2007 Toyota Tundra

[Firebirdman]

For a while now, we've been drooling over these new beasts, and today, I got dropped off at my friends house, and later, when my dad came to pick me up, he texted me and told me to come meet him outside. Glancing out my friends front door, I caught a glimpse of a big, red, pick-up truck nose, and knowing my dad drives a '92 silver toyota camry, I knew something was up, so
I threw on my shoes and ran outside to see what was up... sure enough, to my surprise, the nose was the big nose of a red 2007 Toyota Tundra crewcab, std. bed, 5.7L V8. Lol, I ran out and jumped in, not even paying attention to make sure it was my dad, I just knew, after all the talk we had about them. So now, finally, we got one, and man, theyre even more massive and amazing in person. Our next steps our we need to put in a diamond-plate toolbox, running boards (cuz my dad has a bad back), a set of offroad tires to go with the 4x4, and some other goodies. I'm so excited, and can't wait to go do some four-wheeling.

Lol, also that means i get his camry too, which is great, because we have it suped up like crazy, new transmission, 350 crate motor, soon-to-be custom painted, all kinds, but it looks like a stock camry, so its an awesome sleeper. A few more months and i get my liscense, so I'm stoked right now, lol.

[jabari]

you so lucky. i really want a four door tacoma. toyota makes some durable *** trucks.

[Firebirdman]

Yeah they do, we've always have owned either dodge or toyota, and are now like full-on toyota. Theyre such great vehicles, like my 92 camry is still like mint condition. This truck is amazing, and it has so many extra features. Ill get some pictures up soon, I'll probably have to take them with my phone, since my camera SUCKS! lol

[DRFTKO]

wow congrats to your father for being so **** lucky and getting a sweet truck and congrats to you on getting the Camry, I would love to see some pics

[Numbchux]

new tundra > *

[Firebirdman]

Im gonna take some pics soon, and get them posted, of my new camry, and his Tundra. Also, thanks for all the feedback! The truck is awesome..we passed some guy in his lifted for f350 diesel, and ours was HIGHER, lol, we have 18" WHEELS, forget the monster tires, that came STOCK with the offroad package. We've owned dodges, chevys, fords and other trucks in our time before, but NONE of them compare to this one. It combines the sporty body style, monster V8 engine, luxurious interior, and awesome offroad package all in one beautiful truck. Lol,even though it's gonna be a far cry before i ever get let behind the wheel, I love the truck like its my own (and it will be someday, lol) Now its time for all the fancy upgrades; offroad wheels, KC rollbar, brush gaurd, headers, running boards, the works!

[xmodkidd33]

lucky. My dad things the Toyotas are ugly, even though I keep telling him to buy one. Also congrats on the Camry. Post pics soon!

[thrillbilly]

Originally Posted by Firebirdman

Lol, also that means i get his camry too, which is great, because we have it suped up like crazy, new transmission, 350 crate motor, soon-to-be custom painted, all kinds, but it looks like a stock camry, so its an awesome sleeper. A few more months and i get my liscense, so I'm stoked right now, lol.

whatever no way you have a 350 in a toyota camry???

[DRFTKO]

Originally Posted by thrillbilly

whatever no way you have a 350 in a toyota camry???

you would be surprised, ive seen a civic with a 5.0 in it, had to have custom fenders and a lot of fabrication just to get the engine in the engine bay, but it worked out

[Firebirdman]

my dad owns his own autobody shop, and he had to rebuild the engine area to fit it, but he put it in.

[thrillbilly]

ide like to see some proof.....

[DRFTKO]

Originally Posted by thrillbilly

ide like to see some proof.....

i dont have any pics or anything but believe what you want, I dont care if you dont believe me (isnt this the second time you started a flame war with me?). Now lests get back on topic

[Firebirdman]

yeah, don't worry about it, thank you drftko, but anyways, Ill have some pics of my babies up soon enough.

[Numbchux]

Originally Posted by DRFTKO

i dont have any pics or anything but believe what you want, I dont care if you dont believe me (isnt this the second time you started a flame war with me?). Now lests get back on topic

relax. I don't think he was even talking to you.


when it comes to today's trucks, just take a look at their ad campaigns....

domestics brag about how little they cost

imports talk about real specs, like hp, towing rating (and they just come out and say how much they can tow....none of this 'highest in their class' BS), brake packages, etc.

[DRFTKO]

Originally Posted by Numbchux

relax. I don't think he was even talking to you.


when it comes to today's trucks, just take a look at their ad campaigns....

domestics brag about how little they cost

imports talk about real specs, like hp, towing rating (and they just come out and say how much they can tow....none of this 'highest in their class' BS), brake packages, etc.

wow, that is the most brilliant and true thing that I have heard in a while, thank you very much for stating that fact Kudos for that statement

[Firebirdman]

Ok, i got some stats on the tundra as well; its got:
-381HP
-6 speed automation transmission, but the option where you can still shift up and down as well
-jbl speakers and sound system
-10,300lb towing capacity
-4X4
-TRD Offroad Package
And so much more, I can't even list it all.

Yeah, my dad has owned domestics before, and its so true what you said, all the competitive price comparisons and the flashy pictures, while the imports stick to just what you want to hear; HP, options, solid price, how fast, what it pulls, etc.

[texan_idiot25]

Its butt ugly... And arent you the guy who said you had a dodge, then the next week said on XMW that you had a ford... whos description was exactle the same as th e dodge, then never returned?

You do know that the towing capacity isnt in reality 10,300lbs right? All in all, their ok, but are over priced, cheap feeling (not a toyota 'quality' interior), ugly, and arent actualy a ton better than their american opposition. Their comercials pride on better brakes, but have the same 133ft stopping distance as a Silverado....

[Numbchux]

who cares if it's ugly?! if you're buying a truck for it's looks....you should be in a minivan.

[texan_idiot25]

Its substance isnt much of anything either, and is that a serious comment? Id be ashamed if you bought something thats ugly, over priced, and barely anything better than the Big3's trucks.

Not to mention minivans arent much to look at either.

[REDisFASTER]

Originally Posted by texan_idiot25

Its substance isnt much of anything either, and is that a serious comment? Id be ashamed if you bought something thats ugly, over priced, and barely anything better than the Big3's trucks.

Not to mention minivans arent much to look at either.

But wait 'til you see what Malaysians are doing to thier vans... Sooo VIP. If you want pics, browse the gallery of VIPstyle Society. I can't post the URL (its a forum). Just google it.

I think people would probably buy the Tundra just because of Toyota's reliability. Though it seems that most Japanese-branded trucks are made in US now. If people buy it, there must be a reason, either they're die-hard Toyota fans or something more. I think there has only been one Japanese-branded truck that had awful sales. I believe it to be the Honda Ridgeline. That truck doesn't look like a truck, and if you didn't choose the 4WD model, you got stuck with a front-wheel drive truck! Since when in history have we had FWD trucks?

I have a gut-feeling that this thread will end up to be a war between truck manufacturers...