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#1946 of 1986 Re: 09 vs.10 [wyoreb] by kcram HOST

Jul 14, 2009 (8:19 pm)

Replying to: wyoreb (Jul 14, 2009 7:54 pm)
Not that many were made... Toyota had a very abbreviated 2009 run. They had closed the Texas plant for 3 months in the summer and fall of 2008 for inventory control, then opted to launch an early 2010 a few months ago.
 
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#1947 of 1986 Tundra versus Taco by bigugly

Sep 19, 2009 (5:25 am)

I finally will be selling a 1989 F250 nicknamed the 'Big Ugly' because it is. I have owned it for 7 years. The truck has been good, but time for a Toyota. The Tundra and Tacpo appear to be good trucks. I want a manual transmission because of preference for highway driving and in the snow. I would like a crew cab, or possibly extended cab for the Tundra only. I will be driving 500 miles or more with people in the back, camping or trips. The Taco extended cab seems to be too small and upright for people for long trips. What is the extended cab like for comfort in the Tundra? Is the extended cab too small and sit upright too much compared to the crew cab? What is other experience for manual transmissions for the Tundra and mpg? Thanks.

#1948 of 1986 Re: Tundra versus Taco [bigugly] by sebring95

Sep 19, 2009 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: bigugly (Sep 19, 2009 5:25 am)
I assume you're considering the 1st generation Tundra (2000-2006), because I don't believe the new one comes with a manual transmission at all. Of that generation, only the reg. and ext. cab V6 models come with manual. The access (ext.) cab in that generation is not comfortable for adults IMHO. Plus the performance is mediocre and mpg really isn't much different than V8 auto. So I think you should scrap the Tundra if a manual tranny is a requirement. That narrows you down to the Tacoma double-cab which doesn't have a manual transmission until the 2005+ redesign. Not a bad truck and close to Tundra size, but narrower. I personally think the Tundra double-cab is a better all around truck and the V8 is a very good performer. That's the route I went and have been very happy with it. Cost wise, the Tundra of a similar year isn't much difference in price and you get a much roomier interior, stronger motor, etc. But you've got to give up the manual tranny.

#1949 of 1986 Re: Tundra versus Taco [sebring95] by bigugly

Sep 19, 2009 (7:52 pm)

Replying to: sebring95 (Sep 19, 2009 2:15 pm)
Thanks, but I really do not want to give up on a manual transmission. I have driven many vehicles and realized most manufacturers, including Toyota, have not figured out to program a transmission as well as I can when I drive a manual. The transmissions jump too much on rolling hills, which I do not like at all. I think a Tundra access cab came with a 6cyl manual. I read how some did not mind the change in the back seat, but I need more information on preformance and the back. I would consider a manual Taco 6 cyl or Frontier 6cyl. I hope to hear about a manual Tundra access cab owner on back seat comfort, towing, mpg and other issues. If only more options existed for trucks with manual transmissions.......Thanks.

#1950 of 1986 Toyota Tundra or Chevy Avalanche by chris_4325

Oct 24, 2009 (6:04 pm)

I'm looking for a new car/truck/SUV and here is my dilemma: I like Avalanche’s look, but Tundra’s reliability. Currently I have 1999 Ford F-150, and never had any problems with it. I bought it brand new and now it has 140K miles on it. Once a while I need a pick-up truck, and I’d like to enjoy the nice look of it. The bed in a new F-150’s appears much bigger to what I’m used to and I don’t like it. I like the appearance of Chevy Avalanche, but I’ve read that people are having some problems with it. On the other hand Tundra would be more reliable, but it is rather a typical pick-up truck. I might also add that my teenage sons dream of Avalanche. Can you advise me please which car to choose from, or give me some thoughts to start with?
Thanks.

