You know, I did too. My 2WD Tundra has a much better turn radius than my 2005 4X4 Crew Cab. Maybe Tgutie is not turning the wheel all the way. I do a U-turn everyday in front of my shop. The GM went off on the shoulder, the Toyota stays on the pavement;an obvious difference in turn radiuses. A 2003 GM had the same chassis as a 2005, very unusual indeed. On a different note: I have a 2004 GM 2500 2WD Crew Cab, 6.0L with a 3:73 rear end. I have never seen this truck get better than 14 mpg. I started out to buy another GM 2500 when I bought the Tundra. When I saw the 10,600# tow rating that the tundra offered I was sold.

Ask me in a year about the Tundra, I will have made up my mind by then.

I have the '07 Double Cab 4.7 V8. The gas mileage SUCKS!. I get under 12mpg when towing the Nitro 750.

The turning radius is awesome unlike what some have stated above. Mine almost turns a complete circle within the same circle. I looked at the F150 prior to the Tundra and was impressed with its turning ratio but was blown away by the Tundra's.

I've a few workmanship issues that were easily fixed. I got the smaller V8 thinking gas mileage would have been better but what I actually learned (after purchase) the 5.7 V8 has a higher MPG rating than the 4.7 - go figure.

It's a pretty good ride. I did one thing right. It's a lease and I can't wait til about 26-28 months to get rid of it. The mpg is a real disappointment and I drive conservatively.

Thats his cab and drive train exactly outside the tow package and with a camper shell. 12.8-13.0 MPH Toyota told him the bigger motor has more highway gears in the rearend. Totally cool truck.

OT I have had my 07 Tundra since July 07 and could not be happier. I have 07 Tundra, DC, 5.7, 6spd. Auto, and tow package. The previous truck was a 01 Dodge 2500, 4x4, auto with 5.9 cummins. The tundra has a much better ride, more comfort features, and pulls almost as good as the 5.9 cummins.
Pulling my 19.5 CC the tundra gets 13 mpg. On the road to the lease I frequently get 19-20 mpg with and average load. Regardless of what anyone says the Cummins never got over 19 mpg even with a chip, it was usually closer to 14 in town to 17 on the road. With the current price of diesel I have no regrets.
My daily driver around town is a 06 Toyota Scion XA. Usually 30-33mpg city.
Jim

2008 Tundra 4WD double cab 5.7L.

Just have 5k miles on it, but very happy so far. Milage has improved to 17 mpg from about 13 in the very beginning. Previously had Chevy HD2500 and spent all my time getting it repaired....don't expect to do that with the Tundra...and do expect to drive it for many, many years. Rides much better, turns much better, and has lots of "zip" when you need it.

Haven't towed yet, but looking for a good pontoon boat.

Just a thought. Are those of you that have issues with the turning radius driving the 4x4s?

For those that are interested, here's a pretty good head to head comparion of the GM and Toyota.

http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/suv/163_0704_fullsize_truck_comparison/specs_pricing.html

I have a 03 Tundra LE, best truck I've ever had. Pulls that Skeeter down the road like its not even there.

I have a 07 Tundra SR5 5.7. I like it. Get about 14.7 according to trip comp towing. I got 20.9 on the road trip to get my new to me boat. I adverage about 16-17 work home around town.

I like it alot. Came from a Nissan Titan.