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Long-Term Test: 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab - Starting with a 2007 Tundra SR5 double cab, we had two requirements: four-wheel drive and a V8. The big 5.7-liter V8. It's the most powerful, most capable, and is the closest match to our long-term Chevy Silverado's 6.0-liter mill. What it lacks in displacement, it makes up for in power: 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet at only 3,600 rpm. Compare that to our Silverado, which kicks out 367 hp and only 375 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm. (more)
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Come along on our 2007 Tundra long-term test and post your comments here. Long-Term Test: 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab |
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Have buckets up front. A $37k bench is a rare bird.  DrFill |
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I'd like to know how you guys come up with "more tow rating than Ford" As I recall, the Tundra's max towing is 10,800lbs...which is 200lbs shy of the F-150's 11,000lbs max tow rating.
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Replying to: hemi_ownz_u (Oct 12, 2007 11:37 am) Towing is like the bench press. A lot of people say they can bench 300 lbs. But their a$$ is a foot off the bench, their on their feet, and they move the bar 6 inches before someone comes in to pull it on the rack. As has been shown in many comparisons, the Ford is no Titan (pun) when it comes to towing, as it is pretty much slower than any other truck with a load, or without a load. The F-150, 2 years ago, was rated at 9000-9500 lbs. This was before the GM and Tundra were redesigned to tow over 10k. Now, all of the sudden, with no power added, the truck can tow 11k? I'm not saying that it can't. Any truck can tow a great amount. But that dog won't bark up that hill.  You won't see a Ford on an Tundra See-Saw ad. That ain't happenin'.  Edmunds knows what's up. That's why it wasn't in the comparison last year. Tundra benchs 10k like Brady chops up zone defenses. Ford is left holding an old bag. In 2009 they're supposed to get help. But it's not the kind the truck needs!  DrFill
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Replying to: hemi_ownz_u (Oct 12, 2007 11:37 am) |
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Ugly on the outside. Cheap looking in the inside. It's got a good powertrain, but then again you can get a better one in the Chevy or GMC. I'm sure these details will be quickly overlooked and we will all be told we must fall in love with this truck. Pass the kool aid. Ugh.
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Replying to: usa1 (Oct 13, 2007 8:36 am) |
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Replying to: drfill (Oct 12, 2007 12:40 pm) For all the greatness the Tundra seems to be, it still can't seem to manage a 5-star crash test rating. Don't forget about the bed bounce, both issues can be attributed to the frame's less ridged structure. Oh yeah, those exploding camshafts don't make for a great reputation either. Come to think of it...I don't recall edmunds reporting that in the news at all...
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Replying to: hemi_ownz_u (Oct 13, 2007 11:39 am)
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Replying to: hemi_ownz_u (Oct 13, 2007 11:39 am) Since when does Edmunds report when their wrong... just like their brand new report that the new 2008 Vue Green Line is the most fuel effiencient SUV. Last time I checked 29.5mpg overall (2008 Vue Green Line) is less than 32mpg overall (2008 Ford Escape Hybrid). |
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