Toyota Tundra

[ryanabrams]

I'm seeking input regarding the 2011 Toyota Tundra, 4.6L V8 truck. Or just about truck ownership in general.

What are the hidden gotchas (besides the obvious MPG issue)? What are the hidden benefits? Do you have any experience with Tundras, Toyotas, or Trucks in general?

I'm in the market in the near future, and I want to make sure I've done my due diligence.

Thanks.

Comments

[dragonsbones.livejournal.com]

I have experience with Toyota of Richardson.

They suck. Don't go to them.

Useful Information about Truck Ownership, based on personal experience

[farrisgoldstein.livejournal.com]

1) If you borrow your Dad's truck for the weekend of prom and take it to the beach, clean the sand and footprints off the dashboard before you return it to him Sunday evening.

2) Driving standard is fun on occasion, but in very few cases is it a good idea to force yourself to do so at all times.

3) You will be asked to help people move. I'm sure you know this.

4) You will be asked to pull people out of ditches and beaches when they get stuck. You may not have known this.

Re: Useful Information about Truck Ownership, based on personal experience

[ryanabrams.livejournal.com]

#1: My dad is mostly just likely to give me a hard time about owning a truck in the first place. I fully expect a pair of boots for Christmas. Or maybe a gun rack. But your story sounds better. ;P

#2: I'm definitely looking at automatic. Manual is a lot of fun in the mini, as a little sports car. But the feel wouldn't be the same in a truck, so I'll go for the convenience.

#3/4: I definitely expect to be asked to help people move. I suppose that's the nature of it. But considering how many people have helped me move in the past, I'm happy to return the favor. I didn't even think about the ditch/beach thing. I'm guessing that the first few times, I'll enjoy being able to help. But if that ends up being frequent (which seems unlikely), I'd probably get cranky about it. So, fingers crossed there.

Good tips. Thanks!

Also, being otherwise out of the loop, I'll take this opportunity to say that I hope you're doing well.

Re: Useful Information about Truck Ownership, based on personal experience

[dragonsbones.livejournal.com]

Addendum: Sometimes they will ask Beth if they can borrow your services, instead of you.

[ryanabrams.livejournal.com]

Noted. I expect that I'll follow this advice. There are plenty of other toyota dealerships around that will be happy to try and fuck me over. ;P

[dragonsbones.livejournal.com]

For sure, they all work hard at it. ToR tried to insist (via multiple service reps, too) that brake cleaning and adjustment is recommended maintenance every 5k miles. They also often fail to do the car wash after the oil change. Just not very high quality. Toyota of Plano has done me right both times so far, aside from the part where, like every other dealership, they overcharge.