#1951 of 1986 Re: Toyota Tundra or Chevy Avalanche [chris_4325] by webgood

Oct 25, 2009 (5:50 am)

Replying to: chris_4325 (Oct 24, 2009 6:04 pm)
That's a tough one. I've been a Toyota guy since 1991 when I got my first one, and for good reason...reliability. I'm not nuts about "working" on cars and I hate it when the transportation "tool" (read: vehicle) that I depend-on and 'need right now' when I go out and turn the key, doesn't work or craps-out while going somewhere. I'd been a GM customer for many years, as had my family, until I got sick of the excuses, idiotic engineering, poor build quality, and constant problems; never again.
Having said that, seems to me if you really like the looks of the Avalanche and you buy a Toyota, you're going to be looking longingly everytime a nice-looking Chevy goes by and feel 'geez, I really should've got one'. And you may very well have good luck with the Chevy. Suggestion...check out Consumer Reports (takes a lot of the emotion out of it) and the threads on Edmunds here (caution...more people write to complain than those who write and praise on just about anything). Regards, BGood

#1952 of 1986 Re: Toyota Tundra or Chevy Avalanche [webgood] by chris_4325

Oct 25, 2009 (7:51 pm)

Replying to: webgood (Oct 25, 2009 5:50 am)
Thanks for your thoughts. I looked at the Edmunds forums and it looks that much more people are complaining on Avalanches than on Tundras. I think people usually complain on out of warranty cars, since they have to pay for repairs themselves. I’m looking for a new car so how do I adjust these complaints for the possibility that the factory may have already fixed these problems that people were having in their older cars? I guess that if there were a lot of problems with any aspect of the vehicle, the factory would rather fixed it on a production/assembly line than later at the dealerships, what would costs them much more. You are right saying that people who are happy with their cars do not post their excitement. Is there any way to find the number of Avalanches and Tundras sold within last year or last two years? These complaints would have quite different meaning if there are much more Tundras than Avalanches. That would be a big warning for me. On the other hand if there area more Avalanches that would ease my uncertainty. What do you think about this reasoning? Thanks.

#1953 of 1986 Re: Toyota Tundra or Chevy Avalanche [chris_4325] by webgood

Oct 26, 2009 (5:23 am)

Replying to: chris_4325 (Oct 25, 2009 7:51 pm)
Once again, I'd put a fair amount of stock in Consumer Reports as being the most objective gauge of reliability. If you live near a decent library they'll have either the Buyers Guide or maybe even a back issue where they may have tested pickups.
Another factor to consider is dealership honesty/character/quality in terms of their service reputation. I've been to 2 Toyota dealerships within 10 miles of each other over the years: one has been "fairly" honest in their maintenance/service advice and costs and did me several cost-reduction "favors" on specific service (reduced-cost oil changes regularly, a free tire rotation now and then), and always got me in when I needed to. The other has just bent over backwards to accomodate me (oil changes never take more than 20 minutes, price is always reduced to the "coupon-special" of $22 without the coupon, once accidently over-charged me on an item by $10, apologized and gave me a free oil change, work always done exactly the way I want it, minor warranty items taken care-of with no hassle, etc, etc) and that's from a BIG dealership with genuinely NICE, FRIENDLY people. I can't say enough good about them and I trust their service people. That's a BIG plus. Regards, BGood

#1954 of 1986 Where is the TPMS reset switch on a 2005 Tundra? by gus79

Oct 22, 2009 (6:45 pm)

I just had new winter tires installed on my Tundra 2005 and the TPMS light now stays on all of the time. It did nor come on with the old tires. The new tires are on the old rims with the same sensors as before. I have checked that all tires have the correct pressure. On net I have found several postings saying the TPMS switch must be used to reset the system. The problem is -- where is the reset switch. A person who identified himself as a Toyota tech said it was located at the lower end of the steering column and had a symbol like the TPMS light in the instrument cluster. Searching with a good light I could find no switch. Another said it was near the hood release -- to slide your hand along the lower edge of the dash and you would find a button. None there. Another said it was combined with the odometer/trip selector -- but no combination of pressing reset buttons has any effect. There may have been another suggestion given, but the bottom line is that I cannot find the TPMS on my 2005 Tundra.
 
Do any of you know where it is?
 
Thanks in advance for your help.

#1955 of 1986 Re: Where is the TPMS reset switch on a 2005 Tundra? [gus79] by sebring95

Oct 31, 2009 (5:38 am)

Replying to: gus79 (Oct 22, 2009 6:45 pm)
Sounds like everyone is in the right area. It's located under the steering column toward the bottom of the dash. I'm not looking at it now, but it seems like there's also a vent in that area as well. I know I can reach it while driving as I reset it awhile back after getting tires rotated. Also, did you check the pressure in the spare tire?
 
And the person recommending the odometer reset was confused, because that's used to reset the maintenance light. Your manual covers all of this.

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