel. I doubt they will drop the 5.7...I do think different tranny with more gears..it has been long over due for more than a refresh....same platform since 2007 Why mess with perfection
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: John175☮]
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09/12/17 01:11 PM
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Comparing gas mileage in a truck is like comparing towing capacity in a hybrid.
Let's just assume the average truck owner keeps their truck for 150,000 miles. Some keep them more, some keep them less, but that's probably somewhere around the average. If gas is $2.50 a gallon, the Tundra getting 15 mpg costs you $25,000 in fuel. The Ram Ecodiesel getting 26 mpg costs you $14,423 in fuel. If you guys want to throw away $10k in fuel to support the Exxon CEO, go ahead. But I'd rather keep my money in my pocket. And by the way, that number just gets higher as gas gets more expensive. I have 21k miles on my Ram, so I look at it as already being about $1500 ahead of where I'd be if I'd bought a Tundra. I like Toyotas, but their lack of efficiency is a real cost that owners have to be willing to absorb. I'm not when there are other options that are nearly twice as good.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: ToadSnatcher14]
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09/12/17 01:21 PM
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We bought a Lexus. It's ghey.
Does this belong here in the Yota thread? Da Lexus flexes from Long Beach to Texas.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: patriot07]
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09/12/17 01:24 PM
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Comparing gas mileage in a truck is like comparing towing capacity in a hybrid.
Let's just assume the average truck owner keeps their truck for 150,000 miles. Some keep them more, some keep them less, but that's probably somewhere around the average. If gas is $2.50 a gallon, the Tundra getting 15 mpg costs you $25,000 in fuel. The Ram Ecodiesel getting 26 mpg costs you $14,423 in fuel. If you guys want to throw away $10k in fuel to support the Exxon CEO, go ahead. But I'd rather keep my money in my pocket. And by the way, that number just gets higher as gas gets more expensive. I have 21k miles on my Ram, so I look at it as already being about $1500 ahead of where I'd be if I'd bought a Tundra. I like Toyotas, but their lack of efficiency is a real cost that owners have to be willing to absorb. I'm not when there are other options that are nearly twice as good. Dodge really isn't even on the conversation.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: WAWI]
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09/12/17 01:29 PM
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gander
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Tundra needs a refresh. Getting a little long in the tooth. And I heard they are dropping the 5.7 with the new remodel. I doubt they will drop the 5.7...I do think different tranny with more gears..it has been long over due for more than a refresh....same platform since 2007 Why mess with perfection True but was having trouble defining ways to enhance perfection..
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 01:38 PM
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Those sound like MSRP's which are worth nothing. Go work prices with both and compare, ive been really impressed with the late model fords I have driven. But there is something to be said about simplicity and I feel like the tundra with have much more simple mechanics, no turbos, no auto start stop, and all the other garbage that will break.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 01:45 PM
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I've got a 2010 F150 4wd with the Laramie package at 100,000 miles. Have had zero problems with it. I am looking to replace it and like the idea of driving different trucks to see the difference. The problem with that is it is such a beating to even walk on a dealership lot. Will probably only take the beating once and get another Ford.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: patriot07]
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09/12/17 01:48 PM
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gander
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Comparing gas mileage in a truck is like comparing towing capacity in a hybrid.
Let's just assume the average truck owner keeps their truck for 150,000 miles. Some keep them more, some keep them less, but that's probably somewhere around the average. If gas is $2.50 a gallon, the Tundra getting 15 mpg costs you $25,000 in fuel. The Ram Ecodiesel getting 26 mpg costs you $14,423 in fuel. If you guys want to throw away $10k in fuel to support the Exxon CEO, go ahead. But I'd rather keep my money in my pocket. And by the way, that number just gets higher as gas gets more expensive. I have 21k miles on my Ram, so I look at it as already being about $1500 ahead of where I'd be if I'd bought a Tundra. I like Toyotas, but their lack of efficiency is a real cost that owners have to be willing to absorb. I'm not when there are other options that are nearly twice as good. My thinking is if I am going to spend 40k on a vehicle I need to like the looks interior,exterior the ride and capability etc...I would not spend that kind of money to get a few extra mpg and hate the vehicle..
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 01:49 PM
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Looked at both seriously in 2014. Real world prices are similar when the trim levels are apples to apples. I found that the Ford had more features/options available and better mileage with the Eco Boost. The Tundra would have better resale and just felt a little more barebones/no frills, but not in a bad way. Ford (EcoBoost) wins the mileage big time.
Both are great trucks. You will find happy and unhappy owners on both sides as well as die hard fan boys for either. I didn't consider the Chevy because I just didn't care for the styling.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 01:55 PM
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Looking at new Fords. 50K New Tundra 42K. Think I might go with Toyota.
Anything I need to worry about?
Barry I didn't read the whole thread, just your first post. I went from a Ford to Toyota a couple of years ago, nothing at all to worry about. I have the 5.7L V-8, it gets about 17 MPG, but I didn't buy a new vehicle for fuel mileage...this sucker can flat out tow. Not only does it pull insanely good but it can also stop while towing. Doesn't do any good to be able to pull it if you cant stop it. Inside of the Tundra is as roomy if not more than the Ford and the new models have the awesome back glass that rolls down. No complaints with mine going on year 3 with it, I guess the only thing to worry about is getting whiplash from pushing the gas pedal to fast with that 5.7L engine. They will get up and go!
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 02:13 PM
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If I ever replaced my 2014 Ford F-150 the only other truck I'd have is the RAPTER! Enough said bout that .
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: cocodrie]
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09/12/17 02:14 PM
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A lariat F150 4x4 MSRP is 56k
A limited Tundra 4x4 MSRP is 48K
Ford has about 10k worth of rebates, Tundra has 4k. I'm actually very surprised to see the Tundra in a similar trim package is even close in price. Typically yota is more expensive.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 02:19 PM
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Not a fan of Toyota. The Ford ecoboost will run circles around a tundra. I've only driven a tundra twice and have no desire to drive one again, felt heavy and didn't tow as well as a comparable f-150 with an ecoboost.
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: Texasredneck70]
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09/12/17 02:22 PM
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I was at my Ford dealer this morning. These are a couple stickers I was looking at.  
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Re: Tundra to replace my Ford
[Re: redchevy]
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09/12/17 02:30 PM
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no turbos, no auto start stop, and all the other garbage that will break. I'm with you on the auto start/stop. Stupid feature imo that has been causing some issues. The turbo on the other hand...it sure is nice at elevation and in the hills and when towing.
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