would any of you ever consider...

upgrading to a tundra? WHY OR WHY NOT?

 

I would not upgrade to a tundra to big for me, the tacoma body style is alot better and its perfect for what i do, but if i needed to tow something big than i might consider.

 

NOT => mpg
NOT => parking downtowm
WHY => factory leather
WHY => pulling entire houses down gravel roads (like the commercial)

 

NO WAY, Never!!!


Gas guzzling monsters.
Not as sexy as a tacoma.
Parking that beast would SUCK!

 

I prefer bigger trucks but the Tacoma is perfect for me. Mainly MPG though!

 

Nope, Tacoma is a good size.

 

true i dont know i like the tacoma economically and the size is perfect but i like big trucks too and i seen alot of new tundra lifted on my way to six flags i road along one for a while and i kinda felt like it would be cool to have one if i could afford to drive it

 

I wouldn't consider the Tundra an UPgrade. My Tacoma is a perfect (for me) all around truck. If I need BIGGER, to pull my big boat or my fifth-wheel, I pull my F350 dually out of storage. Mid-size trucks are a waste of time (IMHO).

 

Coming from an Avalanche I would say no....There hasn't been a time yet that I have wished for a bigger truck since I got my Tacoma.I don't tow heavy,my family of five fits fine,plus we have a minivan and I love the look of the Taco....Having said this,I was in a friends new Tundra the other day and it is absolutely gorgeous,just not for me and my needs at this point.

 

i thought a tundra was full size

 

If you park it next to my Dually, it sure doesn't look like it.

 

If I had needs for a larger truck, not a doubt in my mind I would get the Tundra.

This is why.

 

Back in 2004 when I was in the market for a fullsize....I would've considered a Tundra if they were the same as they are today. Back in 2004 - the Tundra was nothing to bark about - I wanted towing capacity. I bought a Dodge Ram for $27,000 employee pricing on a truck that had a $37,000 msrp.

I would never buy a fullsize truck if I didn't need the towing capacity.

I haven't towed anything in a couple years - so the Dodge went bye-bye.

For anything other than towing capacity - the trucks are just too damn big and suck up too much gas. Not economical for a daily driver who likes to tow lighter loads and haul stuff occasionally.

 

I would love to get a new Tundra, but with gas at the prices they are and the Tundra's gas guzzling feature, I will stick with the Taco.

 

New Tundra's are full size.

 

Semantics.. Starbucks calls their smallest size "Tall". I guess my F350 is a "Venti" size pickup.

 

yes it is, but compared to the new super duties and heavy duties with 24,000 lb towing capacities they are still pretty small

and the answer the question. No i would not buy a new tundra, even if gas was free. too small and weak compared to American diesels and too large to be nimble and maneuverable off-road or in a parking lot. plus i dont think they look as good as taco's. i'm not saying they aren't impressive, but i would either want a midsize truck like a taco or fronty or a beast with a diesel

 

The F-350 and other diesel trucks like it are considered Heavy Duty. The Tundra is not considered Heavy Duty.