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Pickups Toyota Tundra Consumer Reports Sept 07 - Tundra is #2 
10 messages, Last post on Sep 02, 2007 at 6:47 PM
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I just received my issue of CR about full-sized pickups... #1 - Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3 #2 - Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD 5.7 #3 - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT2 5.3 #4 - Nissian Titan SE 5.6 #5 - Ford 150 XLT 5.4 #6 - Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7 I did not know this about the Tundra... "But the four-wheel-drive system is part-time only, and when it's engaged, the stability-control system cuts out. In our judgement [sic], those were bad choices on Toyota's part." Mike |
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Replying to: flinchlock (Aug 01, 2007 10:12 am)  Mackabee |
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Replying to: flinchlock (Aug 01, 2007 10:12 am) kcram - Pickups Host
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Replying to: kcram (Aug 09, 2007 6:27 am) |
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| I have NEVER heard of anyone not wanting VSC disengaged when in 4wd. This comment amazes me. However, I can see the lack of automatic 4wd being a knock. | |
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| The Chevrolet Avalanche strikes me as more of a DANDYS $50,000.WHEELS compared to the working common mans trucks. The Chevy Silverado would have been a more comparable choice. Also dont fail to miss the fact that only the Tundra and the Dodge Hemi were check rated recommended in that report. That makes the Tundra tops and I know that for sure by owning one ! | |
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Replying to: kcram (Aug 09, 2007 6:27 am) More to the point is I've heard from many owners of FWD cars saying that with proper snow tires it can do just as well in the snow as an AWD car. My brother-in-law, who lives in NH was one of those. He used to say his Saabs were great in the snow—until he bought an AWD Subie Outback. Now both of his Saabs have been replaced with two Outbacks. Bottom line is, yeah part-time 4WD will get the job done, but having full-time 4WD just might make life a bit more pleasent. Bob |
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Replying to: flinchlock (Aug 01, 2007 10:12 am)  . And averaged better mpg then some of the diesels  I would of liked to see the outcome if they had the 4.10 geared chevy with the 6.0 I think it would of been a better match but i bet mpgs would be 4-5 less then then the tundra since they average 12-14 mpg with mixed driving. I wouldnt jump and call Consumer Reports car ish since they actually did the first truck shootout lol. Unlike Car and driver, motor trend and edmunds which didnt test any truck capabilities like braking while towing 5-7k trailer with no brakes/brake controller, towing acceleration times, ride quality while doing these tasks... None have posted anything yet not even trailer boats posted something concrete. Edmunds should do the next 1\2 ton shootout with 8% grd towing comparisons and braking and ride confort while towing or hauling..  Car & driver is to car ish  This is how C&D tests trucks... 
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I read at wikipedia that Toyota Tundra is the best selling truck in the month August '07 selling a massive 45,900 units. I was baffled they didn't even reach 30K in July and in August they sold nearly 46K. IS THIS TRUE OR WHAT SOMEBODY REPLY BACK
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Replying to: iqbaldhillon2 (Sep 02, 2007 12:54 pm) kcram - Pickups Host |
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